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A Much Needed Travel Break

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Do you work hard? It could be time for a vacation. Even a business trip getaway that brings you away from your normal routine can do wonders for your well being. The best thing to do is to book your travel online. But, if you are a Spanish speaking individual who lives in the United States, you may have noticed that there are not a lot of sites where you can book Hoteles and other things that you need. That is why espanol.hotels.com is a good bet for you - you can find what you need on that site because it is custom tailored for your needs - no matter if you are traveling for business or pleasure.

How to Find Copywriting Clients

As a copywriter, it is always a good idea to build your client list. The problem is, sometimes it can be a challenge. Here are some ideas:

• Look through the job boards such as Craigslist.com. Be careful applying for some jobs, some of them are scams or don't amount to anything.
• Freelance bid sites are another option. Try ifreelance, getafreelancer, and rentacoder.
• Approach local businesses and see if they need any help.

Make it a goal to get at least one new client a week, or more - depending on how much you want to make.

Check out this resource - it tells you how to get your first copywriting client in 14 days or less Even if you're an old pro, there's bound to be some information in here that will help take your business to the next level.

Easy Cash System: Ewan Chia's Autopilot Profits

Part of me thinks it sounds too good to be true. Can you really find an easy cash system that will help you make money? I think so.
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The problem with most online money making systems is that they're time consuming. It takes forever to set them up, and it takes a long time until the money starts rolling in.

Not with Ewan Chia's Autopilot Profits. You can set this system up quickly, sit back, and watch the money start to roll in. The best part? You don't even need a website.

When you visit the site, make sure you sign up to get your free report. When I got it, I couldn't put it down!

Choosing a Credit Card for Your Business

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If you run a business, it is a good idea to find a credit card that is just for the business. This is because it makes it easier to keep track of purchases. It may not seem like it matters, but when it is time to do your taxes, having it all in one organized credit card definitely makes things easier. When it comes to choosing Credit Cards the best bet is to use a comparison service such as CreditCardSearchEngine.com is a good move. One thing you may notice is that there are so many different kinds of cards out there making a decision can be agonizing. Well, the thing that makes comparison sites so useful is that they give you access to a ton of different offers.

Make Money Writing with Constant Content

I've had an account with Constant Content for a while, but I just recently rediscovered it. What I like about it is that you can write an article and set your own prices. You also determine if you want to sell the article to the client exclusively, or if you don't want to give away full rights.

In order for this to be truly lucrative you need to have a good amount of articles in the system. But this is not that hard to do because they don't all need to be really long. You can write an article of 300 words and clients will buy it if it is a good fit for their needs.

Christmas Copywriting and a Weak Economy

This is the time of year when a lot of your clients will want to do some special copywriting, especially those that have retail businesses.

Typically, people are in the mood to spend money. However, people don't seem to be in as much of a spending mood as they were a few years ago.

Good copywriting, however, can help fix that. Keep that in mind as you do your copywriting work this year.

Purchasing New Toys

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We all work hard - I know that I do. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than purchasing new toys such as a flat screen tv. I have my eye on the new mitsubishi 65 inch LCD because it is just a great tv. I can watch football, movies, and just about anything - it makes anything high def look better. And when I think about what I want to spend my hard earned money on, this is definitely it. Krillon.com is a great store to purchase things like this at because of the selection and the prices. They make the process of purchasing things like this much easier. So, when it is time to watch my favorite team or favorite movie, I'll really appreciate that new tv!

Save Money on Your Business Phone

As copywriters it is possible to have clients all over the world. That's why it is so important to be able to save money on your business phone.


These days, internet phone services have come a long way. Unlike how it was in the pasta, the sound quality is good and there is no more lag time.

Try Skype.
It's the best program I've found. They have a free service if you need to call from computer to computer. Or, they have really inexpensive rates for making calls anywhere in the world.

I use it to communicate and network with other writers and business people and I have yet to spend a dime on the phone service itself.

