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5 Reasons Why the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Are ENFPs !!

Characterized by extraversion, intuition, feeling and perception, these types can make the world a better place.

 What do Walt Disney, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld and Arianna Huffington have in common?
They are all successful people. They are all successful entrepreneurs. And they are all ENFPs, one of 16 Myers-Briggs personality types that is characterized by extraversion, intuition, feeling and perception.
Heidi Priebe, author of The Comprehensive ENFP Survival Guide, explores the ups, downs and inside-outs of life as one of the most passionate yet self-contradictory types—the ENFP. She gives five reasons why ENFP personality types are so successful—and how we can apply the lessons in business:

1. They have a big vision.
ENFP entrepreneurs are clear about the impact they want to make. To their very core, they believe in their vision. And once they know it, they use imagination and resources to start turning their dream into reality. Their vision keeps them motivated during the ups and downs in business.
Walt Disney wanted to create the happiest place on earth. Arianna Huffington wanted to create a place to start conversations, where everyone could voice their opinion. It didn’t matter if other people had faith in their visions—because they did.
The lesson: As an entrepreneur, your vision keeps you motivated. Why did you start the business? What impact do you want to make? Create your vision and take action. Don’t let anything stop you.

2. They stay true to their values.
Many entrepreneurs fear that being their true self may turn away customers. They put on the professional mask to hide their real identity. The truth is, before doing business with you, people want to know what drives you.

ENFP entrepreneurs show who they truly are, and stick to their values, like Walt Disney and imagination, Ellen and self-expression, Jerry Seinfeld and humor, and Arianna Huffington and freedom.
The lesson: When you stay true to your values, you build trust and attract the right customers. Don’t worry about looking professional all the time. Show people who you truly are. Share the story of why you first started the business.

3. They deeply connect with people.
ENFP entrepreneurs make you feel like you have been friends for years, even if you have only known them for five minutes. They make you feel comfortable to open up.
Even if that person is Ellen Degeneres, and you’re sitting in front of a live audience and rolling cameras.
Ellen DeGeneres is the opposite of formal. She is personal—she gets personal with her guests and her audience, joking around and making them feel comfortable enough to share their stories to the world. She so naturally shows that celebrities aren’t gods, that they’re human—just like you, just like me. Instead of seeing a host interviewing a celebrity, we see two friends hanging out, gossiping, interacting.
And we feel like we’re part of it, too. At the 2014 Oscars, Ellen took a selfie with Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Brad Pitt. That selfie became the most retweeted image of all time. Enough said.
The lesson: Make your product or service a fun experience. Share personal stories to connect at a deeper level.

4. They make people happy.
ENFP entrepreneurs can quickly find out what people are thinking but not necessarily saying. They share interesting observations that make people laugh—and when you make people laugh, you become more likeable.
Stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld observes people’s behavior and finds out what is funny, what people can relate to. Example? His joke about public speaking: “According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
The lesson: Don’t take yourself too seriously. Make fun of yourself. Your sense of humor helps create a deeper connection with customers.

5. They strive for excellence.
Once ENFP entrepreneurs commit to a goal, they don’t stop until they’ve done the best.
Walt Disney made sure every Disney animation was excellent. His strong drive for brilliance brought him 26 Academy Awards. He still holds the record of winning the most Oscars. When preparing for his comedy show, Jerry Seinfeld practiced his funny lines over and over, and over and over. His persistence made him one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time.

The lesson: Do your best to achieve your goals. Average entrepreneurs settle for good. Successful entrepreneurs strive for excellence.

Source: SUCCESS 

How To Become A Good Day Trader !!

The success rate for day traders is about 10%. That means 90% are losing money.

What separates the 10% from the rest is their training and skills. They’re ready to make split-second, emotionless decisions based on incomplete information. And they’re willing to admit mistakes and cut their losses.

Day trading isn’t for wimps, but it can be profitable if you play the market right. Here are some basics to help you get started.

Day traders buy and sell stocks in a day, usually closing the day with nothing open. Since they make their money on small price movements, day traders need enough capital to afford or leverage large positions that make it worth their while. Unless they buy several hundred shares of a stock, they won’t make enough money to cover commissions.

