How To Find Hot Online Business Ideas

Would you like to find the key that unlocks the

door to a gold-mine of online response, sales and

results for your business?

It seems obvious that you would be able to see what

the experts do differently when locating market

opportunities, finding out what people want and

quickly turning that into an online business generating

truckloads of cash.

The reality is YOU CAN’T!

While the secret is massive in it’s impact, it is so

subtle – so subtle that you are sure to miss it if you

don’t know what to look for.

Here’s the secret and a formula for using it right this

minute!

What is DESIRE?!

Now stay with me for just a minute.

Think about the last time you bought a magazine? Why

did you buy it? Was it to look better, fee better,

make money, save money, make your house look better,

take a step toward achieving a dream in your life?

How about the last time you purchased an ebook about

marketing? It wasn’t the desire to learn more about

marketing that led to open your wallet, it was the

DESIRE to discover something unique, something new that

would RESULT in more more money in your pocket resulting

in you being able to finally quit you job.

OK, that’s more like it. It’s all about the end result

you want to get – not about the steps, processes, formula

or information to get you there.

Information is a tool – a method of achieving an end.

It’s up to you to determine what that END result is and

continue to help your market achieve that end, without fail.

Now, let’s look at how this can help you achieve YOUR goals…

A NEW Way Of Researching Your Market!

You will hear from many online marketing experts that the

important part of researching your market is WHERE you look.

Nice try – but that’s NOT the whole story.

The real secret is How you research your market.

For instance, take a look at the headlines over at one of my

sites:

http://www.infoproductcreator.com

Now, I’ve tested over 20 headlines on this page before finding

this one that coverts at least 3X better than earlier versions.

The market for this product is aspiring online entrepreneurs,

writers, consultants and speakers who are already considering

writing infoproducts to achieve more freedom, control and

security in their lives.

So why does this page work?

First, this market is time constrained. They are struggling as

much with lack of time freedom as they are with lack of financial

freedom. Many of them have lost control in their lives, are too

dependent on one income stream and WANT to quickly solve this

problem.

Second, this market feels they have something to share and WANT

to know how to do that – they WANT the prestige and “fame” that

comes from releasing their own ebook or book.

Try reading the headline (both main heading and sub-heading).

Can you now see the main emotional “cues” that lead to the market

triggers I outline above.

Another Example!

Let’s try another market entirely!

Head over to:

Sit, Stay, Fetch right here:

http://www.sitstayfetch.net

What do you think is the biggest reason dog owners end up

paying for obedience training?

The answer is in the headline. What dog owners WANT is a way to

stop behaviour problems in their dogs. Why? Embarassment,

fear of someone getting hurt, pain of having to consider giving

up their beloved pet – all lead to a RABID desire for dog

training.

Bottom Line – Think DESIRE!

Will you do this for me?

Spend the next week looking at everything in terms of underlying

desire.

When you read the newspaper, speak with a colleague, watch TV, go

to a movie, speak with your spouse or your kids, read websites,

review ads, etc… think about the underlying desire. Why does

that communication exist as it does.

Carry a journal and quickly write down each event with it’s

corresponding, underlying desire.

IF you follow this exercise, you’ll not only be amazed at what you

come up with for “normal” daily communication, you will have

started down the path of thinking like the highest achieving

business people of all time. Not bad for a week’s effort?

Return to India Jobs – What’s Hot, What’s Not?

If you are an NRI and are browsing the internet, you will be surprised to find many placement agencies and websites which have sprung up in recent times offering their services in locating NRIs with the perfect jobs which commensurate with their present status in the USA. Many Indians in USA are logging on to these websites and are posting their resumes, hoping that they will land up with a lucrative job in any multinational company or corporate business house in India.

The Indian economy has begun to boom and many are waking up to this fact. India is making a slow but steady progress in her growth and many NRIs want to be a part of this growth and do not want to miss this opportunity.

