VocationHelp.com

Regarding Previous Post

I am going to attempt to have a conversation with the owner of ' Legitimate Online Business.'  They have provided a 'live' operator to whom to direct questions and concerns. 

I believe there needs to be some record of the percentage of success.  It is highly important that a business be forthright, otherwise, they are just another company that uses Google's ad programs to generate revenue for themselves via affiliates selling the information-----in which case, their program might be completely worthless.  I will let you know when this happens.

The adwords and adsense programs offered by Google, while lucrative for some, have historically proven to be just another way unsuspecting people spend their money in a desperate attempt to find a legitimate way to make money from home.  It should not be too much to expect from a legitimate company that they offer up some real testimonial and real numbers regarding their program's success.

I am working now for Demand Studios, but am still spending time in my relentless search for the best for all of you.

Until next time,

Advocate

Legitimate online business

This is actually the name of the business.  Yes, it is a program using Google adwords, and I cannot find complaints against the company.  Take a look. Click Here!  

addme.com

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no google ads here

I have often been asked why I refuse to participate in the Google adsense program-----where ads bearing similarity to your blog's content are placed along the side of the page, or practically wherever you want them.  You can actually make money from these ads, when an interested person clicks through to view the ad.

The problem is that my blog's chief aim is to present actual work at home programs which are scam-free, and offer a real opportunity to earn money.

Again, the main programs I recommend, i.e. SiteSell, Jim Daniels EasyWeb program,, and Joe Robson's Newbie Club are actual opportunities to own and operate a business from your home provided you are willing to learn the things you need to learn, and to follow through with advertising and marketing methods provided by these gentlemen.

However, it is highly unlikely you would find any of their programs advertised through these aforementioned Google ads.  No, what is advertised are paid survey programs, type at home programs which promise you several hundred dollars a day for a mere 60 minutes per day of work, and a whole slew of other
'opportunities' which will do nothing but take your membership fee, and leave you hanging with 98% of the rest of the folks who believed the well written sales pages, but were provided with pure and simple scams.

So, I will not advertise any type of program here I have not personally verified.  I will not be a hypocrite and tell people to stay away from certain programs, while at the same time running an ad for that very (or similar ) company.                        



This is a real picture---I call it 'hands in the sky' taken about 20 miles from my home on the Oregon Coast.

Until next time.

Report and update

Yes, I realize it has been some time since I have posted, but that doesn't mean I haven't been embroiled in an array of work-at-home schemes. 

During this round of research, I entered the world of High Yield Investment Programs, which generally demand a higher risk of losing your money.  It was unbelievable  the number of obvious scammers, many of whom were able to convince  ordinary people  that they would enjoy great riches  through a number of 'investment' vehicles.'  It's likely that 90% of these type programs are set up for failure-----they will pay out for a while, then simply close up shop. 

The FBI, SEC and other government agencies are working overtime trying to curtail these criminals.  I am even helping out with some information I was able to get on one major scammer who extracted 20 million dollars from the unsuspecting. He still remains free.

For the record, I did alright generally (being conservative), and have ended up in the leveraged silver market.

Of course, the real picture here is that one can clearly walk away from many of these programs losing all your money---also,it just isn't for the faint of heart.  It is clear through the postings on related Forums that failure is way more common than success.  Too many sad stories.

Programs are here and paying one day, then gone the next. 

For that reason, I will not be recommending ANY of the 30 or so 'opportunities' I tested out.  Suffice it so say than unless your are willing to learn how to trade foreign currencies (and this is a complicated process) you should stay away from these circles altogether.

As far as Ken Evoy's SiteSell, Jim Daniels, and Joe Robson, (my recommended programs on the on the left)  they are all still alive, well, and moving forward to develop their programs to adapt to the times.  If you can see yourself with your own website, and are able to fully comprehend what niche marketing is, or be willing to develop a profitable affiliate marketing web presence, these are the guys to go with.  Without question.

Now, please do not fall for these business 'opportunities' which promise $5000 per week---they are a dime a dozen-----and will drain your pocketbook. (which is probably already fairly empty)  If you surf the Net at all, I am sure you have all seen things like the Reverse Tunnel, and other impossible dream scenarios.  Stay away. 

I am presently investigating the 'real', more work-a day- type jobs, the difference being that the companies involved pay you to stay home and answer customer service calls, become a 'virtual' assistant, and myriad other companies  offering hourly wages.

