Unpaid Work #3

by Alex
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posted September 29, 2014

Hey all,

The following articles were written by me and are not authorized for use elsewhere. If they are found on another site, consider them stolen intellectual property.. They were done for a client who disappeared without payment (after a considerable amount of work was done).

If any of these articles are work that you or someone you work with contracted out, please contact me and we can make arrangements regarding its use.

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Karatbars Referral Marketing 2014

The Karatbars System

Karatbars International is a major corporation which sells gold bars and small gold items to their clients and customers. Most of their work is done through independent contractors and small busineses that they have partnered with. One of the biggest up and coming players in the financial market, Karatbars specializes in the sale of small gold bars and trinkets made of gold. The idea being that people should be placing their faith in a stable type of currency and in an investment which will only grow in value over time. With that in mind, Karatbars was formed to fill a void in the commercial gold market. They sell directly to consumers through their partnered business and the independent contractors that work for them to sell their products.

The affiliate program that is offered by Karatbars International is unmatched in the world of referral marketing. By purchasing products through Karatbars, you, as an individual contractor, are considered a business partner of the company. Provided with the technology, the marketing, and the infrastructure that the parent company provides you, you are given full autonomy to work on your own sales and your own business. This effectively allows you to build your own base of clients in order to sell as much product as possible. The only limiting factor in this situation is your own motivation level and the amount of work that you are willing to put into your partnership.

Working with a Team

Work through a marketing team is one of the best ways to increase earnings potential and to rake in bonuses from the system. The team that works with you are also independent contractors working through Karatbars to increase their earnings. By working together, you can meet with more customers, cover more territory, and combine your efforts in meaningful ways resulting in more sales. Beyond that, you can combine your income in order to purchase more product to sell, increase the size of the team, and enlarge the geographic region that you have to work in.

The Rainmakers Team is the fastest growing team in the Karatbars International organization. They continually produce the most return on the product that they purchase through their sales to the clients that they have found. Beyond that, they are consistently receiving the most bonuses which has allowed their members financial freedom to an unprecedented degree. The Rainmakers Team is the fastest growing team primarily because of the motivation of the members of the team and their ability to sell efficiently to the customers they speak with.

The financial freedom that comes with partnering with Karatbars International is simply unmatched. The potential for income has no limit, assuming you are a competent salesperson and are motivated to get out and meet clients. Any time you combine a great product with a motivated individual (in the form of an independent contractor, in this case), you will get a great combination that will operate like a money making machine.

MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter Review

Overview

The MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter is one of the best-selling microfilters available on the market today. It provides high quality water filtration in the field and has a reputation of being extremely reliable. During some situations, particularly emergency situations, mobile filtration systems are often the best solution to opt for. Particularly in large cities and metropolitan areas, there is always a concern that the municipal water supply could fail. That would leave many people with no option for clean water. The other options, water purification tablets and boiling, are not always a good option. Tablets don’t always work that well and, if the electricity is out, there is no option for boiling.

Enter mobile water purification systems like the MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter. With a long lifespan and the ability to field maintain, this filtration system is a massively helpful tool for both outdoorsmen and for people looking to boost their emergency preparedness cache. With a cartridge life of roughly 2000 liters of water, this filtration system is perfect for long term use in a myriad of situations.

Product Features

Carbon and ceramic element – This is the primary cleaning agent used by this microfilter. It can withstand frequent and heavy use. The filter pore size is 0.2 microns.
Field maintainable – The entire unit can be field stripped and cleaned without the use of extra tools or equipment.
Increased flow rate – The AirSpring Accumulator that comes standard on this filter allows for flow of up to one liter per minute.
Lightweight – The unit itself, coming in at one pound, is extremely lightweight for what it is and will not burden backpackers or campers in the field.
Filtration – The filtration system that comes standard with this model includes protection against chemicals, toxins, particulate matter, bacteria, and protozoa.
Multi-Use – This filtration system can be used in several ways. In addition to the standard way of using it, it can also screw onto any MSR dromedary bag or standard Nalgene bottle.

