Are you scatterbrained, too?

I don't know about you, but lately I have been so distracted by all the wonderful exciting parts of business and being a mom that I can't seem to keep tracking of everything.

Just in case you're feeling like I am, I've put together a little reminder of the great freebies I've mentioned recently.

1. Free Success Teleclass (tonight!)
2. Free Long-term Advertising by Writing Columns
3. Free ebooks to give away to your customers

#1 - Free Success Teleclass
Free Success Teleclass Tonight!
Marie Roker is offering a fre*e teleclass on Wednesday,
August 24 at 8:30pm EST

* How to stop comparing yourself to other people.
* How to stop focusing on your limitations and start embracing your possibilities.

To get the access info, sign up at
http://smartbeecoaching.typepad.com/successful_thinking/

#2 Free Long-term advertising
I still have a few openings for columnists. If you're interested, just drop me a note with your ideas.

#3 Free eBooks
Pick up your free ebooks at http://www.free-ebooksonline.com

That's what's new! Let me know if you have any questions. That's what I'm here for.

Have a wonderful week, and I'll be in touch next week!
Nicole

PS. Don't forget to get your trial membership to MomMasterminds. Don't take my word for it when I say it's awesome!
Come try it to see if it'll help your online business. http://www.showmomthemoney.com/MMfree-trial.htm

Do you Enjoy Writing? Would you like to be a Columnist?

Do you enjoy writing? I have openings for columnists for several of my sites.

Columnists are unpaid, but you do get an entire section to yourself -- with links to your site, and you may be included in ebooks, and my newsletters.

Some topics I'm looking for are ...
direct sales success and resources
team building
wahm stuff
parenting
crafts and activities for kids
home decorating (on a specific theme)
product reviews (must be honest, but not draw a lawsuit) ;)
time management
cooking - mostly quick and easy type cooking
romance - dealing with marriage

The articles must be written by you with no ads in the body of the article, and will be checked at copyscape to ensure they're original.

Leave a message in the comments if you're interested.
Nik

http://www.free-ebooksonline.com

Get up and Dust those Pants!

When your kid falls off his bike, what do you tell him?

Do you tell him that he's a failure and he should give up? That he'll never succeed?

OF COURSE NOT! You tell him to get right back on.

So, then why is it that so many of us, when we have setbacks in our business tell ourselves to give up -- that we'll never succeed?

My good friend Marie Roker wrote a great article about thinking like a successful person.

Successful People Who Have Failed - What do you have in common?
Read: Successful People Who Have Failed

Enjoy!
Nicole

I'm so excited! MomMasterminds Free Trial.

So, why am I excited?

I just found out that I can offer you a F*R*E*E trial membership to MomMasterminds!

If you've known me for more than a minute, you KNOW how I go on and on ... and on ... about MomMasterminds.

Why do I love MomMasterminds so much? It's easy. MORE MONEY IN MY POCKETS!

My search engine traffic has increased 1000% since I joined. (No, that's not a typo.)

My monthly income has increased every, single month since I've joined.

I can easily say that I've gotten more help for my online business from MomMasterminds than from any other resource on the internet.

So, what are the secrets inside MomMasterminds?

I'm only going to tell you a few. You have to sign up for the trial to get the REAL scoop!

* 7 Deadly Website Sins
* 4 Big Lessons in Making More & Working Less
* Profitable Crafts: Maximizing Your Profits from Your Craft Sales
* Ultimate Time Management Guide
* Publicity & Press Releases
* Business Tax Smarts
* Hands-on Coaching

So, sign up already! It's free! :)
http://www.showmomthemoney.com/MMfree-trial.htm

Nicole

PS. MomMasterminds is still offering their 30 day money-back guarantee.
Once you get in, though, you're never going to want to leave. http://www.showmomthemoney.com/MMfree-trial.htm

You Want to Work from Home?

What exactly are the options for a mom to make money at home?

Unfortunately, there are scams everywhere – some you may have heard of sound too good to be true – and they usually are. Oftentimes, women lose a lot of money before they even find a legitimate opportunity, let alone one that they love.

Below, you’ll find a list of popular work from home options. They all have benefits and drawbacks. What may be great for one woman may not even be of interest to another woman.

And, of course, research thoroughly before signing any contract. Yes, there are bunches of great, legitimate possibilities out there waiting for you, but you might have to say ‘no’ to a few first before you find the perfect home business for you.

Direct Sales (MLM)
Why we love it: Where else can you get a business in a box? Seriously, the products have already been made and tested, all the marketing has been created for you, and you are set up on the road to management if you wish. You can see why Direct Sales can be a great way to make money, especially if you find a product, sponsor and company that you love!

Why it might not be for you: If the thought of sales makes you turn green from nausea, you might want to consider other options.

More information:
mlm & direct sales opportunities

Internet Auctions
Why we love it: It doesn’t get much simpler than online auctions. Sell your worn clothing or used toys. Or, if you’ve got a knack for pricing, you might find some great items at a garage sale that you can turn over for a profit on online auctions.

Why it might not be for you: Is your house already too small for you and your family? If you don’t have room to store inventory, then online auctions might not be the business for you.

