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QuikSystems Marketing Ezine
June 1, 2004

Published by Terry Markle
Terry@QuikSystems.com

QuikSystems - Web Site Traffic
Copyright (C) 2004

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Contents
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- Note from Terry
- Top Sponsor Ad
- Feature Article - Are You In The Right Online Business?
by Terry Markle
- Feature Sponsor
- Reader Feedback
- Contributing Article - 7 Insider Tips To Joint Venture Success
- Feature Ad
- Freebies
- Tips
- About the Owner
- Contact Information
- Subscribe and Unsubscribe Information

My newsletter will typically contain: articles on Internet marketing; tips and resources for increasing your opt--in mailing list and improving your online business; and both in-house and third-party advertising. You are under no obligation to purchase any of the products or services I inform you about. At present, I publish this ezine on a monthly basis. You will normally receive approximately five commercial e-mails from me during the month.

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Note from Terry:
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Welcome,

The intent of this ezine is to:

* Help you build your own high-quality and targeted opt--in
    mailing list.

* Provide informative marketing articles, tips and techniques
    to improve the operational and financial performance of
    your online business.

I hope you find the information in this ezine valuable and
usable in your business.

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Feature Article: "Are You In The Right Online Business?"
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Are You In The Right Online Business?
by F. Terrence (Terry) Markle

Did you select the right online business to pursue? People that are struggling find it difficult to admit they are possibly in the wrong business. Fortunately for everyone, many bad decisions can be corrected if recognized early enough. This article is intended to help you understand the available opportunities and hopefully improve your chances for future success.

Supply And Demand!
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Everyone knows that the Internet is huge. Commerce (“buying and selling”) on the Internet is growing by leaps and bounds. It is controlled by the actions of the buyers and sellers. There is no traffic cop that makes decisions for each buyer and seller. The buyers and sellers are fr*ee to make their own decisions and pursue their own self-interests.

The Internet market is held in check by the economic principle of “supply and demand.” Buyers behave (demand) in a way to make buying decisions that will maximize their satisfaction. Sellers behave (supply) in a way that will maximize their profits. In a completely fr*ee market economy, buyers and sellers interact to determine the price of the product being exchanged.

Why Do People Buy On The Internet?
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In order to understand the actions of buyers and sellers on the Internet, the following question needs to be answered: “Why do people buy on the Internet?”

Simply stated, People buy on the Internet because of the ease, efficiency, availability, price and fun of purchasing the product or service online.

What Internet Opportunities Exist?
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There are many types of profitable business opportunities to consider on the Internet. The major opportunities considered in this article are:

* Join and promote an affiliate program.
* Write and sell your own electronic book (“ebook”).
* Start an electronic newsletter (“ezine”).
* Open an online store.

What Is Included In Each Internet Opportunity?
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The following is a summary level review of each opportunity:

1. Join and Promote an Affiliate Program:

In this business, you establish a relationship with the owner of an existing online product or service for sale. You become an affiliate of the owner. As the affiliate, you are allowed to promote and sell the product or service for a commission on the sale. This can be an easy business to start. It is a good choice if you do not have your own product to sell. The owner is happy to pay the commission because your sale is revenue they probably would not receive without your help.

2. Write and Sell Your Own eBook:

In this business, you sell the ebook that you wrote. Most people believe they do not have the ability to develop a topic and write an ebook. This is an incorrect belief. You have the ability if you can think, speak and read. The basic requirements to write a successful ebook are:

* Need an objective.
* Need to identify a niche market.
* Need a killer topic.
* Need the desire to write your thoughts.

If you do not have the appropriate knowledge, you can develop an ebook by using the help of an “expert.” The “expert” provides you with content for the ebook and you write the ebook.

3. Start an Electronic Newsletter:

In this business, you become the publisher and editor of an electronic newsletter (“ezine”). The newsletter can be published as often as you like whether it’s daily, weekly or monthly. The frequency depends on how often you can deliver content of value to your subscribers. Distribution of the newsletter through email is generally based on an “opt-in” list of subscribers. The typical newsletter will contain:

* Editorial by the publisher
* Tips and recommendations
* Featured article
* Advertisements
* Links to specific affiliations.

4. Open an Online Store:

In this business, you either setup your own website store or rent a storefront site in an established Internet mall. The Internet store requires a website, products to sell, a shopping cart and the ability to accept customer payments. It is possible to have built-in traffic if you are part of an Internet mall.

