There have been a few moments that I needed to know how to fix a laptop.

At some point, mine had hiccups and they finally resulted in the famous blue screen of death.

To make it worse, I was traveling at that time, so I wasn’t able to take it to the repair shop.

I didn’t know at that time, but it wouldn’t have mattered.

You see, many shops offer PC repair services, but not very many are covering laptops. They just take it from you and send it to the manufacturer’s repair service.

Then you have to wait for a message from them, telling you what’s wrong and you then have to decide whether or not having your laptop repaired. That procedure took weeks in my cases.

The reason for that, as they told me, is that laptops are manufactured so tight and so compact that repair shops don’t have the means to test them out and take them apart.

They have learned to fix desktop PCs, but they just don’t know how to fix a laptop. And that means they are leaving good money on the table.

Since they can’t, oftentimes for the owner simply buying a new one is more economic than having it send to the manufacturer’s repair service and miss the laptop for a couple of weeks.

A huge problem, since laptops can have many failures like failing screens, hinges, keyboards, power jacks and power cords, batteries, lockups, bootup failures, upgrade problems, etc., not to mention spilling coffee on the laptop of even worse, the famous blue screen.

Maybe it’s time to learn how to fix a laptop?
Pay attention and see if you can agree with my conclusions.

1. There’s a huge demand for laptop repair, as they often have failures at moments we can’t afford them,
2. there’s little supply as most repair shops don’t know how to fix a laptop, and
3. the laptop users market is willing to pay for laptop repair, since they’re also willing to pay for their laptop replacements!

As you can see, knowing how to fix a laptop isn’t only a valuable skill to save your butt in times of trouble, it may also be a great home business opportunity.

Since you also know a lot about marketing, it shouldn’t be too difficult to establish yourself as a professional laptop repair service and charge a great hourly rate for it.

So if you can only learn how to repair laptop computers you will have knowledge that is in high demand. You can either step into a computer repair shop and offer your services or even start your own laptop repair business and make up to $65/hr or more.

If that opportunity is of interest to you then you might want to check out this video.
By the way, that’s an affiliate link from which I may make a commission.

It could be the start of a thriving business.

Let me know what you think.
Want to learn how to fix laptops?
Post your comments below.

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

How To Fix a Laptop – Home Business Opportunity

She had one remark though.

As an example, just to show her what the options of Wordpress as a content management system are, I put a link in her blogroll to a site from her friend.

She told me to take that down!
“But why?” I asked her.
“Because you don’t link to competitors” she answered. That was what she was told at the club. And she believed it.

So I had to explain to her how the online world works. She thought it was a lot of work for someone completely new to it and asked me to do that for her. I promised to help her with that. Could have asked her for money, but she’s too nice and she’s my brother’s wife and he helps me a lot too.

On another occasion, a friend asked me how he could promote his construction company on the Internet. He thought that a website was a static thing, like his brochures and he had absolutely NO idea how to interact with visitors.
We talked about some ideas and he really became enthusiastic. He’s working on these ideas and some back-end products. We’re going to set up a website for him soon.

I’ve had conversations like that many times. I mean hundreds of times, really. Because most business people simply do NOT know how to build an online business.

Image Credit: The Irascible Fairy

The have absolutely NO idea how to drive traffic to their sites, how to catch email addresses, what to send to subscribers and how to market their own products or services. They don’t think outside the box and all they see is what they’re already doing for years and years.

Now, listen closely…

If you have some idea on how to run an online business, then you can make a lot of money helping off line business people setting up profitable websites for a monthly fee.

It’s so simple: you study their business, find a hook to create a fast info product and then set up the website, squeeze page, autoresponder series and start promoting it.

This may seem so obvious to you, but off line business people just don’t know how to do this!
YOU do! And helping them generates a nice recurring monthly income for you!

Want to know more details?

Then download this special report, showing a really easy system where you can start with just a little basic online marketing skill and start collecting 1,000 or 1,500 dollar checks today for your skill from local business owners.

Don’t procrastinate. Download now and please, let me know what great opportunities you see here.
Post your comments below.

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

How You Can Benefit From Online Business Ignorance

In this thread, Andrew showed how simple it was to make $1,500 or more your first day out.

This thread became widely read in a very short space of time and Andrew was inundated with requests for more information.

In less than a day it consisted of many pages and, due to questions being asked all over the place, more and more valuable information was added to that post by Andrew (and some others like Willie Crawford).

Unfortunately that highly valued home business thread…

And that’s a crying shame, because Andrew described a really easy system where you can start with just a little basic online marketing skill and start collecting 1,000 or 1,500 dollar checks today for your skill from local business owners.

People were sad, even heartbroken.

