Karla’s Online System Blog

There are many ways to make money in online marketing these days. The internet has opened up so many different possibilities for people. However, all of this new stuff can really scare some people.  I understand not everyone is internet savvy. When I first started I knew very little.

How does someone who really doesn’t know that much about the internet learn how to make money online?   Is it possible for someone who can barely check their email to become a jack of all trades in internet or online marketing? YES! It is possible. This article will give you some tips on how to make that possible.

First you must start learning just one thing at a time. This sounds simple, but more often than not people want to go from knowing nothing about the internet to knowing everything. That can cause a lot of frustration and many doubts. It can also cause you to stop completely, feeling totally overwhelmed.

The best thing to do is to learn one technique at a time and once you master that, move on to the next. It is easy to stop once you know one or two online marketing strategies that are working, but don’t. If you want to be successful you cannot EVER stop learning. There is always more out there!

Article marketing is a good place for many people to start, because it is effective and it is not complicated. I recommend doing about two weeks of article marketing and then once you have the process down (it probably will not take you two weeks, but you will have some good articles out there) move onto something else. Once you have mastered the next thing pick something else… this goes on and on. Just do not stop doing what you have been doing.

Before you know it, you will have a wide range of ways to market your business online. If one thing isn’t working for you anymore, you can quickly move on to something else.

Remember that just because you are learning new things does not mean you should forget the old. To be successful marketing online you should be doing many different things. This way you are leaving your trademark all over the internet in many different ways.

Learning how to use the internet and become a jack of all trades is much easier than it looks! Just take things one at a time, don’t get overwhelmed and be fore you know it you’ll be an internet marketing master!

If you want to join a team that offers free internet marketing training, contact me. Our team offers some of the newest and best training available. Or if you want to go it alone, I highly recommend purchasing a training package that is very inclusive. It can take you to the next level and beyond.

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Karla@KarlasPlan.com

There once was a time when Myspace was the biggest and baddest social network of them all. However, these days it seems that social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook have taken a bit of the wind out of Myspace’s giant sails. So the question that many people want to know is…. is Myspace marketing dead?

If you’ve taken the time to build up a huge following on Myspace, that might be something that you don’t want to hear. Could it really be possible that the king of social networking has been de-throned? Is it even really worth marketing on Myspace anymore? My answer is yes! It is definitely still worth marketing on Myspace.

Though it is very true that Myspace has lost some of it’s popularity due to the Facebook and most recently Twitter phenomenon, there are still insane numbers of people using Myspace every single day. If you’ve worked hard to gain a huge friends list and made your profile look perfect, you don’t have to despair because there is still a lot of marketing to be done on Myspace. Facebook is very adamant about keeping their site as free from marketing as possible. You can market on Facebook, but Myspace gives you a whole lot more freedom. That is why it is still the best for marketing your business.

If you really want to get the most out of social networking, I would recommend that you be a part of all of them. Each social network has their own particular strengths and weaknesses, so joining all of them is really best. Obviously there will be people who are on Twitter who aren’t on Facebook. There will be avid Myspacers who aren’t on Twitter and so on.  At the end of the day the more people you can reach the better!

Social networking is one of the best ways to build your business online. Learn how to use all of the social networks and start growing your business online today!

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Karla@KarlasPlan.com

If you’ve never been a part of a home based business before or even if you have, it can be hard to spot the scams vs. the real deal opportunities. You want to change your life, but you don’t want to lose money in the process.

As I have said before, not all home based businesses that require money up front are scams. I have read many an article saying that if a company asks for money up front it’s not legit. This is just not true at all. There are plenty of good, decent, honest and most of all legal companies that require a start up fee.

In fact you would be hard-pressed to find a legitimate business that doesn’t require some sort of investment up front. So don’t let that scare you away from something that could be really great. One thing you do want to look at is the product. All real businesses will have some sort of product or service that they offer to their customers.

If they don’t have a product, they are a scam. Many cash gifting schemes will tell you that they are legal, when they are not. Just remember… no product… no good. People who just get paid for signing people up are not in a real business.

However, it’s important to know that many legal and ethical businesses will give you some incentive when you bring new members on. This is how you will build a team. There can be a thin line, but just remember that yet again it all comes back to the product or lack there of.

Finally, do not be afraid to ask about a company’s corporate headquarters. Call and talk to them. Ask to have someone call you back, to explain the business to you. Most reputable companies have a corporate office, while almost all schemes and scams do anything to avoid putting down roots. You can bet that if a company has a big corporate office, they are the real deal.

These are just a couple of ways to spot an online scam. Follow these tips and you will be much less likely to get duped by the scammers.

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karla@KarlasPlan.com

If you’re trying to build your home based business on a budget you’re probably wondering what you should spend your money on and where you should try to save. Here is a small list of things that are worth your money and things that you might want to forget about buying.

