If you’re experiencing a bit of sticker shock when it comes to your software needs, don’t fret. Even if you are just getting started, you don't have to drop loads of cash on software right off the bat. Currently more software is available for free than ever before. And it’s legal. If your software budget is slim, you can save loads of cash, as long as you’re willing to think outside the box. Open source software applications have v ...continue

You've heard it from us here at Top One Report before: there is little that can help you network and cement your brand like going to a conference. You will learn a ton, meet some great people who are active in your field or niche, and perhaps even stumble upon a great business opportunity or two. And if you're new to the online business world, so much the better. Spending time and resources to attend a conference sends a valuable message to yours ...continue

For the last few weeks, we've talked about some ingenious ways to use mobile marketing, whether you are a growing business, a non-profit, or an organization. Here are some more you may not have thought of. (Read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series.) Grocery Stores Businesses like grocery stores that spend lots of money each month on print advertising, publishing specials in newspapers and circulars, can save thousands of dollars a month by conve ...continue

There was once a man who built his house on sand and one who built his house on a rock. The winds came, the rain fell, and the streams rose. Once the storm was over, the house that was built upon the rock was left standing and the one that was built on sand was washed away. That may be a little dramatic, but the same parable can be applied to choosing the company that will host your website. “Storms” for a web host come in many different f ...continue

What's the real secret to getting things done? While much of the answer lies in things like motivation and daily habits, you also can't ignore the value of the tools you use every day to do the work. We polled our staff to find out what’s running on their machines here at the office and at home. What we found is that our office has some universal solutions, and then seemed to split departmentally. So for this series, over the next few weeks, yo ...continue

Have you ever noticed that over the years, you tend to do pretty much the same things? If you’re a reader, you remain one; if you’re a writer, you tend to write; if you’re a procrastinator, you tend to keep procrastinating, and so forth. I think one of the real tricks of success is to simply recognize the things you tend to do, and then find ways to make those tendencies support your success. In fact, I think most people are miserable be ...continue

Of all the ways to make money online, writing a well-thought-out, well-researched, and relevant ebook can be one of the best ways to start earning some income on the side. Here are some things for you to consider as you endeavor to create and write your own ebook: 1. Choose a Great Topic What exactly is a great topic? For starters, it's one that you already know a lot about. But ideally it would be something that addresses a need that you'v ...continue

So much to do, so little time. You’ve been working on a project for weeks, and the end still doesn’t seem to be in sight. The deadline keeps getting pushed back further and further, but you must press on. You’re beginning to feel overwhelmed and your productivity is steadily declining. You probably find yourself wasting more time than usual and you try to find excuses to leave your desk. You’re ready to just throw your hands up in the air ...continue

Mobile marketing is a new trend that is often misunderstood by business owners. Do you own a business and wonder how you could use mobile marketing to your advantage? Check out the following ideas. 1. Bars and Restaurants - Some people who have never clipped a coupon will nevertheless go out of their way to take advantage of a good coupon, especially if it’s at their fingertips. Bars and restaurants can take advantage of this natural tendenc ...continue

The Internet has made life so much easier in so many ways. Think of all the time you save now that you don’t have to stand in line at the bank or the post office, or shop in real stores. So what do you do with all of that time that the Internet saves you? Chances are you spend it…on the Internet. Great as the Internet is, it can be quite a time sink. Here are some ways to take back your online time. 12. Set Filters on Your Email: Spam filt ...continue