The key for most day traders is to know when to exit or enter a position. Most develop a strategy that works for them, and many focus on one or two stocks with which they become very familiar. They also place stop orders to be sure they escape losing positions.

Many use a trading platform that’s a prepackaged setup from a brokerage or specialized software company. They have a powerful desktop computer with at least two monitors. They need real-time news and data feeds to build charts that expose market trends.

Day traders must understand technical analysis, which analyzes past prices and trading volume. And they must know the tools to dissect charts and price movements, like resistance and support indicators, and the moving average convergence/divergence lines.

Quit Your Job To Trade Stocks !!?

Quit Your Job To Trade Stocks !!?

Changes in technology have turned trading into a career field that’s easy to enter. But staying in it is a different story. Ultimately, your success depends on you.

The first and most common option the average person explores is trading from home. But day trading – buying and selling investments in the same day – takes lots of capital. The minimum equity requirement for a pattern day trader is $25,000, which must always be maintained.

Other markets that require less capital include the foreign exchange market. Accounts can be opened with $100, and with leverage an investor can control large amounts of capital. But using leverage compounds a trader’s risk, and education in any trading activity becomes even more important when leverage is involved.

The contract for difference market also requires little capital. A CFD is an agreement between two parties that involves no ownership of an underlying asset. Instead, the parties settle their difference in cash. Profits and losses are realized through the speculation of an underlying stock.

Someone who would prefer to trade from a trading floor instead of their home should look at proprietary trading firms, which trade for direct gain instead of commissions. They give traders firm capital and assume part of the responsibility, relieving some of the pressure on traders. These firms also offer training and guidance.

In the end, quitting your job to trade stocks requires a plan. If you’re going out on your own, decide what markets you’ll target and create a comprehensive strategy. Then explore online brokers and find a mentor.

10 Ways To Avoid Losing Money In Forex !!

The global forex market boasts over $4 trillion in average daily trading volume, making it the largest financial market in the world. Forex's popularity entices traders of all levels, from greenhorns just learning about the financial markets to well-seasoned professionals. Because it is so easy to trade forex - with round-the-clock sessions, access to significant leverage and relatively low costs - it is also very easy to lose money trading forex. This article will take a look at 10 ways that traders can avoid losing money in the competitive forex market. (There are no specifically forex focused programs, but there are still some advanced education alternatives for forex traders.

TUTORIAL: Trader's Guide To Forex

1. Do Your Homework – Learn Before You Burn
Just because forex is easy to get into doesn't mean that due diligence can be avoided. Learning about forex is integral to a trader's success in the forex markets. While the majority of learning comes from live trading and experience, a trader should learn everything possible about the forex markets, including the geopolitical and economic factors that affect a trader's preferred currencies. Homework is an ongoing effort as traders need to be prepared to adapt to changing market conditions, regulations and world events. Part of this research process involves developing a trading plan.

2. Take the Time to Find a Reputable Broker
The forex industry has much less oversight than other markets, so it is possible to end up doing business with a less-than-reputable forex broker. Due to concerns about the safety of deposits and the overall integrity of a broker, forex traders should only open an account with a firm that is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and that is registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a futures commission merchant. Each country outside of the United States has its own regulatory body with which legitimate forex brokers should be registered.
Traders should also research each broker's account offerings, including leverage amounts, commissions and spreads, initial deposits, and account funding and withdrawal policies. A helpful customer service representative should have all this information and be able to answer any questions regarding the firm's services and policies. (Discover the best ways to find a broker who will help you succeed in the forex market. Refer to 5 Tips For Selecting A Forex Broker.)

3. Use a Practice Account
Nearly all trading platforms come with a practice account, sometimes called a simulated account or demo account. These accounts allow traders to place hypothetical trades without a funded account. Perhaps the most important benefit of a practice account is that it allows a trader to become adept at order entry techniques.
Few things are as damaging to a trading account (and a trader's confidence) as pushing the wrong button when opening or exiting a position. It is not uncommon, for example, for a new trader to accidentally add to a losing position instead of closing the trade. Multiple errors in order entry can lead to large, unprotected losing trades. Aside from the devastating financial implications, this situation is incredibly stressful. Practice makes perfect: experiment with order entries before placing real money on the line.

