In terms of intellectual and entrepreneurial capital, Nigeria is a star on the map of the world.  While many Americans often associate Nigeria with email scammers (thanks to overzealous media, of course), the truth is that this country is brimming with real and vibrant entrepreneurial talent.

And that’s exactly the kind of talent that will take GBG Team Prosperity to the next level.

The Nigerian entrepreneurs joining GBG Team Prosperity are set to share a wealth of information, advice, and resources that other GBG team members will absolutely love.  I’m delighted to welcome these members to the GBG team.  After all, I believe that learning from entrepreneurs of another culture can provide us with a unique worldview that directly translates into a more lucrative online business.

Keep watching this space – because I’m predicting big things for GBG Team Prosperity Nigeria!

The 4 Steps To Multiple Streams of Traffic: 

1. Knowledge Acquisition – meaning whatever traffic source you want to learn, you gotta spend money to learn how to do it. But the ebook, find a mentor and you learn it. One example is my friend Daegan Smith, paid someone to teach him how to do CPA Traffic at $25,000 so he could learn how to make $5,000,000. That's it. Get the training and apply what you have learned.

2. Learning Experience – once you have driven traffic to some source, identify which traffic gives you the highest return. Then you will learn from experience which traffic gives you the most.

3. Proficiency – the state or quality of being proficient; competence so to speak. Which means earning one penny more than you spend is always good. Always test your ads. It's not about getting 100% or even 500% return of investment from your business but its about being proficient on what you do and how you are doing with your traffic. Again, earning and making $1 penny more than you spend is great!

4. Master Your Traffic Source – always ask yourself, "what else can I do to master my traffic source?" "Is there anything else here I can do to leverage?"
 Just rinse and repeat what you're doing which is do the traffic that gives you more results and leave what's not. Remember that this is a process, a systematic process and there is no such thing as instant gratification here. Just do it , working hard will reap the benefits!

So there you have it, my post about the 4 steps to multiple streams of traffic. If you find this helpful, feel free to share it with your social networking friends and don't forget to leave your comment.

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Why is this, you might ask?  The answer’s simple: earning home-based income is incredibly flexible and easy to do.  All you really need is an Internet connection and a computer to get started – and you could be making money just a couple of weeks into your online endeavors.

Home-based income is also reflective of some of the most lucrative industries out there today.  In fact, many business experts estimate that online industries pull in almost $50 billion in profits, and account for up to 4% of the entire U.S. economy.  As you can see, earning money from home is nothing to sneeze at: with these figures in mind, it’s clear to see that working from home results in a serious bump to your bank account.

Home-based income is also safe from the tentacles of the Great Recession.  As the traditional 9 to 5 world lost millions of jobs when the economy collapsed, online businesses actually saw a growth in income.  Perhaps it’s because online businesses have more customers than localized brick-and-mortar businesses, or perhaps it’s because more people were turning to the Internet after losing their jobs.  Whatever the case, it’s clear to see that even the worst economic climate can’t touch the Internet.

Home-based businesses are also much cheaper to run.  Let’s face it: most people believe that starting a business involves getting plenty of capital, putting your credit on the line, and risking everything in the pursuit of your entrepreneurial dreams.  But with online businesses, the cost of starting up is limited to building and uploading your website.  Additionally, developing a product line can be just as cheap.  Plenty of entrepreneurs have developed massive product lines by writing their own ebooks, hosting webinars, or posting online videos.

With all these incredible opportunities, it’s no wonder home-based income is the ultimate way to make money!

If you’re ready to jump on the home-based income ladder, contact me for a special entrepreneurial opportunity. I’m offering you the chance to start your own online business without the hassle.  From the product line to the marketing system, I’ve covered everything.

In short, you’re just a click away from earning serious home-based income!

With all this in mind, it’s no wonder more people are curious about starting a stay at home business.  But with the jump to this territory comes a multitude of questions, particularly about taxes.  How do you approach taxes now that you have your own business?  Will you have to fork over more money now that you’re considered a small business owner?

