Web hosting is an exciting first business venture for many people, and while it might sound difficult to begin with becoming a successful hosting reseller is actually a fairly simple process. In many cases, you don’t even have to do anything apart from sell the services of an established web host through your own website.

It is especially appealing to web designers and developers as an addition to your existing services.

The first step to becoming a web host reseller is to find a web host who offers multiple website hosting accounts. By taking out a multiple domain account, you can use one domain for the development of your own site and then set up other domains to clients’ websites. This enables you to pay a regular fee to the web host while charging clients any price you wish.

After setting up your domains to clients, it is preferable to have full administrative control over your clients’ websites. Ensure that your web host provides not only yourself with a control panel that features full administrative facilities to manage your account, but also provides your clients with their own control panel too. Perhaps the most important feature your web host should offer is the facility to hide your web host’s identity, preventing clients from knowing that you are offering a third party service.

It is also essential that your clients have a copy of your terms and conditions, which are paramount in any business. While the writing of terms and conditions can be time consuming, many web hosts may let you copy theirs or supply you with terms and conditions specifically written for this purpose. It is also important to provide your clients with fast and reliable support, solving any problems that arise with their websites as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in unhappy clients and it will also reflect badly on your other services. Tools such as white label guides offered by web hosts can help with this.

One of the best aspects of the business of reseller hosting is that you can start out on this business venture even if you do not have a great deal of expertise. It is also the case that there are times when a reseller can be more scalable than a typical hosting firm, due to true web hosts being limited in its hardware. If a client suddenly requires an upgrade that the host was not prepared for, it will have to go through the time consuming and costly process of upgrading its hardware. A reseller host, however, can simply choose a different web host that will better suit the needs of their customers.

Reseller hosting can be a great profit making venture once you’re up and running and understand the figures and profit margins involved. Buying web space from a major web host is relatively inexpensive and can be redistributed to site owners who need space for uploading their website at a suitable cost. What’s more, some hosts allow customers to oversell the space they buy and do not charge extra unless your account usage exceeds a certain level, while others offer unlimited web space and bandwidth at no additional cost.

It is said the average user uses less than half of their allotted web space, which means you could double or even triple sell your quota, earning substantially more money in the long run.

You have an idea, you’ve done the research, you’ve finished the business plan, and you have an estimate of how much it’s going to cost to get it all off the ground.

The next step? Finding money.

Don’t let this be an obstacle to your dreams. Here are some places to look:

1. Savings and investments. Depending on how much you’re looking at, you may be able to pull the amount from savings, CDs, stocks, or bonds.

2. Friends and family. This is a time-honored tradition in some cultures and could be the best way to go, depending on your situation. However, exercise caution: your finances might become grist for the family rumor mill and you might create friction if something goes awry.

3. Credit cards. Again, depending on how much you need, you could use the cash advance line on a credit card as an unsecured line of credit (albeit an expensive one). Look for low interest rates and cash advance fees. A recent Arthur Anderson survey of small and mid-sized businesses revealed that nearly 50% of all small businesses use credit cards in some capacity to get up and running.

4. Bank Loans. Frankly, bank loans are tough for startups to acquire. Usually banks loan money to companies that are stable and profitable or whose officers have a successful business background. They’re not impossible, however. Make sure you have your business plan in order before approaching your banker.

5. Personal or Home Equity Loan. Since bank loans can be difficult for first time businesses, you might try getting a personal loan using your personal property as collateral. That’s where 20% of businesses find their start up funds, according to that same Arthur Anderson survey.

6. Selling personal assets. If you have antiques, jewelry, collectibles, stocks, or real estate on your balance sheet, you might consider selling them to get your startup funds. A recent news story I saw reported that the antique jewelry market has seen a surge lately as more and more people sell unworn heirloom jewels to finance business startups.

7. SBA Guaranteed Loans. If you live in the United States, you might be able to get the Small Business Administration to back a bank loan. That means that while they don’t loan money themselves, the Small Business Administration will, upon reviewing your business plan, help you find and secure funds from the private sector. To learn more, visit the SBA site, http://www.sba.gov/financing/indexloans.html.

I don’t know what’s available outside the US, but you might try your local Business Information Centers, Chambers of Commerce, Employment Development Department, or similar entity.

8. U.S. Government Grants. Get startup money from Uncle Sam? Absolutely…if you’re a U.S. citizen. There are thousands of grants available for specific types of research, and it’s how both Donald Trump and Ross Perot got their start. You’ll need to dig a little, but you can find a comprehensive list of grants at:

• The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance,
• http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda/. 

