Sunday, December 16, 2007
The Busy Home Based Business Opportunity Season Is Here
Every veteran online marketer I know tells me that December kicks of the home based business season, usually with a big spike in activity on December 26. I've seen with my own eyes that this is true, as December has been quite a month for our team, and it's just the gear up for the big push that lasts into the Spring. If you're on the fence, don't wait any longer. Join Global Resorts Network today and take advantage of the annual rush!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
New GRN Distributor from Sunny SA
One of my new affiliates, Michael Klerck, had been enjoying luxury resorts for quite a while before joining GRN. He lives in sunny Cape Town, South Africa, and as you will see from his videos, he really plans on making the most of our luxury resort membership. Since he has quite an assortment of video footage, he's making a series of online videos to promote GRN. Feel free to give him a call on his Skype phone. You can get the number from his website, http://luxuryresortsvip.biz/. Welcome aboard, Michael!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Internet Infomercials
The internet infomercial website I mentioned a few months ago has improved their service quite a bit. You can now publish a single online video to social bookmarking sites and make podcasts as well. Check it out: http://YourOnlineVideos.com
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Home Based Franchise Opportunity
Starting a home based franchise is an excellent idea, and I want to get you off to a fast start. This blog post includes full details on the home based travel business involved, as well as the steps necessary for getting your website and/or phone number on television!
Bookmark this blog post, read through everything first, and then come back to click on the links. This post is really not long at all. I just want you to get as much as you can out of these steps. You can develop these steps into a complete business plan if you would like and improve them wherever you see fit. I'll even show you how to get low cost funding for this project at the end of this post.
Step 1:
Find out about about the advantages of our discount travel and luxury resort membership at YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com. Get on our next conference call to find how we operate, and afterwards give me a call with any additional questions. Once you decide to join the business, you can get a website just like this with your own domain. Choose a domain that is easy to remember and catchy. For example, I also own the domain DiscountLuxuryResorts.biz to let people know exactly what my website is for.
When you join the business you will also receive a corporate website, which looks like this: BetterThanTimeshares.net. I use this site for product specific advertising. Again, choose a domain that is catchy and easy to remember.
Step 2:
Become familiar with the stock footage (or available videos) at SpotRunner.com. These folks have excellent television quality footage related to travel, which you can use for the business opportunity, product sales, or both. You should also become familiar with the time slots available in your area, and the channels that you would like to target. The obvious favorite is the Travel Channel.
Once you join the business and narrow down your video search, send the video and your proposed narrative to GRN support for their OK. They are very fast in responding, because they want you to sell a gazillion memberships.
Step 3:
Get a high quality voice mail system. Your television spot is going to tell potential customers to visit your website or to pick up the phone and call you. And guess what? That's what they'll do! For that reason it is always best to direct customers to your website vs. your phone number. Why? Because you want them to know as much as possible before they call you. Additionally, your phone number is going to be on your website, so folks that really want to speak with you will pick up the phone and call.
When potential customers call in, you want your outgoing voice mail message to briefly explain the payment options, and to offer them more information by visiting your website. At the beginning and end of the message, make sure that you state that they can leave a detailed voice mail message for you, and that you will call them back. For example, my opening line is "Before you leave a message, here is a little information that may be useful for you".
You can listen to my full outgoing message (it's really pretty simple) by calling the number at either of my websites.
To kick it up a notch, go to Google and do a search on 'virtual receptionist' and buy one. This technology rocks!
If you have a call center or professional sales team, then of course, this kind of voice mail setup may not be necessary.
Step 4:
Follow up with your prospects, and ask them for the sale. Not everyone will buy on their very first exposure to our travel membership, so here's a little help. If you are using a website like mine at DiscountLuxuryResorts.biz, the system will automatically send professionally written and formatted email responses to people that request more information from your site. This is a very powerful and time saving feature. Right now this site only features the business opportunity, but will soon have a very similar presentation that is product specific.
Step 5:
Fund your business from your existing assets or use Prosper.com. I really like this group. They are the ebay of personal lending. Click on person to person lending to read my blog post regarding their community.
Conclusion
Our timeshare alternative really is gaining a lot of traction in the travel industry. Timeshare sales professionals that join the business always say the same thing: "It seems to good to be true." But they soon find out that it really is true.
