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Negative Option Scam Artist Gets Nailed by FTC
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Everybody knows this bit of wisdom. But almost everybody ignores it. I include myself because I fell for a lot of “too good to be true” pitches in my youth, one of which cost me $30,000 in losses. I’m much more skeptical now. If […]
Continue readingThe Fastest Way to Replace Your Income Online
Many people today have been laid off from their jobs and are currently unemployed. Many more will be laid off within the next couple years and find themselves in the same position. As the pool of available jobs dries up, savvy individuals will try to generate a part-time or full-time income on the Internet. They […]
Continue readingCold Calling Claptrap
Ever since I got my Ooma VOIP system, I’ve reduced my sales calls quite a bit. Anytime I get a sales call (usually a robocaller), I simply add the number to my blacklist. No more sales calls! Or almost… Lately, they’ve been resorting to using local numbers that make it look like a legitimate phone […]
Continue readingHard Work Is Good for What Ails You
Too many people shy away from hard work when they really should be working harder. From the inimitable Drayton Bird: Assuming you and I work equally smart, I’d think whichever one of us worked the hardest would come out ahead. Hard work is good for what ails you. When your business or job isn’t going […]
Continue readingThe Myth of the “Duplicatable” Business
In the biz-opp world, it’s popular to sell people on the idea of the so-called “duplicatable” business. You’ll often see copy that claims, “All the hard work has already been done for you! This business is super easy to duplicate. It’s truly a ‘plug and play’ opportunity.” I just scratched that out. Here’s some real […]
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