Also try:

• The Foundation Center, http://fdncenter.org/
• Fundraising and Grant Writing,
• http://www.fundsnetservices.com/grantwri.htm 

9. Angel (Personal) Investors. An Angel Investor is a person or entity willing to invest in your startup for a percentage of the equity. You MUST have your research and business plan done before you approach them. Typical investments stay in the five figure range.

An Angel’s biggest concern? Getting his money back. Angels also tend to invest in things they understand or participate in, so approach people who are going to be the users, suppliers, or people within the industry or market area. Don’t go after your technophobic lawyer to give you money for your mp3 idea, for example.

10. Venture Capital. Venture Capitalists look for highly profitable, very fast growing, early to mid-stage ventures. They seek almost immediate returns on their money, which often include funds from wealthy individuals and institutional investors (i.e., pension funds) looking for a high rate of return.

Often, they’ll want a lot of control, and will bring in their own people to “run the show.” Venture capitalists really like “hot” industries (high-tech, Internet, etc.) and companies that are poised to go public.

Want some other places to look? Check out these sites:

• Business Finance — http://www.businessfinance.com
• Vfinance — http://www.vfinance.com/
• NVCA — http://www.nvca.org/

The first stage in the foreclosure process is Preforeclosure

This is when the bank files the foreclosure lawsuit. In some states, its called the Notice of Default and in other states, it’s called a Lis Pendis. The bank can file the foreclosure lawsuit when the borrower becomes 3 payments behind.

During this period, the borrower has options to solve their situation:
- They can pay off the lender in full.
- They can bring the loan current for all of the past due payments and attorneys fees due.
- They can do a workout with the lender to negotiate a repayment plan, loan modification of forbearance.
- They can sell the house and move
- They can sell the house to an investor and lease it back
- They can refinance the home with an equity lender.
- If they owe more than the home will sell for, they can do a short sale with the lender. This stage only occurs in a judicial state, It does not occur in a non-judicial state.

The 2nd Stage in the foreclosure process is the Auction or Trustee Sale

- This is where the bank brings the property to public auction.
- The sale date is set by a hearing 3-4 weeks before the actual auction occurs.
- The homeowner has the right to attend the hearing and request an extension to get the home sold. Most of the homeowners we work with that attend this hearing can buy themselves an additional 3 days for a total of 60 days.
- 95% of the homes that go to auction go back to the bank as an REO.

The 3rd stage in the foreclosure process is the REO stage

- REO stands for Real Estate Owned. This usually costs the bank anywhere from 35,000 -50,000 to take a home back in foreclosure. This is the 3rd and last stage of the foreclosure process in a judicial state. The property becomes an REO if the property does not sell to a third party bidder at the auction.

Make money on the Internet: is it the gold rush and the oil boom all over again? You’ve heard the hype and seen the casualties, and the only question you have is:

Can you really make money on the Internet?

Absolutely…if you know what you’re doing.

To make money on the Internet, you’ll need to have the same components as any competitive business: a good product, a clean store (web site) and plenty of traffic. Add customer service, an efficient fulfillment system, a solid marketing plan, and you have yourself a winner!

But make no bones about it: it does take work. You just don’t get paid for showing up. If you think you can just slap up a web site and wait for the dough to roll in, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Take the time to do it right from the start, and you’ll position yourself for success.

Having said that, here are a few ideas to set you on the right path:

• Sell a quality product or service. You don’t have to be a Fortune 500 company to have a good product; you just need a passion for what you’re doing, and a target market with money that wants what you have. Do your research, then find and offer great goods.
• Use the Internet to supplement your existing retail establishment. Whether you sell jelly beans, rare books, or tropical fish, you can find a global audience if you take your product to the web.
• Harness the medium for more exposure. Celebrities, speakers, and even singles put up web sites to offer more information about themselves. If you’re a writer, speaker, business owner, professional, etc., put up a web site with your profile, offering links to products or speaking engagements.

So what’s the secret to Internet success? A good product, a clean web site, and traffic. Lots of traffic.

In a nutshell, it is promoting someone else’s products or services, and getting paid for each sale you generate. There are thousands of products you can promote, from informational products such as ebooks and membership site subscriptions, to physical products like books, DVDs or clothing. In fact, there are countless types of products and services with affiliate programs covering just about every niche imaginable.  If you have a site on just about any topic, the chances are there are appropriate affiliate products you could promote.

