September 30, 2008

Samir Mehta in Tech Start Ups Again

Our featured Internet personality for today is Samir Mehta who's now in the news again for a new Tech Start Up. He will for sure inspire us to pursue on our Internet business dreams.
So who is Samir?
Samir Mehta is a 41-year-old serial entrepreneur, who because of his ventures has been likened to a gymnast for his agility in business. You may have heard of him a few years ago when he sold 4th Pass, developers of a Java-based wireless platform, to Motorola for $20 million.
And he's making the news again with a startup, Keetli. The products of this startup are intended to assist consumers in managing high-definition video. You can check out the whole story about Samir Mehta in Tech Start Ups Again at Info World.
Well, does it sounds interesting? For me it is. By the way, here's more about Samir Mehta from which I found his LinkedIn profile. Currently, he's a Sr. Product Manager in Yahoo and does have a reputable past experiences too. Wow, that's all I can say!

September 26, 2008

Work At Home Internet Business Marketing Techniques

Having a work at home internet business is a great idea, but if you are weak on promoting it, people will not be aware of the good products and services that you offer, and you will make no money. This is where a good marketing and promotional plan comes in. To make big money with your work at home business, you need to make large numbers of people aware of its existence. In this talk we will cover some excellent ways to get your message across to your potential customers.

If you have off line advertising methods that work for you, by all means continue to do that. Here we will look at well proven online methods of marketing and promoting your home internet business. It is possible to build an Internet business online without spending a lot of money.

The above is quoted from the article written by Allan Thomas. He discussed in his article from American Chronicle tips on Internet Business Marketing. Read more on his Internet Marketing Tips for online business and let me know what do you think about it.


September 24, 2008

Software-As-A-Service for your Business


TELSTRA is moving to beta test its new T-Suite software-as-a-service business and says it will carry off a full-scale launch early next year.

I've read the above mentioned topic from Australian IT News which presented T-Suite software-as-a-service business from Telstra. But what is really Software-as-a-service(SaaS)? And what role it plays in business? Here is more information on SaaS from Wikipedia.


And with all the things mentioned above, isn't it clear still on what SaaS can do for our business?


September 22, 2008

Experience the benefits of an Internet business

The Internet industry is thriving and offers opportunities galore for internet businesses. Internet businesses are not just for computer whizzes anymore, not just for people with multiple college degrees or a rich background in business. Internet businesses are a viable economic solution to anyone owning a computer and willing to research their options. There are many benefits to owning an Internet business, and the list below contains only the very few to scratch the surface.
The first benefit to owning this sort of business is the freedom you have to enjoy the rest of your life. You will be able to call the shots and name your own hours because you are the boss. You are the one in charge, and you make the rules. You can decide what hours are most productive for you, and which hours to reserve for your family or your friends. This incentive is particularly attractive to people with young families. Why should you miss out on baseball games, piano recitals, and first steps to make someone else money and be little appreciated for it? Wouldn't you rather put in a hard day's work during the hours you choose and then be able to show up for the obligations you consider more important?
The next benefit of the industry is unlimited financial opportunity. Having your own internet business is working in a business without a limit on how much you can earn. In this industry, you choose how much you work, how far your market, what your bottom line dollar amount will be. You can decide how much money you need to live comfortably, and you can evaluate how hard you should work to achieve that amount. This success can be yours and will be once you enter the industry and start your own business.
The third benefit of the industry is personal growth and pride. You are the creator and the director of your own business. You are continually improving a business that you can be proud to call your legacy, that you know will touch lives and deliver necessary services and products. You can take pride at the end of the day, knowing you met your own goals and achieved your own successes. This feeling comes with the independence of choices and freedoms of time and constraint. These benefits do not take years to achieve. YOU do not have to wait until retirement to feel you have earned time with your friends and family. You can experience these qualities of life right now when you own your own Internet business. This opportunity is open to you, and information abounds to get you started down the road to success. You can make your own dreams come true, and provide for your family as you never have before.
Whether this becomes a full time career or a hobby, our business will change our life and our outlook.

September 19, 2008

Online Start Up Will Be Likely The Most Demanding Challenge!

So you’re thinking of launching your own internet business startup? Or is it a business magazine? Maybe you haven’t decided yet but are certain you want to start your own business - just like me.

Maybe you’re seeking an escape from the mundane of eight-to-five employment; maybe you can’t stand working for anyone else for a minute longer; or perhaps you’ve just been made redundant or simply have an idea that’s too good to go to waste. Whichever it is, that first entrepreneurial seed has been sown, and before long you will be starting your own business.

