JakeShannon.com-The First Five Steps to Financial Freedom

Jan 2
12:59

2010

Jake Shannon

Jake Shannon

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All I ask is that if you use this information, use the links provided here since I am an affiliate of many of the services and products that are endorsed here, thanks! 1) The very first step is to look realistically at yourself and ask: What do I have a passion for? Sometimes the easiest way to figure this out is to look at your bank statement or credit card statement and look at what you spend a lot of money on.

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All I ask is that if you use this information,JakeShannon.com-The First Five Steps to Financial Freedom  Articles use the links provided here since I am an affiliate of many of the services and products that are endorsed here, thanks!1) The very first step is to look realistically at yourself and ask:What do I have a passion for? Sometimes the easiest way to figure this out is to look at your bank statement or credit card statement and look at what you spend a lot of money on.You need to determine if you are going to sell product(s) or service(s) or both. Sometimes you can even make money by selling OTHER people's stuff...If you want to make books and DVDs, check out Lulu and CreateSpace. If you are looking for shirts or other "swag" be sure to check CafePress, Spreadshirt, or Zazzle.You can also use Elance. You can use it to find someone to help you build your website or write your "special report" or you can use it to market your services.2) You will need to get cheap but quality legal advice so you can set up the appropriate corporate structure. I've used Prepaid Legal (and believe in it enough to get others involved too). They've been around for a long time and have a proven track record. Plus they are totally affordable.3) The you will need to incorporate. You're advisor from step #2 will explain why this is so important.I've used the Company Corporation several times, they are easy to use and walk you through all the steps. I'd recommend incorporating in Nevada but you should ask your advisor (that you should already have from step #2 above).4) Once you get incorporated, you will need a corporate bank account. Simply head down to your favorite banking establishment with your articles of incorporation and ask to speak to someone who can set up a business banking account.5) Once you are done with that you will need to begin marketing your goods and services. Once of the best ways to begin is to have a website (like this one, for example).If you'd like to set up a membership website (like I've done with www.ShellyMartinez.com) then simply follow this link and get started today.If you like my other sites like Scientific Wrestling, UWF-Bushido, then check out the MemberGate Subscription Web Site Manager.Alternatively, you could set up a Ning.com site and create your own shopping cart using Google Checkout.You will also need a way to capture you potential customers' email addresses so you let them know when you are offering sales or special events. You will want to invest in Aweber membership for sure. Check them out!If you aren't going to have a strictly online business then you will need to start using services like Craigslist and Meetup.com.Ok, now you have your homework before you, come back when you are ready for the next steps! For more information like this, be sure to join the newsletter at http://www.JakeShannon.com