It is not only sentimental reasons like being with aged parents and other close relatives that are attracting Non-resident Indians to return in search of Indian jobs. Many sectors are currently in need of trained professionals and experienced skill personnel that are luring these people to return to Indian jobs. The demand does not rest with only jobs in the technology sector but in other sectors like shipping, construction, health care, biotechnology, newspaper industry, specialty marketing and aerospace. Most of the jobs in these sectors are up for grabs for highly qualified and experienced personnel and Indians working in Indian companies in USA are finding these as a very attractive option.

Many of the websites catering to finding jobs for NRIs are enticing these people with lucrative benefits and perks like all expenses paid relocation, comfortable lifestyle, salaries on par with US currency, company accommodation and much more. The hot jobs that are luring many Indians in US are the white-collar jobs and managerial positions in financial institutions and investment banking sectors. The hot jobs, which are being filled, are the middle and senior management levels in the different corporates and companies.

Many western and European business houses that are keen to set up their businesses in India are looking for expatriates who are willing to take up responsible senior positions to manage their business in India. With their expertise in work knowledge and exposure to international trade practices, these Indians are an asset to these foreign companies.

With the merchant banking and investment banking sectors emerging as two of the hot spots that are offering lucrative Indian jobs [http://www.imrti.com/] opportunities to these NRIs, there are jobs in the technology field which are not so hot and attractive any more to the returning Indians. Most NRIs returning to India are looking for jobs in the managerial levels. It is these jobs that are very attractive with all their perks and pay structure. The Indian IT industry is already up to the brim with talented workforce from the local population, but it is the other sectors like banking and investment, construction and health care that are offering some of the hottest jobs to these Indians from USA. If you are working with an Indian company in the US and are currently looking for jobs in India, you know where to look.

Dubai Can Be Real Hot And Cool Both

There is more about Dubai you should know apart from its breathtaking skyline and the trade and commerce. Specially, if you were about to finalise a travel plan to one of its famous sea beaches. Things like the law, political system, weather and traffic congestion are some of the key areas that require attention. This article gives you an account of the same important issues before you embark on with your much awaited sojourns.

Historical Background

Dubai was one of the first emirates to join the UAE, a unified group of seven Muslim majority states, when the British forces finally left the Middle East in 1971. The area is surrounded by Saudi Arabia and Oman and the shorelines unite with the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. A Supreme Council of Rulers is the governing body of the United Arab Emirates. This council consists the seven ruling Emirs as its members, who in turn appoint the Prime Minister and the various Cabinet berths for the federal government. Note that while the Supreme Council of Rulers has overall control of the complete UAE, Dubai is famous for the high level of autonomy that it maintains as far as its local development issues are concerned.

Normal Weather

Since the Emirate of Dubai is in the Middle East, the climate is naturally sub-tropical and what you might expect from a desert in the neighborhood. This is good news in terms of clear skies all the year. There is very little rainfall and most of it takes place during the winter season. Temperatures follow an extreme trend with the daytime temperatures of summer touching the 48 degrees Celsius, and the winters the 10 degrees Celsius marks. January is the coldest with an average temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius, while the hottest month of July may report back an average of 41 degrees Celsius mark.

Population Estimates

The United Arab Emirates constitutes a population comprising that of the ethnic Arab community and a huge number of expatriates from India, Pakistan, East Asian countries, United States and the members of European Union. The region has been witnessing an insessent inflow of the expatriates due to the ongoing trade and commerce activities, and this can be visualized through its sharp rise in population since 1995. It shot up to 3.1 million in the year 2000 from the 2.4 million mark in 1995.

The population registered in the case of Dubai was 689,000 and 862,000 in the years 1995 and 2000 respectively. Most of these counted people reside within the urban areas of Dubai, while a tiny fraction prefers living on in the neighbouring countryside farms.