4. Keep Charts Clean
Once a forex trader has opened an account, it may be tempting to take advantage of all the technical analysis tools offered by the trading platform. While many of these indicators are well-suited to the forex markets, it is important to remember to keep analysis techniques to a minimum in order for them to be effective. Using the same types of indicators – such as two volatility indicators or two oscillators, for example – can become redundant and can even give opposing signals. This should be avoided.

Any analysis technique that is not regularly used to enhance trading performance should be removed from the chart. In addition to the tools that are applied to the chart, the overall look of the workspace should be considered. The chosen colors, fonts and types of price bars (line, candle bar, range bar, etc) should create an easy-to-read and interpret chart, allowing the trader to more effectively respond to changing market conditions.

5. Protect Your Trading Account
While there is much focus on making money in forex trading, it is important to learn how to avoid losing money. Proper money management techniques are an integral part of successful trading. Many veteran traders would agree that one can enter a position at any price and still make money – it's how one gets out of the trade that matters.
Part of this is knowing when to accept your losses and move on. Always using a protective stop loss is an effective way to make sure that losses remain reasonable. Traders can also consider using a maximum daily loss amount beyond which all positions would be closed and no new trades initiated until the next trading session. While traders should have plans to limit losses, it is equally essential to protect profits. Money management techniques, such as utilizing trailing stops, can help preserve winnings while still giving a trade room to grow.

6. Start Small When Going Live
Once a trader has done his or her homework, spent time with a practice account and has a trading plan in place, it may be time to go live – that is, start trading with real money at stake. No amount of practice trading can exactly simulate real trading, and as such it is vital to start small when going live.

Factors like emotions and slippage cannot be fully understood and accounted for until trading live. Additionally, a trading plan that performed like champ in backtesting results or practice trading could, in reality, fail miserably when applied to a live market. By starting small, a trader can evaluate his or her trading plan and emotions, and gain more practice in executing precise order entries – without risking the entire trading account in the process.

7. Use Reasonable Leverage
Forex trading is unique in the amount of leverage that is afforded to its participants. One of the reasons forex is so attractive is that traders have the opportunity to make potentially large profits with a very small investment – sometimes as little as $50. Properly used, leverage does provide potential for growth; however, leverage can just as easily amplify losses. A trader can control the amount of leverage used by basing position size on the account balance. For example, if a trader has $10,000 in a forex account, a $100,000 position (one standard lot) would utilize 10:1 leverage. While the trader could open a much larger position if he or she were to maximize leverage, a smaller position will limit risk. (For additional reading, see Adding Leverage To Your Forex Trading.)

8. Keep Good Records
A trading journal is an effective way to learn from both losses and successes in forex trading. Keeping a record of trading activity containing dates, instruments, profits, losses, and, perhaps most importantly, the trader's own performance and emotions can be incredibly beneficial to growing as a successful trader. When periodically reviewed, a trading journal provides important feedback that makes learning possible. Einstein once said that "insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." Without a trading journal and good record keeping, traders are likely to continue making the same mistakes, minimizing their chances of become profitable and successful traders.

9. Understand Tax Implications and Treatment
It is important to understand the tax implications and treatment of forex trading activity in order to be prepared at tax time. Consulting with a qualified accountant or tax specialist can help avoid any surprises at tax time, and can help individuals take advantage of various tax laws, such as the marked-to-market accounting. Since tax laws change regularly, it is prudent to develop a relationship with a trusted and reliable professional that can guide and manage all tax-related matters.

10. Treat Trading As a Business
It is essential to treat forex trading as a business, and to remember that individual wins and losses don't matter in the short run; it is how the trading business performs over time that is important. As such, traders should try to avoid becoming overly emotional with either wins or losses, and treat each as just another day at the office. As with any business, forex trading incurs expenses, losses, taxes, risk and uncertainty. Also, just as small businesses rarely become successful overnight, neither do most forex traders. Planning, setting realistic goals, staying organized and learning from both successes and failures will help ensure a long, successful career as a forex trader.