Recommendation

Traditional methods of cleaning water in the field can be somewhat troublesome for inexperienced (and sometimes experienced) campers. The MSR MiniWorks Ex Microfilter provides a solution to that. Though the filter is somewhat expensive, it pays for itself fairly quickly through its ability to be maintained in the field and reused. Regardless of the field experience of the user, this system is a great tool to have during expeditions. The system is both easy to drink from and, when combined with the fact that it can be used in several ways, it provides a cost effective solution to water filtration during expeditions.

The MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter is definitely a buy. It is one of the most popular filtration systems available for a reason. Its popularity is a combination of quality engineering and extensive field use by users of the product. The fact that it can be field with no extra tools is a bonus that not many filtration systems are able to provide to their users

New Science of Forex Trading

Traditional Forex Trading

Forex trading is the decentralized global marked on which currencies are traded. The ford Forex is a shortened form of the term “foreign exchange market”. This typically works through a number of levels and through financial institutions. Because of the nature of trading foreign currency and the sovereignty issue that comes into play when trading currencies, there are very few regulations or supervisory organizations monitoring Forex trading. In addition, because it takes place in a market that is typically between banks of different nationalities (or outside of the banks altogether), other financial firms and insurance companies typically handle Forex trading.

The basic gist of traditional forex trading consists primarily of looking for world events that may signal a change in the value of a given currency. One example of this would be the United States economic downturn during the 2000s. As with all investments, the best way to go about it is to buy low and sell high. This can often mean getting a given currency and holding onto it until the outlook for that currency improves. With that being said, the market is exceptionally volatile and it is almost always better to do short and quick trades based on current market projections than to play the “waiting game”.

Toshko Raychev and the New Science of Forex Trading

Toshko Raychev, three time world trading champion, has created a comprehensive program which turns the Forex trading world on its head. The system promises returns like no other system has shown in the past. His proven experience in the field shows that he is capable of backing up a claim like this. Among the many things that come with this program are six complete DVDs, webinars, and a complete trading manual outlining the full system. This system is perfect for the client of any investor.

The market has shown time after time that the things being put forth in the programs offered by Toshko Raychev are some of the best strategies in the market. The information that they provide has not only been proven to work, but it also features expert copy and showcases his reputation as a leader in the industry. Whether purchasing the system for yourself or working through an affiliate program, the system can provide a myriad of benefits. All of the marketing materials that one would need are included in the program including texts, information for emails, templates, specially designed banners and web pages, and other advertising documents.

Toshko Raychev is one of the most revered individuals in the Forex trading world and, through his past systems (and this new system that he has developed) he is sharing his expertise with other individuals looking to increase their profits and success in Forex trading. The Forex world can be complicated, especially given the lack of official regulation, so traders need every edge that they can get. Through his affiliate programs, the new trading system will be distributed to traders around the world. Visit the affiliate page today to get started!

Parenting Tips for Teens Starting High School

The Transition to High School

The transition from middle school to high school can be a tough one for both teens and parents. Changing schools, establishing a new routine, and learning new things are all a part of the process. Parenting skills are put to the test during this transition. With that being said, everybody needs some help sometimes. It can be tough to know what to say and when to say it. It can be difficult deciding whether you are caring too little or become overbearing. It can be a struggle maintaining vigilance by supporting in the background and not interfering in the individualism of your teen.

Tips to Keep in Mind

Here are some simple tips to keep in mind when your teen is about to start high school:

