Make Money In A World of Endless Opportunity
Giants crush you. Even
in fairy tales it's rare
to find
a nurturing giant even lady
giants are tough critters. And
there are lots
of giants on
the web;
all the world's biggest offline companies plus
the web's home-grown efforts - Google,
Amazon and the like.
So
how can you, sitting in
your fabled pajamas
at the kitchen table make money against
that lot?
Well, until recently there was no way
to really explain
what everyone was telling
you based on instinct, self-interest
or outright ignorance: there
is room
for everyone on the web.
It's called the long tail: the economics of abundance'
and its guru
is the
editor of Wired
Magazine Chris Anderson. Now don't let
that put you off, this is fascinating stuff!
The summary is simple: regular offline
business is ruled by scarcity, digital business simply isn't!
Take
a record store. They
have so many feet of shelves
and each CD takes
up say half an inch. Result, the store can only carry so many CDs. So
what do they do? They carry the ones that
sell the
most the hits.'
Now take iTunes: there is literally no limit to the
inventory iTunes can carry. It sits in digital form and
could be every song in every version ever
recorded! The same is true of books: which is why Google is trying to snaffle them all first, and Apple is driving into video.
So what has this to do with you? Well two things:
first the big web marketers have
discovered that if you offer everything, "everything sells something!" Hence the term long tail.
Imagine the profile of
a mouse standing on her back legs nose pointing in the air! The
body of the mouse is the hits' with the biggest hit being the nose. The
tail of the mouse (infinitely
long) is the sales of everything else. The regular record store holds inventory corresponding to the body of the mouse. But, if you hold the inventory
for free and
it costs nothing to deliver it,
then any
sale out of the tail is pure profit! Wow! That's the economics of abundance: and it's only
right now being understood.
But, I hear you object,
that's records, books, and videos. True, but the same applies to everything where the restrictions of scarcity are removed.
What's eBay but a long tail of gazillions of real things? What's
Amazon, the long tail of books and anything else
they can
get their hands on? So
it continues the used
book business
after languishing for
decades is booming after the dispersed and happenstance inventories held by individual stores were linked together into a single online
database. The books are still in the stores, but the sales are global!
Now if you are an Amazon, or a Salesforce.com in software, or any of the other aggregators' of the long tail', you have five problems:
1. You need to put together the technology to hold the inventory and disperse it expensive and technically finnicky, but straightforward
2. You need to create the tools that customers can use to search the long tail which is VERY long. Search engines,
recommendations, reviews all kinds of tools are emerging to
provide filters at no cost to the company once they are in place.
3. You need to get your hands on the longest tail you can. Easier now Apple has broken through with the record
industry, but really difficult if you want to have a long tail of TV shows because of the problem of tracing down the music
rights. Google
may be in a battle, but the stakes in the ancient book long tail are huge hence its determination to scan everything ever published.
4. You need to capture the emerging long tail. These are the products and creative offerings that have not yet
been conceived. You do this by giving away the tools of creation. Give away
(virtually) the
software to create new music and provide a guaranteed market.
5. You need to meet the sales needs of the
provider whether they are trying to make a
go of it commercially or doing it for reasons of personal satisfaction.
Put your book on Amazon and you can go in and tweak the marketing and this is
just the beginning.
So what are the implications for web home-based businesses?
It
means first you can expect sales no matter if you are 1st or 5,000th on the tail.
It means you can find a place on the web through an aggregator for what ever you produce.
It means that
multiple channels of distribution are opening that can have different roles in your mix. Let's take a concrete example, that new book you just wrote.
* Well you could sell it yourself in electronic form, or
* Convert it into a physical book at
Lulu (a 'tail' of self-pubished books) and
end up with electronic and soft/hard copy versions yielding a higher net return.
* Lulu will submit it to Ingrams the book wholesalers and so it will find its way to the long tails run by Amazon, Barnes &
Noble and the rest for a different, lower return but a much higher exposure and access to the
recommendations system.
* You could sell it through Clickbank a long tail of Affiliates and make 50% margin.
* Finally, you can sell or liquidate it through eBay!
If you have something to offer, a tail is emerging that you can join. And most important, it's in everyone's
interest to keep the tail growing. On the web we have invented the nurturing giant'. To me that spells perpetual opportunity!