You may be surprised at all the incredible tax benefits of a stay at home business, including:

• Get ready to make your accountant work!  When you run a stay at home business, almost everything’s up for a deduction.  For example, if you run an online business, you can deduct your Internet bills, your telephone costs, the cost to buy your business computer…heck, you can even claim a deduction based on the size of the room you work in.  Here’s a helpful hint: work in the biggest room!
• One of the major concerns of operating a stay at home business is finding proper health care, as it may be expensive.  However, if you’re self-employed and not eligible to receive health insurance through your spouse or family, you can deduct all of your health insurance premiums, including any dental and vision insurance you may have. This is a special deduction that’s only available to the self-employed, so make sure you claim yours!
• Do you use your car for local business trips?  Make sure you track the mileage you clock up, as that’s a deductible expense.  In fact, if you ever travel to see a client, deduct those costs as well.

While this is only a brief outline of the tax benefits of a stay at home business, be sure to contact your accountant with any questions about possible deductions.

As you can see, the tax benefits of a stay at home business are many – so start whittling down your tax bill!

A work from home business seriously saves you money! 

Not convinced that a work from business is one of the best choices you can make for your bank account?  Well, take a look at these benefits:

• You know how aggravating all those hours commuting to work are?  You know how you get a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach whenever the price of gas rises?  Kiss those feelings good-bye: with a work from home business, you won’t ever have to commute or worry about how you’ll be able to afford filling up your gas tank.

• The 9 to 5 world may compensate you for your time working, but there’s no denying it’s pretty expensive.  From gas in your car tank for that awful commute to lunches and dinners out, you may find that your paycheck is often eaten up by these daily costs.  A work from home business completely eliminates those expenses, meaning you’ll have more money in your pocket at the end of every month.

• If you have kids in daycare, then it stands to reason that you’ll save thousands of dollars per year in childcare costs.  It’s definitely possible to run a successful work from home business while raising your children.  Best of all, the experience is incredibly rewarding – and you’ll be able to instill a serious work ethic in your kids through the power of example

• Finally, not all the benefits of a work from home business can be measured in dollars and cents.  For example, you’ll have more peace of mind knowing that you don’t have to suffer in commuter traffic.  You’ll have more time to spend with family and friends.  You can take days off whenever you want, and only have to answer to yourself.  Go ahead, sleep in on a random Monday – it’s all up to you!

Now that you see how a work from home business can save you money, isn’t it time you realized your dreams of starting your own online business?

By: Carol Minarcik

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So why exactly should you go through the effort of working with an online business coach?

Well, if you’re interested in actually becoming a success, working with an online business coach isn’t just a smart business move – it can actually determine your ultimate success or failure.

Let’s face it: everyone has experienced the magic of a coach at some point.  Athletes achieve peak performances under the watchful eye of a coach.  People achieve multiple successes with the guidance of a life coach.  And let’s not forget how important teachers, bosses, and other “coaches” have been in determining your life success.

That’s where an online business coach comes into play.  Sure, you may have resources and ebooks on starting an online business.  And don’t get me wrong, those will provide you with a fantastic place to start.  But when it comes to actually grappling with the meat-and-bones of starting an Internet business, an online business coach can give you the real-time guidance you need.

What’s more, an online business coach is like a living, breathing template for Internet success.  Think about it: they’ve been through the online trenches, and they’ve managed to come out on the other side.  So what would you rather do: waste hundreds (maybe even thousands) of dollars working through the intimidating Internet marketing learning curve…

Or would you rather have an online business coach take you by the hand, walk you past the pitfalls, and point you directly down the path to your ultimate online income?

The choice is an easy one!

If you’re ready to get serious about your Internet business, then let me show you how to fulfill your every goal with my online business coaching.  For less than $600, I’ll set you up with everything you could ever need to start pulling in serious online green.  From proven products to complete marketing systems, you’ll become an online funnel of cash, customers, and content.

Give your bank account a call to let them know you’re about to pull in some serious cash – because you’re about to sign up for my online business coaching!

By Carol Minarcik

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So when I had a marketer from Ghana sign up for my network marketing business-building opportunity, I knew I had to learn more about him and his country!

You see, network marketing is about connecting with others as much as it’s about making money (and a lot of it!). You already know that forming relationships is at the heart of a successful online business. We’re talking about forming relationships with customers (hello, social networking!), forming connections with other entrepreneurs and even our competitors, and reaching out to those past our current networks.

