Student Motivation: What Is Wrong With Education!

Working as an educator for the past 30 years, as a teacher, counselor and school psychologist a major interest of mine has always been student motivation. I have had the opportunity to have worked with students from the pre-Kindergarten to twelfth grade level in school systems in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. I have been in inner city, poverty-stricken districts and affluent districts. Which means I have seen students with significant social-economic disadvantages succeed, and ones that had “everything” going for them fail.

Personally, I fit into the first category. My parents divorced when I was 2 years old, my mother was a waitress that never finished High School and my stepfather who raised me (after age 7) never went to High School. My older brother quit school in the 10th grade. No one in my family attended college so I had very little family influence to pursue any academic goals. I remember as a child my stepfather telling me to get “C’s” in school. “C’s are good,” he would say. Perhaps, because he never even achieved that when he was in school. Of course, this was when I was repeating the first grade so he was trying to get me to do better at the time. I muddled through elementary school and do not believe I started to get any career interests until Middle School. There I began taking an interest in science. It was exciting times in science and technology in the late 60′s with the moon landing, Star Trek on TV, and Jacques Cousteau exploring the ocean and I was caught up in it.

However, I still had no clue on what it would take to succeed at something in life. Fortunately, High School sports changed that. I had a freshman football coach that didn’t accept excuses, and gradually it began to sink in that if you were to get anywhere in life you had to apply effort. I also started to get the idea that if other kids could go to college and have a good career, why couldn’t I? I was just as good as them. I began applying effort to my academics as well and did go to a four-year college after high school pursuing my interest in science.

As a teacher I was always very aware of how my background related to many of my students. With the students that struggled in school, the ones that had behavior issues and applied little effort to their academics, my first question to them was always, “What do you want to do after high school?” Unfortunately, most of these students had little idea of what they wanted to do. They had no realistic career ambition. Sure a lot of students up to 9th or 10th grade would say they want to be in professional sports for a career, but again few had any idea of what that would require. They were clueless to the fact that most professional athletes are recruited out of good colleges and that passing their classes is a requirement in high school in order to be on a school team.

I have learned that the key to student motivation is a career goal. A case I witness that exemplified this was a student I had in middle and high school. “Julie” was a severely behaviorally disoriented student up through the eighth grade. She would be noncompliant with teacher requests, would be augmentative all the time and swear at teachers and staff in most of her interactions. However, in the 9th grade a light went off within her. She decided she wanted to be a veterinarian and started to take school seriously. Her behavior problems disappeared and she went from a D-F student in a special education class to an A-B student in a mainstream class, all because she now had a goal in life!

Unfortunately, many students learn this much later in life. They are ten years out of high school, perhaps not having a high school diploma and they can’t stand their hourly paid position in a fast food restaurant or retail store. The most common statement I have heard from “drop-out” alumni is, “I wish I had done better in school.” Or, “I wish I had taken school seriously.” I have never heard, “I am proud that I failed in school.”

So, what is wrong with education? We are not motivating our students or providing them with enough realistic career choices.

Not every student is going to go to a four-year college, or, should. The majority of four-year college graduates today do not find work in their majors and have huge college debts to pay upon graduation. I obviously believe in education, as I became a teacher and psychologist, however, my experience in inner city schools has taught me that 90 percent of the students do not go to or finish a four-year degree. Yet, 90 percent of the high school curriculum and emphasis is on going to a four-year college! This creates a huge educational disconnect among many students that increases behavior problems and lack of student motivation. Sure, if we continually work on student’s self-esteem issues and expose them to a number of professional career role-models that could increase the likelihood of them attending a four-year college. But, again that will not work for the majority of inner city children as they have too much negative peer and family pressures around them.

I believe education needs to be about offering choices to students based on where they are. Students do need to have realistic career options after high school. For the students that find learning difficult, that can be identified before middle school, more emphasis should be placed on vocational options. Middle and high school programs should offer vocational career exposure in addition to their mainstream academics. Career education needs to be emphasized at all grade levels (Kindergarten on up) letting students know what it takes and the difference in being (for example) a carpenter, builder, architect or engineer. Most of our public high schools are failing because they are not meeting student’s needs. Public high schools, particularly in urban districts, need to be vocational centers, teaching students real-world skills that can lead them to careers that will give them higher standards of living. I have three brothers that never went to college. One is a carpenter, one is a plumber, and one is a police officer, all have as good a standard of living as I do with my B.S., two masters and PH.D degrees.