And that's no fairy story!
Michael Kay is Research Director of HBB Research a business school based research program looking at web home-based business. He is the lead author of HBB Research's recent Report: The Gold Rush. To For more on The Gold Rush and to get your free subscription to HBB Insights, the ideas newsletter of HBB Research, go to
http://www.hbbresearch.com/.
Why It's So Important to Make Legitimate RuneScape Money
You can
have all
the RuneScape money you will ever
need easily
and there are
only two
very basic things
you have to do to get it.
The first thing
is to do
a little bit of
work and the second
is to know the best strategies to
make legitimate RuneScape money.
Honestly, no
one really
wants to do the work
for you so
if you really
want to
make lots of
RuneScape money and
become a millionaire,
then you need to put
in a little time &
effort to get good
at the game. However, to create
an elite level 85+ RuneScape character and make
massive RuneScape money
in less
than a week,
youll need to
follow top secret strategies
that only top notch pro
players know about.
However, I tell you one sure
way to totally
destroy your game,
your reputation, and peoples respect
for you and that it
is to beg for items
or gold. The desperate act of begging tells
other RuneScape players three things.
1.
You dont respect yourself enough to make
your own RuneScape money.
2. You dont respect the people you beg for RuneScape Money.
3. You want to take advantage of their hard work to make the RuneScape Money
in the first place.
Thats why you must never, ever beg for RuneScape money.
Believe me, its a lot easier to make RuneScape money the legitimate way than it
is to resort to begging (or scamming, which
is even worse). In a desperate moment asking for RuneScape money may seem
like the easy thing to do but an hour later youll probably end up losing your RuneScape money and most importantly your self respect.
Seriously, in that same hour you could have easily made
50K in RuneScape money employing the right tactics.
Sure, there are people who will give away things for free to low-levels. As a matter of
fact, I have a friend that
once gave away a whole set of rune to
random passer
bys and Ive even given away party hats to total strangers
(Im an old player). The important thing to know is that RuneScape gamers usually only give away
stuff to people that arent begging for it in the first
place! Its funny but true so if another RuneScape
player surprises you with a freebie, be thankful for the
gift but move on and
definitely dont try to make a RuneScape living that way.
I have
nothing to say
about scamming except that it totally sucks. If
youre willing to stoop to the lowest level of dishonesty to get your money by scamming or hacking (especially when theres a far easier and more honest way), then theres nothing anyone can do to help you.
Have you ever seen a pro
player beg for RuneScape money?
Have you ever seen a level 80+ beg because they lost all their RuneScape money in the wildy? Have you ever heard of a top notch player that doesnt have time to make RuneScape money or to train stats? No so if you want to preserve your pride and learn to play RuneScape at an
elite level always follow the simple rules I just told you about.
Copyright 2006
Roy Phay
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The Bichon Frise Dog Is a Social Animal But Is It Right For You?
The
Bichon Frise (pronounced Bee-Shone
Freeze) is a curly all-white
dog with a puffball
appearance and a very
puffy head. It has been around
since the 1300s, and
throughout their history
they have been popular
among Italian sailors,
the Italian and
French royal courts, and
eventually with French street performers. Their name Bichon
Frise is
in reference
to their curly white coat.
Their diverse history
of human
companionship is proof
of the Bichon Frises easy going temperament.
These Non-Sporting
dogs are independent,
gallant, and
full of energy. The
Bichon loves people and is
happiest when
he is
in his owners company.
However, the Bichon Frise is
also friendly to strangers, adores playing with children and doesnt mind
other family pets.
The Bichon is intelligent and is easy
to train. By
nature, he is a natural
worker, which is why he got along
well with street
performers and made a wonderful circus dog once
upon a time. This
also means that the Bichon
can be quite the little clown and
enjoys learning tricks.
As was
previously mentioned, the Bichon Frise is covered from head to tail
in a curly white coat. His
coat does not shed, making
him a
great companion
for those who suffer from allergies. Nonetheless, the coat of the Bichon needs daily brushing to keep it
free from mats. He will also need a monthly bath, and will require a full coat
clipping every few months.