Conclusion!
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Each business has a definite set of activities to be performed in order to be successful.

Your success in a specific business is dependent on how well you perform these activities.

You should select an online business to pursue based on your:

* Interests
* Motivation
* Time
* Energy
* Commitment

Make a complete evaluation of the opportunities available before you make a decision.

Do not expect great results if you do not get excited about your business and put the necessary time and energy into your online business!

Low interest, low motivation or low commitment will lead to bad or less than acceptable results!

Examine closely what you want to achieve out of your online experience.

Take the extra time now and it may make a big difference in your future success.

Make the right decision and you have a very good chance to succeed!

Make the wrong decision and you probably will fail like so many others!

Best wishes in your future online business success.

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Copyright (C) 2003 F. Terrence Markle – All Rights Reserved Get my FR*EE 8-day “Internet Business Mini-Course” for a close-up look at each business opportunity discussed in this article:
==> http://www.QuikSystems.com/bmc/FreeBizCourse.htm

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Reader Feedback or Q&A
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Please let me know if you have any special concerns or questions that you would like answered.

I would also welcome any suggestions on a future article that you have a special interest in.

This ezine is geared towards providing you with the useful and quality information to help you build a high-quality and targeted opt--in mailing list and improve your business.

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Contributing Article: "7 Insider Tips To Joint Venture Success "
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"7 Insider Tips To Joint Venture Success"
Copyright (C) 2004 Ewen Chia
http://www.Marketing-Make-Money.com

Most marketers miss out on huge chunks of available profits by not doing enough joint ventures.

It's the easiest way to leverage on resources you wouldn't otherwise have.

There're probably two reasons why joint ventures are not used fully. These are the fear of work and fear of failure. But do you know, you've failed in the first place by having this mindset?

While I'm not here to preach, I do want to emphasize, no marketer is ever an island. You've got to leverage your time and resources with fellow marketers to improve yourself and to maximize your success.

The magic word here is leverage.

Leverage everything you do, including joint venture, which is one of the most powerful forms of leverage you can ever tap on.

Carry this mindset as you read the rest of this article and apply the 7 basic tips as revealed...

These are the things I learned from my own joint venture experiences and I want to share them with you. It's not just airy talk. I've done it.

For example, if you want to discover how I got 19 top marketers on my side for a product like "Resale Rights Secrets" http://ResaleRightsSecrets.com , keep your eyes to this article as mentioned.

If you're all set to create profitable joint ventures, here are the top 7 insider tips to get them going:

Tip 1: Be Sincere And Build Relationships

I live by the principle that basic courtesy and sincerity is a must in any relationship, especially with your joint venture partners.

Be sincere. Be courteous. Be honest.

Trust begets trust.

Don't look at your potential partner as just someone you can tap on, build the contact with sincerity and friendliness.

This way you can build a relationship to last a lifetime, as opposed to a one-time partnership.

Tip 2: Think Long-Term

This follows closely to the above setting of building relationships.

You can joint venture continuously whenever each one has a beneficial product or promotion. The key's to create joint ventures for life, not just once off.

Tip 3: Don't Give Up

I know it's disappointing when you don't get responses from potential joint ventures partners. But don't forsake the cause because of a few failures, you may never know when you hit the goldmine.

It's the same as looking for a job. While you won't get every interview you sent out for, getting the one good one is what's important.

Spread your eggs and just do it. Contact as many potential partners as you can and you'll surely get results.

Tip 4: Always Be On The Lookout For Opportunities

Another way to make joint ventures work for you is to participate in them instead. Like yourself, many marketers are also looking for partners to work with, the problem's where do you find them?

Forums. Forums are the absolute best places to network and seek like-minded people for potential joint ventures.

There's no advertising cost and you can be on the frontline of new opportunities simply by scanning forums in your niche.

Here's a list of high traffic marketing forums you can tap on: http://www.expage.com/hightrafficforums

Or simply join the internet marketers' inner circle group called the Warrior Forum. The exposure and benefits you can get from there are tremendous.

While it's a private forum, you can get a complimentary secret pass through "Money & Power: An Interview With Allen Says".

Allen's also the founder of the Warrior Forum and you can find him actively moderating the forum there too: http://InstantMarketingSecrets.com/moneypower/

Tip 5: Be Clear In Your Communication

When you're approaching potential joint venture partners, it's very important not to beat about the bush or sound overly hyped-up.