Depending upon the school district, high schools should still offer college prep programs, for that top ten to twenty percent that are headed in that direction. However, I believe the charter schools are more equipped to get their students ready for four-year college programs. They require parent involvement and continued student performance in order to be in the school. In charter schools students have to pass their classes, be in class and not be behavior problems, or they are asked to leave. This is why charter schools will always outperform public schools. I realize there are always exceptions, I’m aware of some outstanding high schools across the country, however, they often adopt a charter school mentality in order to succeed.

Teachers at all levels need to continually talk about career options and what it takes to achieve them. I have had countless high school students over the years that had no idea that you had to go to college to be certain profession, or what it takes to get into a four-year college. Often they find out in their senior year and it’s too late. I have a nephew, who has an above average IQ that refused to do homework in high school. His grades reflected that decision. Reality hit him the end of his senior year when he couldn’t get into the college he wanted.

Teachers can have a huge impact on student motivation in so many ways! They of course, can be excellent role-models in education, teach and inspire students in career education, but they can, and often provide students with a positive and caring adult in their student’s life. When a teacher conveys the attitude that they care about their students and where they are going in life they can help a student become motivated to succeed. In my crisis intervention trainings with school staff I always ended with my favorite quote:

“Students don’t care how much you know; until they know how much you care!”

My second career interest in life was in psychology because of my 11th grade psychology teacher. In many ways a positive and caring teacher can have more impact on a student’s success than a parent.
What is wrong with education? In this country is our public educational system meeting the needs of the majority of the students? Or, is it letting 80 percent of our students down by not motivating them to pursue some form of postsecondary education and training because of antiquated notions that all students need to go to a four-year college? In order to make education viable today it needs to motivate students and help them get a career that they are interested in and suited for. This is how we can motivate our children and create a skilled workforce at all levels. This is how we motivate students and change education!

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Cold Hard Facts About Home Based Businesses Nobody Else Wants to Tell You

There is no doubt that you have seen all the advertisements on the internet that promise you “unicorns and rainbows” or “get rich quick” results. The truth behind it all is that they really do not want to tell you the cold hard facts associated with a home business. It is in their best interest not to tell you the facts until after you have joined them. This is done for 1 reason and 1 reason only; most home based businesses make their money through the mass amount of people that join.

Home based businesses make money through the large number of members or distributors that have joined. The reason that they have to have such a large amount of distributors is due to attrition rates and low cost products. Having hundreds of different low cost products requires a great amount of sales through distributors in order to be viable. These low cost and low profit products make it much more difficult for business owners to earn the “microwave result” income that was advertised and attracted them to the business in the first place. The average attrition rate for the majority of home based businesses is around 75%. This rate is due to the frustration of new members not being able to earn the promised potential.

One cold hard fact about most home businesses that really stands out is the high number of direct down line that you must maintain in order to have 5 figure months. In my research on this topic I have found that the average direct down line a successful entrepreneur must maintain is between 4,000 and 25,000 team members. That is an astonishing rate to maintain which only means that these up line individuals spend most of their time adding to and maintaining their team instead of enjoying their high income and time freedom that they originally desired.

Another fact that you will not hear about or be told is that 97% of all new entrepreneurs give up within 90 days of starting because they get frustrated. Their frustration stems from the lack of support and the lack of the advertised “winning lottery ticket” income. When these individuals quit this business they do not keep their results to themselves. They tell their neighbors, friends and family, people at church and anybody else that will listen to them. All this grief talking causes serious skepticism among the people that may be considering getting involved.

The amount of hours worked is one of the biggest myths. It may be true that the top income earners only need to and actually work 3 to 4 hours a day. The entrepreneurs that are just getting started or working their ways up through the ranks are working their butts off usually around 8 to 12 hours a day. This may not be true for some but it is most definitely true for the majority. Some opportunities state that they will show you how to “fire your boss” in 90 days or less. If these new business owners still have a full time job, how many are going to want to work another 40 to 50 hours per week? Some individuals will and some will not be willing to do this. It will ultimately be their drive and determination that will get them through the learning process and on to the bigger money.