They are going to be exposed to new ideas – This is a given, and probably common sense. This is the time in their life when they start to become an individual and to formulate their own ideas about things.
It’s not like it used to be – We tend to think of high school as something that is universal. Everyone does it. It is always the same. While that may be true for some things (social interaction) the topics themselves that are covered, the bureaucracy, the rules, and many other things are entirely different.
Expect to not understand – You simply won’t understand the new phrases being used and the new technology. They generally won’t expect you to. Try to pick up what you can but don’t fret over the situation.
Give parental advice anyway – It is important that you continue to provide guidance and advice to the teen regardless of whether you completely understand the issue. If someone says something mean to your child over Twitter or through some new messaging app, you don’t have to understand the app to empathize and help with the social aspect of the situation.
Let them fly – While it is important to keep tabs in what they are doing, it is equally important to maintain the ability to let them make mistakes. The way that people grow as human beings is to make mistakes and to learn from them. It is a fine line between trying to protect your teen and allowing them to make some mistakes that will benefit them in the future.
Gently steer – It is important to maintain a “light touch” when interfering with their way of doing things. Doing it in a strong way is likely going to result in resentment or anger on their part. If you want them to stop hanging out with a certain crowd, drop subtle hints or talk with them about it in a passive way. If you learn one thing during this time, it is going to be that when you say to do or not to do something directly, they will probably do the opposite.

Expanding your parenting skills by following some of these tips will improve your relationship with your teen and help to ease their transition into high school.

Pixel2Page Postcard Printing

Custom Printing for Postcards

Prepare for marketing success using full color postcards!

Pixel2Page Postcard Services Help Increase Business Revenue

Pixel2Page postcard printing in Granbury, Texas, assists business in their marketing efforts through effective targeting of neighborhoods based on buying habits and other metrics that are important to your business. Through the specific targeting of core groups of customers you can increase both your return on investment and the effectiveness of your advertising. This procedure can work with either a new targeted list created by Pixel2Page or with your existing customer list.

Pixel2Page Postcard Printing: Innovating Postcard Printing and Distribution; Maintaining the Highest Standards for Advertising

Postcards are the ideal method of advertising for businesses with a limited marketing budget. They can be purchased in high quantities for relatively low prices and they can be distributed as handouts or as mailers. It is important to order enough for both immediate needs and for the near future and to help track effectiveness of advertising through the inclusion of a coupon or special offer.

Full color postcards allow the use of graphics which help draw the eye of the reader and assist in customer engagement. Well-designed cards can be read and saved for future reference and, when combined with other marketing messages, they turn into very high-converting marketing materials.

Postcard Printing in Granbury: Reasons to Include Postcards in Direct Mailing Campaigns

Direct mailing of postcards sends an effective and powerful message to your customers. It allows audiences to be reached in an inexpensive way that helps make sure you message will be read by the recipients. Statistics have shown that all it takes is three seconds to make an impression on someone. The ability for a person to instantly view your postcard and see your marketing message gives postcards a unique place in the marketing plan of a company. Pixel2Page can help with both the design and the implementation of postcards for all direct mailing campaigns in Granbury.

Finding the Best Postcard Printing Value: Pixel2Page

Pixel2page.com uses a thick C2S card stock for their printing that includes full color and double sided printing in the price. After printing, a semi or high gloss is applied to the postcards to give them a glossy appearance. This works to both improve the readability of the paper and improve the design and to help make the postcards more capable of standing up to the process of being mailed.

The best value will include two sided postcard printing. Pixel2Page offers this service at no extra cost. Room needs to be left for the mailing address and it is typically best to include some sort of graphic or marketing message on the same side. Useful information included with the card can encourage customers to both save the card for future use or to take immediate action.

Normal orders proceed through a 48 hour process from the time your order is received to when it is ready for pickup or delivery. 24 hour rush service is available if requested. At Pixel2Page, we provide only the highest quality products at affordable prices. The friendly service provided by technicians makes Pixel2Page the leader in postcard printing services in the Granbury, Texas area. Online ordering is available for easy and hassle-free checkout. Simply place the order and upload your design at www.pixel2page.com.

All postcards are printed on C2S card stock paper, providing a sturdy final product
UV or aqueous coating gives your postcards a high gloss finish
Quick turnaround time means you can have your finished product in 48 hours or, if opting for rush delivery, 24 hours

QuickBooks Premier 2014 Review

Overview

QuickBooks is a piece of accounting software released by Intuit. The company has included a number of features including payroll, payment functionality, online banking, mapping, marketing needs, budgetary concerns, bookkeeping, and remote access (among many others). The feature rich abilities of the program itself would be extremely difficult to accomplish in another way without hiring a professional accountant and a bookkeeper. While the program itself is primarily aimed at business owners, it will also work for personal finance.