Since the Bichons coat
gives him such a
fluffy appearance, you
may be surprised to learn
that he isnt
as large as he may
appear. For instance, the height of the Bichon Frise only reaches
12 inches and
they weigh
between 7 12 pounds.
It is important to keep a Bichon in trim shape to avoid the possibility of him becoming overweight. This is best
achieved by feeding him a sufficient diet and providing him with significant
exercise. Because of his size, and the fact that they
can happily live in an apartment, one may think that the Bichon does not need too
much exercise. This couldnt be further from the truth. The Bichon Frise enjoys being active and
likes talking long walks and the freedom to run around in the open.
Those interested in the Bichon Frise will discover that he is a long lived companion with an
average life expectancy of 15 years or more. Bichons have a few hereditary
problems such as cataracts, ear ailments, knee
dislocation and
epilepsy. Nonetheless, the Bichon is still one of the more healthy breeds available today.
The Bichon Frise will
become miserable if left along frequently. He loves to be
included in the
activities of his family and owner as much as possible. Human companionship is what makes the Bichon a happy
go lucky
canine and the best friend you could ask for.
Richard Cussons
cares about dogs of all breeds and the Bichon Frise in particular. You can find out more
about Bichon Frise at
http://www.bichonfrisesavvy.com/.
A Review of the Johnson Pet Door
Working near
your home can certainly
be to your advantage.
It can really
be convenient
if you have a dog.
Working close
to your home allows
you to walk
your dog during
your lunch hour. This
minimizes the possibility
of finding an unpleasant surprise
left by your pet. But
it can be
a bit
more complicated if your work
place is a long
way from home. If
you dont happen to have
the good fortune
of working near your home, you will find
the Johnson pet door
very useful.
Johnson
pet doors
are considered to be
the best in the business.
Its preferred by countless dog lovers
all over the country. Hop online to read more
about how satisfied
owners are of the reliability
of this brand. The variety of
styles and color, safety features, and
easy installation
place it well ahead of the competition.
You might think that buying it from
a store
would be easier
than going
through the World-Wide Web. Take it from me;
purchasing your own Johnson
pet door through the internet is a
whole lot better than
getting it from the
store. For starters, the prices
offered online are a lot cheaper than those you would find
at pet stores. Dont
worry shipping expenses are not
as expensive as you
may think. Overall you can save
at least 15% off the
price offered
at local stores. And you
wouldnt have to worry about loading your Johnson pet door into your car.
Believe
me your dog will
definitely appreciate the freedom made
available by the Johnson pet door.
Mine was
installed weeks ago and it works
perfectly. Its
just what
I wanted. I can now
enjoy longer weekend trips and avoid the
hassle of having to
rush home from work everyday to walk your dog. All of it made possible through the
amazing Johnson pet door.
Morgan Hamilton offers
expert advice and great tips regarding
all aspects
concerning pets.
Get the information you are seeking now by visiting
http://www.petsnewsonline.com/pets--animals/pet-news/a-review-of-the-johnson-pet-door.html
The Leo Wanta Saga, Pt. 20: Next Few Days Critical In Whether $4.5 Trillion Wanta Money Repatriated For Americans
The
Ambassador Leo Wanta story has
been ringing
in the ears
of high level officials all over
the world for
the last
two weeks ever since
President Bush
and the Federal Reserve Board refused
to honor
a $4.5 trillion written agreement
to release the
money for the
betterment of the American economy.
Wanta had
previously entered into an agreement with high level U.S. authorities
and a number
of world wide banks
to repatriate the massive
amount of money.
But his efforts
have been blocked by officials who
are afraid
to open up a "financial can
of worms," leading
to the misuse of trillions of offshore funds by Bush Sr., Clinton and
many other high level U.S, officials.
Wanta has been declared legal trustor of more
than $27.5 trillion
in offshore funds
amassed when he
was instructed by President Ronald Reagan
to destabilize the Russian currency at the end of the Cold War, which turned into a highly
successful financial program beyond Wanta and Reagan's wildest dreams.
But instead of using the money
to strengthen America after Reagan was out of the picture, Bush
Sr. and Clinton devised a plan to
use the money for their own underhanded purposes, jailing Wanta
in the process,
as they then created phony front companies and illegal trusts to use the money illegally.
