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Great Internet Success Stories

2008-10-27T06:56:00.000-07:00

The greatest internet story is the story of Pierre Omidyar, a French-Iranian born in Paris who migrated to the USA. Omidyar believed that the human race is basically good and that online selling and buying would work. This is a man who believed that auction online would work, yet, he had never been to an auction all his life. Thus, in 1995, he tried and set up his own site called Auctionweb which mainly sold antique,books, eletrical equiptment, comics and computer items. Remarkably, despite the naysayers who said it wouldn't work, it did.

Omidyar left his regualar job and hired a single employee by the name of Chris Agarpao. Actionweb was doing so well, though at that time he only had a modest office with only about two chairs and a table. Despite this, in 1995, Auctionweb hosted over ten thousand bids. His business was working so he decided to later call his enterprise Echo Bay, but that name was taken by a Canadian company in Nevada. So he settled for ebay. Yes, the same great Ebay today. Seeing the profitability of the idea, real enterpreneurs were only too willing to help him - including Magraret Whitman (now Mccain's Campaign Manager) who helped develop ebay into the what it is today. Last we heard from Omidyar he was drining a 4 million dollar car and he's retired at 41. He founded the Omodyar Network that does philantrophy and humanitarian work positively affecting millions of people.

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Open Paper Clip Brings Inspiration and a House

2008-10-27T05:54:00.000-07:00

This cliche’ is true :Your trash is someone else’s treasure.

Maybe not literal treasure-but what you no longer need may be important to someone else and vice-versa. Ask Kyle Macdonald who traded one red paperclip for a red pen. His bartering didn’t stop there- he treaded the red pen for a one door knob. Then he traded the door knob for one Coleman stove which he traded again for power tools. Anyway he “built” wealth without an exchange of money and ended up owning a house. Not bad for a one red paper clip but that’s exactly what bartering is all about : getting what you want by bartering (or trading) your stuff for other people’s things they no longer need. Bartering is getting what you want without having to buy it. It saves you money and you can even turn it into an “enterprise” as Kyle Macdonald did.

Bartering also means exchanging your services for something you need. For instance, your water pipe freezes during the winter and you need a plumbler who needs your extra TV gathering dust in your attic. He fixes your pipe and you you give him your old TV set. You’re both happy with the trade. Or if you happen to be a whiz at something - like Algebra - you can tutor your neighbor’s kid in exchange for the extra vacuum cleaner they no longer need.

Bartering is an exchange of needs without any cash involved which is a clever way to save on cash and still get what you both want. During difficult economic times, those who learn how to barter may even get richer. The “art” of bartering however means that you would have to put a value on the things you no longer need finding out the people who may have need of them. Usually, you’d find out that more than one individual needs or wants your “stuff” and you’d have to determine what things they no longer need which would be valuable to you. Then the exchange ensues. Really simple!

What even makes it more convenient is that there are bartering sites in the internet. These days, you can even barter your house for days or weeks for another house when you want to take a vacation. There are also local bartering sites which advertise their “needs” for something you may have. There is likewise online exchange of services. Thus, bartering seems to be a REAL workable option while there the fear of economic depression.

Your “useless stuff” may no longer be valuable to you but others may value it more than you do because they have different needs and wants than you do. “Value of things” is not the same for different people. An example of this - an air conditioner may not be a need if you live in the Upper Michigan area but it is definitely something a family from Texas may need. One may no longer want an old-fashioned bag but of you’re a vintage collector (or if you happen to love retro dressing) that would have a lot value to you.

Perhaps you may not be a bartering enterpreneur as Kyle Macdonald is, but bartering can save you hundreds even thousands of dollars. Plus, it helps you unclutter your home and get new things and services you value with no cash cost at all. Your useless stuff may matter a LOT to another much as another’s useless stuff may be something that you need or WANT. Bartering enriches both your wallet and soul. Go ahead and try it and realize that your useless stuff can make you wealthy even during dismal times when most fear getting poor and broke.

Afraid of the recession?You shouldn’t be, as long as you have old stuff and services to get what you need and want!