The Bottom Line
The worldwide forex market is attractive to many traders because of its low account requirements, round-the-clock trading and access to high amounts of leverage. When approached as a business, forex trading can be profitable and rewarding. In summary, traders can avoid losing money in forex by:
Being well-prepared
Having the patience and discipline to study and research
Applying sound money management techniques
Approaching trading activity as a business.

The 5 Best Websites To Make Money Online !!!

The internet is a beautifully simple marketplace for people to make money, and get paid for their services. We’ve compiled the five best places for you to make money online, whether you want to start your own business – or just make a little extra on the side.

Site 1: ElanceElance is the Internet’s biggest marketplace for legitimate freelance work. And, it’s my personal favourite of all the websites in this list.
It provides a simple interface that allows you to search for jobs in any kind of niche. From Writing and Translation, to Web Design and Programming.
Basically, people post jobs they want doing on the website, and you submit a proposal for it. It’s that simple.
Regardless of how much money you want to make, the possibilities are endless: there are freelancers on subscribed making $1,000 to $100,000 a year.
Pros: Free service. Simple to use. Easy to manage Tax Documents. Verified, trustworthy jobs.
Cons: Can be slow to become established. Bad Freelancers willing to work for $1-$2 an hour.
Site 2: FiverrFiverr is a long established freelance site where everything costs a $5 minimum. It’s a simple and easy to use website, where you post the services you can provide: and if someone needs them, they’ll pay you to work.
It takes the traditional Freelance way of working and turns it on it’s head. It also ensures you get paid beforeyou complete any work so that you never find yourself ripped off.
There is also scope to earn more than your $5 per job, with different levels for different services, such as: early delivery dates, extra work or ‘bolt-on’s for your services.
Pros: Protected payment before work. No marketing required. Work is on your terms. Quick and Easy to set up.
Cons: Lots of competition for work. Hard to establish a business. Have to do your own accountancy books. Not much scope to build a solid income.
Site 3: oDesk
oDesk is somewhat of a sister company to eLance, that helps freelancers find work in a wide range of areas. Out of the two sites, it’s down to your personal preference: but the oDesk’s design and Payment tracker app set it apart from the competition.
This is a great website to get started on as a beginner as the average prices for jobs is lower, and it’s much easier to establish yourself as an up and coming freelancer.
Pros: Good design. Simple set up. Great for beginners. Easy to use interface.
Cons: Prices can be too low if you’re looking to build a big business.
Site 4: Craigslist
Craigslist isn’t a site you’d think synonymous with Freelance Work – but it’s actually a hub of jobs and work to apply for.
It’s a simple and easy to way to start to build a portfolio and make some money in the process. The normal client can vary between local businesses, college students and someone looking to get work done as quickly as possible.
Air on the side of caution though, as sometimes you can find yourself chasing money for work you’ve done.
Pros: Easy to get started. Low pressure environment. Constant stream of new jobs. Easy money.
Cons: Not always reputable clients.
Site 5: FreelancerFreelancer is a ‘gameified’ version of the sites eLance and oDesk mentioned earlier. You have the ability to ‘level up’ by earning experience points from the projects you complete and the milestones you hit. There are no shortage of jobs on these sites and everything is channelled depending on your skills and abilities.
Freelancer doesn’t have a free option that is as flexible as it’s competitors, and you find yourself paying to take tests and complete certain tasks.
This plays into the hands of people posting projects, as it shows you’re committed and established, but it doesn’t really help you if you’re just getting started.
Pros: Fun and easy to use interface. Interactive spin on normal freelancing. More reliable jobs than any other source.
Cons: Paying for tests and membership makes it hard to access for low-budget new starters.

Make Money Faster Get paid to Google* Qmee

It's possible to get paid hard cash just for searching the web with Qmee*. It just involves downloading an add-on that sits on your internet browser. You then search online as you normally would on Google, Amazon, eBay, Yahoo, Bing and Tesco.


Qmee will show extra results or adverts alongside normal search results (see picture). Some firms pay Qmee to appear in these ads, and Qmee gives you a cut of the cash. If the Qmee result interests you, click it and you'll earn a few pence, usually 7-15p.