The best way to get the most out of this business is to book a vacation for yourself. Why? Because once you stay at a luxury resort for only $298 per week, you're bound to tell people about it. You know how travelers love talking about booking vacations and the expenses involved, and you will have the best story ever. Why not get started today?
Antony Mosley
http://yourhomebasedtravelbusiness.com/
Bookmark this blog post, read through everything first, and then come back to click on the links. This post is really not long at all. I just want you to get as much as you can out of these steps. You can develop these steps into a complete business plan if you would like and improve them wherever you see fit. I'll even show you how to get low cost funding for this project at the end of this post.
Step 1:
Find out about about the advantages of our discount travel and luxury resort membership at YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com. Get on our next conference call to find how we operate, and afterwards give me a call with any additional questions. Once you decide to join the business, you can get a website just like this with your own domain. Choose a domain that is easy to remember and catchy. For example, I also own the domain DiscountLuxuryResorts.biz to let people know exactly what my website is for.
When you join the business you will also receive a corporate website, which looks like this: BetterThanTimeshares.net. I use this site for product specific advertising. Again, choose a domain that is catchy and easy to remember.
Step 2:
Become familiar with the stock footage (or available videos) at SpotRunner.com. These folks have excellent television quality footage related to travel, which you can use for the business opportunity, product sales, or both. You should also become familiar with the time slots available in your area, and the channels that you would like to target. The obvious favorite is the Travel Channel.
Once you join the business and narrow down your video search, send the video and your proposed narrative to GRN support for their OK. They are very fast in responding, because they want you to sell a gazillion memberships.
Step 3:
Get a high quality voice mail system. Your television spot is going to tell potential customers to visit your website or to pick up the phone and call you. And guess what? That's what they'll do! For that reason it is always best to direct customers to your website vs. your phone number. Why? Because you want them to know as much as possible before they call you. Additionally, your phone number is going to be on your website, so folks that really want to speak with you will pick up the phone and call.
When potential customers call in, you want your outgoing voice mail message to briefly explain the payment options, and to offer them more information by visiting your website. At the beginning and end of the message, make sure that you state that they can leave a detailed voice mail message for you, and that you will call them back. For example, my opening line is "Before you leave a message, here is a little information that may be useful for you".
You can listen to my full outgoing message (it's really pretty simple) by calling the number at either of my websites.
To kick it up a notch, go to Google and do a search on 'virtual receptionist' and buy one. This technology rocks!
If you have a call center or professional sales team, then of course, this kind of voice mail setup may not be necessary.
Step 4:
Follow up with your prospects, and ask them for the sale. Not everyone will buy on their very first exposure to our travel membership, so here's a little help. If you are using a website like mine at DiscountLuxuryResorts.biz, the system will automatically send professionally written and formatted email responses to people that request more information from your site. This is a very powerful and time saving feature. Right now this site only features the business opportunity, but will soon have a very similar presentation that is product specific.
Step 5:
Fund your business from your existing assets or use Prosper.com. I really like this group. They are the ebay of personal lending. Click on person to person lending to read my blog post regarding their community.
Conclusion
Our timeshare alternative really is gaining a lot of traction in the travel industry. Timeshare sales professionals that join the business always say the same thing: "It seems to good to be true." But they soon find out that it really is true.
The best way to get the most out of this business is to book a vacation for yourself. Why? Because once you stay at a luxury resort for only $298 per week, you're bound to tell people about it. You know how travelers love talking about booking vacations and the expenses involved, and you will have the best story ever. Why not get started today?
Antony Mosley
http://yourhomebasedtravelbusiness.com/
Monday, November 12, 2007
GRN Fast Start Instructions Update
I've updated the Fast Start instructions for recruiting top sales professionals. Take a look: Getting Started with GRN
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
Person to Person Lending
Check out this NPR radio story on person to person lending:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15876230
You can click a link there to listen to the story as well.
This is great news for GRN Distributors, as you can now offer potential customers an additional means to fund their product purchase or business startup costs, or both!
I've just added a little banner to Prosper.com on the right. They have an affiliate program as well for a limited time.
This is great news!
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15876230
You can click a link there to listen to the story as well.
This is great news for GRN Distributors, as you can now offer potential customers an additional means to fund their product purchase or business startup costs, or both!
I've just added a little banner to Prosper.com on the right. They have an affiliate program as well for a limited time.