I have joined practically every newsletter which promotes these type programs, and am considering paying for a subscription to moneyfromhome.com, a reputable firm by some accounts.  I am still doing background research on them, and will report all success to you should I move forward.

So, I am very busy looking into all these programs----I am going to have to join several myself (if I can get hired), so I will have some first hand information for you to digest.

Good luck to everyone.  I will update this blog on a more regular basis in the future.   

You see, I have even registered with Technorati---perhaps by the end of the century, I will have all this networking figured out. If you already have it figured out, email me---we will work out a deal.

Technorati Profile

Resume

John Woodworth
94191 8th Street
Gold Beach, Oregon 97444
541-247-4569

 

Objective

 

To obtain a permanent part time career position with an innovative, forward thinking organization.

January 2000 to present

Alliance For The Disabled, Founder and Director
Gold Beach, Oregon

Alliance For The Disabled was established for the primary reason to identify and disseminate valuable information to disabled individuals, injured workers seeking gainful re-entry into the labor market, and retired people needing additional income. This is being accomplished through extensive Internet research.  The company blog is called VocationHelp.  Click here to view the research.

To date, many hundreds of Internet based income generating programs have been investigated to determine viability and credibility.  As well, an enormous database is being built which includes information relating to medical, legal, and insurance issues endemic to this group of the US population.

Additional assistance planned consists of developing interviewing skills and resume writing, and utilizing the Internet to maximize personal potential. The results will be published in an e-book at no charge to the individual.  The book is scheduled for release in early Autumn, 2008.

March 1998 to December 1999

Permanently disabled from an idiopathic neurological disorder.

May 1994 to March 1998

ETT Consulting, Partner
Sacramento, California

Managed project to project marketing efforts working primarily with emerging technological companies.  Developed the only third-party vendor relationship in the US with the banking industry's watchdog, the National Automated Clearinghouse Association.  Responsible for the development of various successful strategic business alliances, and marketing material including the introduction of electronic transaction technology, saving the largest insurance company in California over 25 million dollars annually.

April 1990 to May 1994

Results Unlimited/James Johnson and Associates
Sacramento, California

Vocational rehabilitation counselor working directly with clients within the California Worker's Compensation system.  Developed individual on-the-job training programs, wrote resumes, and served as liaison between the injured worker and the insurance carrier.  Achieved near perfect record regarding job placement of clients. 

Advised and counseled individuals who had developed drug addictions due to long term injuries and/or personal choices to frustrations and family dissolution.

March 1986 to April 1990

American River Hospital/CPC Sierra Vista Hospital

Full time counselor working in psychiatric hospitals.  Directly involved with treatment plan writing, implementation, and counseling procedures.  The patient population disorders included a wide range, from Schizophrenia to Borderline Personality Disorders.

Many hospitalized patients were also addicted to narcotics which led to further mental health issues.

Drug awareness and treatment were an integral part of overall planning toward discharge.

January 1980 to March 1986

Hospitality Services/ Roth Young/ Management Recruiters

Worked as a successful employment counselor, wrote hundreds of resumes and letters of inquiry, then was promoted to recruiter specializing in the hospitality industry in the Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington areas.  Responsible for recruiting Director of Cordon Bleu Chef School in Portland.

Prior business experience

Prior to 1980, experience included various management positions in restaurants and hotels, and ownership of a full service restaurant in Bremerton, Washington.

Education

B.S. Sociology

Certificate in Social Work

Portland State University, Portland, Oregon 1974

world view

Download eric_idle.swf

and you thought YOUR family was strange!

Many many years ago when I was twenty three,
I got married to a widow who was pretty as could be.
This widow had a grown-up daughter
Who had hair of red.
My father fell in love with her,
And soon the two were wed.

This made my dad my son-in-law
And changed my very life.
My daughter was my mother,
For she was my father's wife.
To complicate the matters worse,
Although it brought me joy.
I soon became the father
Of a bouncing baby boy.

My little baby then became
A brother-in-law to dad.
And so became my uncle,
Though it made me very sad.
For if he was my uncle,
Then that also made him brother
To the widow's grown-up daughter
Who, of course, was my step-mother.

Father's wife then had a son,
Who kept them on the run.
And he became my grandson,
For he was my daughter's son.
My wife is now my mother's mother
And it makes me blue.
Because, although she is my wife,
She's my grandma too.

If my wife is my grandmother,
Then I am her grandchild.
And every time I think of it,
It simply drives me wild.
For now I have become
The strangest case you ever saw.
As the husband of my grandmother,
I am my own grandpa!!