Forumite The_Jakal says:


I've been using Qmee for three weeks and I'm on £14 now.
- The_Jakal

Get paid to click* Swagbucks

Swagbucks* is a fun survey site that pays you for completing short online tasks in virtual cash - you can then exchange this for real money, Paypal credits or gift cards to spend at Amazon, M&S and more. The site's huge in America, and here in the UK many MSE forumites are dedicated users.

Tasks include filling in polls, watching videos and searching using its page instead of Google. Advertisers pay Swagbucks to publicise their wares or do market research, and the site passes a cut to you. The more dedicated you are, the more you earn, though every task pays a different amount.

For motivation, join other points-chasers in the forum's popular Swagbucks Challenge 2015 thread. One committed 'swagger' from the forum, cally6008, says:


Swagbucks is one of several online earning sites I use, but it's one of my favourites. I know for a fact that you can earn £25 a month using the site, because I do so nearly every month.
- cally6008

5 Mind Tricks To Help Keep More Money In Your Pockets !!

Money, its a gas. Or, at least, it runs out as fast as gas does. If youre living paycheck to paycheck, it can be incredibly hard to start up the nest egg youve been planning for years. But its not impossible. With a few tweaks to your daily spending habits, youll find you have more than just spare change in your pockets by Friday evening. If you want to save money, read on.

1. Think of hourly worth
When I was a young adult working at a summer camp, I was always amazed when most of my coworkers would come in with a fresh deli-made bagel, bottle of orange juice, and cup of coffee every morning. We only made around $10 an hour, so those that made this a daily habit had already spent the money they would make in their first hour of every workday before they even got to work.

If you want to save money, quit the impulse purchases. Every time you want to buy something, think to yourself How much time would I need to work to pay for this? If the amount of time absolutely appalls you, put the item back on the shelf and move on.

2. Savor things and experiences
If you add up your daily $3 Starbucks coffee habit over the course of a year, you might be shocked to realize youre spending anywhere from $700 to $1000 yearly on a drink that lasts you twenty minutes. Your first impulse would be to stop buying the coffee altogether. But whats the point of living if you cant enjoy yourself every once in a while? Instead of making it a habit, cut down to once or twice a week. Save your coffee day for the rough mornings, rather than getting it all the time because its what you normally do. Youll end up enjoying every sip you take just that much more, knowing you wont be allowing yourself to have another one until the following week.
3. Think of time off as lost money
If your boss offers overtime,take it. Chances are you just wanted to go home and relax on the couch for the evening anyway. If you make $15 an hour and get double-time for working longer hours, and your boss offers you two extra hours of work, is it really worth losing $60 to catch the Seinfeld reruns youve seen a hundred times? You might not have technically lost any money, but you lost potential money. Its one thing to have missed opportunities in the past, but to disregard future opportunities that you still have the chance to take advantage of is a complete waste.
4. Spend where it matters
Money is essentially meaningless until you give it meaning. If you have a million dollars in the bank but refuse to touch it, its just a number on the computer. But if you have $100 in your pocket and spend it on a romantic dinner with your wife, youve spent $100 not just on dinner, but on making a memory that will last long after you finish dessert. A dollar might not go as far as it used to, but since you are free to do with your money as you please, make the most of every penny you earn.
5. Think of money saved as money earned
Going back to the idea of not spending habitually and splurging on unnecessary items, change the way you think of money saved. Its one thing to say you saved $500 this year by not buying a donut every morning, but you could also look at it as you earned $500 this year by not buying a donut every morning. It might not seem like it, but didnt it take effort to give up that sweet pick-me-up? You were working to give up the habit you had formed, and for your troubles, you earned some extra money in your pocket. Think of how much money smokers could earn if they gave up the disgusting habit! Once you earn this money by giving up something fairly inconsequential, youll be free to spend it on the things in your life that actually matter.

5 Ways to Make Money Faster Than Fast !!

5 Ways to Make Money Faster Than Fast !!

In a cash crunch? Here are quick ways to earn money you really needed yesterday.