Until now…

… because Andrew has salvaged the best posts and got permission from their authors, refined and edited it all into a fantastic pdf report you can download right now here…

Online marketers are RAVING about the content in this report.

Andrew could easily sell this report for 100 dollars, even 200 dollars or more.
The list of people who’ve used the powerful secrets revealed in there to make over a thousand dollars within a couple of days of starting out is growing fast.

And that’s what Andrew wants. As many online marketers helping small business owners as he can get.

Download your copy of this lost thread now…

… read it and then, just before you rush off to put this into practice, take a few minutes to post your comments to tell me that I was right: this is pure GOLD!

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

Appraised Home Business Thread Emerged

The main task the majority of them face is to learn how to get online. They don’t know how to create a website, let alone how to successfully sell online or even how to establish a real online home business.

That on itself is no problem, it can be learned and there are many online resources where you can get tons of information about these topics for free. This blog is one of them.

However, it DOES take time to learn that!

Actually, creating websites and establishing an online business already are two different topics, yet in the course of the learning process it’s quite easy to put them together and see them as one.
(Right now I’m creating a new approach to shorten that learning curve as much as possible. It will probably take me another few weeks, but it will be rewarding. If you’re interested, stay tuned.)

So, YES, learning how to establish an online business is very do-able for those who really want that.

But many of these people saddle themselves up with another problem. Let me explain.

At the end of December I received following email as a reaction on my autoresponder series that I’ve set up for newbies.

Subject: Beginners-Question

Thank you very much for the email.

I have been working on developing an online business for a number of months and part of that has been trying to learn as much as possible on how to be become successful on line.

I see this as my only way of securing my future as I lost my job for the second time in two years with redundancy, and turning 49 in Jan I feel that I need to take control of my own future as well as [withheld for privacy reasons]….

I have put a plan based on 2 years to get to this point and my idea of a website is based on Self Help.

Everything I have learnt and achieved in life has been through hard work and learning from my mistakes; so I came up with the idea of have a website which reviews and gives advice on the best self help programs on the market and to use some of my own experiences to help people, would welcome your thoughts on how best to move things forward.

Kind regards

[Name withheld]

I don’t want the sender to feel uncomfortable, which is why I hold back some data. I just want to use this message as an example. There are many people writing me similar emails.

At least the person sending the above email had an idea of what kind of home business to build online.

Most people, sometimes desperately, just want to establish an Internet business, but have absolutely have NO idea what kind.

They want to hear the final and decisive solution for their problems from me, as if I have a magic pill that works for everyone in all circumstances. Which, of course, I haven’t.

They are so desperate or frustrated, that they do not see the simple solution for this problem. They just refuse to see why an online business, or any business for that matter, can become successful.

Instead, they now saddle themselves up with TWO main problems:

1. how to establish an online business and
2. how to learn all I can about my completely new business.

While how to design a website basically is a technical problem and how to establish an online business for the most part is a matter of common sense, learning about a completely new business is a totally different matter. You first have to become more or less of an expert to establish yourself as such online.

See these three extra steps?
1. learn everything you can about your new business,
2. become an expert and beat the competition and
3. stay ahead of the crowd.

How long will that take? Huh?

In the mean time, the solution is so simple, because in most cases these people already have taken these steps. All they have to do is first look at themselves. What do they like, what do they know, what have they done and so on.
Fundamentals of a successful (online) business.

In the example shown above, it took me 2 emails to find out about the gentleman’s profession. He was so focused on his idea of entering the self help area, that he even didn’t read what I was asking him: “What’s your occupation, what are your hobbies, what are your passions?”

(Partially that was my own fault. I sinned against my own rule not to ask more than one question: I asked two. And, of course, didn’t get either of the answers )

It appeared that he had NO experience of any kind in the self help niche, but he’s been in sales for the last 15 years or so. Well, then THAT’S exactly the place to start looking for opportunities!

If he’s good at sales and can write, he can start with an easy online income as a ghost writer. These people are in high demand these days.
But it doesn’t stop there. If he can write – or is willing to learn to write – great converting sales letters, the sky is the limit.

THAT’S where the low hanging fruit is. Right under your nose.

Picking business topics that you know everything about does not only make it easier to create highly valuable content, it also reduces your problems to get online from two to only one!

Yet I still see so many people make this huge mistake that it really frustrates me. Apparently, I’m not able to convey the simple solution, until they sign up for my newsletter, where one of the first things I give away is a simple system to achieve your online business goals.

That’s an outstanding way to list everything necessary to become successful online.
For starters, you have to work a bit, which excludes the tire kickers. Second, it gives you an overview of strong and weak points. Powerful.

One of the worksheets is about listing your skills and, just out of my frustration, I’m going to give that one to you.
It’s simple and very easy to use. Download your copy of skills here and USE it right after the download has finished. Yes, do it immediately.

