More and more people are finding their way online in search of ways to make money for themselves and their families. Many people don’t have a lot of money to start a business with. Some people are looking for a business to start so they can quit their day job, while others are just looking for ways to bring in a little extra cash to make things go a smoother with their finances.

Finding legitimate money making opportunities online can be tough if you don’t know what to look for. There are companies and individuals who make a killing from new beginners by selling them bogus information and ideas for online business opportunities. Researching, asking questions, finding testimonials, and common sense will help you weed out the bad from the legitimate ones.

One such legitimate online business opportunity is buying what is known as Private Label Resell Rights Products.  These products usually come in the form of digital downloaded information products such as reports and articles, as well as software programs. How it works is that a freelance writer or software programmer will do some research and create a product. They will then sell it to others who are looking for inventory with certain terms attached. Private Label Rights means that you buy the product as is, and need to change the Title, the e-cover design, and 20-30% of the written report to make it your own product which you then put your name on as author. It then becomes your product. When you sell it, you get all the money for the product and your name begins to spread around the internet.

If you decide to buy software, many times you may not have the knowledge to change anything, but you have the option to add more to the product or set a price that you would like to make for that product. You will want to make sure you do some research to see if other people are selling similar products and determine the prices they are selling at. You do not necessarily have to charge less, just around the same price to stay competitive.

There are many places you can purchase Private Label Resell Rights products. You can find other internet marketers selling them on their sites, classified ads, Google Adwords, in forums, on Facebook or Twitter,  and maybe even on eBay or other auction sites. There are also memberships sites that are set up that offer a fresh supply of information products and software you can download, change and re-sell. Often times, this option is cheaper for those sellers who want to put out a large steady collection of products.

Each product you purchase will come with a list of what you are able to do with the product. Each creator will have their own set of rules. Be sure you read and follow the rules as given or you could find yourself regretting your decision to purchase the product or even losing money on the deal. Once in awhile you can get lucky and find writers who have created a product where they allow you to do whatever you want with the product once you buy it. These may be a little more expensive but often worthwhile in the end.

If you are just starting out with a Private Label Resell Rights business, you may not have a ton of money to waste on trying this product or that, especially if you don’t write and need to pay a ghostwriter to make changes to your product. The best thing to do is join a membership site like http://resell-rights-weekly.com/ This site is free to join and gives you hundreds of dollars worth of products you can use to build your own business.

I have just been with some of the most amazing internet marketing folks for the last four days in Atlanta.  We were involved in the Niche Affiliate Marketing System (NAMS) workshop and heard some incredible speakers.  But now it’s time to get back to business and start using some of the information I learned. 

One of the most beneficial sessions that I attended at NAMS was on copywriting.  Now as you can tell from my blog posts, I’m not the most eloquent writer on the planet.   I write mostly the way I speak and try not to let my southern roots come through…too much.  Now everyone will get to benefit from my friends Karon Thackston and Chris Cobb because they are holding a Free Copywriting 101 workshop beginning September 1st.  This workshop is a continuation of what I got to enjoy at NAMS, but it’s 10 hours worth of content – for Free!  You will learn about writing blogs, press releases, articles, landing pages and a ton more.  And most of it’s for beginners.  But why don’t I just let them tell you about it?  Click on the video below.

Like Karon said, Don’t Wait – Get Signed Up now and here’s the link again for you.

Online Copywriting 101

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Well, it’s Day 9 in the Ultimate Blog Challenge and I’ve already missed a day.   I knew the weekends would be the toughest for me to keep going and sure enough, I missed Saturday.  Not only is it tough to keep up with posting to your blog on a regular basis, but it’s tough to keep your blog fresh with good quality content.

Here are a few of my secrets that help keep my blog going and hopefully keep you coming back for more!

• Share tips to a specific topic that you have knowledge in (sort of like what I’m doing here)
  
• Record a fun video and embed it on your blog with some commentary
  
• Produce an audio recording that your viewers can download to their iPod
• Invite a guest blogger to share their expertise on your blog
• Interview an expert in a topic that is relevant to your business
• Re-purpose some of your online articles or ezine articles into small blog posts
• Develop a series of “how-tos” and post one each day for seven days
• Find other blogs that are in your industry and review them
• Do product reviews
• Do a “just for fun” post.  This can have absolutely nothing to do with your industry, but just for fun!

And there are many more ways to keep your blog content fresh and engaging to your visitors.  What are some of the ways you keep your blog fresh?

Oh, and so I can get caught up in my blog challenge, I’ll be posting an extra one this week.  I hate being behind and not keeping up with the pack!

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I have definitely been in a writer’s funk lately.  Now truthfully, I don’t claim to be the world’s best writer, but at times, I can write a pretty decent blog post or article.  Until recently.  I’m in a slump!

I’ve listened to the all the great internet marketers and have been using some of their ideas about quest bloggers and re-purposing past posts and articles.  And while searching, I found a great article by Chris Garrett, How To Generate Post Ideas When Your Stuck, that I thought might be helpful to you too.

So take a look and I’d love to hear what you do when you need to get your blog moving again.  Just post your comments below.

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Gone are the days when posting a blog was considered new and different.  It seems like any idiot with a keyboard is now writing a daily blog about his love of Britney Spears or the consistency of his bowel movements.  With all the noise on the internet, it’s certainly difficult not only to create a blog that is new and interesting, but to bring in the readership that will allow you to market yourself effectively to advertisers looking to invest.  So how can you get the traffic you want on your site and keep them coming back for more?  Simple…keep it relevant.