So does that mean I need a website?

It is not necessary to have your own website, but you’ll certainly can be more successful if you do. Even a blog at blogger.com or Wordpress.com would be a great start, although the control over your own hosted site would be better. If you’re just getting started I would highly recommend your own, self hosted Wordpress installation. You can set up Wordpress as a CMS, and use your site as a blog, a review site, a portal and more…

How do I find products to promote?

While lots of companies have their own affiliate programs, you might want to start with an affiliate service where you can search and manage lots of different products from one place. Here are a few starting points.

TheSecondTier is a free to join affiliate program and training center run by SublimeNet. They offer a great range of Internet Marketing products and the commissions are very good. The reason I’m starting with this site however is due to their fantastic free tutorials and training. Even if you have no intention of promoting Internet Marketing products you should join just for the great free training and tools.

ClickBank is probably the most well known affiliate program for information products. They have thousands of products and you can search or browse by keyword or category. Again ClickBank is free to join, and well respected within the industry.

Commission Junction is like ClickBank for physical products. Since they are more costly to produce and ship than info products the commissions tend to be lower (in terms of percentage) but depending on your niche, you may well find suitable products to promote here.

How do I get paid?

Depending on the program, and the product you are promoting, you will earn a commission (probably between 5% and 75% of the sale price) whenever a customer you send to the site buys a product. You don’t need to worry about shipping, or customer service which is all handled by the seller, your commission is purely for finding the customer. You will then get paid once or twice a month any commissions you are owed by cheque or electronically (such as through Paypal). Check individual programs for specific details.

How much can I earn?

The good news is you can earn as much as you want, and are willing to work for. Top affiliates can earn many tens of thousands each month. The bad news is that won’t happen overnight (at least not unless you already have a very popular website or responsive email list). The first thing you need is traffic, or visitors to your website. As I wrote yesterday, to best way to get that is by writing lots of great content. Then you can start to promote products as an affiliate by recommending them to your visitors.

OK I want to get started - so what now?

Well first I strongly suggest that you head over to The Second Tier and go through some of their free training. There are lots of archived training calls you can download and listen to which will teach you all the basics. Then get a web presence, a site or blog, where you can start building traffic. Once you have those 2 things in place you’re well on your way to making your first sale!

With the economy hanging by a thread, many people are tired of working for an employer and are willing to try something new, starting their own business. However, starting a business of your own requires a great deal more thought and planning than if you were to work for a company. Here a some guidelines that can help you in getting started:

1. Do some research. Too many people have become victims to scams. Take time to protect yourself and read all information thoroughly. Don’t ever feel pressured into joining anything right away.

2. It’s going to require hard work. I’m sure you heard it many times, “Make millions easy and fast!”. If this is true, there will be alot more self-made millionaires. It is impossible to make that kind of money overnight.

3. Planning is always necessary. Don’t rush into it. Think things through and make sure you have an understanding about the opportunity. Go too fast, and mistakes will be made! However, everyone makes mistakes and you must learn from them and keep it moving.

4. Building a business takes time. You may not turn a profit right away. Slow, steady growth is best.

5. Plan your finances. Money matters is where many home businesses run into trouble. Be sure you know the costs associated with your particular type of home business.

6. A positive attitude works wonders. There’s no point in dooming yourself to failure with a negative attitude! Visualize where you want to be and then commit yourself to getting there.

7. You have to take action! Sure, planning is great and doing some creative brainstorming and other “concept” tasks are necessary … but at some point you have to actually do something. Your business idea won’t earn you money - but producing the product or service, marketing it, providing prompt, courteous customer service, etc. will. Getting started is often the hardest part.

8. Persistence and determination are absolutely necessary. Your business will go through both good times and bad … in the beginning, it may be tough to keep going when you’re not yet producing an income. Being able to get through the rough times is just one of the challenges you’ll face. There is no doubt that starting your own business presents many challenges - but it can also be a very rewarding experience!

9. Of course, you can always create your own opportunity. You don’t have to join a business that was thought up by someone else. You can have a well sought after product or turn a hobby into a lucrative business also.