And stay tuned, because in the course of this or next week -have to finish reading about it- I will show you another great opportunity to start your own online business. One that can be used by almost everyone.

In the mean time, tell me what you think.
Post your comments below.

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

Do You Make This Disastrous Mistake Creating An Online Business?

My answer is always the same: I raise my hands in the air, saying “I don’t know”!

That’s because I do not know you, your strong and weak points, your knowledge, your will power, the time that you have available, whether you can focus or not and a lot of other things. I can’t decide for you, you have to make that decision yourself.

But I also always include some guidelines and I will reprint them right now. Here goes.

There are basically two ways to set up a successful Internet business:

- follow your passion, hobby or profession, or …
- follow the money

Following your passion, hobby or profession

Following the money

Be knowledgeable.
Either way, it is of the utmost importance to be knowledgeable about the products or services you are selling, because you eventually have to answer questions or inquiries from potential customers and even may have to discuss alternatives!
You need to answer them accurately, because you have to show you’re the expert to build a relationship of mutual understanding and trust and agreement.

Build confidence
Therefore, in my opinion, the best web business for you is one that you’re knowledgeable about. Knowing exactly what you’re talking about builds your self confidence and that on its turn will absolutely give you the advantage. In fact, you won’t be able to effectively sell online without that confidence.

You see, reputation is the key.
This implies that the more satisfied your customers are, the more they’re willing to come back again for more and to recommend you to their network.
Even on the Net word of mouth is far and away the best advertising you can ever get. You’ll get it for free and it serves as a testimonial to potential customers.
Nothing is more powerful than that.

Have you decided yet which strategy to follow?
Let me know by posting your comments.

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

Your Best Internet Business Opportunities

Buyers were raving about it:

“Brilliant! This is, without a doubt, the best selection of tried-and-tested methods, with proven results, on how to make 100 bucks per day online.
Every chapter is expertly written in easy to understand terminology, packed full of practical “how to” tips and advice, without any fluff.”
Francois du Toit
DiggingForGoldNuggets.com

If you don’t have your copy yet, here’s a great opportunity…

The team of developers of “20 Ways To Make $100 Per Day Online” (yes, I’m one of them) sponsored a special Warrior offer (that means a highly discounted price) running at the Warrior forum with an additional, HUGE gift bundle only for Warriors.
EDIT: this offer has ended, but you can still get your copy here.

As one of the participants in this project, I immediately agreed to set up this special offer, because it’s our feeling we’ve just set a new standard for adding value to a Web promotion.
You see, ad copy may sing — but that doesn’t mean customers are getting meaningful value. In this project, we just turned this around the other way: we deliver, you do. NO hype!

This ebook and the extra bundle makes a great gift for yourself.
This product can help position you for success. There is high value for beginners, intermediate and even advanced marketers — and all of it is delivered in “No Hype” fashion.

Another big plus is that, after this special offer ends in 4 days, as a customer you are allowed to promote this successful product and earn nice commissions on each sale you make for the normal price of $27. Just read the thread at the Warrior forum.

I do realize it’s that time of year that you should be buying presents for others, your beloved ones who deserve to get something from you.

But you can do them a big favor by learning how to generate a nice online income in the coming year. And you know what?

You deserve it too!

Please check it out at The Warrior Special Offer forum.
EDIT: offer has ended, but you still can get your copy here.

Make 2008 the start of a new era.
Get the book to make money online.

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

How To Start Making Money in 2008

So that’s why I’m presenting something completely different today. An Internet marketing strategy that is almost insane, so it will be hard to believe what you read.
And that’s not only because of the monthly income you can generate. It’s more the strategy itself.

That’s why I want to give this a fair chance. Because that’s what this marketing venture deserves. It’s well thought out!

This remarkable plan is presented by my friend Michael Badger.
I met Michael online while working at the “20 Ways To Make $100 Per Day Online” Ebook that we launched 10 days ago.

Michael was one of the authors of the book. That means, he’s also a member of The Internet Marketing Inner Circle!
That’s where he introduced me to his unusual program.

I had to read it twice before I joined. Just because it looks too good to be true.
I mean, if I told you there was a website you could go to, enter your name and email address and get a free monthly income, would you even go and look at it?

Probably not, right?

Because we’ve all seen and heard it before. We’ve learned our lesson “nothing in life is free”, is it?

Well guess what?

That’s exactly what this is about!

Do I think this unique marketing strategy will be a successful one?
To be honest, there are some minor uncertainties. But I DO think it has a great chance. And Michael is super motivated to make this one a huge success!

So, let me warn you. If you ignore this now you may regret it later.