Language, Holidays, Local Time and Religion

Arabic is the official language of UAE, but also spoken are some other languages. English enjoys being the medium of communication in the majority of trade and commerce activities, while Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam and some other dialects are spoken by the expatriates from India and Pakistan.

Dubai’s standard time runs four hours ahead of GMT and keeps unchanged through out the twelve month period. It runs one and one and half hours behind the Pakistan and Indian standard times respectively.

Islam is the official religion of all Arabian countries including the UAE. Dubai is no exception either in this context. As a result, the Muslim holidays and festivities assume a very significant role in its normal life. These holidays may keep varying from one year to another as per the Islamic calender.

Visa Issues and Transportation

Visa rules can vary for the travellers from different nations. Citizens of the western block of nations may walk out of the airport with a visa on their arrival. Visitors from the rest of world are not allowed the same kind of luxury though. Those who may be looking forward to carrying on with their business activities will have to get somebody local sponsorship first.

Buses and taxis are available for the transportation within Dubai, but it may not prove sufficient to those who may have plans of going outside of the city area. Hiring private vehicles is a much preferred option for this reason these days. Roads in and outside of Dubai are advanced in nature, but the general traffic sense may not prove out to be that much appealing. Be wary of driving on Dubai’s roads, if you were not fully aware if its existing traffic hazards, like the disorderly driving on the roads within and the wandering camels off the city limits.

Dubai’s government has initiated some steps recently to improve upon its general traffic scenario. There are several projects planned to carry out this task, including a floating bridge over Dubai Creek, upgrading of the First Interchange with a three-tier interchange, the Dubai Outer Bypass Road and the Sufouh Roads Network etc.

FM Radio: Hot Favourite Among the Present Generation of Hyderabadis

Radio is now back again as the centre stage of entertainment in the Hyderabad city. Justifying the popular saying ‘Old is Gold’, radio, with the advent of FM, became the hotspot again. FM radio has made its comeback in to the mechanical life of Hyderabadis at the right time. The diverse variety of entertainment programs aired by different FM radio channels is one of the key aspects that obliged people to consider radio as one of the important entertainment media.

Hyderabad is a cosmopolitan city; people from different cultures and traditions stay and work in Hyderabad. Entertaining this diversified group of people is not that easy. But with the unique range of programs tailored to meet the tastes and interests of different people, FM radio became popular within a very short span. Let us drill down into this topic further and look at different factors which swayed Hyderabadis to tune into FM radio.

Availability of portable and affordable FM radio systems:

Besides, being available in pocket radios and small compact boxes with built-in speakers at an affordable price as low as Rs.100, FM radio is also available as an add-on application in every model of mobile phone, even in basic models. Thus, the availability, portability, and affordability made it popular among different groups of people. From housewives, small business owners, petty shops, students, to employees, all are frequent listeners of FM radio.

Radio is part of daily routine for many small businesses and households in the city.

Once tuned in, the owners of petty shops like hair cutting saloons, tailoring shops, beauty parlours, vegetable shops, etc., and also the drivers in APSRTC buses, cabs, and autos continuously listen to different programs until they log off from their jobs. Even for many housewives it is a favourite past time. For many students and employees who commute by city buses and personal vehicles to their workplaces, it is like a mobile entertainer. They listen to it on the way to their destinations and enjoy their journey.

Unique features of current gen Hyderabad FM radio:

Latest technology, quality of service, interesting programs, reaching a wider range of audience distinguished FM radios from the old ones. Now, let us see what the unique features of current generation FM radios are:

• Best company during long distance traveling!

Be it students or professionals, no one can escape long and tiresome journeys in Hyderabad. With most engineering colleges situated in the city outskirts, students have to spend more than 2 hours on their to and fro journey. Hence, it is quite common to see many students hooked on to their mobiles, listening to FM radio, during their journey. Even their college buses, can’t do without radios.

With most companies being situated near to the outer ring road, commuting for work takes not less than 3-4 hours, especially if the people are moving from one corner to the other corner of the city – Dilsukhnagar or Medchal to Hitech city. Hence, the only entertaining and lively company one can expect during such long distance traveling are the FM radios.