Free Useful Blogging Tools, Files and Ebooks

2008-10-27T05:48:00.000-07:00

We hate the mainstream media, that’s why we’re giving all these out for FREE. These secrets and resources are worth thousand when you buy them online,but we are so mad at the mainstream media that we want to encourage EVERYONE to blog.

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Addicted to Online Shopping? Here's Something New!

2008-10-27T05:33:00.000-07:00

t all started with Wikipedia where you can find any subject under the sun be it about Anastacia Romanov or Napoleon’s first love. Now, the latest thing I discovered that is likely to make online shoppers go a-frenzy is THE awesome Shopwiki. It’s a site much like Wikipedia except that this one has everything about online shopping. It’s something new and dynamic because never have I found a site which has something like 30,000 stores listen in one single site.

Call it revolutionary, but Shopwiki will revolutionize the whole online shopping experience. Gifts for all occasions are listed and all you have to do is choose the “holiday” (e.g. Christmas gifts) and you get the most novel items like “electronic gifts for the holidays “(ohhhh… I like that one!), but the most interesting one is the “Secret Santa” where you shop for your gift exchange simply by indicating what your budget is. This spares the shopper from having to go through the tedious task of shopping for friends and office mates. But that isn’t all that Shopwiki has — well, everything that can excite the online shopper.

There is the GIFT FOR mom, dad, grandma, sisters, brothers and the list goes on. Since grandparents are FIRST on my shopping list, I decided on clicking that one and lo and behold, I found something as unique and extraordinary as a book about Quilts and an array of word puzzle books which our grandfathers always love.

Shopwiki really does a great job because even the prices are reasonably set. Perhaps, it’s the competition among so many stores listed at Shopwiki which leaves these stores no choice but to give us the very best at the lowest prices.

My..my, Shopwiki has started a new online shopping trend and I have no doubt that it will soon be the most popular online shopping site in cyberspace! NO, and I will not get stressed by waiting in line at stores during the Holiday Season. I’ve decided on Shopwiki.. it’s the most pragmatic choice and I want my holidays stress free!

Find out more about Secret Santa…it’s a “new thing”, besides, I want to buy myself a present and I wonder what it will be.. ((thinking))

The Ultimate Online Shopping Guide

2008-10-27T05:32:00.000-07:00

magine a search engine of a different type. The kind of search engine where YOU can find EVERYTHING that you think may be HARD to find. For instance, herbal pillows and beddings? Or the latest Italian designed home furnishings that are reasonably priced? Or perhaps, something as novel as a “heated” pillow for the winter? Hard-to-find stuff can be found at one of the biggest shopping site that aims to GET YOU EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT which is a choice of literally EVERYTHING in the web.

Yes, it is incredibly the ONLY shopping search site that is patterned after the Google search engine. Whatever you WANT, you’re sure to find it because this Super Shopping Site finds the store YOU WANT for you by crawling through the internet much the same way Google does.

Be it herbal or heated pillows, contemporary and modern home furnishings, different types of lightings or Oriental rugs, this new Mega-shopping site makes it a point to find it for you.

If you’re an online shopper, you’ve realized by now that you don’t always get the best deals? WHY? Because most shopping sites online only give you a list of stores and shops which have paid for their advertising. This site gives you ALL, thus enabling you to make a fair appraisal of products and prices. Anyone who learns how to use ShopWiki knows that he/she is getting the best quality for the least cost because a longer listing of choices means more competition among these stores. Of course that means LESS cost and more savings for you.

For instance, you may wish to change the look of your home for the Holidays, Shopwiki makes sure that you get everything you need from home fixtures, furnitures, decors, beddings and everything that seems essential for your home design. Shopwiki even presents you with a Decor Buying Guide to make sure that you get the best deals.

Shopwiki’s Home Decorating and Style Guide offers you designs, motifs and creative ideas. For instance, If you want an exotic African home design or ANYTHING African (such as drums,masks, and other crafts) the site gives you a bigger array to choose from. It also allows you to surf for more products which complements anything you choose to purchase. If your choice seems to lean more towards Zen and “calming” decor, you can also find different Oriental rugs there.