(Author unknown)

SPAM

From time to time, articles from other publications will be printed here. (Naturally, with the permission of the author)

Jim Edwards is a well known and respected member of the writing and publishing community.  His recent article on spam follows, then some comments of our own about the issue.

How To Avoid Spam Robots

      - by Jim Edwards

© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
    http://www.thenetreporter.com
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Despite the fact that Federal legislation (the CANSPAM act)
made it illegal, harvesting email addresses from the web
using automated robots remains alive and well.

Spammers who need fresh email addresses release software
spider programs that comb the Internet and suck email
addresses off Web pages, guest books, and anywhere else you
might post your email address.

Once they get your email address, spammers will trade it
around like 5th graders with a new pack of Pokemon cards at
recess and you can expect the avalanche of email to begin
flooding your inbox.

In order to combat this still rampant practice of stealing
email addresses from websites and sending people email they
don't want, the following tips should help protect you.


** Break It Up **

Obviously the best way to avoid getting picked up by an
email harvester is not to post your email anywhere on
anyone's website (including your own).

If the only way someone can get your email is if you give it
to them, that creates a similar situation to operating with
an unlisted phone number.

If telemarketers can't get your phone number, they can't
call.

If you must post your email address, post it in a way that a
robot won't recognize it as an email address. Instead of
posting YOURNAME@YOURDOMAIN.COM, you can put YOURNAME (AT)
YOURDOMAIN.COM and then, in parenthesis, put (replace AT
with @ to email me).

Though it seems like an extra step for legitimate email,
you'll find it a very effective technique.


** Use An Image **

Currently, online spiders (ANY spider, including search
engines) cannot read text that appears in a graphic or
picture. If you must display an email address on a page,
then do it by typing your email address into your favorite
graphics program and saving the image as a .gif or .jpg.
Then post the image onto your web page so people can see the
email, but spiders cannot. This too creates an extra step
for people because they must type in your email address, but
it's an effective solution if you must display an email
address on your own website.

** Use An Email Form **

Another way to cut down on spam originating from your
own website is simply not to display an email at all.

Instead, allow customers and prospects to contact you
through a form where they fill in fields, click a button,
and your website emails you their message.

A note of caution: make sure the form script you use does
not keep your email address visible in the form code.

If the form code contains the email address, spam robots can
find it even though you don't see it on the page.


** Make It Hard To Guess **

Sometimes you'll get unsolicited email because a spammer
guessed your email address.

It's not a far stretch to imagine that someone probably has
the email Jim@yourdomain.com, so spammers will do a
"dictionary" attack on common usernames.

One way to defeat this is to place a "dot" (.) in your email
address, such as Jim.Edwards@yourdomain.com. The dot makes
it virtually impossible for spammers to guess your email
address. 

--
Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the
co-author of an amazing new ebook that will teach you how
to use fr^e articles to quickly drive thousands of targeted
visitors to your website, affiliate links, or blogs...

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Need MORE TRAFFIC to your website or affiliate links?
"Turn Words Into Traffic" reveals the secrets for driving
Thousands of NEW visitors to your website or affiliate
links... without spending a dime on advertising!

Take a look at Jim's valuable information here.

While Jim is correct in his assessment about security issues, and simple annoyances with unwanted email, we have to wonder why Microsoft has not taken a more pro-active stance toward eliminating the costly issue of SPAM.

If you have any interest in how MS defines 'pro-active,' this would be the place to visit.  The finger pointing and evasiveness continues.

And the consumer is still at loggerheads with the whole process.

We don't have to guard our real mailboxes with a shotgun-----yet, with personal Internet communications, we are forced to purchase protection.

Reminiscent of Chicago in the 1920's.

Until next time.

ADVOCATE

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MLM

More than likely, some of the business folks I know on the Internet will not be happy with me.

Why?  Because I am going to recommend that you stay completely away from programs which are considered Multi-Level-Marketing, or MLM.

Yes, I realize that more than a few people are successful with these type businesses, however the vast majority are not successful, and fade away after several months only to be replaced by more eager recruits, anxious to 'get rich' by joining opportunities with fancy websites (they will give you one, too!) and a product line which may or not have any real value.

Your compensation is usually based on some form of a 'matrix' filling basis.  In other words, recruiting your family and friends into the same 'business' you joined. 

Keep in mind you will need to spend money to purchase 'leads', i.e. folks who are supposedly interested in work at home business opportunities.

And spend money on advertising your opportunity or service. 

To get paid, you must fill this 'matrix,' and continue to recruit.

