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1). 10 Ways to Earn More, Work Less, and Enjoy Your Summer
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

If you're anything like me, you start looking forward to summer as soon as the calendar flips to a new year. Take advantage of summer's slower pace and people's more casual attitudes and plan to not only take time off but to make some money while you do!

1. Commit to your vacation time.

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2). How To Write Copy That Sells
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

One of the most expensive business tasks to outsource is hiring a copywriter to write the sales copy for your products and services. Fortunately, you can learn to write effective sales copy yourself, and the strategies below will help you get off to a great start.

By the way, you can apply these proven techniques to any copy where you're asking your reader to do something, whether that's to sign up for your newsletter or purchase your product.

3). 5 Ways to Instantly Increase Your Opt-in Rate
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

Whenever someone new visits your website, your #1 goal is to get them on your email list. That way you have a method of keeping them up-to-date on your latest offerings, so when they're ready to hire you or buy your product, you're right there in their inbox.

And having a way for them to join your list that is both simple and effective will dramatically increase both your list numbers and your sales.

4). How to Use Trial Offers to Increase Your Sales
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

Do you ever find yourself tempted to purchase something online, and even with a money-back guarantee, you're still not quite sure about handing over your cash?

Well, some of your prospects will feel the same way as they read your sales page for your product or service. Your offer sounds great, the right guarantee eliminates their risk, but they still wonder if whatever it is they are considering purchasing is right for them.

5). How to Choose and Purchase Your Domain Name
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

One of the very first steps you need to take when setting up your business online is to choose and purchase a domain name for your website. Buying a domain name is actually cheap and easy, but there are some things to consider when choosing the best domain name for your business.

If you have a domain name that gives people an idea of what it is that you're offering, it will make your site that much easier for them to not only find, but to actually visit.

6). Three Reasons to Offer an Online Newsletter
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

If you want an easy and effective way to keep in touch with your target market, consider offering an online newsletter (ezine). Here are three main reasons to implement this as part of your business building strategies.

1. To continuously build your email list.

Offering an online newsletter is one of the most effective ways to build your email list.

7). How to Use Joint Ventures to Boost Your Business
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

Did you know that joint ventures can dramatically increase your income in very little time? And, if they are done right, they can even be fun? :)

What's a joint venture?

In a nutshell, it's a partnership between two (or more) businesses that creates a win-win scenario for all. For example, joining together to offer a conference to your target market, or collaborating on a teleseminar series to offer to both your audiences.

8). Why You Should Consider Pay-Per-Click Advertising for Your Business
Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com

Would you like to bring targeted traffic to your website in as little as 15 minutes? Then you should learn about pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, especially if you are starting to optimize your website for the search engines.

There are four advantages to pay-per-click advertising.

1. You only pay for the advertising that works because you only pay for your ad when someone actually clicks on it to visit your website.