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March is a not a so good month for me. There were so many unexpected things that came my way. Things that were obstacles in my quest to make more money online. The biggest obstacle is school examination. The preparation although it was a cramming one t...

UPDATE!!!!! PAY-ADS.COM IS A SCAM! See my latest post http://greasyperson.blogspot.com/2008/04/pay-ads-is-scam.htmlA friend introduced me to Pay-Ads eCPM service that promises a better CPM payout for a 468x60 banner. It has absolutely no pop-ups and de...

We all go through fallow periods. We must let the soil rest…to prepare for new growth. - Olivier, Six Feet Under Many of you might have noticed that I have been gone for several months now. I haven’t posted for more than two months in a row. It’s noticeable how my traffic had suffered for the [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Barely There", url: "http://www.dulcenegosyante.com/barely-there/" } );

Drum rolls please. Here is the final list of Batch 2008. They will be mentored by Willy Arcilla from March 2008 to February 2009. Wilson Sy No More Slipping Inc.

Carabao (Bubalus bubalis) is commonly raised livestock specie in the Philippines and Region VII in particular. Generally considered as a backyard activity among farmers, this domesticated animal has gained remarkable importance in the past years as a vital component in food sustainability and income to farmers. Problems that beset carabao raisers are oftentimes [...]

Get all your accessories and put them in a pile. Think you could have spent all that money on more important things? Here’s a discovery that will give you your kikay fix but won’t put a dent in your wallet. For guys, pay attention. This is a sure way to serious pogi points from your sweetheart. [...]

Sorry for the bullyish title. I just can't resist it ;-) March 13 2008, Matt just opened the floodgates to one of the best viral tools ever - Optin Accelerator (You missed it, the floodgates are now shut tight. My list got the exclusive news about it. Of course if you want to be in, sign up through the form above.) After telling my list about it on prelaunch time, the first leaderboard was up. Here they are on the first day:

1. Todd Gross
2. Chris Freville
3. Reed Floren
4. Brian T. Edmondson
5. Chad Van Norman
6. Ben Mack
7. Carl Ocab
8. Tan Jian Hui Fabian
9. Ashley Yould
10. William Quek

The next day, I sent an email blast to my list again telling that Optin Accelerator is live. Look where that got me:

1. Mike Filsaime
2. Todd Gross
3. Ben Mack
4. Stephanie Mulac
5. Carl Ocab
6. Chris Freville
7. Michael Cheney
8. Brian Edmondson
9. Ashley Yould
10. Gabriel Aguinaga

Unfortunately for us, Mike joined and yep, full slammed the competition. Day four - the day that shook me down a little.…

Most large-scale business houses that today stand as giant corporate were once started as small business concerns. Small businesses have always been a key to present successfully running high profile industries. While most of us desire to run a big industry some day very few are actually daring enough to give it a try. Starting [...]

You have just bought a beverage vending machine from the manufacturer that cost you two thousand dollars. The next day a salesman arrives at your home claiming that he can find a location for the vending machine that will earn you two thousand dollars per month. But he wants you to give him five thousand [...]

The success of a Home Based Business is to a great extent dependant on how successfully you have been able to create awareness of your home based business. The people living around you and in the nearby towns should be made aware of what your business is about. They could be your potential customers for [...]

Accounting is a very crucial aspect of any business. Whether the business is small scale or large scale, it can never do without the accounting department. Managing accounts very efficiently is a big thing and one has to have a good amount of expertise in the field of accounting to actually do the task of [...]

More than 4 million people currently have the good fortune of working from home. From major corporations letting their key people set up a home office to the many inspiring home based business owners. Having the ability to set your own hours is the key benefit in choosing to work from home. Home based businesses are [...]

With email filters, blockers, and simply tons of unsolicited email, is email marketing still a viable option to build and grow your network marketing business? The answer to this question, in my opinion is “Yes, but.” Let’s deal with the “Yes” first, then we’ll deal with the “But.” I remember about 5 or 6 years ago putting [...]

With summer vacations over and schools back in session, marketing plan “season” is fast approaching. This is a time when you reflect on the effectiveness of your business marketing programs. You will be planning to improve performance of some marketing programs, discontinue some, and try others for the first time. Each Marketing Plan is Unique For those [...]

While nothing beats a 401k or IRA investment when it comes to retirement planning, many people are looking into investment properties as a supplemental retirement plan. We’ve all heard stories of people hitting it rich after an initial investment on a second mortgage, leaving them with enough money to pay off their existing mortgages and [...]

It is important to make good choices when it comes to saving for your retirement. Having a Financial Planner or Accountant review your current portfolio and your goals for the future is the first thing you should do; as they can help you determine investment vehicles that align with your risk tolerance and savings objectives. But [...]

Of course, you can buy one of the numerous mechanical trading systems advertised by vendors (all with simulated track records) or you can use this one - that’s FREE and made users millions. How it works is outlined in this article and it’s a great way to make forex profits. This system is simple so simple [...]

Good ideas will be given life on March 29 at the Morph Code event organized by Morph Labs (sponsored by Ayala Foundation, PESO, INQ.net and Team Asia). Teams, aspiring techpreneurs have been given an extension to rally up their pitches since our first announcement. Block your calendars now. Venue: The Institute of Social Order - Ateneo de Manila [...]