The learning process is another fact that may not be told to you. Home based businesses are relying on advertising methods such as pay per click (PPC), pay per view (PPV) and pay for impression (CPI) on the internet search engines, social media sites and advertising agencies. These skills can take some time to learn. One can and will waste a lot of money if they decide to jump right in and start advertising. There are techniques that you must use in order to optimize your campaigns and depending on your ability to learn can take some time.

Another aspect of the learning process is the business itself. Most individuals that start their own entrepreneurship have just left their jobs where they did not have to make the day to day decisions of running a business. They are use to showing up for work, doing what they are told and when they are told to do it and then go home. Now that they are their own boss, they are responsible for making the decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions. This simple lack of direction can be the reason for the downfall of 75% of new businesses. The lack of direction leads to frustration, frustration leads to fear and hesitation, fear and hesitation lead to aggravation and aggravation leads to stress and ultimate failure.

There are ways around the hidden facts. Do your research when considering a home based business. View the business presentation webinar several times if you have to in order to make an informed decision. Ask a lot of questions and get the answers that you are looking for. You will want to avoid jumping right in with “ground breaking” opportunities. Ensure that there is a dedicated and qualified support team and system in place. Check to see what kind of training is offered and if the top earners of the company are conducting the training by showing exactly their method of operation and techniques. The product line should be less than 10 and they should be high demand and high profit. This will allow you to make the income that you desire with little marketing and sales time.

The best advice that I can give anyone who is looking to start their own home based business is to keep it simple. You need to understand that you do not have to be a professional salesperson or marketer right out of the gate. Develop your knowledge and skills and put these to work for you, not against you. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with what you are doing. If tasks were all burdens then nothing would ever get done. Look for the best in your business and you will be well on your way to success.

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3 Reasons You Should Set Up a Home Based Business

Do you wake up in the morning and hate your job? Do you feel depressed when you get out of bed? Is the morning commute a struggle? Would you rather make money without needing to change out of your sleepwear? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then maybe it is time that you set up a home based business.Here are three great reasons that you may want to work from home.You don’t have to answer to anybody else- Many people passionately dislike the people that they work for. You don’t have to stay stuck in this situation. With a home based business you do not answer to anybody else. You can be your own boss. If you work from home, you can structure your business in a way that suits you. If you would rather work at night, there is nothing stopping you. If you hate getting up in the morning you can stay in bed. You don’t have to live by the 9-5 conventions of more traditional jobs.You can meet many other business owners at networking functions- Working from home does not mean that you never leave the house. You will want to go out and attend functions where you can meet other business owners. You can share advice and create strategic alliances. It is a good idea to get out occasionally and meet other people so you can keep your finger on the pulse of traditional society, You should organise lunches and coffee catch ups.You can turn a hobby of yours into a business- Many people set up home based businesses so that they can make money out of their hobbies. Do you have a passion that you can share with others and make a profit? You could do this as a great part time earner or, if you get big enough, you could do this to replace your current job. Hobby businesses are great online. For example, you could write ebooks or guides related to your hobby and sell them to other enthusiasts throughout the world. Chances are that your hobby is not unique and there are people with similar passions. If you position yourself as an expert, they will look to you for more enjoyment out of this hobby. Once you get used it, you could write eBooks on a variety of topics of interest to you to make more moneyI have outlined in this article three great reasons that you may want to start a home based business. Do yourself a favour and get started today.

Home Based Businesses – Why Are So Many Being Started?

Have you been seeing an increase in the number of home based businesses that are being started these days? There are many reasons why so many people are choosing to start their own business from the comfort of their own home.You need to understand the reasons, so you can determine if this could be the right idea for you. Here are the top reasons that thousands of people all over the world are choosing to get a business started from home.1) No cost or low cost to get started – There are not many ways to start your own business that don’t require a large amount of money. It is cost effective for everyone to start a business at home.There are so many different options for getting a business started for free or for a low cost. You just need to be sure that you find the business idea that is right for you.2)Financial security – You don’t want to lose your only source of income, right? When you have a job, that can very easily happen to anyone.With a business at home, you are the one that decides when or if you will lose your income. Once you get started making money at home, you will have to work to maintain it, but the only way it will disappear is for you to give up and quit trying.A job is not a guarantee that you will have financial security now or in your future. With a business at home, you have complete control over your financial security.3) It is a dream for many – Many people dream to have a business of their own from home. The internet helps anyone make this dream come true, if you just get started and work at it.4) No more answering to a boss – Do you like answering to a boss every day? No one does and having your own business from home means that you will never have to do this again.For many people, this is reason enough to start a business from the comfort of their own home.5) No more fear of being fired or laid off – Do you ever worry about going into work and getting the news that you have been laid off or fired? This is a big concern for anyone that works a job outside the home.With a business of your own, this will never be a fear you have again.These are just a small handful of the reasons why so many home based businesses are being started these days. Now you just need to make the decision about whether starting your own home business is a smart idea for you. You are the only person that is able to make this decision, so be sure it is carefully made.