• Not just entertainment, functional and live updates too!

Traffic updates! Hyderabad traffic woes are atrocious – this is why most of the Hyderabadis even in their busiest schedules or in their serious mood will not forget to tune to FM radio. Traffic updates every 30 minutes are surely of great help to divert and take the easiest possible way.

Apart from the traffic updates, many of our FM channels offer a quick wrap up on different events, programs (schedules), the list of most important events and their venues in the city, news updates, score updates during cricket seasons – perfect to plan your day or weekend. Besides, there are news updates at least once in a day. Also, to know any sudden political update or important news, these FM radio stations are great sources to keep you on toes.

• Programs in sync with local flavour and with a touch of international and national flavour!

Any show that is just not a typical Urdu-Telugu mix-up, is hard to get noticed by Hyderabadis. Though, Hyderabadis are fans of all kinds of music, the conversations in a typical Urdu-Telugu-English mix slang appeal to Hyderabadis a lot, and importantly they reflect the cosmopolitan culture of Hyderabad. Besides Telugu, English and Hindi songs are also played.

Few shows like ‘Full to Bindaas’ in Red FM is purely dedicated to Hyderabad audiences who enjoy the native slang (Telangana Urdu-Telugu mix) of the RJ Prathika. Other shows such as, ‘Gabbar Sher’ in Radio City, which is a compilation of funny shayaris inspired from Hyderabadi Muslims, is a great hit equally among Hyderabadis as well as non-natives.

• Reaching out to listeners personally!

Participation of audience is always part of radio culture, but only the way they participate has changed now. Phone calls, e-mails have taken the place of letters. To request their favourite song or to comment on a topic or to have a casual talk with their favourite RJ, people find the direct interactive phone-in programs highly interesting.

Some of the popular shows:

Many innovative, entertaining as well as informational programs with unique concepts are being aired these days. If a few shows are a hit among the public for their concepts/ideas, few are because of the RJs. The following are successful in entertaining the Hyderabadis.

• Morning shows like ‘Happy Mornings’ (Big FM), Hello Hyderabad (Radio Mirchi), etc.

• Comedy skits like ‘Breaking News Babu Rao’ (Radio Mirchi), ‘Raj Ke Saath Bakra Bajega’ (Red FM), etc.

• Programs airing old songs such as ‘Cassette classics’, ‘Geetanjali’, etc. (Radio Mirchi), Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi (Radio City).

• Special programs like ‘Kitty party’, which are specially meant for ladies

• Programs with only English songs like ‘Heart’, ‘Heart of Matter’ (Rainbow FM)

• Listener choice shows such as ‘Aap ki Farmaish’, ‘Jana Ranjani’ (Vividh Bharthi)

• Programmes like ‘Big Charminar’, Paanch Pataka (Red FM) that play 4 and 5 songs continuously at every top of the hour without any break.

Apart from these, other program forms such as contests, phone-ins, latest film songs are highly appreciated by Hyderabad listeners.

Entertaining the present net-savvy generation through an age-old entertainment format is highly challenging, but the FM radio has overcome the challenge successfully.

How My Vet Helped Me Find Hot New Products to Sell on eBay

Today my vet mentioned the ‘F’ word ….. he’s foreign, Polish I think, and I’m not sure if the ‘F’ word is acceptable in his country ….. but it certainly is not acceptable in mine!

“Fat”, he said, “Your dog is too FAT. He needs to lose weight or he’ll DIE before his time.”

‘D’ along with the ‘F’ word made me sit up and take notice. “Lose the weight”, he said, “and he’ll be with you much longer.”

Enough said, immediately I got home I searched eBay, and ClickBank, for a report about helping your dog lose weight fast. I searched for ‘dog weight’ and ‘dog fat’ and I found ….. tons of huge bags of low calorie dog food and biscuits which I never give my dogs anyway, and absolutely ZILCH in the way of information to help me downsize my dog.