The mind is a very powerful tool when it comes to achieving the things that are difficult and hard to achieve. There have been several instances where the human mind triumphs over seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It is said that as long as you believe, there is nothing impossible under the sun. Yet, how does one persuade his or her own mind to think subconsciously and guide his or her actions? The power of suggestion is very important in order for the mind to grasp on the importance of some things.  When you continually suggest to your mind something, it will eventually seep into the subconscious level and would form part of your way of thinking. Thus if you really want to make things happen, you suggest that thing to yourself over and over again until it becomes part of you. If you want to internalize some very important things about earning money, you repeat it constantly to yourself. For instance, constantly repeating the line “achieving business by goal making money program, begin starting step up week” you could persuade yourself to believe in it and find ways to make it happen.

The power of suggestion works best by constant repetition of the idea to yourself verbally and silently. Constant repetition of the line “achieving business by goal making money program, begin starting step up week” would eventually make it part of your line of thinking. It’s like brainwashing yourself to believe that these things can be done. Once you have convinced yourself beyond reasonable doubt that indeed it can be done, you will find it easier to perform activities that would lead to its fulfillment. This tactic of suggesting to your subconscious mind that things can be done had been proven again and again to be effective. Many successful people have employed the powers of suggestion succeeded.

Real estate prices have sky rocketed in recent years all over the country, and in most states the average home price is higher than the median income in some areas. Every buyer wants to find affordable real estate, whether it is a new or used home, a foreclosed property, or an estate being sold through probate. No one wants to be house poor, which is why now more than ever, there is a great demand for properties that won’t break the bank for the buyers. Interest rates are higher now than last summer for instance, which is also a contributing factor facing sellers and buyers alike. Higher interest rates raise the total amount of the loan, and variable rate mortgages can be risky for some consumers. It is always beneficial to consult the professionals at lending institutions, as well as real estate agents, for information regarding loan types, qualifications, interest rates, special buyer incentives, etc. The more buyers and sellers educate themselves about the market, the more comfortable they well be in their final decision.

For many people wanting to be homeowners, finding affordable real estate can be difficult based on their level of income. Many new and used home prices have risen dramatically in the past few years, while incomes have not proportionately. According to www.ringsurf.com, the most affordable real estate market is in smaller towns such as Lima, Ohio, whereas the least affordable markets, not surprisingly, are in the state of California, where average home prices far exceed the median income. In many areas lower priced listings are snatched up quickly. There are real estate brokers that can help make home ownership a reality by specializing in discounted properties, such as in probate properties.  On another site featuring affordable real estate, perspective buyers have the opportunity to bid on properties from the comfort of their homes at www.landauction.com.

To view affordable real estate nationwide using the Multiple Listing Service or MLS, go to www.homelistings-USA.com or www.real-estate.com, which features new and used homes, land listing, foreclosures, and real estate agents in all fifty states. Many firms also offer relocation assistance and lots of information on local amenities, academic institutions, restaurants, leisure activities, and most anything else one would want to know about any given area. Living overseas is also an option if looking for affordable real estate outside the country. Escape your present life; plan your retirement, whatever you like. Don’t necessarily limit yourself to living in the United States. There are many job opportunities available to people who want to live outside of the country, and affordable real estate makes this very attractive. 

Have you always wanted to work at home in your pajamas and not have some boss tell you that you are too slow on your job? Many people have always wanted to work at home and have some control over their working time but never really thought that it is possible since they do not have the necessary capital to engage into the traditional business. With the new developments in technology, one can now work in the comforts of their home and earn money to pay the bills and have some savings on the side. The advancement in technology, more and more people are now making money at home.

Making money at home is not really as difficult as one would imagine. There are many people who are making money using their personal computers and working in their pajamas. In fact, a number of people are able to finally quit their job and concentrate on their home based business after just a short period of time. In some instances, people who are working at home are even earning more income than those who are working in their offices from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. These new breed of home based workers are usually composed of young parents who want to spend more time with their kids.

Yet, how does one start making money at home? Where does one start when looking for opportunities to earn money while taking care of the kids in the comforts of their homes? There are many opportunities that you can find online when it comes to making money at home. Depending on your field of interest, you can always find something that you can do and earn some money online. The key here is creativity and perseverance. You will need to exert some efforts in looking for the right opportunities that could help you earn money while staying home. You can start by surfing the Internet and look for opportunities that are suited for you.

