Ever wonder why some in construction manage to work year-round while others seem to bounce from contractor to contractor? “What’s their secret?” you might ask. Are they just lucky? Perhaps, but there are some things you can do to even the odds.Did you know that most Foremen know exactly who they are going to let go weeks before they ever hand out a pink slip? It’s a standard practice in construction to make a “Lay off List” with the names of the workers on a crew in order of production. Call it a “Head Count”, a “Lay off List”, a “Totem Pole”–call it whatever you like, but you’re on it. The real question is, “Are you on the top or the bottom”?Often a Foreman will be told, “Lay off three workers” and given only a moment to make the decision. The names on the bottom are the first to go. You may not be aware that it’s a fluid list and that names move up and down as production increases and decreases.By the way, your Foreman’s not the only one deciding who stays and who goes. It may be a Project Manager or even a customer that may see you leaning against a ladder and make a split second evaluation of your work ethic. It’s not fair. That’s for sure, but unless your reputation as a hard worker precedes you, it might be too late for anyone to step in and rescue you.Some will work on many jobsites and somehow manage to miss the lay offs. Is it because they’re luckier than the next person? No. It’s just that they know the ten tips for staying employed in the construction industry.1) Walk with a Purpose- Don’t meander around on a construction site.2) Pack a Lunch- You’ll save money, be healthier and live longer.3) Show up Everyday- You’ll outlast those who don’t.4) Show up On Time- This one really pays.5) Be Flexible- Be prepared to do a variety of tasks, even sweeping.6) Update your Skills- Take industry related classes.7) Be Reachable- Buy an answering machine or cell phone with voice mail.8) Have Reliable Transportation- Buy the best vehicle you can afford.9) Have A Positive Attitude- There’s no such thing as “can’t” in construction.10) Look the Part- Dress like a professional tradesman.Well there you have it; ten tips to staying employed in the construction industry. They may seem obvious, but if that’s the case why are so many workers caught in the rut of constantly being let go? If you’re fortunate enough to work with some of the best tradesmen in the field, you’ll notice that they seem to have these qualities. Consider yourself lucky. Not everyone has the pleasure of apprenticing with such professionals. If you follow these simple steps, you will stay employed longer, earn more money and avoid having to tell your family that the holidays are going to be tight this year. Still, it’s a good idea to save a little money for those slow periods.Copyright (c) 2007 Bob Oedy
Finding the True Internet Marketer
Just what is a true internet marketer? The fact is we do come across many internet marketers offering their services to help you become rich quickly with the shortest possible route, developing you in the process of becoming the next internet marketer.Let me explain on this point. We do see websites or squeeze pages, with bullets like “no experience required”,” no technical knowledge required”, “no expensive hosting fees” and so on.These bullets are true to many who may not have the experience at all in the virtual world of internet marketing.Some folks, who enter into such programs, think that the bullets and the content in the squeeze pages, might fit their goals and aspirations to become internet marketers. Only during and after the program, do many people freaked out. Some are frustrated, confused, disheartened and probably lost.The truth is, a true internet marketer will take time to build up to the level of competency. It is a trade and requires that the individual takes action to implement the program to see results. For those who do take action, some might experience slow or fast results, depending on the level of commitment. The point is financial success is possible within your grasp.Then you might probably be asking, why all the easy talk of high success on the ad, when the fact is, that the odds are against you, and full of obstacles on the path to financial freedom. Why this scam?Let me ask you a question. If I came marketing the need of a brand new tooth paste in the general population, introducing the chemical names, the chemical composition, the compound formula, and the chemical reaction, and all the uninteresting jargon, would you buy it? Would you be interested with the first impression that the marketer offers to you as a need on the internet?To answer this question, we know that the general population is full of people with immediate needs. Most marketers would rather stick to the easy language that even the simple minded person on the street would want to quickly grab and try the toothpaste.On the other hand, dental surgeons or other specialists might not necessarily buy the toothpaste but are looking for specific information for the purposes of research relating to the product. What do internet marketers do? They put up a website on toothpaste, same for the general population, but somewhere on the same webpage, you will find dedicated URL links, that these specialists click to buy specific information. Or marketers could simply put up a separate website just for this specific group. We call it a niche market.That is the power of internet marketing! The point that I am driving at is this, internet marketers have been learning and adopting over the years, honing in their skills. Since then, they have evolved and adapted many other methods to bring in sales. So, if you ask me, there is more than just easy talk of high success. What goes behind the curtains, is more advanced tips and techniques and you will probably get there longer, if you do not have a system to work with.So, it is not a scam, but rather that you do not give yourself a fighting chance. If it is truly a scam, these internet marketers would not be around. They can flee with your investment and never hear them again. I am aware that there are marketers out there that we need to take precautions. A piece of advice from my experience, do not buy internet marketing products that offer money back guarantees. You will not get your investment back. For