Take me, for example. When my network marketer from Ghana joined up with my business opportunity, I took the time to form a relationship with him to discover more about who is he and where he comes from. I learned tons of things I wouldn’t have otherwise known about his country; for example, did you know that in Ghana, they don’t use credit cards? Instead, they use pre-paid cards to make any online transactions. My new network marketer told me it’s a great way for them to control their debt and ensure they don’t overspend (I definitely think it’s a lesson we can take home here in America!).

Network marketing affords us opportunities to broaden our horizons past what we already know. Without network marketing, I would only know what’s limited to my hometown – and as I live in a town with only 287 people, it’s pretty limited!

So what’s the lesson to take away here? It’s simple: never underestimate the fascinating things you can learn with network marketing. Expanding your online business will certainly make you money; however, it will also broaden your horizons in a way you never thought possible.

More money and more cultural knowledge – now that’s certainly a business opportunity you should get behind!
By: Carol Minarcik

Want to know just how angry some people are? Take a look at this comment:

“I do not want to be forced into the new Timeline Facebook page!! It sucks!! I can not find anything when I go onto other people’s page. This should not be shoved down our throats, we should have the option of having or not having. Why do you have to keep changing it? What is wrong with the way it is? I for one do not want the new look! If you agree re-post this. It seems to be the only way they listen to us!! ****Re-posting as many times as possible”

As you can see, many people aren’t exactly thrilled by the prospect of Facebook’s new Timeline!

If you haven’t heard of Timeline before, then get ready to learn about a major change that many are declaring to be the destruction of Facebook – and whether they’re right.

What is Timeline?

At first glance, Facebook’s new Timeline app seems like an interesting proposition. The idea behind Timeline is that it allows the things that define you and your life to be front and center on your Facebook profile. Additionally, Timeline shows everything that’s ever been posted on your Wall from beginning and middle to the end. Users can highlight the most memorable posts and life events so readers can get a quick glimpse of who you are. There’s a special section devoted to classifying which apps you use. Finally, you can control who sees your timeline.

Why is Timeline Such a Big Deal?

Like with all changes that come along with Facebook, Timeline is causing such a big deal because it involves a major change to the appearance of the profile. Of course, it can’t hurt that Facebook makes major changes to pages almost every year – and people just don’t like change.

Will Timeline Be the Destruction of Facebook?

So when it comes down to it, will Timeline be the destruction of Facebook?

In a word, no.

Let’s face it: every time Facebook makes a major change, people get up in arms and declare that they’ll never use Facebook again. But sure enough, they get used to the major changes to the point that they cling to it when Facebook starts to change its appearance all over again. I strongly suspect that while many will complain about the new changes, the rancor will eventually die down – and we’ll come to accept Facebook Timeline as the status quo.

What do you think of the new Facebook Timeline? Have you already made the change? If not, what’s holding you back?
By: Carol Minarcik

If you’ve never heard of EdgeRank, here’s the scoop: EdgeRank uses a pretty basic formula to determine which users should be exposed to certain status updates. EdgeRank is determined according to the affinity between you and a user (your relationship), the interactions (“likes” and comments) and time.

Let’s say you interact with your friend on Facebook almost daily – according to EdgeRank, you’ll always be able to see their status updates in your NewsFeed, because they assume that information will be important to you. If, however, you haven’t posted on a friend’s wall since 2005, you won’t see any of their status updates in your NewsFeed.

So what does this mean for online marketers? Simple: if Facebook deems your Fan Page’s updates irrelevant to your Facebook fans, they won’t see your updates in their NewsFeeds.

That is just unacceptable.

So how can you beat Facebook Edge Rank at its own game?

Simple: use these easy tips!

Be sure to post status updates that encourage interaction. While thought-provoking posts are always good, I recommend using surveys to get your Facebook fans going. People love expressing their opinions, and a survey is a great way to tap into that desire.

Post plenty of photos and videos to improve your Edge Rank.

Post links to articles, videos and other websites that prompt your fans to take action. Always let your fans know why your posting the link, and encourage them to share their opinions on the article, video or website in your comments section.

Don’t let Edge Rank take a bite out of your Facebook marketing – use these strategies to ensure that your updates are showing up in your fans’ News Feeds!
BY: Carol Minarcik