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iyazam

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Sep 03, 2008 4:49 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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For some time now I have been looking ahead, into 2009.
 
What will be a red-hot business in 2009?

Well, last week I read the book “Why You`re DUMB, SICK, & BROKE . . . and How to Get SMART, HEALTHY & RICH” written by Randy Gage. In this book Randy Gage explains why the corporate world, traditional businesses, and the Rat Race will keep people dumb, sick, and broke.

 

In this book he devotes a chapter to some of the hottest businesses today and they are:

1] Real Estate

2] Network Marketing

3] Information Entrepreneur

 

There is much to talk about the first two but I would like to focus on the third option – becoming an information entrepreneur.

 

The beauty of an information entrepreneur is that anyone can become one. The concept is that everyone knows something about something. So why not turn that into a profitable business?

 

What are the steps that an Information entrepreneur needs to take in order to become known, accepted and successful?

 

1] Today in the world of Social Media it is critical that you set up a website or blog promoting your ideas, promoting your information. The more information you share the more you will become known and focus your efforts on building an audience. You audience are those who will be coming back to your blog or website for more of your information. They are thirsty for your information.

 

This will get you credibility on the World Wide Web.

 

2] Never ever leave out your local market. Work local – think global. For an information entrepreneur it’s always good to start from home/ local area and then to work your way out. Becoming known in your local market will help you reach other markets.

 

How can you become known in your local market?

- Start meetings

- Promote your self as a guest speaker

- Volunteer to speak!

- Start mastermind groups

- Business cards

- Brochures

- Consulting services

- Coaching programs

- Public seminars

 

 

Your success in your local market will much depend on how you brand yourself. Do you have the best customer service? Do you dress properly? Are always prepared? Be creative!

 

3] Developing products is also an important tool when building your information business.

 

Product ideas include:

- E-books

- Magazines

- Cd’s

- Videos

- Use your imagination!

 

4] Most important: You need to spend time on a daily basis educating yourself and staying ahead of the curve in your field. As you are establishing yourself as the ultimate expert it is critical that you be up to date with the latest news, changes and developments in your industry.
I was listening to something personal development guru Zig Ziglar said. He says that where ever he goes he takes two books with him: The Bible and a notebook.
Why the notebook? Zig explained so that he can take notes where ever he is and later on review them. This is a great example of keeping up to date with the latest information.

 

At the end of the day your goal should be that people will see you as the ultimate resource. You will see that the more up-to-date you are the more people will see you as the ultimate resource in your field and they will seek your knowledge!



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zlchamp

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Sep 04, 2008 7:41 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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GREAT stuff Iyazam.

Thanks for your contribution.

There is a really interesting perspective I can offer about Zigs notebook in a mini-ebook I wrote called "Release Your Inner Genius"

 

It has to do with "capturing" your creative flashes.

 

“Otto Loewi won a Nobel Prize for work based on an idea about cell biology that he almost failed to capture.  He had the idea in his sleep, woke and scribbled the idea on a pad but found the next morning that he couldn’t read his notes and could not remember the idea.  When the idea turned up in his dreams the following night, he used a better capturing technique; put his pants on and went straight to the lab.”

 

There is also a cool technique Salvador Dali and Thomas Edison used for capturing inspired ideas and solutions from their dreaming mind.

 

It sounds like you might have an interest in them

 

Check it out:

 

http://www.theperfectbizfinder.com/blog/release-your-inner-genius/

Thanks again,


Steve

 

zlchamp9/4/2008 7:49 PM
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Information entrepreneur sounds so vague. What kind of information do you want to be in the business of?

I know someone who's currently making money off of selling some CDs, ebooks and etc. on some get rich scheme. I personally know it's BS but I can't believe that there are people out there buying into this stuff!



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