Establishing Your Home Based Business

We all try to avoid red tape whenever possible, but it seems to follow us around where ever we go. Establishing a Home Based Business is no different. In fact, making sure you have been successful in meeting all the red tape requirements before you open your doors for business is going to be less of a headache in the long run.The first thing you need to do is to determine the format of your business. Are you going to be the sole proprietor? Or would some other option like a partnership, a limited partnership, or even a corporation serve you best? Each of these business options have their pros and cons. Make sure to take the time to review each of them and determine which one will suit your interests best.For example, a sole proprietorship is the quickest business to set up, but it also has comes with greater personal liability. Incorporating will separate your personal interests from your business interests, but this will require legal oversight that may be time consuming or expensive. So be sure to take the time to review the different options and how they will affect your home based business.The next step in establishing your home based business is to check with your local government about laws pertaining to home based businesses. Most local governments require you to purchase a business license or reseller certificate. They certainly aren’t going to pass up any opportunity to get their hand into your tax pocket. So make sure you are properly licensed and certified to do business out of your home.While you are taking care of the licensing business, you should probably step over to the zoning office to make sure your home business will not violate any zoning laws. It would be a shame to find out after spending time and money in setting up a home based business that you do not live in an area that permits business to be carried out in residential areas.Now, you will need to check into insurance options. You need to face the fact that we live in a litigious society and liability insurance is probably a good idea. Not every home based business will encounter the same degree of liability, so not every home based business needs the same level of insurance. But it is always wise to check into the possibilities. You don’t want to find yourself in a mess down the road because you thought you could skip this step in the beginning.And finally, you need to purchase equipment and tools that will allow your business to function. Don’t skimp here thinking you can wait a couple months for profits to start pouring in before equipping your office. You need to be able to satisfy your customers from day one, and if you are lacking an important piece of equipment like a copier or fax machine, they will find that an annoyance, and look elsewhere. So take the time to fully outfit your home office before you open your doors on the first day.Remember that while red tape is annoying and it slows things down in the beginning, cutting through it in the beginning is going to save you headaches in the long run.

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How To Discover A Successful Christian Home Based Business Opportunity To Join

If you’ve decided that working from home and making money is the best option for you to stay home and take care of your kids, then Christian home based business is often the choice of stay at home moms and dads. The obvious benefit being, having more time for you and your family while making a comfortable income working at home.As Christian home based businesses are plentiful, as long as you have telephone, computer, and an internet connection, you have the ability to work from home. Christian home business companies are always on the lookout for motivated workers who are Christian and want to work from home.Christian home based businesses can often be the best choice as most homes these days have internet connection and a computer. The possibilities are endless, at what you can do from home, be it work as an affiliate of a Christian company and promote or sell their products (most common) online.By joining a Christian home based business opportunity, your chances of earning a lucrative income will increase as many Christians will be assisting you while also assisting other Christians who have little to no experience with home businesses. Even those with no experience have the odds in their favor just for being involved with a Christian business, than if they were in a traditional non- Christian work from home opportunity.There are some work at home business opportunities to stay away from if you are looking to make any serious money. One of the many are taking online surveys. Online surveys do not pay very much for completing, and can take 30 minutes to 1 hour and a half to complete one survey which might only pay $1 in return.For those who have some experience in sales, there are plenty of Christian home based business opportunities available. Also for those who do not have any experience in sales, with most of your learning resources being online, learning sales is often learned quickly and easily by the non-experienced. Most times the sales are taken care of a website that is provided to you by the Christian home based business.By using the skills you already possess, and by using the ones you will learn from other Christians, you will have that edge amongst those who are not involved in a Christian home based business opportunity.More and more Christians are finding that they would much rather commit to a Christian based business that follows certain beliefs and ethics, than stray into the greed of other work at home companies. With people helping people as Christians do, the advantage if definitely your favor.