example, marketers will try to convince you that if these short cuts into making million of dollars do not work, marketers will be happy to refund you the full amount. Do not go for it. Most likely, they will retain your investment.That brings us to another interesting point. Internet marketers who used such phrases, “short cuts”, “shortest ways”,” fastest way” and so on, are using it as a form of attraction. There is usually a substantial level of work required to reach the state of helping you to become fast in achieving your financial results.If you look carefully at becoming the next internet marketer, it is not different from the passion that you are currently pursuing , simply because you believe in that hobby, sport, or music, to name a few. Did we give excuses in those areas of our lives?In those passions, you might come across an ad that says, “Play the Guitar in 3 months, the Fast & Easy Way”. What came to your mind when you see such advertisements? When you learnt to play that instrument, or that sport or that try a hobby, what were the initial difficulties? So, it is with internet marketing.Remember that becoming an internet marketer with the shortest possible route, is a process. Having to lay the facts before you, as far as possible, I do not want you to give up your passion of making money online. You just need to be cautious, informed and well taken care of, when you do embark on a journey of internet marketing.If you do want to embark on that journey, I suggest that you try a small pie with a proper system first to help you get started.Click moneymakingtrain.com [http://www.moneymakingtrain.com] to learn moreTo Your Success,Andrew Paul
The Fundamental Aspects of Internet Marketing
Internet marketing is quickly growing in importance. It can benefit almost any business. But to use it efficiently, one must be prepared to study and learn more about it before attempting to use it as a marketing tactic. In almost all cases, trying to use Internet marketing without first increasing one’s basic knowledge of the tactics results in sub par results. Luckily all is not lost because like many other sciences, resources are available to those who have a desire to increase their knowledge. First completing the needed research into what the necessary steps are to create a successful Internet marketing campaign. Then plans can safely be made to include it in the overall marketing mix.Like any field of study, Internet marketing can be learned by researching data from books, studying information online and by investigating the ways and methods of competitors who are already using Internet marketing.Studying Internet marketing online can be both constructive and destructive without exercising great care in selecting the materials to be reviewed. This is because there are both good and bad sources of information available online. The providers of good information can give valuable insights and as much knowledge as needed to allow the researcher to plan and implement a great Internet marketing campaign. However, the providers of inaccurate information can lead the uninformed researcher down the wrong path, thus almost guaranteeing undesirable results if their incomplete and sometimes erroneous information is used in future work. Hence a successful end result can only be had by verifying the accuracy of the material being used in education process and in planning the outcome.Books provide another good source of information for the researcher. They often provide clues in advance by showing via their popularity as to which ones to select to study. If the contained information is worthwhile, more readers will have chosen to study its contents. Also more reviewers will be attracted to write reviews about popular and important books.They will have given the book a positive review. But make sure the books contain recent information on the ever-changing Internet scene. Don’t waste your time studying outdated information. Good informative books can be a lasting reference in your future work.Researchers can also gather useful information by carefully studying what is happening in their chosen market. Who is the dominating player? What are they doing well? What are their marketing tactics? What does their website look like? Google and other search engines can provide an abundance of information which can be assimilated and, if desirable,replicated in your own campaigns. Just enter the competitor’s name into a search engine box as starters. The top ranking competitors will be shown on the resulting list. Note their website design, their use of all forms of marketing to attract customers such as affiliate marketing, banner ads and any other forms of advertising. Do they use any SEO strategies? After jotting down this information, try entering the name of your market niche to get more useful information. Next enter the exact name of the product or field of your chosen niche to get more great information. The same tactic can be used to locate popular blogs on the subject. Select a few to read and possibly visit. Search for forums on your subject to find out what items or topics are being discussed as being currently important. By doing all this research you will be armed with real solid, current information as opposed to theoretical data. You now can act with much more confidence in tweaking your own website and Internet marketing campaign to yield the successful results you desire.Finally, be sure to do an analysis of the time and effort that will be needed to carry out any of the above suggested methods of getting a successful Internet marketing campaign. As of now, you are an important person in your company’s current success. If you or some of your co-workers supplies the time and effort needed for research, will your or their contribution to current responsibilities suffer? Should you choose “to go it alone”, what are the odds of achieving a successful campaign? At what total cost?We, at Online Achievers, don’t erect buildings or any part of them. Moreover, we don’t set broken bones or deliver babies. We can, however, find our way around on the Internet without the assistance of a GPS. We strive to provide whatever assistance is needed to achieve an Internet marketing campaign we both can be proud to call “our own”. Why not investigate all your options?