Once you’ve gathered the needed information and weighed what you’ve discovered when choosing what business is right for you, I urge you to settle upon one single business to pursue when you are starting up. We think it’s an error to diffuse your efforts by trying to start up several businesses at once, Instead, we [...]

Once you’ve identified two or three businesses you think you would enjoy and do well at, we suggest that you invest a few weeks, even a few months, to test out whether you are likely to find ample customers for these businesses in your local community. The fact that a business appears in this book means [...]

Selecting a business from among the many that are viable requires finding a match between two things: (1) your particular interests and capabilities, and (2) what people will pay for in your community. Finding this match is vital to your success, and this book is designed to help you find the best possible match. You [...]

Q: I have a great idea for an amazing new product. There is nothing like it on the market and no competition that I can find. I think it will be a huge success and so does everyone I tell the idea to. I’m willing to bet the farm on this one. What do you [...]

If your business doesn’t stand out in today’s hyper-competitive market place there’s a good chance that you won’t be in business very long. There are countless others vying for the same slice of the pie that you are. There are dozens of competitors just up the road doing all they can to get the attention of [...]

I’m often asked: what is the best way to finance a new business venture. This question is usually followed by “So, do you ever invest in new business ventures?” The answers, respectively, are: 1. there is no “best” way to fund a new business; and 2. I do invest in new business ventures, but darn it [...]

I had the honor of speaking this week at a women’s business association luncheon on the topic of entrepreneurship. When I mentioned to my wife the day before that I was speaking to group of women entrepreneurs she asked, “Why on earth would they ask you to speak?” In her defense my dear wife has no [...]

Q: I am thinking about starting my own business, but statistics show that most new businesses fail. Why do you think most businesses fail? A: This is the column that probably gets me kicked out of the entrepreneurial chapter of the Priory of Scion. I look silly in those long robes anyway, so here goes. A thousand [...]

I’ve been expanding my entrepreneurial horizons lately by meeting entrepreneurs in businesses I’d never been exposed to before. I learned that there are many kinds of entrepreneurs and each dances to his own drummer. Some do it the right way while others do it however they dang well please. I have found that their attitude [...]

I’ve never been much of a fisherman. Sitting in a small boat for hours watching a red and white bobber float atop the water holds about as much interest for me as watching paint dry. My old man, on the other hand, would have rather fished than breathe. In fact, his favorite Bible quote was: [...]

Earlier this year I was convinced by my loving wife and adoring kids that if I truly loved them I would have a swimming pool installed in our back yard. Now, I personally believe that if God had meant for humans to spend time in the water he would have given us gills instead of [...]

Q: I’m so sick of you so-called business experts always saying the customer is always right. This is my business, not the customer’s, so I’m the one who’s always right. Sure, they can have an opinion, but in the end it’s up to me to decide who’s right and who’s not. And if the customer [...]

Last week’s question from Anthony R. on how to choose the franchise that would best fulfill his life-long dream of owning his own business sparked a number of emails from other readers wanting to offer their two cents on the subject. Some folks offered helpful insights and suggestions on how to pick a franchise and a [...]

Q: I just discovered that for the past six months I have been billing a client half of what I should have been. Should I just include the total of the past due balance on his next bill or contact him first to let him know that it’s coming? This client has been difficult in [...]

Q: I will be retiring this year at age 60 and intend to fulfill my lifelong dream of owning my own business. I’m too old to start from scratch, so I’m looking at several franchise opportunities, including fast food, auto parts, and an accounting service. What should I consider before choosing one? Anthony R. A: Congratulations on [...]

When companies advertise their services or goods, they are looking for just one end result – sales. It’s a simple straightforward concept – it’s business. However, as companies expand and conduct more and more trade online the personal touches can all but disappear. It seems these days that every inanimate object can speak to us. Robotic [...]

If you’re a regular reader of this column you know that my number one pet peeve is bad customer service. Nothing chaps my backside more than paying hard-earned money for a product or service only to have the provider of said product or service become apathetic, obnoxious or just downright rude after the transactional smoke [...]

In the last column we discussed the process of credit card enabling your brick-and-mortar business. I pointed out that research has shown that accepting credit cards can help increase revenue and speed up cash flow. This week we will look at setting up an online payment system for your business website. If you think hooking [...]

It’s time to beat the old bad customer service drum again. I know, I’m sick of beating the drum, too, but as long as bad customer service runs rampant through so many businesses I feel it is my entrepreneurial duty to bring it to your attention. So grab a pew and prepare to listen to [...]

The Yankee Group reports that VoIP adoption in North American contact centers will jump from about 17 percent in 2005 to more than 47 percent by the end of 2007. The findings of the report, “Migration Costs, Vendor Loyalty and Need for ‘Agents Anywhere’ Define Contact Center VoIP Adoption Plans,” are based on Yankee’s survey of [...]

Actually, most people do not. This is one of the reasons why many today are looking for the internet to build a solid business. It takes more time to develop in person entrepreneurial skills than online skills. Although, both skill sets are important working from behind a computer leaves more room to grow from your [...]