Now, this is a fairly vague notion.  You’re probably asking yourself what, exactly, this marketing buzzword means and how it applies to you.  In laymen’s terms, you want to create a blog that encompasses a topic that is interesting not only to you, but to a large audience.  Maybe you can write a new article every day about the fascinating life of the African Dung Beetle you keep in a jar by your bed, but who will read it?  So relevancy means, first and foremost, writing about a topic that is current and widespread.  I hate to say it, but the more mainstream your blog is, the better.  Take for example the current trend towards websites that focus on celebrities sightings.  In tough economic times, it’s not uncommon for people to seek escape by going to the movies or to find comfort in the consumption of stories that outline the woes of others (namely, down-trodden celebrities).  So these blogs are both entertaining and timely.

Secondly, keeping it relevant means mixing it up.  To do this, you need to find inspiration from outside sources, and I don’t mean your dad (although I have to admit, “S*** My Dad Says” is hilarious, if not very topical).  Keep abreast of current events, as any news story can trigger a topic that relates to your blog.  You can also try to incorporate ideas from sources such as film, literature, and music.  Even practicing other types of writing can inspire you to do something different with your blog, so keep up with your other creative pursuits.  Who knows, listening to Billboard’s Top 10 or working on your memoirs could spark an idea for your next blog post.  It’s important not to overlook any media outlet as a possible source for your writing.

Finally, don’t phone it in.  If you’re having trouble writing a daily blog, maybe it’s time to consider cutting back on your posts.  If you’ve begun to notice some repetition in your articles, there’s a good chance your readers have caught on as well, and this does not bode well for their faithful return to your site.  To ensure incoming traffic, you have to keep it interesting, and this may require a bigger time commitment or the incorporation of guest posts to spice it up.  Don’t hesitate to do whatever is necessary to keep your readers coming back, even if it means relinquishing some of the daily duties.  In the long run, you want to keep your readers interested, entertained, and even involved.  This will guarantee that you reach your goals when it comes to promoting your ideas and earning the revenue needed to keep your blog in business.

Guest post by Sarah of Maxi Dress Mania.

I have such a passion for nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. My background was in nonprofit management prior to starting my own business as a virtual assistant. I know the struggles and hardships that face nonprofits in fundraising. Now with the emergence of social media and internet marketing, nonprofit organizations have so many new doors open to them to find those all important dollars. A Virtual Business Solution offers specialized services to nonprofit organizations by utilizing blogs, enewsletters, social media and other innovative ways to reach your donors.

My client and good friend, Sandy Rees, CFRE was highlighted in an article by the Chattanooga Times Free Press where she commented on using blogs for fundraising. Follow this link to read the article and listen to Sandy’s audio interview.

If you are a nonprofit manager looking for new opportunities to boost your funding, contact me at A Virtual Business Solution and we’ll work together to develop a plan for your online fundraising success!

Terri Brooks is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist and owner of A Virtual Business Solution. With more than 35 years of professional experience, including eight years of nonprofit management, she assists many nonprofit organizations with their online marketing and fundraising.

I don’t know about you, but when I get ready to write a new post on my blog, more times that not, I can’t think of a single thing to write about. I want it to be good, valuable information that you, the reader, will appreciate and apply to your personal or business life. So when I found this great site, I wanted to share it and let you check it out for yourself.

The BlogEnergizer is a site that offers some great ideas to “kick start” your blog posts and much more. I have already been “energized” just by visiting and now I have so many ideas for future posts. I’m excited about finding BlogEnergizer. I hope you will be too.

Take a look and let me know what you think.

As a virtual professional, I am very thankful that I can get up every morning and make the long trip down the hall to my office…and I don’t spend a dime in gas!! When I first started this business gas was a mere $2.50 per gallon, which was bad enough, but to think of the millions of people whose job requires that regular morning fill up…I’m sorry.

Working as a virtual assistant or in some other type of home-based business is just one of the ways to relieve the pressure of today’s high gas prices. Another one is the ability to purchase items online. You can buy just about anything online, even greeting cards.

I have found an incredible system called . I log into my account, select the card I want, write my heartfelt text to the person I’m sending it to, upload my personal signature and click send. Taking maybe 5 minutes and no gas, out of my day! I can even upload photos, attach gift cards to places like Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, and Starbucks, or I can attach a wonderful basket of gourmet treats, including a box of mouth-watering brownies! It’s a one-stop shop!

I have found that I use Send Out Cards for my business to follow-up on leads, remind potential clients that I’m available to assist them and to thank my current clients for their trust in me and my business. I also use it to send cards to family and friends for birthdays, anniversarys, holidays and when someone is under the weather.

You know, most people have a kind heart and would send a card if they could remember to pick it up the next time they went shopping. With Send Out Cards, you can go shopping anytime; day or night and you have more than 10,000 cards to select from, right at your fingertips.

I love it so much, I’ll give you two free cards to send to anyone you wish. Just click here Send Out Cards and see what you think. And you don’t even have to start your car.

How many times have we said that? How do you pronounce that?

While talking on the phone with clients, I am always taking notes to make sure I follow-up and keep track of the tasks I need to do for them. Many times they will communicate a word, that I am just not familiar with. So the famous question pops out, “How do you pronounce that?” And then the next one is, “How do you spell that?”

Well, I have found the coolest site to help you out! I stumbled upon this incredible website today and I love it! The Free Dictionary.com I was doing some research and typed in the word Mushroom and up came The Free Dictionary. It not only gives you spelling, many different definitions, translations, thesaurus and the best part is that it Pronounces the word for you!! Yep, it sure does. I was blowned away! I could play with the site all day, but that doesn’t make me any money. However, it can save me a great deal of time now that I know about it and I thought you would like it too.

Go check it out. It will (mush·room To multiply, grow, or expand rapidly) your vocabulary!!!