The remote access function allows data to be backed up to the QuickBooks website through which it can be accessed from anywhere. This allows management and viewing of accounting data from the road or when the ability to access the computer hosting the program is not available.

Going beyond even the basic accounting functionality, the program also features a full POS (point of sale) function. This software tracks sales, orders, and inventory in real time and makes the integration of this information with the accounting side of the program extremely easy and intuitive.

QuickBooks Premier has a few additions that set it apart from the Pro edition that is also available. Intuit have added the capability to set product and service prices based on the customer type, the ability to modify billing rates based on the type of service or the employee doing the work, the ability to create both sales orders and backorders, and to create industry specific reports. All of these additions make the Premier edition far more capable of handling niche business accounting.

Who Should Buy

QuickBooks Premier is best suited for businesses (large and small) in a specific industry niche. The functionality that is added on top of what the Pro edition already offers is primarily driven toward data and metrics. Analysis of specific product sales to certain customers in a certain niche is what this software does best. Another important thing to note is that QuickBooks Premier can work for both a small business like a sole proprietorship all the way up to a major corporation with many divisions spread across a large geographical region.

Summary

Backing up files using this software is important because, at times, the program can be somewhat unstable. Important data can occasionally be lost if the user is not vigilant. Another issue is that it is sometimes not compatible with certain systems. It syncs with a lot of software, but it sometimes has trouble distinguishing between different versions of Office. It also has trouble reaching and retrieving data from some banks, particularly smaller banks and some credit unions.

Any business owner should look into QuickBooks Premier 2014. It is the best product on the market with regard to accounting. It is being released by Intuit, which is a software company specializing in both small business and enterprise software. The program itself is constantly being updated with, with the ability to sync your accounts with both your bank and the cloud backup capability that comes standard with the software, data is always safe and secure.

Simple Things to Know Before You Conduct an A/B Test

The Purpose of an A/B Test

A/B testing is a type of business intelligence test which utilizes multivariant testing (the A and the B) in order to test a statistical hypothesis. This type of test is also referred to, colloquially, as a split test or a bucket test. The purpose of this test, typically, for business applications is in the field of marketing. It is often used to test the effectiveness of two or more marketing campaigns in comparison with each other. An example would be utilizing an A/B test to look at two different Google Adword advertisements and to see which one results in increased viewership and site performance. It could also be used to test different landing pages on a website to measure audience behavior and the outcomes of audience engagement with the site.

Things to Know Prior to Conducting the Test

Here are a few things you should know prior to conducting A/B tests:

Avoid assumptions – A/B testing is primarily meant to test two different marketing messages or styles. This requires that you do not make assumptions about the origins of your audience. Do not allow the message itself to discriminate based on things like income, age, or gender.
Single variable changes – Do not test two unknown variables against each other. Always test a control variable against an unknown variable in order to determine the effectiveness of each.
Test thoroughly – It is extremely easy to assume a specific outcome has been reached. The truth is, until the proper statistical analysis has been done on the outcome of the test itself, there is no clear way to tell which outcome was more favorable.
Sample size – Have a large sample size. A small sample size can lead to statistical bias which can cause your results to be skewed.
Prepare for unknowns – One interesting fact about running an analysis of this type is that you may find out that the surveys you have conducted with your clients or customers in the past do not match the behavior that you find them taking. This is something that is somewhat common and it is important not to discount information simply because it does not seem to “add up”.
Define metrics – You should have a clear idea of what a “success” is prior to beginning. If you do not have that idea in mine, then you will have no way of determining what the results of your test mean. What makes one variable more successful than another?
Start big – Your test should be used on things that will have a significant impact on what you are doing. Do not get caught up in the minutiae of testing on little things that bear very little significance.

A/B testing is relatively simple to do with a big of training. It can provide valuable information about your business and your marketing efforts that not be obvious but could have a large impact on growth. It is, therefore, a good tool to utilize in your marketing efforts.

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