Start a Home Business
Why we love it: No matter what your interest is, you can start a business. Sell products or promote a service that makes life easier for other people. Whether you’re considering making crafts or becoming a massage therapist, if you’ve got the entrepreneurial spirit, then go for it!

Why it might not be for you: Starting from scratch can be a lot of work with little pay in the beginning. So, really invest a lot of time and energy into research, if you are considering this option.

More information:
work from home mom business ideas

Internet Marketing:
Why we love it: Low start up cost and a lot of flexibility. Internet marketing (selling products online, promoting other people’s products, or providing an online service) really is a great option for a lot of moms.

Why it might not be for you: Internet marketing has a learning curve, just like any other type of business. Anyone who’s ever had a website knows that “if you build it they will come” is not necessarily true. You have to promote, tweak, test, and learn constantly if you want to become a success in Internet Marketing. It is definitely possible and it is a great option, but don’t go into it thinking you don’t need to invest time and money in yourself and in your business. You do.

More information:
free affiliate programs

Surveys for Cash
Why we love it: Yes, there really are companies that will pay you to take surveys. In all honesty, you aren’t going to get rich taking surveys, and you’ll spend a lot of time for little money in most cases. But, if you enjoy hanging out on the computer and think it would be fun to do some surveys while you’re chatting with your friends on IM, then it isn’t a bad way to make a few extra dollars here and there. Just be sure to sign up with a free email account (like hotmail or yahoo) so you don’t get flooded with SPAM!

Why it might not be for you: If time is short or you need to make a lot of money for your family, then spend your time on something else. Surveys aren’t going to pay your bills. Also, there are some scams that charge you for a list of surveys. Be careful.

More information:
surveys for cash

These are just a few of the many options to make money from home. Follow your heart. Start on the path today to make your dreams come true.

Copyright 2005 - Nicole Dean

I have a confession! You can make a free ebook, too.

Last week, as you know, I announced my free ebook for you to give away to your customers -
http://www.showkidsthefun.com/free-kid-ebook.html

and the ebay version to give away to get people to buy at your auctions -
http://www.showkidsthefun.com/FreeEbook/ebaypurchase.html

Well, I've gotten great feedback from friends about how awesome I am and how they could NEVER create anything so cool.

((sigh))

I have a confession to make. You see ... it is really
really simple to make a short ebook like I did.

Here's the story ....
I was at MomMasterminds and we were talking about Information Products. I mentioned that I'd love to put together a short ebook as a give-away, and, of course, the briliant women there showed me how to do it. I thought "It can't REALLY be that easy!"

Then, as if on cue, JoAnne Westcott, my good friend, emailed me telling me that she JUST finished writing her ebook http://www.showkidsthefun.com/face-painting.htm

I mentioned to her that I would love to write an ebook.

Guess what?

She told me the exact steps to put it together, and they were JUST as easy as they said on MomMasterminds.

If you know how to use Word for Windows, you can create an ebook. Now, as far as doing market research to find out if anyone will *buy* your ebook -- that's a whole 'nother ball game. But, if you want to make a nice little giveaway for some viral marketing, it's easy as pie!

Step 1:
Write your ebook in Word for Windows
Make sure your images are small file sizes because you don't want it to get too big.

Step 2:
Go to http://convert.neevia.com/

Step 3:
See where it says "Select the file"?
Browse to your file and click Upload and Convert

That's all there is. Like I said, EASY EASY EASY.

So, if you'd like to have viral marketing working for you, too, get started today on your giveaway!

Have a wonderful week!
Nicole

PS. Do you want to brainstorm with my mentors, too?
You can find us at - http://www.showmomthemoney.com/MM.htm

Free Ebooks for Your Customers!

When's the last time you had a great freebie to give away to your customers?
Today I've got two free gifts that you can give away!

What can you do with these two great FREE ebooks? Give them to...

* Current clients as an appreciation gift
* Past clients as a reminder to visit your site
* Prospects for signing up for your newsletter
* On your ebay listings - "buy this item and get a free gift"
* To your downline as "thinking of you" gifts

The possibilities are endless.

Gift #1:
ShowKidsTheFun ebook - Fun activities to do with your Kids
http://www.showkidsthefun.com/free-kid-ebook.html
This is a great one to give away if your target audience is Moms.
And, I wrote it, so I know. :)

Gift #2:
Coffee Cookbook - Recipes made with coffee
http://www.freequickrecipes.com/free-recipe-ebook.htm
If you're a coffee addict like me, this one will get you drooling,
while making you think "What crazy person came up with these
concoctions?!" Well, my friend, Bob, is the author and he knows his
coffee. ;) Check it out.

I hope you enjoy your free gifts! Feel free to pass them on to a friend.
Nicole

PS. Stay tuned, I'll show you how you can put together your own free
gifts like these. It's easier than you'd think!

More Free Articles for You to Use....

I've been on a mission to write more articles for you to use on your site.

There's articles on parenting, kids activities, romance, and, of course, business.

Articles free for you to Reprint

You may use them in your ezine, newsletter, blog or website, just as long as the little bit about me stays with them on the end. :)

If you need any articles for your site, let me know and I'll see if I can come up with something.

I hope you enjoy them!
Nicole