Once Wanta was released
from jail, he began a quest to recover the money against enormous odds and a level of corruption called by financial observers as the "biggest bank heist
in the history of the world."
Although the incredible details of
Wanta's patriotic search for trillions is too long and complicated for
this short
article, the story supposedly had a quasi-ending when the written settlement
in May, assisted by two federal court judges, was entered into for the repatriation of $4.5 trillion.
However, when Wanta became alarmed by long delays, he gave officials until July
31 to release the money, saying this publicly
on Greg Szymanski's radio show, The Investigative Journal, and confirmed by Michael C. Cottrell, treasurer of his AmeriTrust Groupe, Inc., the company established to return the money to the
people in the form of an immediate $1.575 trillion in federal tax money and the balance of the money set
aside for
improving the bewildered American economy.
Furthermore, when the July 31 deadline came and went, Wanta vowed to take all steps necessary to recover the money and as this story went to publication, Cottrell
said "we are moving forward," remaining confident in the final goal, which is full and final receipt for the money due Ambassador Wanta .
Besides the $4.5 trillion
settlement, financial observers claim the Wanta saga is the tip of the ice berg, revealing a
vast war chest of more than
$300 trillion used by the New World Order, headed up in America by Bush Sr.
Coincidently, this amount was even confirmed by Bush Sr. in the federal court room of Judge
Deborah Batts in 1989 when arrogantly
stood up in front of lawyers and said when confronted with the possibility of the
exposure and elimination of his illegal cash cow, the Federal Reserve:
"Over my dead body
will this ever happen and I have a $300 trillion dollar war chest to fight it."
Although no firm time frame has been set for the resolution of the Wanta matter, observers claim next week is a critical period to watch.
Further, observers
say to watch for "the bigger picture" as the Wanta's exposure of the misuse of trillions of offshore money
could have reverberations worldwide leading to a possible
shake-up in the Federal Reserve banking system and a round up to justice of many high level officials who have been illegally using trillions of dollars behind the backs of the American people and the people of the world.
However, while the officials do their financial wrangling, let's look at a sampling of emails, only a handful of thousands sent to
Arctic Beacon by average Americans made aware of what has been called one of the most important stories in American history:
From
Windsong in California:
I have been following this closely because of some mention of it on a forum I read quite often. I admire Ambassador Wanta for
standing for truth and not
being moved by people
that have the power and influence on their side. It seems he is up against impossible odds. So I suppose my question is this, in light of the government's
refusal to sign off on this, what is Wanta able to do? I hope all are exposed
that are to blame for this,
but other than
that what leverage does he have. My prayers are with him.
From Loretta Weston in Arkansas:
I am editor for a
small independent family-oriented newspaper in Arkansas USA interested in reporting on the Leo Wanta story. We are an all-volunteer staff where all funds go directly to
printing/postage costs. However, we want to help spread the word to our over 4000 loyal readers in the US & Costa Rica. How can we get
access to the full articles on your
web site?
From Garrett Seick in Washington state:
For my part, I have contacted several journalists, editors and elected officials (WA) and Senate & Congressional Committees (Budget,
Finance, etc). The responses/replies received from media-types indicated personal agreement that this issue needs exposure, but that it was outside the "scope" of the publication, or that it was too big to handle. On the elected official side - mostly standard-fare like this from Washington State Senator Patty Murray:
(note: my reply to her response appears first)
Senator Murray,
All due respect, Ma'am. Thoughtful deliberation?... How about action on this issue! Come on, Senator! Get educated about it & bring this to the public eye. If not, you've been duly informed & will go down in history as complicit! Please, take action on this issue & help
save America - land of the free (?) &
home of the BRAVE.
Dear Mr. Seick:
Thank
you for contacting my office. Your thoughtful comments regarding Leo Wanta are greatly appreciated. Representing the
state of Washington in the United
States Senate is a solemn responsibility, and matters which come before this body must be decided not in haste, but through thoughtful
deliberation. ... Please be assured that I will keep your views in mind. Again, thank you for your comments. I hope you will stay in touch. Sincerely, Patty Murray United States Senator
From Jeanette Woodward-Partridge:
I wrote you the other day about my fear that if this
government got a hold of $27.8 trillion dollars the world would be a nuclear
graveyard in short order. I had an idea and I was wondering if you could run it by Ambassador Wanta next time you speak to him.