Investments worth making:

1. A good computer. You’re going to spend a lot of time on your computer, so you want to make sure you have a good one. You do not have to have the top of the line machine, but having a good working computer is a strong investment.
2. Some good training. There are a multitude of things to do online, but unless you know what to do it will not matter. If you are not getting internet marketing training from your upline or your organization, investing in a training course could be a very wise choice. One that I have used and highly recommend is Internet Marketing Boot Camp. For the money you spend, you will quickly earn it back many times over.
3. A trip to your company’s yearly convention. Many people do not want to spend the money on going to their company’s big meeting, but anyone who has ever been to one will tell you it is well worth the money! Mixing with others like yourself will help to grow your business.

Things to save on:

1. Leads. Buying big lists of leads can get really expensive and honestly you can contact just as many people online using free methods. For many people leads are a huge part of their budget. You take that out and you will have a more money in your budget to spend each month!
2. Expensive ads. Do not waste your money with magazine or newspaper ads. They are too expensive and you may not get a single sign up from them. Instead try free classifieds online. You may not get anything there either but they’re FREE!
3. Google Adwords. Some people swear by Adwords, but unless you know how to use them they can be a massive waste of time and money. Skip Adwords, at least until you have a bigger budget and you will save money each month.

Knowing when to spend and when to save can help you stick to your budget and build your business more effectively.

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karla@KarlasPlan.com

I work really hard in my home based business so that I can make it big and have time to play hard for years for come.  When I started this business, no one promised me that I would get rich quick or that I did not have to do any work to make it.  The team I am involved in helps me and my team to know how to work productively so that we can make it big within the next few years.

There are a lot of people out there making a lot of promises and many of them include making huge sums of money with little or no effort.  They want us to start believing that we can have all the nice clothes, the fancy cars, and the success without putting in even a little bit of effort.  That will really set you up for failure.

So many people look at wealthy men and women and see only the fruits of their labor. You see the amazing house, the shiny new car, the extravagant clothes and the exotic vacations. However, most people don’t see is all the hard work and effort that goes into living that kind of life.

We can fool ourselves into believing that these people were just born with all this. In some cases they were, but in most cases they have all of these nice things because they sacrificed and worked hard for it.

The truth is you can’t. You have to make a choice for yourself right now. Do you want the best out of life or do you want to live an average existence?

Whatever your answer is it’s ok… it really is. If you’re fine with living the life you’re living right now, just keep doing what you’re doing now. But, if you want an extraordinary life you’re going to have to put some effort real solid effort into it.

Fear not though, because even though all real success comes with work, the good news is working hard at a home based business is a thousand times better than working at a regular job.

If you want an incredible life, find a home based business that’s right for you and get to work. You can have all of those things promised, you just need to work for them. If this is something you are interested in, contact me at Karla@KarlasPlan.com and check out my website,   http://www.KarlasEnterprises.com I look forward to hearing from you.

So you want to know the truth about starting your own home based business? Well here it is…it’s not going to be easy! I know this doesn’t sound like the typical pro-home based business article and I’ll tell you right now…it’s not.

A lot of other articles would tell you that working from home with a home based business is really much easier than it looks, but that’s simply not the truth.  It will not be easy. You will work harder than you ever expected.

The truth is that working from home… is going to take work (imagine that!) but it is SO worth it!

Nothing can provide you the kind of freedom that a home based business can deliver. No job ever will allow you to work a little and play a LOT.  No job will ever allow you to set your own hours, vacation when YOU want to vacation and give yourself a raise whenever you want. NO JOB ANYWHERE!

For those reasons thousands of people start home based businesses every year and sadly many of them will probably fail.

So if home based businesses are so great, why is it that so many people who start them either come away with little or no profit or lose money all together?

The reason is simple… NOBODY IS BEING HONEST WITH THEM! People want overnight success. They want that easy way to make money. That’s why so many home based business owners are willing to sell people a fake bill of goods.

If you want to be successful working from home, you have to first find someone who will be honest with you.  Nothing worth having ever comes without work… PERIOD!

Keep in mind that when I say “work”, the kind of work I’m talking about is working hard for a short period of time so that you’ll be in a position where you’ll never have to work that hard again… in fact you may not even have to work at all!

Still, the word “work” isn’t something a lot of people want to hear about when looking at a home based business. All REAL businesses take work and effort, at least in the beginning.

If you are willing to work hard for 12-24 months in a home based business, you can absolutely be in a position where you never have to work again!

So you have to ask yourself… would you be willing to work hard for a few months to have complete freedom for the rest of your life?

Now THAT is the truth about starting a home based business!

If what you’ve read sounds like the kind of lifestyle you want to live, get more information about starting a home based business today!  Go to http://www.KarlasEnterprises.com and get started.

