Can you Make money with an online shop?

You will note that I have not posted anything on my blog for some 5 months or so.

The reason is that I became extremely busy

I cannot remember how it happened, but I started an online shop selling LED lights and 4×4 Accessories. See http://www.4x4direct.co.za/shop

We often see newspaper articles saying that online sales are rising. More and more people are buying goods online.

I think people are working all day, then sit in traffic and only get home after the shops closed. So they do not have time to visit the shops and that is why online shops make so much sense. You order your goods and it gets delivered at work or home.

If I look at what online shops in other countries have to offer I think online shopping in South Africa is at the tip of the iceberg . There are still lots of potential for us.

Can you really make money with an online shop?

It all depends on your setup and the product you are selling. If you run a professional service with good and fast delivery and the correct product with a big enough profit you will make money. Read more »

Books for Success

I created a page where I added (and will continue to add) the most meaningful books I have read over the years.

Because blog posts tend to get lost as you add new ones I decided to add these books to a fixed page instead.

The page with my top books is at

http://www.pietpetoors.com/blog/books-to-read/

To see a list of more business related books, see

http://www.businessbooks.co.za/

Here is a way to make money without having to pay any monthly or joining fees.

You make money by simply buying pre-paid airtime and selling it to your friends, colleagues or clients

There are two systems available:

1. Airtime4Profit.co.za is for the smaller retailer who sell more than R150.00 worth of airtime per month. This is a web based system. You can also use it on your smart phone. You simply buy the airtime on the web site and then sell it to your client. When you buy the airtime you have the option of viewing it on screen, printing it, email it or sms it to your client (sms at your cost). You get a flat rate of 5% discount on all the networks. This includes Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Virgin Mobile, Telkom, Worldchat, Neotel, WorldCall, 8.ta, Bela, Eskom. You can also recharge our special low call cost handsets if you have one. Talk to us about it. (Note: there is no discount on ESKOM, it is for convenience only.)… Read more »

The newsletter we received from Be Motivated Today shows that the depth builder strategy is working.

You can join Be Motivated Today at www.pietpetoors.com/goto/bmt

Hi Pieter

September was another good month. We had just under 200 new Members upgrade.

Welcome to all our new Bronze and Silver Members. It’s great to have you on board.

We hope your membership will be enjoyable and wish you much success.

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY

Be Motivated Today celebrates its 3rd birthday this weekend. We have had 3 years of growth, with members earning passive incomes every month. We have given hope to thousands of people. Those who have persevered have reaped the rewards of their labor.

We move into a new era with the implementation of the Depth Builder Strategy. It is a strategy that helps everyone. Capable and successful members move their members deeper into their matrix and provide security for themselves and financial relief for their members… Read more »

eToro

At last, a forex strategy that works!

Etoro developed a stunning application where you can follow fellow traders very much like Facebook.

The big difference this is not a meaningless following making thousands of friends you do not know.

In eToro’s Openbook you can see who the top traders are. You can then decide to follow some of those top traders. Each time they trade their trade will be copied to your account.

You can also see interesting stats like what the top 100 traders are buying or selling.
So far my results on this is very good.

I think eToro’s Openbook is the closest you will get to really putting in your money and sit back and watch you money grow.

What is more they also give you a big bonus on your first deposit, something like 25%. So if you deposit $1,000 your account will be credit with an extra $250 to trade with.
You can join them at http://www.pietpetoors.com/goto/etoro-trading

Note:
1. Remember forex trading remain dangerous, don’t invest your grandmother’s pension only use money you won’t miss if you loose it, extra cash

When I look for a trader to copy I do not only look for the guy who made the highest percentage of profit. Some traders are lucky for a month or two and then their luck turn against them. I also look at the percentage of successful trades a trader make. Also look how many people are already following a trader, anything more than 500 followers and you know that guy is up to something good.

With eToro you don’t have to know ANYTHING from Forex trader, just be a copy cat.
You can join them at http://www.pietpetoors.com/goto/etoro-trading

The biggest challenge for me is to stay out of the system an not trade myself. The guys I copy do an excellent job and almost all their trades result in a profit. Unfortunately I trade on the same account and every now and then I loose what these guys made for me.

Hitch Safe

I just imported a product which I have not seen in South Africa yet.

I think it will be very handy for hikers, surfers and cyclists who need to hide a key for their vehicle while they are busy with their activities.

The product is called the “Hitch Safe” . It is a small safe with combination lock which you can easily install in the tow bar of your vehicle if your vehicle has the right type of tow bar.

You can then store your keys or mone in the safe.

It has a lid which look like the standard blank lid for these two bar so that somebody cannot easily see that there is a safe installed.

It is available at http://www.4x4direct.co.za

Hitch Safe

You can view some videos about this product at http://www.4x4direct.co.za/hitch-safe/

I often enjoy Gary Wilde’s newsletter and today I received one of those emails which I wish everybody in this world could read. What he says make so much sense and I hope more people will realise it.

If I had to count on my fingers the number of times someone has told me that their struggle with debt is not their fault, I would need a lot more fingers than I have! When people tell me this, I can see they really believe it… but is this true?

People get great satisfaction out of being praised or applauded for their successes and achievements in life, because it appeals to their need to be socially accepted, appreciated, admired and respected. As a result, people are very enthusiastic about taking the credit for their achievements and triumphs! Read more »

Be Motivated Today is still the best MLM I ever joined. My network keeps on growing month on month.

Below is an excerpt from their last newsletter. You will see that there are many others whose networks are also growing.

Congratulations to those who went to a higher level. For those who do not know, in Be Motivated Today you are only allowed to upgrade once your income is big enough so that the higher fee of the upgrade wont cost you anything out of your pocket. Thus you cannot “buy” a platinum membership because you have money to through around and wants to earn on more levels, you have to earn your higher status.

If you want to join this winning concept, go to www.bemotivatedtoday.com now and join as free trial member

Well done guys and girls:

EXCELLENT GROWTH LAST MONTH – JUNE

From the beginning of June we stopped charging an Upgrade Fee.
As a result we saw a huge increase in upgrades. We had over 270 upgrades to Silver Membership in June… Read more »

Killing Kebble

Normally I only read business related books but decided to read something different for a change. The book is still business related but not the type of business most of us will get involved in.

The book was written by Mandy Wiener, one of the journalists who covered the Kebble case in detail.

Although I generally dislike journalists with a passion, I think Mandy did a great job to bring out the story behind the story.

It is all about the Jo’burg underworld, corrupt high flying government officials and greed which went wrong

I could not put it down and I cannot remember when last did I enjoy a book this much, it is an excellent piece of work.

She tells the story as it is and use the language the people use, so it might upset some sensitive readers, but it perfectly paints the picture of the people you are dealing with.

You can get your copy at Kalahari.com , click here

HEALTH MESSAGE:

1. If walking/cycling is good for your health, the postman would be immortal.
2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat.
3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.
4. A tortoise doesn’t run, does nothing ..yet lives for 450 years.

AND YOU TELL ME TO EXERCISE!

Before you Speak…
Listen
Before you Write…
Think
Before you Spend…
Earn
Before you Criticise…
Wait
Before you Pray…
Forgive
Before you Quit…
Try