Twice a week, Karin Slyker, 40, a married working mother of three in Lubbock, Texas, donates her plasma for extra money. She began in the summer of 2010, receiving a check for her services, and then in March 2011, the plasma center began compensating her with prepaid cards, making it easy for her to track her earnings. Since March 2011, she has made $6,690 – which has gone toward paying off debt accrued from a failed business, says Slyker, who works in the marketing department at a university.

"Even if I was debt-free, I might continue doing it. It's easy money, and I'd love to save it up and invest it perhaps," Slyker says.

Donating plasma is one of those go-to strategies for anyone who needs extra money and especially anyone in a cash crunch. So in honor of those who need to put money in their bank account, pronto, here's more information about Slyker's strategy and others that will help you boost your income quickly.

1. Donate plasma. For those who barely made it through science class, plasma is the liquid part of the blood that carries the red and white cells. Mostly made up of water and dissolved proteins, plasma is used for a variety of medicines, medical treatments and medical research.

How much will you get paid? It varies, but you can expect to make between $15 and $40, depending on how much you weigh. The heavier you are, the more you make. Every plasma center is different, and there are more than 500 for-profit plasma centers throughout the country.

How fast will you get paid? Pretty fast. On your first visit, you'll be given an examination to make sure you're healthy enough to donate, which will add a little extra time. After that, expect to donate plasma for approximately an hour. And you are donating it; generally, plasma centers state that they pay people not for their plasma, but their time.

In Slyker's case, she says the lab technician scans the label on the bottle of blood, and the amount is immediately credited to her prepaid debit card.

2. Babysit. If you're way past your teenage years, you may not have considered this as a fast money-making option, but it absolutely is.

How much will you get paid? Set your price. But if you want to be competitive, according to UrbanSitter.com, the average babysitting fee per hour generally depends on what area you live in. For example, in San Francisco, babysitters tend to earn $14 per hour for one child, while in Denver, they generally make $10.25 per hour, per child.

How fast will you get paid? As soon as the parents return.

If you want to make this a regular gig, you could join a caregiving site like SitterCity.com or Care.com. Keep in mind that you'll be competing against experienced sitters who likely have first aid training – but in theory, you could land a job fairly quickly.

You could also simply spread the word among friends and family that you're looking to earn a little extra cash. They may just take you up on the offer, especially if you have kids of your own. After all, if you were looking for a sitter, who would you rather hire: an inexperienced teenager or someone like you?

3. Recycle. Take a look around your house and property to see what's recyclable. Some people have had luck recycling old tires to tire retread stores, while others recycle printing cartridges. And there's always tried-and-true aluminum cans.

How much will you get paid? It depends what you're recycling. For aluminum cans, you will generally get 40 cents per pound, and maybe 50 cents a pound if you bring in 100 pounds or more of aluminum to a recycling center.

If you have old computer equipment, you could also recycle that for money – not much, though. It typically works out to a few cents per pound, but it often depends on the age of the electronics. The older the equipment is, the more likely it contains precious metals, like copper, which means you'll make a little more. On the other hand, it also depends on the brand you're recycling. If you have a relatively new iPhone, you might bring in a couple hundred dollars since it can be refurbished and resold.

Easy Ways: How To Make Money With Clickbank !!

In theory, yes. All you need to do is put up a link from your blog or website using the "hoplink" code that you can get from Clickbank's site. Then when visitors to your site click that link, your affiliate identity is set with a cookie and if the person goes on to buy, you get a commission.

That means there are several variables at play here:
1. You need to get people to your website first
Oftentimes, people use systems such as Google Adwords to do this. You write an advert, select appropriate keywords and decide how much to bid to display your ad across Google's search results and - if you're feeling brave - their content partners as well. Trouble is, this can get expensive and you may end up spending more than you earn. If you can persuade people to sign up to your email newsletter when they reach your site then at least you can send them emails every now and then to help persuade them to make a purchase.
2. You need to get people to click on your links
The best way of doing this is to weave your links into your blog or website post. The less the link looks like an advert and the more it looks like a personal recommendation, the better. If you've actually bought and used the product you're promoting, write an honest review of it. Not a sales pitch - that's the job of the site you send them to - just an honest review. Bring out a couple of negative points as well as positives. So long as it's true, say that these aren't damaging to the whole product and that it's possible to get round the issues. Or if the product really is bad, say so and recommend an alternative that's better or cheaper or whatever.