These types of business structures are why 95% of people fail while trying to work from home.

The first question you need to ask yourself before joining ANY Network Marketing Program is....

How many people must I sponsor on my first Level or front Line to start making a profit?

Guess what ??
 

99.9% of programs require on average, 4-6 legs before you make true profit.

Most people don't have the ability to build even one powerline on their own, let alone several.

It will be nearly impossible for most in your "would be" downline to hang in there. And so they drop out, robbing you of your residual income.

Too much work for too little return.  Too much frustration.  Too little control over your own business.

If you find a company you really believe is the one you want to work with, just drop us a line, and we will research it for you.

We should be able to find out what percentage of members are actually earning an income, and what percentage are tearing their hair out in frustration.

Until next time.

ADVOCATE

Virus For Those Over 50

(Editor's note:  I told you there would be occasional humor)

NEW VIRUS

>                           Just got this in from a reliable source. It

seems there is a virus called the "Senile Virus" that even the most advanced

programs of Norton and McAfee cannot take care of it. So be warned. The

virus appears to affect those of us who were born before 1960!

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>                           1. Causes you to send the same e-mail twice.

>                           2. Causes you to send blank e-mail.

>                           3. Causes you to send e-mail to the wrong

person.

>                           4. Causes you to send e-mail back to the person

who sent it to you.

>                           5. Causes you to forget to attach attachments

>                           6. Causes you to hit "SEND" before you've

finished the e-mail.

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>                           Remember???????????

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>                           I don't remember if I sent this one out........

>                           I don't think I did...or did you send it to me??

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>                           Funny, I don't remember being absent minded..

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>                           God grant me the senility to forget the people I

never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the

eyesight to tell the difference.

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>                           Now that I'm 'older' (but refuse to grow up),

here's what I've discovered:

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>                           1. I started out with nothing, and I still have

most of it.

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>                           2. My wild oats have turned into prunes and All

Bran.

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>                           3. I finally got my head together; now my body

is falling apart.

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>                           4. Funny, I don't remember being absent

minded...

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>                           5. Funny, I don't remember being absent

minded...

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>                           6. All reports are in; life is now officially

unfair.

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>                           7. If all is not lost, where is it?

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>                           8. It is easier to get older than it is to get

wiser.

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>                           9. Funny, I don't remember being absent

minded...

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>                           10. Some days you're the dog; some days you're

the hydrant.

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>                           11. I wish the buck stopped here; I sure could

use a few...

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>                           12. Kids in the back seat cause accidents.

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>                           13. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

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>                           14. Funny, I don't remember being absent

minded...

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>                           15. It's hard to make a come back when you

haven't been anywhere.

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>                           16. The only time the world beats a path to your

door is when you're in the bathroom.

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>                           17. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would

have put them on my knees.

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>                           18. When I'm finally holding all the cards, why

does everyone decide to play chess?

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>                           19. Funny, I don't remember being absent

minded...

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>                           20. It's not hard to meet expenses... they're

everywhere.

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>                           21. The only difference between a rut and a

grave is the depth.

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>                           22. These days, I spend a lot of time thinking

about the hereafter. I go somewhere to get something and then wonder what

I'm here after.

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>                           23. I AM UNABLE TO REMEMBER IF I HAVE MAILED

THIS TO YOU OR NOT!

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>                           24. Funny, I don't remember being absent

minded...

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>                           Now, I think you're supposed to send this to 5

or 6, maybe 8, maybe 10, oh, heck, just send it to a bunch of your friends

if you can remember who they are. Then something is supposed to happen. I

think. Maybe you get your memory back or something!  I think...

To your progress!

ADVOCATE

Bull-Free-Zone

If you have been around the Internet for any time at all, you have likely encountered Graham Hamer.

If not, do yourself a huge favor and type his name into GOOGLE, and feast your eyes on his many accomplishments.

Graham is a member of our Trusted Internet Publishers.

As such, here is an introduction to him through his newsletter, the Bull-Free-Zone.

Most Newsletters, almost regardless of which "guru" stable they're coming out of, will not tell you anything new. They just regurgitate other people's articles that have been syndicated, and try to get you to buy from their "guru-blessed" affiliate links.

Most eBooks, almost regardless of which self-opinionated Internet marketing "guru" wrote them, will not make you money, and don't tell the truth about the online business game.

Most don't tell the truth because they don't know the darn truth! It takes being in the game to know the real deal about what's going on.