This is great news!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Vacation in Hawaii!! - GRN Affiliate Update
Here's an excellent GRN comparison. $799 for 8 days and 7 nights, while Travelocity, Orbitz and so forth (did you know these online companies were owned by timeshare organizations?) are charging $2,300 for the exact same week!
Global Resorts Network Affiliate Updates
The beautiful Alii Kai timeshare resort property is exactly what every vacation is meant to be. Situated on a bluff, overlooking the tropical splendor of the Pacific and surrounding Kaui landscape, experience the spirit of this beautiful island.
Global Resorts Network Affiliate Updates
Alii Kai Resort - Princeville, Hawaii
The beautiful Alii Kai timeshare resort property is exactly what every vacation is meant to be. Situated on a bluff, overlooking the tropical splendor of the Pacific and surrounding Kaui landscape, experience the spirit of this beautiful island.
Whether enjoying a romantic sunset on the balcony, relaxing at the pool, or partaking in any of the fantastic activities the island has to offer, this is a vacation you'll remember for a lifetime.
Located in the acclaimed Princeville community, the resort is close to golf courses, tennis courts, the beach, and an assortment of excellent shops, restaurants, and night spots.
Choose a swim in the Pacific Ocean, or float the day away at the resort's outdoor pool.
Sightseeing attractions are everywhere. From the Princeville Shopping Plaza, to the world-class restaurants, to the local novelty shops, this vacation will have something for everyone.
Right now the membership is showcasing a two-bedroom peak season holiday week that is unavailable through all the major travel providers.
Booking direct is over $300 per night totaling $2,308.12. (8 days & 7 nights)
Your special membership price is only $799.00. That's a minimum savings of over $1500.00 for just this one week.
This type of VIP access and savings is available exclusively to our members.
Enjoy Life!
Booking direct is over $300 per night totaling $2,308.12. (8 days & 7 nights)
Your special membership price is only $799.00. That's a minimum savings of over $1500.00 for just this one week.
This type of VIP access and savings is available exclusively to our members.
Enjoy Life!
G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Please Note: GRN comparisons are for informational purposes only and are subject to availability. We strive to make sure availability and prices in our comparisons are accurate at the time of our sending the comparison but cannot guarantee it will still be available when you receive or read this email. If you are interested in booking this resort, you should act quickly as the resorts featured in our email comparisons can sell out quickly.
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Please Note: GRN comparisons are for informational purposes only and are subject to availability. We strive to make sure availability and prices in our comparisons are accurate at the time of our sending the comparison but cannot guarantee it will still be available when you receive or read this email. If you are interested in booking this resort, you should act quickly as the resorts featured in our email comparisons can sell out quickly.
Friday, October 19, 2007
How to Become a Sales Superstar
I really get a lot of use out of these Brian Tracy CDs. They have really turned my driving time into a 'mini university' time. Here's one of his low priced offers, plus a freebie!
Antony
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Considering an Online Business?
Employment is a topic that arises constantly in our world. Maybe you're seeking it, or maybe you're enjoying the position you have. Either way, jobs and careers are an essential part of life as we know it. Therefore if we ever lose the one we have, we're typically hustling to grab hold of another one. After all, bills have to be paid and mouths have to be fed.
On a positive note, current times are not so dismal when it comes to employment. In this day and age we all relish options galore. No one is forced to work for a large corporation or "the man" if they prefer not to.
In reality you can start you very own business online if you have the motivation. All you really need to get started is a computer, Internet access and an idea.
Many individuals are making the switch from big companies to private online business opportunities. With cyberspace at your constant beck and call 24/7, it's realistic to assume you can make a decent income from the privacy of your own home.
The fact of the matter is people do it every day. However, it's up to you to decide if an independent business online is the right solution for you. Let me fill you in on a few perks that are commonly enjoyed.
First of all, those who start their own business, whether online or in their home town, generally make more of a profit. This is due to the fact that they're now at the top of the chain. Money is not passed down to them by a higher authority. They make what their business allows them to. Once taxes are extracted, they're left with a higher percentage.
A second bonus of having your own business online is setting your own hours and work load. You soon realize how much you need to work and what deadlines you must meet. This is a wonderful advantage once you get the hang of things.
If you're considering a personal business online, then don't allow anything to stand in your way. You can make an at-home business work if you put fourth the proper time and effort.