Home Based Business Leads Made Easy

You have started a home based business, and you want to make it grow. However, your time is being spent on maintaining your business, and you just are not sure how much time you can devote to building home based business leads. There are a number of companies that can research home based business leads for you in order to save you time and increase your revenue.Agencies that find home based business leads for you can save you time and money versus looking for those home based business leads yourself. You get an organization that does a lot of research in order to bring you home based business leads that are specific to your type of business. These companies have the experience to be more focused on creating home based business leads, and they can also provide you with other resources to help you build your business even more.However, if you are on a shoestring budget, these companies may not be in your best interest. Many of them charge a large set-up fee for finding home based business leads, and they also charge a monthly fee. If you are trying to watch your budget, and you still want to use a company to find your home based business leads do your research to make sure they are reputable and do not sign any long-term contracts.So how do you know if it is in your best interest to hire a company to drum up home based business leads for your business? Determine how much time you will need to develop your own home based business leads and then see how taking that much time away from your business would cost you. If the cost of a home based business leads building company is less or the same as what that time away will cost your business, then you should definitely consider outsourcing the task of finding your home based business leads.Read the rest of the article here: Home Based Business Leads Made Easy.Download the Free Quick Start Workbook (Free $97 Value!) and receive valuable tips, strategies and techniques designed to grow a very successful Home Based Business.Copyright © Charles Fuchs is an established Six Figure Income earner and one of the top online marketer’s. He specializes in
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Do You Dream of Owning a Home Based Business and Working At Home?

In today’s fast paced world, many people dream of working at home and owning a successful home based business. Have many times have you thought “I want to just be my own boss”.

Having a home based business and being your own boss certainly has many advantages. Working at home in the comfort of your own environment, setting your hours, having the time to do things you didn’t before, the benefits of working at home are endless.

With the boom of the Internet, finding work at home is at your fingertips. There are so many opportunities that are available today right from the internet. Research what you are interested in and find a way to market it from the comfort of your home. Just as there are many legitimate online home based business out there for the choosing, there are also many that are not legitimate, do your research.

While working at home offers many advantages, there are challenges that need to be considered while starting a home based business until you see a profit that can replace or compliment your income.

It takes time to establish your home based business. There are many claims of making money while you sleep or while you on vacation. Your business will not take off on auto pilot unless you put the time in to get it up and running first.

Do you have the discipline to work at home? You are at home and the phone rings, it’s your neighbor and before you know it an hour has passed. It can be amazing how time can pass by while you are at home. In essence, you will need the discipline and time management to accomplish your goals for the day to make your dream of a home based business a reality. Make a schedule of when you are going to work at home, stick to it.

Just like undertaking a new job, working at home will have a learning curve. You will have to learn the many aspects of your home based business. Find a mentor or program that will enable you to learn the aspects of your home based business.

Consider your budget for your home based business. Online Advertising and marketing are key components for any business. There are many advertising opportunities available on the Internet for home based businesses. This will be a learning curve but there is a tremendous source of information about advertising and marketing for home based businesses on the Internet, many free.

A website for your home based business should be neat and professionally. Most importantly the website should be easy to navigate for subscribers and customers.

As you can see there are many aspects to working from home and owning a home based business. Once you decide to work from home, give it your all by learning and growing to make your home based business a success.

Are You an Entrepreneur or a Small Business Owner?

Do you want to be an Entrepreneur or a Small Business Owner? Is there a difference, and does it matter?

There is a difference, and it’s easy to confuse the two or use the two terms interchangeably. A Small Business Owner owns their own business, but also actively participates in that business. Often the Small Business Owner is critical to the ongoing success of the company. Without him or her, the business either does not exist (i.e. medical, legal, accounting, consulting, freelancing) or would suffer greatly in the owner’s absence for any period of time.

We often use the term “Solopreneur” to refer to the individual practitioner who is their own boss but must personally deliver a service or create a product for their business to generate revenue. While this may certainly be better than working for someone else, it’s still about trading time for money – and time is our most limited resource.

Whether you are a Solopreneur or a Small Business Owner, you likely own a business that depends primarily on you. Perhaps the business is run by you and a couple of other founders. The point is, only a few people know and can execute on the secret recipe at the foundation of your business. And those key people must be present for the business to operate.