Those empty, rehashed eBooks and eZines will do nothing more than give you a severe dose of mental constipation. They'll never get you to the level of making the big league profits.

They will not solve your problems of getting targeted traffic and gigantic affiliate checks.

• Are your product sales down?
• Are your affiliate sales down?
• Is your website traffic low?
• Are you unable to get top level search engine positions for your key phrases?
• Are you frustrated by the whole Internet marketing thing?
• Are you just about ready to give up on making money online?

If you really want to:

• Stop wasting money on ads that are doomed to fail before you place them!
• Get a waterfall of product sales week after week, month after month!
• Watch your affiliate checks swell up and skyrocket to record amounts!
• Witness your own products caught in a selling frenzy!
• Watch your website rumble and erupt with solid targeted traffic!

Then don't hesitate, sign up for the Bull-Free-Zone™ right now...

"SEVEN Reasons why "Bull-Free-Zone™" is a Winner"

1. You get the exact same battle-tested, traffic-driving, profit-taking strategies I use myself to bank enough cash to stuff a mattress.
    
2. You profit from the wisdom and experience of a real master money maker working on your behalf in every single issue of these Unique Fact Sheets. You'll benefit instantly from all of my e-marketing-epidemics and killer-cash-conquests.
    
3. No recycled, outdated, anecdotal "dog-droppings" that can be found just about anywhere on the Web. These weekly, subscriber-only, super-concentrated fact sheets offer dynamic fresh insights into Internet marketing ... that work! (backed by a solid, successful track record)
    
4. Laser precision information. Bull-Free-Zone™ Fact Sheets provide you with the most microscopic and detailed instructions ever seen for generating high volume bank-rolling profits fast!
    
5. Shows you how the Internet is tailor-made for you and your product and how once you are set free with the whole truth, your profit potential is virtually unlimited!
    
6. Action points to help you succeed. I don't hold your hand and guide you step-by-step, but I do know what needs to get done to guarantee your online success. In many issues, I will be concentrating your mind with a vital "Top Task". Take note, because these are the basic keys to your Internet wealth.
    
7. Bull-Free-Zone™ Fact Sheets are Web-Based.
   What does that mean? - It means that it's irrelevant whether your email system accepts HTML or not. It's irrelevant whether you're AOL or XYZ, you are going to get exactly the same good-to-look-at reports as everybody else... and, since they are up there on the Web, they'll always be available to you as a permanent library.
   
   Bull-Free-Zone™ does things differently .... does things BETTER!

Work At Home Schemes

I imagine this category will contain a lot of information as the months go by.

Classic work at home schemes continue to be advertised---not only on the Internet, but on television as well.

Just yesterday, I again saw commercials for 'work at home' programs, promising phenomenal returns.

One man says gleefully, 'I saw this ad, and I went to this website, and now I'm making 20 thousand per month!'

Then they send you to this website.

Here you are asked to fill in personal information so you can be 'matched' with the perfect home business opportunity.

Further investigation reveals that the company behind the website simply sells your name to whoever wants to buy it.

Then, these companies start sending you all kinds of offers.

All because you gave permission for them to contact you.

What you have really done is to open the floodgates for every kind of 'opportunity' under the sun. 

And you can bet that 95% of them are pure hogwash.

Simple as that.

I realize they sound great, but believe me, the sales pages are written by professionals who are trained to 'push your hot button' and persuade you to buy.

You must learn to resist the temptation.

Sometimes the federal government is helpful in revealing schemes and scams which are on the Internet.

The recent publication from the Federal Trade Commission outlines some of the more common ones.  Please read this carefully.

Anyway, always be careful before joining any program.

Chances are, we have heard of it, or we can quickly find out the details.

If you have questions about the legitimacy of any program, and want our professional opinion, we will gladly offer it at no charge to you.

Until next time,

ADVOCATE

Jim Daniels/JDD Publishing

It seems like decades ago when I first encountered Jim Daniels on the Internet.  Actually, it was in 1998.

Becoming immersed in Jim's writings and programs is easy---because he makes sense!

A new release for 2005, EZ Web Business Builder is certain to positively affect thousands of folks eager to earn an income online.

Not since his Make-A-Living-Online has he created such a workable, user friendly, all encompassing business program.

EZ Web Business Builder is designed for 'Newbies,'  and the video tutorials walk you through step by step. 

You work at your own pace.  You watch your own progress.

And if that wasn't enough, you can sign up for unlimited email support and consultation with Jim. 

He charges a bare minimum for this service, and is offering it as a further example of his outstanding customer service.

