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Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 27th June 2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By Importexport
Re: Looking for Amazon Fba Mentor.

My experience involves running an importing business for 22 years before I retired. I operated in 4 countries where I had many franchisees working for me.

Products imported include some high...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 25th June 2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By Importexport
Re: Looking for Amazon Fba Mentor.

Are you sure you are dealing with genuine manufacturers? The big B2B sites list thousands of traders masquerading as manufacturers and those traders don't have the ability to customize. They will pay...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 23rd June 2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By Ryan David
Re: Looking for Amazon Fba Mentor.

It means when a product it selling well, it's not like you can just turn around and put the money in your pocket. It needs to be re-invested into purchasing more inventory, usually at a much higher...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 22nd June 2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By Ryan David
Re: Looking for Amazon Fba Mentor.

This shouldn't be that surprising though. My most successful listings are from 2+ years ago. I have some newer listings that are from the last 12 months, but those are still in the growth phase. ...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 21st June 2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By cabenb
Re: Looking for Amazon Fba Mentor.

If you know the basics: Just do it. You will learn soon enough.
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 9th June 2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 121,152
Posted By MSutton
Re: Share Drop-Shipping sites here!

I am looking for USA-based dropshippers of vape/e-cig supplies. Please PM me if you have one worth looking into.

I am not looking for dry herb or wax vaporizers. I am looking for...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 13th May 2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,335
Posted By frankie_flores
Re: Best Amazon Private Label Course?

I second, third, fourth and 100th every person that recommends the Jim Cockrum product.

Anything and everything I've ever seen him put out is top notch. Trusted. And tons of updates and support.
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 6th May 2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By Importexport
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

Even with your private label there is no guarantee that your Chinese supplier won't move into the same market area, but it is much less likely.

Having your own eCommerce site probably gives far...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 6th May 2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By Importexport
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

You can have them sent to a prepping service. If you need help with that I will PM a link for you. If you don't want that small added cost you can do the inspection and packaging yourself.

I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd May 2015, 03:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,601
Posted By Ralph83
Re: Fiverr Need a Easy GIG (Have no Talent)

I've been thinking about a similar method, but with much larger profits. This is what I had in mind (it's a bit dirtier though):


Find decent gigs (SEO, writing services etc) on Fiverr (decent...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th April 2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,601
Posted By Mark Mazza
Re: Fiverr Need a Easy GIG (Have no Talent)

Instead of creating a gig that requires no talent why dont you work on getting some talent in one area and then try to resell that. You can get some good practice on fiverr while you build your skill.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th April 2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,601
Posted By heruma
Re: Fiverr Need a Easy GIG (Have no Talent)

You should sit down,

Switch off the television

Get a piece of paper

Start writing everything that you know how to do, it does not have to be related to internet marketing or design.

Just...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Re: How to turn skills/experience into a business?

Leo,

Is there a particular set of industries that you're offering specialized translation services for?

For example --
There are many multinational corporations, established companies and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Posted By jbsmith
Re: How to turn skills/experience into a business?

I think, in a way, you have answered your own questions in your post. To me, it is simple, you have two options:

1. You put all of your energy into forming a model where you can go up-market -...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Posted By Steve B
Re: How to turn skills/experience into a business?

Leo,

You are right about scaling freelancing work . . . you only have so many hours in the day and often prevailing rates by competitors (especially world-wide competitors) keep your potential...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Posted By ksmusselman
Re: How to turn skills/experience into a business?

Hi leo!

I had my own transcription business for a while and stayed away from sites like oDesk and eLance because of the same reason - cheap competition and people looking for cheap workers.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st April 2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,996
Posted By astral walker
Re: Looking for a way to make 50 dollars a day

If you need money quickly, I would suggest content writing. Write 6 - 10 quality articles and submit it to bloggers. You can set whatever price you want. Build a long term relationship will tech...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st April 2015, 05:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,996
Posted By Tom Addams
Re: Looking for a way to make 50 dollars a day

Hey Julien,

You're going to receive mixed responses to your thread; some negative, others positive and helpful. Reason being: this question gets asked a lot and the more jaded members are tired...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st April 2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,996
Posted By Robbie B
Re: Looking for a way to make 50 dollars a day

Definitely providing a service.

Here's a list of 40 services that can be done freelance. I'm using software and it's set to the UK search, so some of these won't be applicable to your area....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st April 2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,996
Posted By ryanbiddulph
Re: Looking for a way to make 50 dollars a day

Hi Julien,

Make $50 a day by getting an offline job. It'll be better for you to fund your project ;)

Really, going online and expecting to make $50 a day - or even $5 - is similar to walking...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 17th April 2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By Importexport
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

1688.com is a Chinese clone of Alibaba and suffers from the same faults: Almost non-existent verification, and listing by huge numbers of traders saying they are manufacturers.