3. You need to get people to come back to your site
Providing your website or blog has a theme, this is a matter of asking people to sign up for your newsletter. Don't spam them when they sign up! Tell them that you won't sell or give away their email address and that you won't pester them every day but will only send them an email when there's something important to tell them. Then keep your promise. Make each newsletter or email have some actual content. The best way is to tell your readers what they need to do to accomplish their goal. But don't tell them exactly how to do it. Instead, gently point them to the Clickbank product you've found that explains in great detail all the points they'll need to cover. This method works a treat - your customers are getting value from the information you're giving them and you're getting sales when they click through to find out exactly how to do it. If you can produce a short screen capture video to help get your point across, this is even better.

5 Convincing Reasons Why ClickBank Is Internet Marketers' Choice !!

Just look around and you will also discover that people are making tons of money promoting ClickBank products. Obviously, you might want to pause for a moment and consider looking into this company if you have not done so yet.

For a start, let me list down 5 strong reasons why ClickBank is very attractive to online marketers.
1. Over 10,000 product selections in ClickBank marketplace.
ClickBank has thousands of products in various categories for affiliate to promote. In case you don't know what affiliate means, affiliate is a term use for a person who promotes other people's products for commissions or a sales agent, if you might want to call it. The affiliates will be paid once they successfully sell a product.

The products listed in ClickBank marketplace are digital products such as ebooks, software and memberships. With wide range of products to promote, the question of where to find products to sell is out of the picture. You just have to make sure which products you want to promote and right away market it out to the masses. Indirectly, ClickBank makes it easy for everyone to start an online business.

2. Sales commissions are paid like clock-work.
Many affiliate programs are run by small companies. These companies will make payments to their affiliates based on their terms and conditions. Unfortunately, not all companies are honest. Some will take advantage of the hard work of decent affiliates and claim that their sales are bogus. Hence, commissions are not paid. This is worse but cases like delayed commission payments are not something unusual too.

ClickBank has been around for many years and they have a strong credibility in affiliate marketing. Commissions to affiliates are paid on time. Depending on your account settings, you could be getting affiliate checks or commissions every one or two weeks, like clockwork.

3. Registration for affiliates is free
Not all affiliate programs are the same. Some programs will charge a one-time fee and some will charge on a monthly basis just to be in their affiliate programs. In this case, you will have to fork out your money to the affiliate operators before you can make money promoting their products. Some will say that this is ridiculous.

ClickBank, on the other hand, allows almost everyone to become their affiliates for free. No monthly fees are imposed and no sales purchases are required to become an affiliate. You just have to register at https://www.clickbank.com/accountSignup.htm and start promoting ClickBank products right away. It's as easy as that.

At the same time, ClickBank also offers merchants to sell their products through ClickBank network. A one-time activation fee of $49.95 is all you need to pay to have your own product sold online. This activation fee will enable you to accept credit card payment and makes it easier for your customers to buy your digital products.

4. Established and trusted brand name
ClickBank has been doing business for so many years especially in the service of credit card payment online. Now, they are also accepting PayPal as a way to pay for products sold in ClickBank marketplace. It gives more flexibilities to online users.

Because so many people have been using ClickBank for so many years, the ClickBank brand has already become a brand that people can trust. The buyers know that when they pay for products using their credit card, their information is safe. So, if you are using ClickBank as a credit card payment or even if you just promote their products as an affiliate, a huge number of people will not be worried about the safety of giving their personal information on the internet. This increases the rate of people buying your products.

5. Real-time tracking report
ClickBank also provides real-time tracking report, which means if you made a sale, you can login to your ClickBank account and you can see immediately the record of your sale. With the ease of this feature, you can always check the performance of your marketing efforts at any time of the day.

There you have it, the 5 convincing reasons why many internet marketers are using ClickBank to generate their income on the internet. Don't be surprised if you came across websites that their owners claim to have made thousands of dollars using ClickBank. Some marketers have even bought million-dollar beachfront house, Ferraris and other luxury items because of ClickBank. It's impossible only if you think so.