See the site’s Home and Garden Buying Guide which shows you every product, from power tools to your basic juicer, and gives you tips and ideas for your home and garden. Get the ultimate shopping experience at HERE, the ultimate shopping site that gives you the most COMPLETE shopping experience in cyberspace!

Bedroom Furniture,Comfort and Art

2008-10-27T05:31:00.000-07:00

There is nothing like possessing good taste, particularly so in your own home. If a man’s (woman’s) home is his/her castle, then that means a home fit for a king or queen. Besides, if your heart really belongs to your home, it show somehow SHOW. That’s what home designers do - give you the best look and design suited for your personality and personal preference.

That also is what eRoomservice is all about. It offers the most modern furnitures, all unique and beautiful, designed by the top Italian and European designers. Their kind of furniture is ART. The best pieces ( and yet the most comfy) of contemporary bedroom furniture like modern platform beds, modern Italian designed bedroom suites and sets that adds accent and and “character” to your home.

Your bedroom furniture is important because it’s where you rest and spend a third of your life. Nothing is more soothing after a hard working day than thinking that you’ll some home to a comfortable relaxing contemporary bedroom. Imagine a lovely platform bed and the those soft silky warm beddings that only eRoomservice can offer at the most reasonable prices.

There are also unique bedroom suites and sets which will surely make your home design stand out from those which others find in the traditional market. If you’re looking for style, class and comfort in your bedroom furniture, you’ll find it all at eRoomsevices — and they have a special cut-off price offers this season, so don’t be late!

Kevin K. from New York is ecstatic about his “gorgeous bed, and eRoomservices’ great quality and service“. When you’re talking about Bedroom furniture, be it a Contemporary bedroom or a Modern bedroom you want, try browsing eRoomservices and get a feel of what a bedroom should be.

Credit Cards When Times are Bad

2008-10-27T05:30:00.001-07:00

People at a loss for credit solutions these days while some are fearful about applying for credit because they have this false notion that credit cards are “bad for these times”. The candid truth is that no credit card is EVIL, but it is the attitude of credit card holders which gives them needless problems.

Problems with credit cards begin when one starts to apply for one. Some jump too swiftly to apply for a credit card NOT knowing that the interest rates may be a bit too much. Keep on mind that credit card companies are a BUSINESS and they expect to earn by lending you money.

Here are several tips to help you choose the right credit card:

1. Don’t jump the gun at every offer without reading the fine print. Choose reputable credit card companies such as those offered by Bank of America, Providian Credit Cards, Household bank Credit Card and Amex Corporate Credit Cards. Simply put, these cards are offered by the most reliable banking institutions. Credit cards like American Express gives you 0% APR for a year with a low balance transfer APR of 2.99%. This reputable credit card also allows you to earn points and rewards including cash gifts for the holidays.

2. Use online sites such as Compare Cards dot com and other sites to get the BEST LISTING of the most reliable cards. Sites such as Compare Cards dot com also allow you to compare the differences in the interest rates of the cards that you can avail of.

3. Determine your needs and what particular credit card would suit you or your family’s need the most. Browsing through a site like Compare Cards gives you the credit quality of each card, the low interest cards, student credit cards, and even cash back credit cards. A site like this one also helps you take advantage of the latest credit card promotions and giveaways.

4. Do not always assume that applying for a credit card during “difficult” economic times is bad for you. On the contrary, if you use your credit to build a small business to augment your income, using credit is good. Besides, you can build wealth by wisely using credit. Top business men/women will have to admit that credit immeasurely helps them build their businesses.

5. After having chosen the card, make sure that you are a responsible borrower. Make your credit card WORK for you instead of against you. Use your credit to finance your small online business, purchase things that will save you money (e.g. solar lights, things you NEED not want) and try and pay on time.

There is NOTHING wrong with applying for a credit card. It is your sense of responsibility which can make the card work for or against you.

Get Rich By Using Credit

2008-10-27T05:29:00.001-07:00

Is it really true that the economy is really bad? I would say it depends a lot your sense of optimism. Remember that GREAT WEALTH was created during the Great Depression and should you NOT listen too much to doom predictions, then you may find that things are really looking quite good. That is, despite what all economic naysayers say.