Traders take too...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 16th April 2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By erickz
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

I mainly sourced my products from the chinese version alibaba, 1688. How would you rate 1688? There are manufacturers there but there are also resellers too.

Anyway, I still got to learn more...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 16th April 2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By erickz
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

It would be advisable to ship to yourself first so that you can check and inspect the quality (especially so if you are getting from the supplier for the first time). Unless you have absolute trust...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 14th April 2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By Importexport
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

Hearty congratulations! I enjoyed reading your post.

It is certainly possible to outperform those who don't have the cultural understanding or the language skills. Unfortunately there are many...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 14th April 2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By Rock Solid Links
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

My brand has products made in the USA ranking in the top 1000 in the Home and Kitchen category. I looked into sourcing from China in order to improve production time and reliability. Sent specs and...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 20th March 2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By OnlineStoreHelp
Re: Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

You missed one important risk as well. The minute that truck backs up into the dock, you have given Amazon your manifest, you have given them the factory or buyer you got your product from. Do good...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 17th March 2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,099
Posted By Importexport
Big Risk In Shipping Direct From China To FBA

I suggest that Amazon vendors who ship direct from their China supplier are risking losing their business.

The reason is that those who do this are educating potential competitors how to compete...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 8th February 2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,335
Posted By Silas Hart
Re: Best Amazon Private Label Course?

I haven't come across one yet that provides enough information that is adequate or equal to several years of experience in selling private label products or self manufactured products.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Re: Finding Prospects for Translation Services

Simon,



Let's start with your ideal customer avatar — I think some of your target customers include marketing VPs, Web property managers and HR managers of IT and medical / healthcare...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By AnniePot
Re: Finding Prospects for Translation Services

Hi Simon
I strongly suggest that you open an account with LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the number one business-to-business social network Worldwide with over 300 million users. There are bound to be a slew...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 3rd September 2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,106
Posted By Silas Hart
Re: Whats easier to get started Amazon FBA or an Ecommerce Dropshipping Business??

Really wish I could just answer this one with a simple answer.

FBA by Amazon is pretty expensive unless you do it the right way. Aside from the businesses that do more than probably $150,000 in...
Forum: Offline Marketing 18th July 2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,406
Posted By bob ross
Re: How to make door to door prospecting more enjoyable?

I run canvassing teams for my remodeling company. Turnaround will always be high but the key is to keep them as pumped up as possible for the day. Here are my tips for keeping canvassers motivated...
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th July 2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,467
Posted By AlexCN
Re: Affordable small business SEO: My $150/client plan (No WSO - No Charge :)

Thanks for all the input Dan. This is really great. I think you have shifted my outlook on 'the Simple Seo' that I can provide as a service 180 Degrees with this one post.

Alex
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th July 2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,467
Posted By DaniMc
Re: Affordable small business SEO: My $150/client plan (No WSO - No Charge :)

This has more to do with your own fears talking to you. It is simply not true that you have a hard time selling at higher price points.

Often, the opposite is true. When you are giving something...
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th July 2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,467
Posted By DaniMc
Re: Affordable small business SEO: My $150/client plan (No WSO - No Charge :)

This is so true.

If $200 is all people can afford for marketing, they probably have a few issues:

1. They want to control everything themselves - they hate turning things over to others to do...
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th July 2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,467
Posted By qu4rk
Re: Affordable small business SEO: My $150/client plan (No WSO - No Charge :)

Others will chime in here. But let me give you my advice. My experience has been this. When you target clients in the lower pay scale they are difficult to deal with. They may want 20 changes on...
Forum: Offline Marketing 27th June 2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,922
Posted By mjbmedia
Re: What Do Restaurants Need?

Many restaurants need a lot of interior improvements to make any marketing we do worth the while. ie better customer service, improved experiences, food, décor, menus, recipes, overall management,...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 5th June 2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,193
Posted By Importexport
If your secret B2B portals are so safe why don't you share?

I have been asked why I don't just name the sites that I consider to be very safe to use.

Well there is a lot more to the sourcing and importing process than just searching a site for suppliers....
Forum: Copywriting 22nd December 2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,375
Posted By joe golfer
1000th Post: Resources for New Copywriters

updated 07/06/16

Here are some links for new copywriters. For now I have these areas:

--What is Copywriting?
--How to Get Started
--How to Find Free/Low Cost Copywriting Education Resources...
Forum: Offline Marketing 26th November 2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By hayfj2
Re: What is the best way to market in small towns

Living 60 miles north of aberdeen, and 14 miles past the back of beyond, heres a few that I've tried and used that you may wish to consider...

