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When the Corporate Bullies Cry Foul

When the big corporate bullies cry foul over something you’re doing or selling, you and I, the little guy, don’t stand a chance.  Have you had this experience?  (Tell us about it in the comment section!)

I found this out several times during my years of selling on eBay.
Overall, selling on eBay was a pretty good experience, although I don’t do much of it any more. Their support staff was pretty good to me. They always went as far as they sometimes dared to help me.

But then there’s Amazon…

When the Corporate Bullies Cry Foul
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Amazon wasn’t nearly as helpful. Their service was so bad that I stopped selling on that platform. It wasn’t that their staff wasn’t nice. They were very nice, including the ones in China where their software error routed me for months, as they tried their best to understand and be understood. (They understand English much better than I understand Chinese, but that’s not saying much…)
What I found as a seller is that, first of all, it’s really difficult to sell anything if you’re not using a big platform with lots of traffic. Secondly, even the largest platforms like eBay cower before the really big multinationals (like the guys who sell the really, really popular and expensive smartphone, who are the biggest corporate bullies of all).
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Autoresponders Automate Advertising. Okay… but what are they and how do I use them?

Autoresponders automate advertising.  Were you aware of that?  That is a fact that could make a huge difference to your online business, while freeing up a lot of time you may have been spending doing what they do.

What is an autoresponder?  The simple definition is:  An autoresponder is a tool that automatically sends out email messages according to the parameters programmed into it.

Autoresponders automate advertising
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Don’t be afraid

If the description sounds a little technical, fear not. Unless you’re a die-hard techie with lots of time, you’ll use an autoresponder system that’s already set up. The simplest one you’ll ever use is the one that comes with your email program.

While you can use it to send ads to everyone who emails you (which is a terrible idea), it would normally be used to acknowledge receipt of a message when you’re not there to read or answer it (commonly called a Vacation Response).

All you do is type in the message you want to be sent out, save it, and you’re done. Once you turn it on, it sends out your message to anyone who sends an email to you at that address.Read More »Autoresponders Automate Advertising

Year End is a time to reflect

Year End in the 21st Century

Year End – a time to take stock

Year end.  Do those words send a chill down your spine?  Tell us about them, below!  If so, you’re not alone.

Year end is a time of renewal for many.  It’s a time when the old year is drawing to a close, and the new year is arriving with all the promises of a clean slate. Read More »Year End in the 21st Century

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Vacation Time

Vacation Time – When You NEED a Break, Take it!

Vacation time is often put off because of goals, commitments, and just plain forgetting what living is all about.  It’s easy to get into a rut of just making money or building your business.  But you have to remember that life is uncertain.  Someone is going to spend that money, but if you never take a break, it might not be you.

I remember, a few years ago, talking to a family member on a drop by, door knock visit.  That’s all he had time for – to drop by, knock on my door, and visit for a few minutes at the door.  He couldn’t come in.  He had to get a lot of things done so he could get back to his business in the oil patch, far away from home. Vacation Time

I mentioned to him that he should take a break and take some real vacation time. He said he’d like to, but he was too busy.  Have you been caught in this trap?  What did you do?Read More »Vacation Time

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5 Top Ways to Make Money from a Website Starting Today

5 Top Ways to Make Money from a Website Starting Today.

Here are the 5 top ways to make money from a website you can start using immediately.  These will earn you revenue day after day after day.  All work 24 hours a day, even when you’re sleeping.


Disclosure:  This page contains affiliate links.  These are links to money makers we use ourselves.


Even Fiverr keeps working for you!  Wake up in the morning and check for fresh orders.  Fiverr gets the exposure you need.ways to make money from a website

1. Fiverr

  1. Fiverr is right at the top of the 5 top ways to make money from a website.  This is a top income earner, even for those who have never made money online. It is the most successful of all the freelance platforms. This is likely because it is so simple to get started, and they do the advertising for you.
  2. Did you know that you have skills that you can provide in digital format?  If you’re reading this, you almost certainly do!  This is why I first started using Fiverr and why I am now very happy to included it at the very top of the best ways to make money from a website.
  3. Whatever your skills are, there are people out there who will gladly pay you for them.  If you’ve been scouring the Internet for ways to make money from a website, this may be the first place to start.
  4. Sign up is free and it’s easy in just a few minutes.  Take a little time and look around the site for ideas.  Do some brainstorming.  You will probably be very pleasantly surprised to see how many ways you can start earning.  I’ve personally earned some great income on Fiverr.
  5. Register for a free affiliate account, too!  You can earn a nice passive income that way.

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