The truth is that life and spending will go ON. Some clever people will still MAKE money and build wealth. An important prerequisite to living comfy or creating wealth is still (and always will be) CREDIT. By credit we mean your “reputation” when you try getting a credit card, a loan for business, or even for paying goods and services. Should you be one of those who may have “credit card problems”, there is always a way to repair your credit or, in some cases, initiate a credit dispute to fight for your credit reputation.

Most institutions carry out credit checks before they loan you “the bucks” or even before they give to that credit card. If you happen to have NOT paid your credit card bills for instance, such a failure lowers your credit reputation. This doesn’t happen only with credit cards. You may also need credit repair or improve your credit if your happen to be one of those whose homes seem affected by the mortgage crisis and one way to do that is to have to improve your credit score. For instance, if you wish to keep your home and you haven’t been able to pay the last six months mortgage, you’d certainly need to improve your credit score. If you think you’re doing alright, however, despite the financial crisis, you can try and create more wealth by improving your credit score. Improving your credit score simply means that you (or add “brownie points”) increase your credit reputation thus enabling you to USE more credit wisely.

Note that we said USE MORE CREDIT wisely. This certainly doesn’t mean that you can go on unlimited spending sprees or succumbing to unwise spending. Rather, it is using your CREDIT to help you through these difficult times, be it to “save” your home OR creating new wealth by starting a small business for instance to augment your income.

Credit reputation matters. More so, it matters MORE during difficult times when credit seems tight. Even when finding employment, some employers and companies actually check your credit score to make sure that the salary they’re offering you suits your financial responsibility.

Your credit reputation is how people perceive you to be able or unable to pay your loans, bills, mortgage lenders, credit card institutions and even your employers. Albeit, YOU are your credit, particularly during “hard times”. Be wise and r epair or increase your credit and CREATE weatlh using “other people’s money”.

Rnjoy Trade Shows During Hard Times

2008-10-27T05:27:00.000-07:00

Trade Shows seem to thrive MORE during “difficult times”. Personally, I love Trade Shows because they do the consumers LIKE MYSELF a FAVOR. They introduce me to a product and I get a hefty discount plus “goodies” when I go to these Trade Shows. Aside from that however, these are the kind of events that give me NEW ideas. It also is motivating visiting Trade Shows because it makes me understand that there are really NO “difficult times” and that intelligent companies will still go on business to sell their products much as intelligent consumers will find ways to purchase what they want or need.

If I were introducing a product at a trade show I’d be rather particular. After all, there is nothing as good a starting selling point as great product presentation. Thus, I’d consider the whole product display from table skirts to banner stands. Table skirts is the FIRST thing that one sees when one comes into your booth. Thus, if your product is displayed on a table that isn’t COVERED and designed as uniquely inviting as possible people may tend to give the product on display any second thought.

Banner stands are the huge thick banners that can be made out of wood, plastic, vinyl or even any type of strong and thick fabric. They’re pretty much like foldable portable billboards that you can use at any Trade Show booth. A great Trade Show booth would also have to have the most picturesque design of Pipe and Drape to accent the whole booth and make it stand out from the rest.

Thus next time you’re thinking Trade Show, remember that you must choose a creative banner that must have the right artsy design if you want your test message printed on it. Try a store like Camelback Store(they do the work for you from design to delivery!) also, they know ART, DESIGN and their business. Of course unique flooring, lightning, graphics should likewise be taken into account.

You can have your logo, full color artwork or text message printed on them. We also carry every type of banner stand made. Banners can be ordered with the hardware. Pipe and drape is used to make the booths used at trade shows. They give exhibitors their own space to exhibit at a show. Inside the booth, exhibitors can add a trade show display (aka: trade show booth), flooring, graphics, banner stands, etc… to finish off their presentation. We help with all of those details from design to delivery.

Trade Show Booths are fun for consumers and gives then the chance to know new products and those who are introducing them. It also gives your company the chance to know first-hand what your consumers want and what impresses them most about products on display.