It's crucial to remember that once your individual business online is booming, you can never be fired. You are the boss and you decide what's what. That factor alone will keep you motivated and steer you clear of working for "the man" ever again. Find success with your own business, such as a home based travel business. Let the Internet contribute to your dreams and aspirations.
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About the Author: You may re-distribute this article as long as this ‘About the Author’ section is left intact. Antony Mosley is a distributor with the Global Resorts Network, an online deep discount luxury resort membership that doubles as a big ticket home based business or sales opportunity. See http://YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com for more information.
On a positive note, current times are not so dismal when it comes to employment. In this day and age we all relish options galore. No one is forced to work for a large corporation or "the man" if they prefer not to.
In reality you can start you very own business online if you have the motivation. All you really need to get started is a computer, Internet access and an idea.
Many individuals are making the switch from big companies to private online business opportunities. With cyberspace at your constant beck and call 24/7, it's realistic to assume you can make a decent income from the privacy of your own home.
The fact of the matter is people do it every day. However, it's up to you to decide if an independent business online is the right solution for you. Let me fill you in on a few perks that are commonly enjoyed.
First of all, those who start their own business, whether online or in their home town, generally make more of a profit. This is due to the fact that they're now at the top of the chain. Money is not passed down to them by a higher authority. They make what their business allows them to. Once taxes are extracted, they're left with a higher percentage.
A second bonus of having your own business online is setting your own hours and work load. You soon realize how much you need to work and what deadlines you must meet. This is a wonderful advantage once you get the hang of things.
If you're considering a personal business online, then don't allow anything to stand in your way. You can make an at-home business work if you put fourth the proper time and effort.
It's crucial to remember that once your individual business online is booming, you can never be fired. You are the boss and you decide what's what. That factor alone will keep you motivated and steer you clear of working for "the man" ever again. Find success with your own business, such as a home based travel business. Let the Internet contribute to your dreams and aspirations.
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About the Author: You may re-distribute this article as long as this ‘About the Author’ section is left intact. Antony Mosley is a distributor with the Global Resorts Network, an online deep discount luxury resort membership that doubles as a big ticket home based business or sales opportunity. See http://YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com for more information.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Timeshare Alternative
Don't forget that you can showcase our timeshare alternative by giving users the login and password to our registry.
http://www.globalresortsregistry.com/
Login: vacation
Password: lookfor
This is the same website linked from your GRN corporate site. Corporate tells me that this site is updated in real time, but it will never have the full GRN inventory. Even the membership site doesn't list the full inventory, and that's a very good problem to have. We have substantially more available properties and weeks than the advertised 5,000, but corporate has decided to take the modest approach.
You should also make use of our demo membership site. Give this domain and login to as many prospects as possible:
http://grntour.us/
Login: resort
Password: movie
And last, but not least, invite potential clients to our next online seminar, or webinar. Your customers can sign up here: http://seeitliveonline.com/. These webinars are normally held at 9 p.m. EST on most week nights.
Antony
http://BetterThanTimeshares.net
http://www.globalresortsregistry.com/
Login: vacation
Password: lookfor
This is the same website linked from your GRN corporate site. Corporate tells me that this site is updated in real time, but it will never have the full GRN inventory. Even the membership site doesn't list the full inventory, and that's a very good problem to have. We have substantially more available properties and weeks than the advertised 5,000, but corporate has decided to take the modest approach.
You should also make use of our demo membership site. Give this domain and login to as many prospects as possible:
http://grntour.us/
Login: resort
Password: movie
And last, but not least, invite potential clients to our next online seminar, or webinar. Your customers can sign up here: http://seeitliveonline.com/. These webinars are normally held at 9 p.m. EST on most week nights.
Antony
http://BetterThanTimeshares.net
Friday, September 14, 2007
SEO Advice Update
As of today I'm back at the number one spot on Yahoo.com for the search term "home based travel business". Type it in to see where I am now.
For a while my number one spot went to number.... well.. I really don't know where it went in Yahoo's search results, because I couldn't find it!
This is really the result of something I already knew: Craigslist and ebay ads are temporary, so any resulting search engine optimization will be temporary.
There are two solutions:
Antony
GRN, Your Timeshare Alternative
For a while my number one spot went to number.... well.. I really don't know where it went in Yahoo's search results, because I couldn't find it!
This is really the result of something I already knew: Craigslist and ebay ads are temporary, so any resulting search engine optimization will be temporary.