So I ended up searching Google for information about helping my mutt look more macho when the idea suddenly struck me – why don’t I turn all of this information from Google into a low cost information product to sell on eBay and ClickBank? Why not also promote my new infoproduct through eBay Classified Ads and grow a mailing list for products I can recommend later?

Oops, I forgot to say, I wasn’t the only person in the surgery to get a rollicking today, there were three of us with overweight mutts lined up for the exact same treatment …. which set me thinking ….. if three out of three people sitting in the surgery today need help of the kind proposed for my new product, just how many other people might also need it?

So I reckon I’ve found a fabulous new market, one that will help my dog, help other people’s dogs, and could possibly make a fortune for me!

The idea is to write a report and offer it for just a few dollars, and in the back of the report I’ll include affiliate links for other items to interest dog lovers, such as medicines, food and biscuits, holiday kennels, and so on. Think about it, if I sell just one eBook every day at $2 pure profit, that’s $600 plus per year, and that’s before we even start thinking about affiliate commissions.

What does this have to do with you? Well I just wanted to prove how easy it is to find a niche market with countless eager buyers and not one person providing for their needs, no one that I could find anyway!

The moral is to keep your eyes and ears open no matter where you are because ideas are all around you and just one idea is all it really takes to start a profitable business.

Apart from waiting for my vet to throw ideas at me, these are other methods I often use to locate some new niche market for my eBay business and other online ventures:

* Visit forums related to your chosen marketplace, such as dogs, but also including child care, marital problems, expatriate living, debt, and millions more. Find forums by searching Google for “xxx + forum” where xxx represents your chosen market or subject. So for forums frequented by chess players you might search for “chess + forum”.

Google usually returns the biggest and most active forums first on their listings, so note down the address of the first ten or so. Visit them in Google order and study postings by members and definitely, I don’t say maybe, I said definitely, you will encounter problems shared by many members. Study these problems and then look for free or low cost information products to help solve those problems. Look on eBay, look on ClickBank, other places too but those are enough to start with. If you find few or no suitable information products then you should consider writing your own or cobble one together from PLR and public domain text. If along with no suitable information products, you find physical products aplenty, these are the kind of products to promote as an affiliate inside your low-cost, no-cost reports.

* Study niche market publications on newsagents’ shelves, such as baby magazines and investment newspapers. Study various same subject publications that normally sit side by side on the newsagents’ shelves making studying them very easy indeed. Look at the headlines, notice if two or more publications feature one problem or theme which might be construed as applying to the entire niche marketplace. This indicates a problem or theme that you can profit from. So if, for example, you see two or more collectibles magazines focussing on one specific collectible, this could be the perfect product for you to sell on eBay. If two or more publications aimed at guitar players feature a new and revolutionary kind of guitar accessory, then this could be another perfect product for you.

* Watch the telly, listen to the radio, keep your eyes and ears open for problems and trends you might capitalise upon. Think about obesity and the belief that soon the majority of children will be morbidly FAT (that word again), then look for products to help parents reverse the trend.

Think about pension funds going belly up in line with firms going out of business and leaving lifelong employees facing a miserable old age. Now go to eBay, go to ClickBank, is there anything suitable for them to read to help grow their pension pot without outside help? No! Then that’s a perfect infoproduct for you to create, one with mountains of affiliate opportunities to promote on the back end. You could write a short report about alternative investments, for instance, or running a small business on eBay, suggesting both as a means of growing retirement income free from banks and employers. Just be sure to pack the product with links to Amazon books about making money on eBay and growing an affiliate investment portfolio and …..

….. oh I could go on for hours dreaming up new products to sell which would leave me with no time at all to actually promote those products. So I’ll leave you now to do your own research and to find products no one else is providing, all it takes is a few minutes but the rewards can last a lifetime!

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