You don’t risk anything. It doesn’t cost you a dollar. All you do is enter your name and email and you’re on your way to some nice monthly extra dollars.
So why not ride this wave and see what happens?

Sign up here.

Could be a lot of fun (and some extra money!).

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

Stunning Internet Marketing – Easy Monthly Income

She had a very ‘nice-to-listen-to’ accent, so I asked her were she originally came from. It was the Ukraine.
But she left her country in 1992 and went to the US.

Her name was Milana, and she amazed me on several occasions showing her knowledge of coaching other people. It was immediately obvious that she was an EXPERT in coaching.

So, what has this meeting to do with you?

Well, Milana, can tell you (as no one else can) how to coach your customers.

“Is that important” you may ask?

Yes, it is. Because by coaching your customers you open up yet another (huge) stream of income that is lying right in front of you without using it.

You only have to grab the opportunity!

How?

Well, Milana just published a book about how you can quickly and easily grow your business doing just that.

It’s called “Coaching Millions” and shows you step by step how to leverage your business growth.

A simple six step process to:

– Help more people

– Make a lot more revenue

– Live your ultimate lifestyle

Brian Tracy called “Coaching Millions”:

“.. the best single book ever written on
how to be successful in coaching”

I’m recommending that every coach get a copy of “Coaching Millions”.

I’m also recommending that anyone not yet using coaching as the ultimate high ticket information product get a copy.
Even if you “know it”.. this book contains simple explanations you can use in training others and leveraging any business.

I’ve joined with dozens of others to help author Milana Leshinsky tell the world about this wonderful book. We have each donated a gift.

Get your copy today to get a special bonus gift package as we tell millions about “Coaching Millions”.

Do this today.. Go here!

As you think of others who should be making a higher levels of income from there expertise, drop them a note or just forward this email message.

Better yet.. use the Amazon gift option and send them a copy of “Coaching Millions”

Imagine the joy you’ll feel when they achieve their dreams using the knowledge from this book.

Download your copy now.

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

Huge opportunity, right under your nose but you don’t see it

If you have your own product, that you KNOW is really great, but no one is buying it because you can’t get the word out, it’s really discouraging.

That discouragement is increased when you receive all of those emails from the ‘gurus’, bragging about how great they are doing and their hundred thousand dollar days.
While that proves to you what CAN be done, you also don’t see it happening for you.

Then you start dreaming. Dreaming that one of those ‘Big List Gurus’ would endorse your product or service, only ONCE.
Your success would be guaranteed. Wouldn’t that be great?

Now, all you have to do is figure out how to achieve that, right?

Well, I think I can help you with that …

You see, I’m a member of The Internet Marketing Inner Circle.

That is the close and private network of my friend Willie Crawford. If you check out the link above, you’ll see what’s inside.

But…

Donate Here

…what you can’t see are the results of this network.
That’s exactly why Willie and I want to invite you to join us at a Super Teleseminar.

Kelvin Brown will be conducting a free 90-minute teleseminar where Willie Crawford will spill the beans.

On this free call, which will be Monday 17 September starting at 9pm EST, Willie is going to answer ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS that Kelvin throws at him regarding setting up successful, very lucrative joint ventures.

Willie has agreed to hold absolutely nothing back. He’s going to share as much information as can possible be packed into
an INTENSE 90 minute grilling!

The call on Monday night is limited. The bridgeline can only hold 400 callers… and signups are on a first-come first-serve basis. So, stop thinking about it and get registered for the call now.

To register you need to fill in the form in the upper right-hand corner of this webpage!

Filling in the form triggers an autoresponder message that contains your call-in number and access codes. It reserves your spot on the call.

If when you get to that page, the form has been taken down, that means that all of the available spots on the call are gone.

When you register for the call, you can also submit any question about how to actually setup lucrative joint ventures. Just post them right on the blog here:

TheInternetMarketingInnerCircle.com

Kelvin will collect all of the questions, and ask Willie as many of them as he can right on the call.

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

Want To Team Up With Willie Crawford?

The temperature is rising here into the mid fourties.
Which is rare, since it usually is not more than just a nice 30-32 degrees Centigrade.

So we have a ‘heat’ wave.

I’m not complaining, that’s what we got here for.

And ….

We’re having a Fiesta.

This week I’m celebrating my birthday. The actual date is the second of August, but since this is Spain, we’ll
celebrate all week.

I want you to join, so I’ve set up a little Firesale of my own.
Not many, but very powerful products, that you can use right away to

- make money,
- generate traffic,
- build your list.

More information is at Firesale to Celebrate my Birthday.

Make it a success.

Case

This is a post from Affordable Internet Marketing, http://www.affordable-internet-marketing.com by Case Stevens.

Birthday Firesale. Celebrate with me?