Your success is important to Jim Daniels.

Jim has written a book (free to my subscribers) which details the steps necessary to build a successful business on the Internet.  Take your time with this, and after you have read and understood, then make up your mind about grabbing a copy of his business builder software.

Take it from me, it's fantastic!

To get your free report from Jim Daniels, just go to this site, and at the bottom, simply click on the golden key to bypass the order form.

Highest recommendation.

ADVOCATE

Quick View of Your Government Services

Some time back, I hired graphics designer, Brad Johnson, to create a realistic look at how government agencies handle disabled people.

Download revolving_f5.swf 

Hold the applause, please, hold the applause.........

ADVOCATE

Google this!

My Internet friend of years, Bobbette Madonna (aka Lady Madonna) reminds us today that the omnipotent Google has perhaps violated the boundaries of personal privacy.  Read on:

Google has implemented a feature where in you can type someone's telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will be given a map to their house. Everyone should be aware of this! Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tested it by typing my telephone number in google.com. My phone number came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest link, it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary! Please look up your own number. Read below for details. Think about it -- if a child, ANYONE, gives out his/her phone number, someone can actually now look it up to find out where he/she lives. Telemarketers use this feature - do they pay google? The safety issues are obvious and alarming. 

In order to test whether your number is mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/ Type in your phone number in the search bar (i.e.555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK google from divulging your private information, simply click on your phone number. It takes 48 hours. If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might be in there, but it is a good idea just to check. If your number does come up, when you hit the map link, it will show you a direct map to your house. Please forward on to friends and family. 

Thanks for the heads up.  Perhaps one fine day, Google will partner with the Government's Carnivore program and your Social Security number would reveal every intimate detail about your life. 

Wow, isn't progress wonderful?

Keep your head down.

Newbie Club

In the Trusted Internet Publishers category, you will notice the addition of The Newbie Club.

Wow, has Joe Robson been delivering for his customers these last five years!  Over-delivering, I'd say. 

He offers a free newsletter, catering to the 'need a little help' crowd.  If you need to find out how to do something on your computer, want great, easy to understand tutorials---then The Newbie Club is for you!

In the last several years, I have purchased and used Joe's Registry for Newbies (scary stuff, that registry) and DigiCam, a well written, easy to understand ebook showing even the novice how to take, keep, and publish beautiful digital pictures.

It's like Joe says, 'Hey, I'm a Newbie, not a dummy---just show me how.'

My highest recommendation.  Sign up for the free Newbie Club  newsletter today.

ADVOCATE

Sitesell/Dr. Ken Evoy

You will notice an inclusion along the left side of this blog entitled SiteSell. 

Sitesell is highly recommended because they have been successful for many years.  They deliver what they say.

After watching Dr. Ken Evoy for the past five years, I continue to be impressed with his professionalism, and his commitment to customer service.

But what will you do?  Will you end up owning your own business?  What business will it be?

Yes, if you become a Sitesell member, you will be starting your own business. 

And you will find the answers to these questions.

Imagine working from home, working your own hours.  But working.  And generating an income.  Probably making more money than you were before.  No guarantees----it's up to you to do the work.  But the possibilities are very real.

SiteSell has produced more success stories that any other Internet business development company.  And these successes are mere mortals, just like you.  Regular folks.

No, most of them are not disabled or undergoing re-training because of Worker's Comp Vocational Rehab, but so what?

That just means you'll have to work a little harder maybe. 

One thing's for sure.  You are probably more motivated to be successful than some of these other folks.  When you are disabled, your possibilities seem very limited.

And every day is a battle.

Don't forget----this web log is being compiled and brought to you by someone whose mobility has been limited to 10% of what it was.

And a chronic pain patient.  Concentration is also an issue.

Lots of medication and medical treatments.

But success comes.

After all is said and done, it is always the best policy to follow success.

Here's your starting point.

Now, if you ever have questions and want to talk to a live human being----this would be the place to go.

Lots to digest.  Plan on spending several days reading and understanding.

ADVOCATE

(picture of Dr. Ken Evoy)

Introduction, Part 2

A couple of years ago, when we developed a fairly sizeable database of work-from-home information, a proposal was sent to the Department of Labor, Office of Disability Policy, and was greeted with enthusiasm.

Yes, they said, 'we are very interested in linking to you.'

Evidently, they meant the Lin-king in China.

And that's as far as it got.  Despite repeated emails, and continuing assurances from them, nothing ever happened.

So, we decided to do it on our own.