Below you will find several legitimate internet sites for a home-based business.  Each one offers 100% 30-56 day money back guarantee and have been listed in the Small Business Opportunities magazine for entrepeneurs.  Now that is how you do business!  Stand behind your product and services!  This is what you want to look for when trying internet opportunities just in case it doesn’t work out for you and also to avoid being scammed.  Now keep in mind, no one can get rich overnight.  You must learn what the business is about, apply yourself, and be patient. 

adsenseready.com

no-monkey-business.com

homecash.com

sixfigureyearly.com

legitonlinejob.com

freesitesignup.com

Here are the top 25 home-based business ideas, in no particular order:

1. Personal trainer. If you are fitness-minded, you can start your own career as a personal trainer. Check out the National Federation of Professional Trainers for information about the certification process.
2. Yoga instructor. Begin sharing your expertise with others by teaching yoga classes. There are a number of online resources, depending on the school of yoga that you practice. The Yoga Alliance Web site provides information on yoga schools, certification, insurance, and so on.
3. Tutoring. You can start a business tutoring students by advertising at schools, the local YMCA, and other places frequented by families. If you have children, talk to their teachers and determine the needs of your school district.
4. Business coaching. Have experience with management or some other specialized business skill? Share it with others by becoming a business coach. The International Coach Federation provides certification and a coach referral service for its members.
5. Consulting. If you are an expert in your industry, such as finance, marketing, or mediation, consider beginning your own consulting business.
6. Medical and legal transcription. If you have transcription skills and the necessary equipment, you can easily work from home for a variety of different companies. Check local community colleges or online for transcription training courses.
7. Medical claims billing. This industry is one of the most popular work-from-home businesses — so much so that suspect companies have been popping up on the Internet and in classified advertisements. ELearners.com can help you locate transcription training courses online.
8. Accounting. There are many franchises and opportunities available for certified public accountants. If you are interested in getting certified, take a look at the Web site of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for information on specific state requirements.
9. Web design. If you can design quality Web sites, consider turning your skills into a home-based business. Although the software and hardware costs can be steep, good Web designers tend to be well-compensated for their efforts.
10. Desktop publishing. Do you have a creative flair for putting together brochures and newsletters? You can offer your own desktop publishing services to other small businesses. Software can be expensive, so make sure to give applications a trial run or take a course before investing in one.
11. Photography. If you are skilled with a camera, you can open your own photography studio in your home. Keep in mind that you will need space to shoot the pictures as well as a light-free space for a darkroom if you decide to process your film and print your photographs yourself.
12. Home inspection. The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors Web site provides information on becoming certified to inspect homes.
13. Remodeling. If you are a gifted carpenter or contractor, you can turn your passion into your own business. The SBA provides loans to experienced contractors looking to renovate homes or businesses in order to sell them.
14. Interior design. If you have a flair for the creative, consider interior design. The American Society of Interior Designers Web site provides resources for aspiring interior designers, including a list of each state’s requirements for licensing.
15. Catering or personal chef. Consider starting your own catering or personal chef business from your own kitchen. You can set yourself apart from competitors by providing specialized services such as low-carb or vegetarian menus.
16. Gift baskets. Gift basket creation is a popular and creative home-based business. Target both individuals and businesses to increase potential sales.
17. Wedding planner. If you are an ace at organizing important events and have a Rolodex full of contacts, consider becoming a wedding planner. There are numerous online certification courses online, including one from Weddings Beautiful.
18. Personal shopper. If you are a great shopper with an eye for people’s personal styles, you can offer your services to those less inclined. In addition, consider providing a gift shopping service for those too busy to shop themselves.
19. Concierge. If you have a lot of energy, a love for the mundane, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, consider providing a personal concierge to busy business people or parents.
20. Custom jewelry creation. Designing your own custom design jewelry can be a lucrative pastime. Make sure to wear your own creations as a way to drum up business.
21. Computer repair. Are you the person everyone calls when they have a computer problem? Turn this into a business and start getting paid for fixing fatal errors. Check out Geeks on Call America and Rescuecom if you are interested in franchise opportunities.
22. Cleaning service. If you are good at cleaning, consider offering your services to others. One way to go is with a franchise. CleanNet-USA and JaniKing are two of the largest franchisers in the cleaning market.
23. Carpet cleaning service. There are many popular franchises that allow you to start your own carpet cleaning business and receive the equipment and training you need. ServiceMaster Clean and ChemDry are two of the bigger ones.
24. A riding school. If you own your own barn, land, and horses, you can open your own riding school.  Visit http://www.equisearch.com for resources and some useful articles on liability issues.
25. Child-care services. Turn your expertise with children into one of the most popular home-based business opportunities.