e-Wealth Daily: Free Ways to Make Quick Money, Ways to Become Rich

Last night, I went to an NBA basketball game with a colleague of mine, John Hurd. Before I get to what we talked about, let me give you a heads-up on his story.

John is in the same business as I am: advising people on how to become financially independent through various information products, such as this e-mail.

John is part of what I like to call "The New Age of the Wealth Builder" because of his strict attention to detail. Let me explain...

While most of us in the business like to research the living daylights out of an opportunity, John takes it one step further. He completely immerses himself in an opportunity by delving even further into the facts.

For example, he's been helping me out on a new project and within a few days, he had a stack of research papers about six inches thick sent to my office.

Within these papers were not only information on the creators of the opportunity, but also information on the previous users of that opportunity. In fact, that's where most of his research is
focused: on the customers.

And that's what makes John brilliant. He rates an opportunity not by the claims it makes and not by the facts it produces. Instead, he goes to the end user and really gets the lowdown on what that person wants.

So, while we were sitting in this beautiful luxury box, watching the basketball game, eating coconut cake and drinking imported beer, we came to an agreement.

John will be helping me out full time. Actually, let me rephrasethat:

John will be helping YOU out full time.

John has a couple of loose ends to deal with and once his slate his clear, he'll be using his wealth-building talents to further help you achieve your dreams of wealth and success.

I hope you're as excited as I am!

** One Big Idea Can Change Your Life
By Doug D'Anna, the "Hundred-Million-Dollar Man"

If you want to create wealth, then you need to make it happen on your own. Everything you need is right in front of you, and all around you, in fact.

Creating wealth starts with one great idea. Some of the richest men and women in the world created their wealth with one great idea — and you can do the same.

Your idea can pertain to just about anything, such as an invention, a service, a product idea, and so on. You don't need to invent the wheel these days — but coming up with a way to improve upon it can be just as rewarding and profitable.

You're probably thinking that people who invent things are scientists and technological experts, but that's simply not the case. Look around you and you will see that even the most basic concepts have a place in commerce.

Think about the pen you write with, the shoelaces you tie up every morning, the blinds you close, or the utensils you cook with. These things are not revolutionary products. They have not changed the world as we know it. But they have changed the lives of those who came up with tem and improved the lives of those who use them. The I inventors of such basic products have had their lives forever changed because they were open to the idea of creating everyday usable products and because they followed through with their inventions.

The key to coming up with a wealth-creating idea -- the big idea that will bring in the big-time money for you — is to be open-minded. You need to be willing to see the possibility in every idea that you come up with, no matter how absurd it may sound from the start.

Focus on other people's basic, everyday needs when you are brainstorming product ideas. What do people need, want, or could use? Look at ideas that are already out there and try to forecast the adaptations that need to be made to them. Do you have an idea that can make an existing product even better? Don't discount any idea that you come up with. You can worry about quality later when you evaluate each idea you have.

It just makes sense: the more ideas you come up with, the more options you'll have to choose from, and the better your chances are of finding the one that you'll strike it rich with.

Next, ask yourself this one crucial question: Will your idea work?

When you have thought of numerous ideas for inventions, improvements on products/services, or a new service, then you need to move on to the evaluation stage. This is when you will determine if any of your ideas can hold their own in the marketplace.

This stage is all about how, why, where, when, who, would, could, should, and so on — it's about covering all the angles and figuring out all the foreseeable issues that might arise with your idea. Ask yourself these questions and don't stop there!

Ask yourself anything you can think of that will help the idea along. Make sure you clarify the idea's value and determine if it services a need/fills a niche in the marketplace. Why does an existing idea need to be improved or changed? What customer need are you fulfilling by improving upon an existing product?

Who will want to buy your product? And the list can go on and on. What I'm getting at here is that you need to cover all the bases before you start the process of launching your product.

If you've stumbled upon a fantastic idea, and you've determined that the potential is there for you to get this idea out to the public, then the next step is making sure it's exclusively yours. You'll want to make sure that your idea is yours now and that it will remain yours, so get a patent, trademark, copyright, or whatever else applies and protect your idea. All the information you need for this process can be gathered from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (visit http://www.uspto.gov/ or call (800) 786-9199 for more information).

When you file for a patent or copyright for your idea, you will find out if you are able to follow through with it, or if someone else has beaten you to the punch. Also, by doing so, you'll know that the idea is yours to run with and you'll then be able to perfect it.

Most of all, when you come up with that one great idea, make sure that you follow through with it. The wealthiest people in the world are those who don't have regrets. Truly successful individuals are those who saw the potential in an idea and took a chance on it.

** Making an Ideal Impression on Your Clients and Customers
By Michael Newman, the "Money Finder"

As the old adage goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Whether you are presenting a business proposal to potential investors or you are soliciting for new clients or customers, know that the first impression you make is very important.

That's because not only does the way you present yourself reflect your own character, but it will also project a lot of information about your ability to run a business as well.

This means that you'll want to consider not only your appearance, but also the way you carry yourself and the manner in which you express your ideas.

The way you dress is the quickest fix you can make to your overall appearance -- and it will improve your odds of making a great first impression. As much as we would like to believe that you can't judge a book by its cover, unfortunately appearance does count. If you want to be taken seriously and professionally, then your clothing should reflect both of those qualities.

Carry yourself with confidence. That means standing and sitting tall, maintaining eye contact with others, and staying attentive during an entire meeting, for example. Your words certainly matter, but you also want your body to back up the confidence that you are trying to express.

So, when it finally comes time to make your pitch, here's a few things you'll want to keep in mind:

Be enthusiastic.
If you're not excited about your business, how do you expect your customers or clients to be? Some days may be more trying on your spirits than others, but when you have to make any kind of sales pitch or proposal, you'll need to find the excitement you had when you first got started. If you just can't seem to bring out an energetic tone, then you need to try calling a family member or colleague who you know will put you in high spirits. Practice your pitch with them and then carry that enthusiasm with you throughout the rest of the day.
Clearly express your ideas.
I've seen this unfortunate circumstance happen one too many times. A young businessperson does his research and creates a surefire pitch, only to find himself completely stumbling over his words when the time came to make a big presentation. Here's where practice is essential. Take the time to work out what you are going to say. Ask yourself if you are adding extra bits of information to your speech that you may not need. If you can't get your whole idea across in less than five minutes, then you should rethink your strategy and stick to only the important things you need to say.
Make sure that your plan is well thought out.
You don't want to be caught off guard when your customer or business prospect asks you a question you hadn't thought of. You should be looking for both the positive and the potentially negative aspects of your pitch. Then, you need to be prepared to address them once they are brought up.