I thought you should see our attempts, however.

As an aside here, we actually got a bit creative, and using some new found computer skills, developed a book you can show your favorite government agency.

(Click on the cover to enlarge.)

We made this research project our job for the last five years, and, among our skills is effective business analysis and 'in the trenches' experience dealing with Vocational Rehab issues, and government agencies.

All the business knowledge from 25 years experience went into the preparation of these chapters for you.

You will learn about........

Programs which have a successful track record.  Programs which offer real products, and real support from the administration.

Tools you will need, and trusted sources to seek out.

Programs in which real money is being made.

A place and a 'job' where finally you can determine your own destiny.........

ADVOCATE

Introduction

Welcome to the overview page of Alliance For The Disabled. 

In conjunction with my recommended Internet business programs, the publishers I know and trust have been selected for their integrity and value.  And they all have valuable information for you.

Do take advantage of their knowledge.

Even though anyone can benefit from the information I have gathered, you were on my mind when doing all the research.

Being unable to walk very well, and being a chronic pain patient, I know something about the frustrations of not being able to work, or being scared that you would lose your house because you 'didn't have enough month for the money', as they say.

So, here is the general idea.

There are some basic criteria which must be met in order to participate in all recommended programs.  To the best of my ability, they are listed below:

1) You must be able to understand what has been said so far.  If you have been following along OK, then you have passed the first test.

2) You must have a decent computer, and a basic knowledge of Windows, email, and Internet use.  You need to know how to cut and paste without  taking five minuntes.  If you need help understanding your computer, and it isn't available from your local human services provider, then please see this page. 

3) You need to be able to concentrate and make fairly basic decisions by following instructions from computer generated programs.  If you can manage 2-4 hours a day, you will be able to develop the skills to make money within 90 days. 

BUT YOU GOTTA WANNA!                              

With that in mind, this brief introduction will come to a close.

(Besides, you deserve a little rest now.  Sit back for awhile and imagine your success...)

Please continue on at your own pace with all the other posts under ALLIANCE FOR THE DISABLED.  The best of the best has been included.

As always, your email communication is encouraged.  I will try and be as helpful as possible as you enter into, and become part of this world of working from home.

It's a great place to be!

Until next chapter,

ADVOCATE

writerscramp@harborside.com

 

Disclaimer

The Federal Trade Commission, and the CAN SPAM Act of 2003 toughened up the laws involving advertisers making unfounded claims for financial success.

Good for them.  There is way too much lying going on in Internet Marketing circles. 

Because there is so much junk out there, a majority of people fail when trying to make money on the Internet.  And they lose whatever initial investment they made.

And they are frustrated.

The programs represented here have been completely checked out for authenticity and integrity.  Plus, they have to pass the ultimate test-----Do they have proof of their success?

Also, each program ,or tool, or informational product carries a full money back guarantee.  At least 30 days, some 90 days. 

That is plenty of time to figure out if you are able to successfully participate.

So, with no further ado, here is an official disclaimer.  Please read.

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY REPRESENT THIS PRODUCT AND IT'S POTENTIAL.  EVEN THOUGH THIS INDUSTRY IS ONE OF THE FEW WHERE ONE CAN WRITE THEIR OWN CHECK IN TERMS OF EARNINGS, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL EARN ANY MONEY USING THE TECHNIQUES AND IDEAS IN THESE MATERIALS.  EXAMPLES IN THESE MATERIALS ARE NOT TO BE INTERPRETED AS A PROMISE OR GUARANTEE OF EARNINGS.  EARNING POTENTIAL IS ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON THE PERSON USING OUR PRODUCT, IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES.  WE DO NOT PURPORT THIS AS A “GET RICH SCHEME.” 

ANY CLAIMS MADE OF ACTUAL EARNINGS OR EXAMPLES OF ACTUAL RESULTS CAN BE VERIFIED UPON REQUEST.  YOUR LEVEL OF SUCCESS IN ATTAINING THE RESULTS CLAIMED IN OUR MATERIALS DEPENDS ON THE TIME YOU DEVOTE TO THE PROGRAM, IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES MENTIONED, YOUR FINANCES, KNOWLEDGE AND VARIOUS SKILLS.  SINCE THESE FACTORS DIFFER ACCORDING TO INDIVIDUALS, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS OR INCOME LEVEL.  NOR ARE WE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF YOUR ACTIONS. 