There are two solutions:
- Keep renewing your ebay and Craigslist ads
- Establish permanent links with high ranking websites.
Antony
GRN, Your Timeshare Alternative
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Another SEO Update
I purchased another domain, this time based on the search term "luxury resorts". The domain is http://discountluxuryresorts.biz. I then purchased a classified ad on ebay, and ran another free ad on craigslist as outlined in my previous post. Stay posted for my results.
Really Quick Internet Marketing SEO Training
So you're ready to start selling on the internet, and you're wondering where to start. There is more than enough information on internet marketing online and off line, so I decided to make this a very short read. No fluff, just information. Reading this short article may be the most significant investment you've made for your online business.
What is SEO?
SEO stands for search engine optimization. You want the search engines, like Google and Yahoo! to list your website, so you have to make your website friendly, or optimize it, for the search engines.
Get Linked
If you click around Google for instructions on getting your website listed in their search engine, you will find that Google wants you to have links from other websites to yours. That's the way they like to find out about websites. All of the search engines work the same way. Even brand new websites that have links from very influential and established websites will get listed in the search engines very fast.
"Who Will Give Me a Link?"
So you have a great new website and you're wondering how to get links from other influential and established websites. That's pretty easy. Craigslist.org and ebay.com are among the worlds most influential and established websites. A link from ebay is cheap, and a link from Craigslist is usually free. Before you do either, you should create a press release at PRWeb.com. These are also free or cheap, and produce a lot of fire power when it comes to links.
"How Can I do That?"
If you don't know how to write an ebay or Craigslist ad, it's very easy to learn at either website. PRWeb.com will also show you how to write a simple yet highly effective press release. Assuming you do know how to place ads, here is what I did to get a top listing on Yahoo!
- I purchased a domain based on a popular search term, "home based travel business". Just use http://inventory.overture.com/ to figure out what terms people are searching for on Yahoo! The domain I chose was YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com. I then used this domain for my Global Resorts Network website.
- Then I wrote a press release and published it with PRWeb.com. For a little extra, PRWeb will let you create links in your press release. If you are good at writing simple and pointed paragraphs, this shouldn't take more than an hour. However, don't worry if it takes you a whole afternoon. If that's what it takes to get your creative juices going, then that's fine. Publish the press release as soon as it's finished.
- Next, I bought a classified ad on ebay. You really only need to spend $9.95 per month for a classified ad, but I purchased a few marketing options from ebay to give my ad a little more exposure to ebay customers. As far as the search engines go, I really doubt that the $9.95 or enhanced marketing options on ebay make a difference. All the search engines care about are links from established websites. Click the link to see my ebay ad. As you can see from the ebay ad, the words "home based travel business" are linked to the website I'm promoting.
NOTE: Here is the winning formula: the words linking to your domain should be related if not exactly the same as your domain.
- The next day, my ebay ad appeared on the first page of search results on Google for the term "home based travel business." This was very, very good. I then copied the ad and placed it on Craigslist under the Small Business section. However, this was not a good idea, because now my ebay ad moved to page 2 of the Google search results. My Craigslist ad also appeared on the second page of search results.
Lesson learned: DO NOT use the same ad on ebay and Craigslist. Mix them up a little, just keep the link to your search term and domain intact.
A Little Refinement
Once I changed the Craigslist ad, my ebay ad moved back to the first page for my Google search term after about five days. By the way, the Craigslist ad shows up on page 2 for my Google search term. This is really good news!
Are We There Yet?
Yes, we are there yet, because for a while, my website, YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com, appeared on page 1 at the top of the list for the search term 'home based travel business'. Yes! Type it in at Yahoo.com right now to see where it ranks. MSN has put me in the same number one position. Hopefully it hasn't slipped. On the flip side, I think I'm somewhere on page 18 for the same search term on Google, so I'll need to work on getting more links.
Summary
- Get a domain name related to your business and a popular search term.
- Build or purchase a website related to the same search term and use it with your domain name
- Write a press release and publish it immediately with links to your new domain.
- Write separate ads for ebay and Craigslist, with your search term linked to your domain.
- Build links until you get a top ranking for your domain.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Antony Mosley is a distributor for the Global Resorts Network, a seasoned, deep discount luxury resort company in operation since 1986, with a new home based travel business distribution model. You can visit his blog at http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com/. Feel free to distribute this article as long as the Author section is left intact.
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