An Entrepreneur instead builds a business and supporting systems that are independent from the founder. The founder may well be an integral (or exclusive) part of the businesses initially, but the goal is always to grow the business to the point where the owner does not have to be involved in day-to-day operations. When you build a business that continues to generate revenues in your absence, then you have created a truly leveraged model and can call yourself an Entrepreneur.

Many of us start as Small Business Owners, enjoy success, and grow our companies. We may then move on to creating a larger business that does not require us to be present, and we graduate to the level of Entrepreneurship. If we repeat this multiple times, then we may call ourselves Serial Entrepreneurs.

“Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled.”
Howard Stevenson, Harvard Business School Professor.
You may not be clear at the start as to which one you want to grow up to be, an Entrepreneur or a Small Business Owner. But by asking yourself a series of hard questions, and honestly assessing your true desires, you are more likely to start a business that suits you best. And it’s certainly acceptable if you want to be Small Business Owner… we are not saying that’s a bad thing. But it’s important for you to begin understanding the difference between the two as it may impact the type of business you build and how you plan to develop it.

It’s also important to avoid creating another low-paying harder-working “job”, like the one you may already have! Michael Gerber explains this situation best in his seminal book “The E-Myth”. This book is a must read for small business owners, with one of its major themes being the difference between working “in” your business (you make the pies) versus working “on” your business (others make the pies following your recipe and systems).

As you prepare to become your own boss, or if you have already started a small business, it’s important to keep your long-term vision in mind. Doing so will help you determine the type of business you start and build, helping ensure that you achieve your definition of success.

Do you want to be an Entrepreneur or a Small Business Owner? Here are some questions to ask to help you determine want you really want:

Do you want to own just one or two locations (i.e. one or two franchise units, or your own practice) or do you want to create something bigger with multiple locations and perhaps grow internationally (i.e. offer franchises and hire others to run the business)?
Do you want to work in the business (i.e. make the donuts) or do you want to have someone else manage the day-to-day operations (i.e. someone else makes the donuts following your instructions)?
Are you looking for a job or are you looking to create a self-managing company (a business that does not rely on your day-to-day presence for success)?
Do you prefer to create or do you enjoy executing?
Do you envision creating multiple different businesses across multiple industries?
Are you able to let go of all of the details, or are you a micro-manager?
Are you the only person who can deliver your service or product, or can you teach others how to do it?
Is your goal to work hard until a certain age and then retire, or continue creating and leading your businesses until you are no longer mentally capable?
Can you sell your business as it currently operates and without you having to continue being part of it?

How To Succeed At Online Product Creation The Easy Way

Product creation could be a frightening subject for a lot of Internet marketers to face. Some folks who get in the game with the intention of making a full time income are completely ignorant as to how an online business operates. One of the most profitable ways to create online cash is by creating a product that others are happy to pay for.

Product creation is legitimate method of generating money through internet marketing but many entrepreneurs get it wrong. They start by imitating their Internet marketing gurus by creating information products on Internet marketing in hopes of getting rich the way their heroes did. The problem is that they usually don’t know what they are doing and enter a highly competitive niche with very little marketing experience or connections.

Here are a few tips for effective product creation that may help you get on the right track:
Start by finding a profitable niche with low to moderate competition. If you conduct some rudimentary market research and keyword research, you’ll find many opportunities in areas that will surprise you. Amazon and eBay are two great places to brainstorm for product ideas.

Developing Your Product does not have to be a difficult project. You can find experts in the right field for your niche and pay them to write the material while an artist designs the packaging and website or blog. You can outsource the entire product creation part of the project after you conduct the research and testing to ensure profitability.

Sales and marketing strategies should be created while developing the product and learning about the market. Some experienced marketers use pay per click to drive traffic to their offer page; some folks outsource the entire marketing campaign to affiliates through ClickBank or other affiliate programs.

Product creation does not need to be hard, particularly when the merchandise is electronic. E-books, videos, audio and multi-media products sell very well. They are distributed immediately to customers electronically. Once you have a good feel for a niche market, try to service your customers with associated products and upgrades. If you want to earn money online through product creation, you must understand supply and demand. The majority of new online marketers fail miserably because they go after highly competitive markets or forget to research their chosen niche properly. You have to create your products according to the needs, wants and desires of the prospective customers.

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