MATERIALS IN OUR PRODUCT AND OUR WEBSITE MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT INCLUDES OR IS BASED UPON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995.  FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS GIVE OUR EXPECTATIONS OR FORECASTS OF FUTURE EVENTS.  YOU CAN IDENTIFY THESE STATEMENTS BY THE FACT THAT THEY DO NOT RELATE STRICTLY TO HISTORICAL OR CURRENT FACTS.  THEY USE WORDS SUCH AS “ANTICIPATE,” “ESTIMATE,” “EXPECT,” “PROJECT,” “INTEND,” “PLAN,” “BELIEVE,” AND OTHER WORDS AND TERMS OF SIMILAR MEANING IN CONNECTION WITH A DESCRIPTION OF POTENTIAL EARNINGS OR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. 

ANY AND ALL FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS HERE OR ON ANY OF OUR SALES MATERIAL ARE INTENDED TO EXPRESS OUR OPINION OF EARNINGS POTENTIAL.  MANY FACTORS WILL BE IMPORTANT IN DETERMINING YOUR ACTUAL RESULTS AND NO GUARANTEES ARE MADE THAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE RESULTS SIMILAR TO OURS OR ANYBODY ELSES, IN FACT NO GUARANTEES ARE MADE THAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE ANY RESULTS FROM OUR IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES IN OUR MATERIAL.

Onward and upward!

ADVOCATE

The Beginning

A hearty welcome to those who arrived via my website's AFD ADVOCATE sign-up box!

The rest of you have been either personally referred or are here at the behest of your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to carefully examine the work-at-home programs recommended by Alliance For The Disabled.

Great!  Welcome, too.

Please have a look at my original website if you have not seen it before. (website is currently under re-construction)

Instead of publishing a newsletter, as I discussed in the Alliance For The Disabled website, I have found a better, less complicated method of getting my information to you.

It's called a 'blog.'  Short for Web Log.  It's what you are reading right now. 

Blog----kind or reminds you of some black, gooey stuff that Steve McQueen killed with a fire extinguisher. 

Oh, wait----that was the 'BLOB!'

Anyway........

The Internet is famous for combining words to make new ones. 

'Ezines,' for example.  A combination of 'electronic' and 'magazine.'

In fact, if you are interested, here is an entire website devoted to the subject.

Last year, I offered up my own version----MAGNET. 

A MAGazine published on the InterNET. 

Magnet.........hey, I thought it had potential, but the fact is it was about as successful as that famous car, the Gremlin.

People thought it was ridiculous.  The Gremlin, too. 

Nothing magnetic about it, I guess.  Oh, well........

OK, on to business.............

THE BEGINNING

The beginning of things is usually confusing. 

Remember when you first tried to use a computer?  Well, look how far you have come! 

That must mean that you can learn new things.  Right?

Me too.

In my case, the blog is new---thus, a beginning---but much of what comprises it is information gathered over the last five years of research.

Primarily, the research focused on separating the wheat from the chaff when looking at work at home business programs.

Wow!  What an eye-opener........

This is where you come in. 

You get to find out a variety of ways to make an income from the Internet.

And there are at least a million ways! 

That is, if you believe all the hype and nonsense easily found on the Internet. 

In fact, there are only a few real ones.  Only a few you can trust.

The rest you stay away from. (unless you like frustration and losing money)

I have joined such programs, closely researched many others, and have passing knowledge of thousands more during the past five years study.

In the days to come, this publication will discuss the valuable ones.  There really aren't that many, but certainly enough for many of you to start making money on the Internet.

You will even see examples of companies NOT to get involved with.   And why not.

So, we will go over all of this.  Just read these posts in chronological order. 

It's all there. 

And it will be updated and monitored regularly throughout 2005 and 2006.

                             NEWSFLASH

BECAUSE SENDING UPDATES THROUGH EMAIL IS A BIG PROBLEM, HERE IS HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST INFO, AND YOU CAN GET TO THE SITE QUICKLY:

Instead of logging into this blog at:

http://advocate.typepad.com .........

TO ALLOW YOU  TO COME TO THE SITE AND CHECK FOR UPDATES OR LEAVE COMMENTS, SIMPLY RIGHT-CLICK ON THE TOP OF THE SITE (TO THE RIGHT OF 'ALLIANCE FOR THE DISABLED') THEN LEFT-CLICK ON 'CREATE SHORTCUT'.  DO IT NOW, AND YOUR SHORTCUT WILL BE DONE.

You will be able to go directly to the updated blog, whenever you want, right from your desktop.  Just click the link Alliance For The Disabled.

Best to All,

ADVOCATE