Tell them the basic proposal and what they can gain, and leave out the big details unless they request for more information.

The phrase "Short, Sweet And Simple" couldn't be more relevant here.

Tip 6: Be Different

In order to get profitable joint ventures set up, you need to be different.

This is especially true if you were to approach the big names. They get tons of joint venture proposals daily, and what's to make them accept yours?

Be different. Give them something others are not offering.

I really personalize my proposals and lay out the biggest benefits they can get out of a one-time effort.

For example, one major benefit out of many I gave was master resale rights and 100% profits for "Resale Rights Secrets" http://ResaleRightsSecrets.com

No one was doing what I did, so it became unique.

Tip 7: Be Irresistible

The last thing I learned was the importance of packaging irresistible offers, even for joint ventures partners.

Treat them like the customer. Create irresistible deals to get the joint venture going. Provide a host of benefits and be responsive. Every one enjoys being treated well, especially valued joint venture partners.

Well I'll be rounding up here, hope you found these tips to be useful. Now go for those joint ventures!

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Ewen Chia is a successful information publisher and Internet marketer who spits out marketing secrets with fiery passion! Learn how you can instantly get more traffic, sales and increase your profits by visiting his various websites:
http://www.Marketing-Make-Money.com
http://www.InstantMarketingSecrets.com
http://www.MarketingEbookReview.com

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Freebies
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A Complete Guide to Self-Publishing (FR^EE)
By Shelley Lowery

Ebooks are one of the most popular sellers online. They are easy and inexpensive to create. Profit margins are nearly 100 percent. You can sell your ebook over and over for many years to come.

http://www.QuikSystems.com/Resource/CompleteGuide.exe
This ebook is in 'exe' format. Left click on the link, download file and save to your computer.

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Tips
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Send me your tips that you would like to share. I will put it in this column if appropriate.

------- Tip # 1 - What To Write About? -------

Everyone has unique information regarding something. Think about all the things you can do or know a lot about. How would you go about describing it someone else. Are you able to sit down with a friend, relative or co-worker and describe something of value or interest to them? If the answer is yes then you got the ability to write an article, mini-course or maybe even an ebook. You can do it if you just let yourself.

"eBook Secrets Exposed" discusses niche marketing, selection of killer topics and ebook pricing. This is another informative resource that I use.

==> http://www.quiksystems.com/bmc/ESE.htm

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Tip # 2 - Build Your Mailing List!
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All the guru marketers told me to build my own mailing list. It is the single most important thing you can do. I will tell you the same thing.

If you haven't started already, start building your own targeted mailing list now! Don't wait until later when you think the time is right. The right time is now! It takes time and patience and definitely will not happen overnight.

There are a number of different ways to start (or continue) to build your mailing list. There is a lot of information on this topic.

There are 3 main things that I do that results in individuals joining my list. I encourage you to try them out if you haven't already. The methods I use include:

1. Write short articles (tips, how-to, etc) for publication in ezines published by other marketers. In my humble opinion, it is easier than you may think. Write on topics that you have good fundamental knowledge in. It helps to have a solid interest in the topic also. Use the resource box at the end of the article to get readers to sign-up for your mailing list. Perform a spell-check and have a friend or family member proof read your article to help locate mistakes or format problems.

2. Publish a FR^EE newsletter (ezine) for distribution to your list of subscribers and others that might get it from your web site and other sources. Make certain you provide quality and useful information that your subscribers want or need. It is a straightforward process if you write about something that you enjoy. Believe it or not there are plenty of people out there in Internet land that have common interests with you. Write about it and you will have a following! No topic is too small! As with the articles, perform a spell-check and have a family member proof read.

3. Use the FR^EE tools that are available to everyone that cares enough to try them out. Many of them work great. The two FR^EE tools I personally use to add subscribers to my mailing list are:

Tool #1 ==> http://www.quiksystems.com/InList.htm

Tool #2 ==> http://www.quiksystems.com/SubList.htm

Try them out. You have nothing to lose except the additional subscribers to your own mailing list. Your list is golden! Sign up for both of them. I believe you'll be glad you did. They are fr^ee.

I hope these tips are useful to building your own list.

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About the Owner
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Click on the following link if you are interested in my background:

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F. Terrence (Terry) Markle
Publisher, QuikSystems Ezine
Terry@QuikSystems.com
13196 Ten Oak Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-4660

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