Archive for January, 2008

How to Make A Simple Banner For Your Website

This article will show you how to create an easy banner for your website even if you don’t know a thing about HTML or graphic design. The only thing you need for this article to work for you is a graphics program,. such as: Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, or some other graphics program of your preference. All of the instructions for this tutorial are given using Paint Shop Pro, however it will work for all programs as the basic functions are the same.

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Private Label Rights – Good for What Ails Your Website Traffic

Getting enough website traffic is on the top of most internet marketer’s minds. More traffic almost always leads to more income. Because we know this is true, we often turn traffic generation into a full time job, with frustrating results. We refer to this condition as:

Spastic Traffic

How do you know if your website is suffering from this illness? Some of the symptoms are: Traffic that comes in fits and starts. Traffic generating methods that stop when you do (posting at forums and the like). Lots of time online and little to show for it at the end of the month.

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Financial Planning

Once you start to get even a small profit going it is a very smart idea to set up appointments with a financial planner. I don’t know the first thing about being a futures broker, but I know that I need to learn. The financial planner can help you set aside money so you can start that much needed retirement plan.

Just like paying your insurance, this is an important goal to have as quickly as possible.  When you own your business it can be more difficult to look that far in the future because you do have so much to do at every second of the day.  Do some research and ask around for the best planners in your area or online.

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Insurance?

This is sadly one of the last things that gets taken care of as a WAHM, but it is really important. It’s quite easily one of the biggest thing that gets set aside for most Mom’s. But think ahead to if something does happen to you. It’s amazing how much money our families would need to hire out to take over what we do. Especially the daycare. A good life insurance plan is a necessity for everyone and you can find plans that will not break the bank. Don’t be caught without it. Unfortunately I know someone that wishes she had a better plan when she was widowed at the early age of 27 with her two kids.

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Vacation getaways

Well the closer we get to booking the more I back out of an expensive trip. I am too cheap for my own good. I know it will be worth the money, but I just have such a hard time spending a few thousand dollars instead of paying off bills.

So in my constant research of places to go I ended back up looking at Las Vegas hotel’s. We could run off and have a blast on a couple $1000 in vegas. That would give us money to go to shows which are what we really want to do. Hmm, may have to consider this as a viable option now. Am I ever going to get over my cheapness?

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Saving time

A big part of saving time so I can get more done online is shopping online. I of course, am looking for the great deals, but if it’s something I know I would have to travel to get I most definitely try to get it online. Now that I have the little dogs and they love to get dressed up, I am addicted to buying them things. Not really something I NEED to do, so it doesn’t take priority. But I can definitely shop for pet supplies in the middle of the night after I’ve finished working on projects. That doesn’t take away from any time I should be working.

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Taking breaks

There are many times I have said you need a break from the every day. A hobby is a great way to take that break. Especially if it means you are going to be walking and working off some energy, endorphins (stress) and calories. This is nothing but helpful to you and your business.

Ogio is a great brand of golf accessories to help you feel better about your golf game when it is crap. lol It is true, look good, play better. ;) Looking better doesn’t mean spending more, it just means shopping better.

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Vacation here yet?

I’m planning a vacation to my friends house. I’m going to drag another friend with me and see if I can get away with no family members. That will be difficult because the kids and hubby will love to go over and see her. But alas, I’m gonna go over and do one of my starter shows and also train her each day. Good tax write-off, now I just need to figure out what day.

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