When it comes to having success in a home based business, one of the most important things is believing in yourself and your business.  So how do you find a way to believe in yourself when other people like friends and family don’t?

One of the hardest things to deal with when working your home based business is when a friend or a family member doubts your or your business. Sometimes it’s even enough to make people give up on their dreams and quit all together.

While we all want the support of our friends and family, it’s important to know that just because they don’t believe in you or your dreams doesn’t mean they still can’t come true.

Whether it’s your best friend, your cousin Glenn, your Grandma, spouse, co-workers or parents, the sting of having someone you love not believe in your dream is hard to deal with. However it can be over come.

The first thing that home based business owners might want to do is have a sit down talk with their friends, family and loved ones. Let them know that this is a choice that you have made and you’re sticking with it. Be firm.

Let them know that you are going to give this all you have, that you believe in the business you have chosen, and you would love to have their support. Most people who really care about you will be more than happy to stick by you once they know that this is a decision you’ve made and you’re sticking by it.

Keep in mind that some of the people in your life may have had a negative experience with a home based business before. That will no doubt play a part in how they feel about your new business. Don’t let it get you down.

There are a lot of reasons why people fail in home based businesses. Perhaps your friend or family member was just part of a bad company. Maybe they didn’t give it enough time and energy to really see any results. Whatever the reason you need to know that just because some people have not been successful before does NOT mean that you can’t or won’t be.

You want your family to know that you love them and respect their advice. (Even if you’re not going to follow it, ha ha) There is no need to get upset or have an argument just to defend your business.

The best thing to do when someone you love just won’t support you in your decision is just to work hard and prove them wrong.  Nothing makes a negative person eat their words like RESULTS. Trust me, when the people you love see you making money…they’ll come around.

This year is a great time to get your business off to a good start with the right goals and a good attitude. Here are a few tips that you can post on your mirror and follow each day!

1. Let go of past failures

Do not dwell on the past. If you’ve had a lot of failures, you are going to have to let those go. Start now and make your life fresh. It can be whatever you want it to be and drudging up the past can’t make it right, it will only hurt your future.

Weight loss is a big goal that a lot of people set, year after year, but do not accomplish. The past has nothing and I’ll say it again… nothing to do with your future. Let it go or you’ll be doomed to repeat it over and over again.

2. Set realistic goals

If you need to lose 200 lbs you’re probably not going to lose it in a year and if you want to be a millionaire in your business you’re probably not going to get there in a year either. (Probably is the operative word, because anything is possible).

If you set goals that are too big you’re setting yourself up to fail. Now I am not saying that you should set little tiny insignificant goals either. Think about what you really want from this year and set a goal that will force you to work hard and stretch but that is also attainable and you’ll be on the right track.

3. Create a plan of action

It’s crazy to set a goal without also giving yourself a way to accomplish it.

You can say “I want to lose 50 lbs.” all day long but unless you set up a diet and exercise plan, you are never going to get there. The same is true for your business. If you want to make $50,000 this year, you’ll need to set yourself up to succeed by creating a blueprint for success.

How many hours a week are you going to work? What are you going to be doing to generate leads? How much will you be marketing vs. how long will you be training your team? You’re going to have to ask yourself all these things and more if you really want to win in 2009.

4. Don’t make excuses

A real winner doesn’t make excuses. You will not always follow your blueprint to the letter, but work hard to correct it right away and move on. Successful people make plans, not excuses.

5. Ignore the stumbles

“Well I ate a piece of birthday cake yesterday so I might as well eat this pizza today.” It is inevitable that you’re going to stumble a little bit, but don’t let that one time thing turn into a habit and ruin your plans and dreams. Just get right back in the game and act like it never happened.

6. Find a partner

Finding a partner, teammate or friend who shares your goals is a great way to stay on track. Chances are they will be motivated when you’re not and you’ll be motivated when they’re not. Having a partner in your goals gives you the accountability that we all need from time to time!

7. Celebrate you victories

It can be said that losing 5 pounds is as big of a victory as losing 50. So make sure to celebrate the little victories in your business as it grows. Making your first $100, $1000 or signing your first customer up is something to get really excited about! It means you are well on your way to creating a strong and life-changing business!

Never forget about the little steps along the way that allow you to reach your big goals!

If you follow these steps, you will be sure to succeed, wither it is in your business, on your diet, or in your life. Get busy and do them every day. Your life WILL get better!

Did you think you could not have a successful online business and work from home?  You really can!   Success is not only for the gurus.  Although they would like you to believe that you need to buy this or that to become successful, you can do it!  Join our team and you can have success with the free tools that we offer you.  Contact me at KarlasEnterprises@gmail.com and We can discuss how you can succeed.