Depending on your product and target audience, you...
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th November 2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By John Durham
What is the Offline Marketing Opportunity ? - A Basic Explanation For Newbs.

First of all, the opportunity to make money exists for every single person reading this. Yes, its true.

Offline marketing presents that opportunity.

Making money is simple. It’s a...
Forum: Copywriting 25th November 2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,431
Posted By Harlan
Copywriters - How To Get Really Rich

I had written one of my best letters ever. It did six figures in the first week and went on to do millions.

And I said to myself...

Self...they made millions. You made 6K for the letter.

I...
Forum: Copywriting 17th November 2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,761
Re: Starting copywriting

Yes, I know the inter web can be the route to untold riches, fame and fortune.

The snag is, after you've written your epic masterpiece, you may need to be armed with a degree in calculus and a...
Forum: Copywriting 17th November 2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,761
Posted By Don Grace
Re: Starting copywriting

Another route is go to clickbank and start poking around. Look for low gravity products that have really bad sales letters. Re-write the letter, then on the order button link to the vendor's order...
Forum: Copywriting 16th November 2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,761
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Starting copywriting

Steve,

To start, why not send the prospects to your own sales or squeeze page? You are the "Master." No need to worry about "bargain hunting" clients refusing to pay you a few dollars....

To...
Forum: Copywriting 16th November 2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,761
Re: Starting copywriting

Hi sib,

So your dilemma is you don’t feel you can charge a decent rate for your copywriting expertise because you’re not sure if you’re good enough to deliver the results.

But you’ll never find...
Forum: Copywriting 31st October 2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,550
Posted By Sam Frlan
How I Made Money In Copywriting By Listening To Country Music And How You Can Too

A great deal of my fortune comes from writing direct response ads for my various business ventures. When I started in copywriting, those used to be sales letters and magazine ads. Nowadays they are...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,935
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Copywriting.. the most valuable skill you can have?

I've actually been hired to write dating copy before.

One guy, a millionaire, paid me to interview and coach on how to talk with women.

To say he was awkward would be be an understatement.
...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,935
Posted By RedShifted
Copywriting.. the most valuable skill you can have?

Got a bit of time to post today & wanted to see what others say.

The more I learn about copy, the deeper I get into it, the more and more I'm realizing how powerful it is. Not just copy. But the...
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th July 2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,039
Posted By ewenmack
WARNING: This little ad trick blows the competition out of the water!

This post is inspired by an offliner and Bill B.

It's about dealing with competition for your services and
being in front of buyers when they are looking for what you've got.

When advertising...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th March 2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 81,126
Posted By gothicvegan
Re: NEWBIES READ THIS!!! How Y-O-U Can Make 50k From Nothing With ZERO HTML Knowledge

I actually have some questions that go along with this.

I want to offer a referral program to my customers, so for every person they get to buy a website from me, they get a free month of hosting,...
Forum: Offline Marketing 11th March 2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 693
Views: 81,126
Posted By marshallbailey
Re: NEWBIES READ THIS!!! How Y-O-U Can Make 50k From Nothing With ZERO HTML Knowledge

Thanks Honestbizpro... you are right

I would also like to mention that many business's have Co-op money they can use toward their advertising cost..

Example : I use to own a Cellular phone...
Forum: Offline Marketing 10th March 2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 693
Views: 81,126
Posted By marshallbailey
Re: NEWBIES READ THIS!!! How Y-O-U Can Make 50k From Nothing With ZERO HTML Knowledge

I've come back to this thread several times and really didn't understand the need for this type business in a small rural town (where I live) so I never thought seriously about doing this .... UNTIL...
Forum: Offline Marketing 1st March 2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,042
Posted By ewenmack
Home Renovator Humiliates Web Guy After Getting $17,800 from $86 spent on direct mailing

Yep this home renovator banked $17,800 from his tiny direct mail campaign.

Total spend, $86.

Total return on investment, 209 to 1.

So here's this beautiful thing...

Enjoy!
Ewen
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th February 2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 81,126
Posted By gothicvegan
Re: NEWBIES READ THIS!!! How Y-O-U Can Make 50k From Nothing With ZERO HTML Knowledge

Well, I've sold my first website to my aunt (for a discount, but any revenue is revenue!) and I'm creating a projected profit. Even being in school, I think I can get 10-15 new customers a week using...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th February 2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 81,126
Posted By Deidra Renee
Re: NEWBIES READ THIS!!! How Y-O-U Can Make 50k From Nothing With ZERO HTML Knowledge

You don't even have to say 'renting' if you don't want. Just tell them the way to get the site for $200 is to host it with you but you can build them a site within their hosting account but it will...
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