Could these funds be divided
among the LEGAL citizens of the US? That is every U.S. citizen, native or
naturalized would get an
equal share. Can you imagine how that would effect the economy of the world?! I'm so concerned about that money falling into the
clutches of the powers that be that as I said I'd rather see it destroyed than to help fund the annihilation of the planet.
From Don DeHaven:
I have been e-mailing this story to my e-mail list and I have asked that they do the same. My list covers many states and in turn as it gets passed on many more states. I have also e-mailed Congressional reps as to my demands. I know that many on my list have done like wise. Keep up the work and please tell Mr. Wanta that he is not alone. The revolution has started and as many more Americans wake up to the criminal elements in government many more will be involved.
Greg Szymanski
Veterinarians Set Record Straight
Most
pet owners
have become very
educated about
their pet
and the health
of their pet.
Still, there are many
others who tend to believe in
the old wives
tales and myths
that have been passed around
for some time
now. Im sure
most of you have heard at least one, and probably
more, of the following myths.
Veterinarians at
the American Animal Hospital Association(AAHA) have
since enlightened us to many of those tales and to
the facts concerning some of the most commonly heard myths.
Myth: Yeast will
prevent fleas from feasting
on your pet.
Fact: There
is still no scientific proof that yeast
prevents fleas, though it
is a good source of B vitamins.
Myth: Pets(dogs/cats) will get
worms if they drink milk.
Fact: This
is no more true
for your pets than it
is for you! Pets do lose
their tolerance for
milk early, however, around the age of 6 -8 weeks of age due to their
loss of lactose(an enzyme essential for the digestion of milk products).
Young
animals may have diarrhea if they drink milk due to the above
factors. Still, most puppies are infected
with worms through maternal milk
or during pregnancy
which is why treating both mother and litters for worms is so important.
Myth: If a
purebred bitch inadvertently becomes pregnant by a
mix breed
dog, this disallows her ability to have
purebred puppies in
future litters.
Fact: The only puppies that will
be mixed breed are the ones resulting from
this breeding. If bred with a purebred mate in the
future, those puppies will also be purebred.
Myth:Dogs and cats should be allowed one heat cycle, or one litter of pups,
before being spayed.
Fact: A major
benefit of
being spayed may be lost if this is allowed to happen!
Research shows that animals spayed before their first heat have a significantly smaller
chance of developing future health problems
such as breast cancer.
Myth: Dogs which scoot their rear ends
on the ground have worms.
Fact: Sometimes dogs having
tapeworms may exhibit this behavior, though the overwhelming majority of animals doing this have inflamed or overly full
anal sacs.
The anal sacs are structures located on either side of the anus which when
closed up cause an itching or burning sensation in
your pets anal
area. As a result the animal scoots its rear on the ground to
try and relieve this situation.
Myth: Any
dog having a black mouth is a purebred.
Fact: Though some purebred dogs have a
blackened color inside their mouth, this is no indication of any other animal being a purebred.
Pigmentation is the only reason for this color, caused by a substance
called melanin. Indeed, this substance called melanin is responsible for birthmarks in humans and also the lack
of, or
availability of, such skin tones as a
tan. This color alone is not indicative of a purebred dog.
Myth:Puppies need calcium supplements for strong
bones and erect ears.
Fact: If you are feeding your animals a
diet that is nutritionally complete, then no further supplements are needed. Too much
calcium, in fact, can be harmful to your dog.
Article written and reprinted with permission of:
http://www.pedigreedpups.com/Purebred Dogs, Puppies and
Dog Breeders
- "Your New Best Friend"
Copyright 2005.
All rights reserved.
Debbie Ray, owner of
http://www.pedigreedpups.com and
http://www.total-german-shepherd.com, is a lifelong animal lover and
dog enthusiast.
Interested in more dog information? Training and health tips? Thinking about getting a purebred dog?
Interested in the
German Shepherd Dog in particular? Need to promote your dog related
website and get additional in
bound links? Check out pedigreedpups.com
, total-german-shepherd.com or
http://www.pedigreeddogs.com (purebred dog breed directory) for more information.