But how can we grow that seed into a thriving, new business? Firstly, do we really want to? Are we cut out for it? Even if we are, is it too greater risk to give up a secure income? And just where should start? We’ve probably got at least one of these questions, along with many others, swimming around our head right now – and that’s perfectly understandable.

Starting up our own business will change our lives. I believe it will change the way we think, the way we work, the way we spend money and the way we socialize. It will surely be one of the most demanding challenges we’ll ever be likely to take on. Am I ready for this? How about you? Are you ready for this?

September 18, 2008

Start Your Business in a Favorable Industry That You Know Well

Your chances of success are best in a favorable industry that you know well and worst in an unfavorable industry that you don’t know at all.
Now it's time to take note of things in our venture to internet start up. Here's an article written by Scott Shane. Let's learn a little about the author first.

Scott Shane is A. Malachi Mixon III, Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Case Western Reserve University. He is the author of eight books, including Illusions of Entrepreneurship: The Costly Myths that Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Policy Makers Live By; Finding Fertile Ground: Identifying Extraordinary Opportunities for New Ventures; Technology Strategy for Managers and Entrepreneurs; and From Ice Cream to the Internet: Using Franchising to Drive the Growth and Profits of Your Company.

So, in our internet start up, Scott has written Start Your Business in a Favorable Industry That You Know Well which presented how important it is for our business start up in a favorable that the small business owner really know well.

September 15, 2008

7 Black Belt Secrets for Article Marketing Success

Marcel Sim from GetEntrepreneurial.com wrote an article which presented her lessons learned in relation to Article Marketing which is driven from the author's being a Martial Arts Champion.

So seldom for us maybe to relate our personal achievements, hobbies, experiences and relate it to marketing. Well, not for Marcel. Read the  7 Article Marketing Lessons I Learned from Being a Martial Arts Champion:



September 12, 2008

Featured for today: Brad Sugars

I really find Entrepreneur.com as one good resource for the realization of our Internet business dreams and of course, it's time to give credits to their columnists. Let's begin it with our featured for today as a business startup columnist from Entrepreneur.com, Brad Sugars.

Brad Sugars is Entrepreneur.com's Startup Basics columnist and the writer of 14 business books including The Business Coach, Instant Cashflow, Successful Franchising and Billionaire in Training. He is the founder of ActionCOACH, a business coaching franchise.

He has written for business startups and one of which you might be thinking to dive into right now is to what type of business ownership you might have or wished to have. It can be a Sole Proprietorship, Corporations or Partnerships. Well, guys let's get it started first with Partnerships which Brad Sugars has written about. Read more Avoid These 7 Partnership Killers. This will surely help us with our Internet start up venture.

September 9, 2008

Free Small Business Tools

It is possible for us to realize our Internet business dreams however it may be difficult if we knew too little about business and most importantly, no resources to refer to. I am just grateful to came across with this business blog who have just launched their Free Business Tools section a couple of days ago.

I believe this free tools section of SMBCEO blog will help us aspiring entrepreneurs to realize our Internet business dreams, and help us with this online start up venture. They have patiently compiled a group of really helpful websites that offer free management tools and resources for small businesses. These tools include ebooks, business templates, checklists, business forms, white papers, free pdf files and worksheets. This is in fact a very helpful resource for the realization of our Internet business dream someday and that is why I am featuring it here in this post. 

September 5, 2008

Internet is now the Biggest Market!

This is just a few reminders I want to share to everyone and maybe you too will soon realize why I am into this dreaming for Internet Business.

The main reason I opt for Internet Business is that the Internet is the biggest market place today. More and more people from all points of the globe are doing their shopping online. As an aspiring entrepreneur, this is one reality that we cannot afford to ignore. And as a web user, this claim is really good to be true.

September 3, 2008

Internet Business Is Very Possible!

Internet business dream is now possible. People can now make money in the internet. This strategy on making money is not a fraud or criminal act but a tried and tested strategy already.

There are a lot of opportunities online for those who want to have extra money to pay their liabilities. But the starters in this business should think of the best selling products and good marketing and selling strategies to survive in this growing market.

To be able to be sure that the products are really best-selling products and the companies are stable ones, it is always recommended to look for a good affiliate marketing company or program. There are a lot of websites that will show the background of different affiliate programs.

One thing that should be in mind is that in selecting an affiliate program, it should have big networks. This will make the life easier since everything that is needed is already in the affiliated program. Well, it does made sense. Right?