Check it out!

Holiday Season Copywriting

It's the holiday season - a busy one for all retail establishments. Brick and mortar businesses should already have their holiday copy already written. But, it still may not be too late to offer your services to them during the holidays, especially if they need to make updates on their website. Call all of your clients to see if they need any help. This could bring you a lot of extra cash for purchasing those gifts!

Do you have time to get a degree?

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Have you thought of going back to school? Perhaps you want to change careers or further your education. When you have other stuff going on such as a family or a full time job, it isn't always convenient to commute to a school. Thankfully, there are places like capella university which are not only accredited, but also fully online. This means that every class and program that they offer is online. They have over 100 different programs to choose from. I know that if I were to get another degree, I would definitely do it online because I just don't have the time to drive to class, attend class, and then find time to do the homework. Doing it in the comfort of my home is a must.

To Make Money Blogging You Need Traffic

These days, if you want to make money writing, you really need to get the traffic. In the early stages, using sites like blogitive.com to make extra money writing blog posts was fairly simple. Now, there are rules and requirements. I have several blogs, and if the traffic on any of them dips, then I won't get the good assignments.

Even if you only have Adsense on your blog and you do nothing else, you need the traffic because that's what will generate the clicks.

Making Money is a Balancing Act

I am a writer - I make money with the words I form into sentences, paragraphs, and complete works. There are several ways I do this. The main source of my income in the past has been copywriting. I also make money blogging, with affiliate marketing, and through projects that mean a lot to me such as my gig as an expert writer at ehow.com.

I think the main thing is to always make sure that you have work lined up. And if I don't have anything lined up, I could always write some articles at Associated Content. The pay isn't as much as I'd make with copywriting, but if I am going through a dry spell, it really is nice.

More About Investing

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I don't know about you, but I work hard. My ultimate reward is not to spend my money. It's actually to invest it. The thought of having enough money to afford something like a second home in Europe is extra motivation that helps me spend my money wisely. I am always looking for new investment options. Lately, I've really been researching gold. The Monex Deposit Company makes the process of purchasing precious metals a lot easier. It is also very secure. When you think about the potential that someone may steal the items that you purchased, the best thing to do is go with a trusted company that has the system down pat. Why is investing in precious metals so desirable? Things such as Gold never go out of style and have always had a lot of value. So if this is something that you want to do, remember that the MDC is a really solid company that can help make the process of purchasing it go smoothly.

Creative Copywriting Exercise - Strong Headlines

Do you want to increase your creative copywriting skills and make your words even more persuasive? Think about creating strong headlines that make people want to click on the link, sign up for your newsletter, or make a purchase from you. Without a good headline, the goal of the copy will not be achieved because people simply won't read it.

Which headline is more interesting?

How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

or

The Easy Way to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

I'd personally click on the article that promises to make it easy. I'm always looking for shortcuts in the kitchen.

As an exercise, write ten headlines and then work to make them more interesting. Use words like "Easy" or say something like "5 Ways to" ... think about the headlines that work for you, and emulate the style.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. For me, my agenda is to relax with my loved ones and watch some football! Last year, I worked on Thanksgiving in addition to having people over. I had a tight deadline. This year, I learned from that. It truly is no fun to work on holidays so I didn't line anything up for this week. I hope everyone out there has a relaxing day. :)

Build Your Business through Lists

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If you have a business, you understand how important it is to have a working list of people who are interested in your product or service. At the same time, Mailing Lists are something that can really help speed that process up. The only problem is, it can be tough building your own list - and time consuming. ResponseCom is a great resource that can help with this process because it is a comprehensive database that can perform quick searches over important demographics. When building a list, demographics are an important consideration. If you are selling laundry detergent, for example, you want to hit the demographic that is most concerned with that product. At the same time Martin Worldwide not only uses the database to find the information, but they take things one step further by putting together the list for you. This can save a lot of time and hassle.

