Network Marketing...An Opportunity Often Overlooked.Written by Dr. Vernon Brabham
NETWORK MARKETING -- AN OPPORTUNITY TOO OFTEN OVERLOOKED! Copyright 2002 by Dr.Vernon Brabham Frequently overlooked by man or woman who needs more money is a business called “Network Marketing”. This is a home-based business that has, over years, matured into a respectable opportunity. Let’s say that you are someone who, for whatever reason, needs to make some extra money to keep your household afloat. There are many things that could cause such a need. The company you work for is downsizing, or threatening to, a family member has a medical problem, you are retired or are about to, or you just need more money to stay even with all those bills. What would you think of first? Usually a second job. If you are trained in some field this is what you would consider first. However, you may be limited in your choice because of conflicts with your present job. In any case, to get a job you just about have to take what you can get. If you can get a job, or an extra one, it generally means low pay, Having to transport yourself to that job, having to clothe yourself accordingly, being away from home and possibly your children a good many hours a day. It means work that may be of low interest to you and to be subservient to a “boss”. It means that your gender, your age, your educational level (low or high) and your ethnic background could affect your success in that job. Going to work at this job means your chance to improve your salary as time goes by is slight. It means you have little or no job security. In today’s world companies letting workers go is something we read about in newspapers every day. Now, let’s look at Network Marketing: 1. You can work at home, thereby saving on transportation and clothes. 2. You are your own boss. 3. You can set your own hours. 4. You are not judged by your gender, age, looks,education or race. 5. Your potential earnings are unlimited. 6. You can start part-time and keep your present job until your new business prospers. 7. As you build your business it becomes more valuable and self-sustaining as time goes by. 8. You can count on a great deal of help, advice and training from your network marketing group. These are people who have an interest in your succeeding and making money since they share in your success. They are called your “Upline”. You, in turn, will help others as you learn business and will share in their success. This is called your “Downline”. 9. Since you are in business some of your expenses can be tax deductable.
| | Planning for Product ReleaseWritten by Barrett Niehus
This article may be reprinted for use in newsletters and websites provided that information box is kept intact. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not Required: ptma@dr.comTitle: Planning for Product Release Author: Barrett Niehus Web Page:www.freetrainer.com Word Count: 684 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Planning for Product Release By Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com As product manager for an investment software organization, I am always amazed at amount of work that is necessary to effectively release a product into marketplace. From inception of idea to complete release, it is can be a daunting task. The simplest method to plan and implement a product release is to lay out exactly what needs to happen, organize a reasonable time schedule, set goals, and gather resources that you will need to achieve release on time, and under budget. In software world, and in online product development, time is most critical factor. Every day amount of technology available on internet increases by 0.3%. For those selling products online, this means that not only must you continually update your technology, but you must plan to keep your product compatible with latest innovations. In order to plan for a product release, you must take resources you currently have, and plan carefully. If you are developing product from an idea, you will need to allocate your development and marketing resources appropriately. For small businesses and individuals with little staff, it is almost exclusively a decision on where to appropriately spend your time. In order to develop a product from an idea into a viable business, break your schedule and time line down into a few stages and plan resources appropriately: 1. Product Development: Every product starts from an idea. The challenge is to make idea a reality. Perform market research. Find out what products currently compete with this product. Find out where your markets lie and what your biggest customer base will be. Overall, make sure you understand your target customer. Who they are, how they make decisions, where they shop, why they buy, etc. From there, devote your time and resources making your product suit tastes, need, and desires of your customers. During development state, most of your resources will go toward creating product.
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