25 Best Healthy Holiday Choices you can make !!

Want to enjoy a tasty and fulfilling December, without all the regret come January? Here are 25 tips that will keep you on track this holiday season.
Eat early.Don't skipbreakfast, says Amy Jamieson-Petonic, a registered dietitian. “Don’t let last night’s big meal keep you from having a healthy breakfast today, and every day,” she says. If you don’t commit to breakfast, you may spend the rest of the day overeating.
Graze. Eat small meals throughout the day. It helps you keep your blood sugar and energy levels steady. You'll be less likely to feel moody or stressed, and you’ll be less likely to overeat at parties. Also, if you don’t arrive at the party with an empty stomach, alcohol won't hit you as hard.
Work out. Exercise keeps your metabolism going, helps you digest and burn off calories, and can stabilize your mood.
Do a trade-off. “For every alcoholic drink you have during the holidays, tell yourself you need to be physically active for 30 minutes to burn it off,” says Jamieson-Petonic, who's also an exercise physiologist.
Stay hydrated. Choose water or low-calorie drinks . A handy tip: “Twenty ounces of water 20 minutes before each meal keeps you hydrated while reducing cravings and calories when you eat,” Jamieson-Petonic says.
Pack snacks. Heading to the airport? Make sure to bring some healthy snacks, like trail mix, whole-grain crackers, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Map it out. Road tripping? Plan ahead, so you can stop where healthy food is available.
Ditch the comfy pants. Loose-fitting clothes make it easier to overeat, Jamieson-Petonic says. Wear form-fitting garments that will let you know you're overdoing it.
Lighten your drink. A wine spritzer is a festive way to keep calories and alcohol content low. Or consider light beer or a mixed drink with half a shot in it -- make sure the mixer is low- or no-cal.
Simply sip. Make that drink last all night by taking tiny sips. You'll cut down on calories, and also keep a clear head all night.
Window shop. Buffet time? Cruise the food before digging in. Think through what's offered, and pick only the things you really, truly want.
Veg out. Hit the crunchy vegetables. Hard. They'll fill you up, making you less likely to overeat.
Go lean. Choose lean proteins: turkey (without the skin), fish (skip the fatty sauce), and pork. They can fill you up and give you lots of energy.
Embrace the season. Enjoy the festive holiday fare you can't get any other time of year, like stuffing and pumpkin pie. Have those special foods in small amounts, but avoid things you can get all year, like mashed potatoes.
Give in. If a tiny portion of pie won't cut it, then eat a full slice, just this once. But consider leaving the crust, which is filled with saturated fat and calories.
Think small. Always use a small plate if there’s a choice. That helps you keep portions modest.
Don’t crowd your plate. Play that game you used to play as a kid -- don't let your foods touch.
Do it yourself. Bring your own amazing, low-cal dish. Make your contribution something super-healthy and extremely tasty that you love. If all the other offerings are too rich or fatty, you can rely on your own cooking.
Step aside. When you’ve had your fill at the buffet table, move away. The farther you are from the food, the less you'll try to get back to it. If you have to stand in the same room with the food, keep your back to it.
Have one bite. Eat all the desserts you want -- but just a bite of each. That, Jamieson-Petonic says, is a way to not feel shortchanged -- but also not go overboard.
Choose fruit. Contribute to the party by bringing a big fruit salad. The sugars in fruit can squelch your desire for other sweets.
Get chatty. Look for chances to catch up with friends and family you haven't seen in a while, Jamieson-Petonic says. Focus on conversation, and you’ll eat less.
Savor your food. Taking time to appreciate each bite can help you eat less, Jamieson-Petonic says.
Take stock. When holiday food cravings hit, stop and ask yourself, “Am I really hungry?” Just a few seconds might reveal that you’re really just tired or sad, or feeling something else that's not hunger. A little talk with yourself can spare you some unwanted calories.
Breathe and have fun. Remember that the holidays are about spending time with relatives and friends. Take a deep breath, smile, and connect.