Learn Copywriting Skills to Make Money Online

These days, if you want to make money online, copywriting is everything. These are the skills that help us make money with our words. Whether we are writing blog posts, ads, or website content the end goal is always the same. More customers. More money. Clicking on a certain link.

It isn't often that I find a resource that helps you learn copywriting skills that are needed to get the job done. I've read a lot of books. I even took an ecourse. But they are always missing something.

Well, that is, until I found The Step By Step Copywriting Course. This book takes a unique twist. It not only teaches you copywriting skills that will help you start a copywriting business, but it also teaches you what you need to do in order to boost your site rank.

Most copywriting courses seem to assume that you want to do it for a living. Since I do this kind of work for my clients AND for myself, I really appreciated how both were presented here.

Get your copy here.

Copywriting for Internet Marketing

I've been doing some internet and affiliate marketing lately. One thing I've realized is that it is very important to make sure that the copy is designed to sell.

But for a lot of internet marketing techniques, thinking in terms of selling will not give you the results you want. You need to do what is known as "pre-selling". This means that you need to get the person interested enough to click on the link for the product you are selling.

Learning New Things

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One way to keep up with your business is to make sure that you learn about your niche subjects. If you write primarily for psychology clients, for example, you will gain more customers if you studied psychology. Yes, higher education can be very powerful. Distance learning makes it super convenient as well. That means you can work from home or from wherever you are, as long as you have a computer and internet connection. Capella University is one of the premier distance learning schools and they've just introduced new degree programs such as psychology and law. You should check it out. They have tons of programs and you will find that they have a good reputation.

Being More Productive

Are you wondering how you can make more money? Being more productive is one of the things that can help you. If you are not wasting time, you will find that you are getting more done and making more money.

Keep track of how you spend your time. Think about what is necessary and what isn't and what seems to be taking you too long. It will help you understand what you need to outsource. You can keep track with a spreadsheet, a calendar, a planner, or a simple word document.

There are some software programs that can do this as well. You can also keep track on your hand held planner.

Where to Find Copywriting Jobs

There are several ways you can find copywriting jobs and get new clients. Here are some of my favorites:

• look in the phone book and contact local businesses
• join your local chamber of commerce
• browse through the listings at Craigslist
• visit writersrow.com and look at Deb's Freelance Writing Jobs blog
• Post bids on sites like ifreelance.com, rentacoder.com, and guru.com
• Get an agent - there are some agencies that find the jobs and distribute them to writers
• Hand everyone you know a business card saying what you do
• Go to trade shows and pitch your services. If you have a niche, go to the trade shows that attracts companies that are part of your niche.

Pick two or three of these and work on them every day. Before long you will have a solid business.

Mailing List Products

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If you are in business, then chances are you are at least familiar with direct mail. Some businesses really have a lot of success with this tactic. If you are one of these businesses, then you would appreciate the direct mail products that Martin Worldwide has to offer such as their Travel leads and ResponseCom. ResponseCom is a product that combines several database, and has a lot of diversity when it comes to at least 100 different demographic areas and regions. Direct mail is a tool that you can use. But if you do it incorrectly and don't have the right database and products to support your efforts, all your time and money could be wasted. ResponseCom is an inportant product to consider and it can be really helpful.

Managing deadlines

As a writer, one of the things I've found is that it can be a challenge learning how to manage my deadlines. I just started a new system where I have a spreadsheet that lists the projects and when they are due. I have a new one for each month. I have a few projects that are ongoing and unless I put the information down somewhere, I am in danger of forgetting. This system prevents me from missing a deadline.

Enhancing Your Copywriting Skills

Lately, most of my copywriting has been done online. So, every time I read a blog or a website I consider it research. The more I read, the better I am at writing. This tactic can apply no matter what kind of copywriting you do. If you write catalog copy, then you should read catalogs. If you write brochures, you should read other brochures in the industry you work at. Keep a file of the best samples you can find and try to emulate them.