1. Identity Theft - Part 1
June 21, 2005


Part 1 -What is Identity? Identity fraud (also commonly known as identity theft) in the UK costs the country an estimated £1.3 billion a year. The term "identity" as it will be used here means those things which, when combined, prove who we are. A UK government report defines identity as comprising of three basic elements: biometric identity, attributed identity and biographical identity. Biometric identity is an individual's unique attributes, ie fingerprints, DNA profile, voice, retina etc. Attributed identity is the components of an individual's identity that are given at bir... (read more)

Author: Elaine Currie BA (Hons) | Article Views: 1716

2. Do Search Engines Scare You?
June 07, 2005


Do Search Engines Scare You? What do the words "Search Engine" make you think of? I get immediate mind-pictures which vary but all have similar themes. Sometimes I see one of those tiny submarines which are used to explore the deepest parts of the ocean bed. I have this picture in my mind of the tiny submarine underwater in complete darkness apart from the beam of its searchlight which is probing the gloom. Other times I see a horse-drawn carriage driving through dense fog with only its weak lamp relieving the darkness. This scene is from a movie where the police are racing through Lo... (read more)

Author: Elaine Currie, BA (Hons) | Article Views: 1858

3. Pick a winning company, and make it work for you.
June 05, 2005


Well, you've heard it all haven't you ?? Headlines screaming with promised riches, group meetings that pump you up with music and hype, people telling you over and over again that this one is different ! How in heck do you sort through it all ? Network marketing is a jungle ! In fact, there are over 27,000 network marketing businesses in the world. Many of these companies will fold with in their first 2 years in business. The hard reality is that only a measily 1% of network marketers ever make the big time ! WOW ! Still wanna leave that "9-5" ;-) Wouldn't you like to increase the odds ... (read more)

Author: Shelley Penney | Article Views: 1692

4. Creative Copywriting?
May 29, 2005


There is a difference between creative writing and copywriting. It took me a while to come to terms with this but it's true, there is a difference. When I first started my home based business on the Internet I read a lot of advice about publishing articles and doing copywriting to advertise your website. There was always a distinction drawn between copywriting and creative writing. I did not understand this: surely copywriting is creative? Eventually the logic dawned on me: all copywriting is creative writing but not all creative writers can write decent ad copy. If you have never studie... (read more)

Author: Elaine Currie | Article Views: 1872

5. Affiliate Marketing - Ten Excellent Reasons Why You Should Do ItAffiliate Marketing - Ten Excellent
March 21, 2005


There are many opportunities to make money working on the Internet. Becoming an affiliate marketer is a great way of having your own online business. Here are ten excellent reasons why you should choose affiliate marketing for your home based business. 1. Be Your Own Boss - What a magical ring that phrase has to it! This is my absolute favourite reason for being an affiliate marketer. Actually, it is my top reason for having any home based business. 2. Low cost set-up - Most affiliate programmes are free to join, so all you need to start your business is an Internet-connected compu... (read more)

Author: Elaine Currie | Article Views: 2082

6. I Wonder Why Dictionaries Went Out Of Fashion
February 22, 2005


More Tips For New Writers (Part IV) When you begin writing for your home based business, never lose sight of the following facts: 1. People notice things (sometimes even the most minute detail) 2. People remember things (sometimes even the most minute detail) 3. People love to point out mistakes (sometimes even the most minute detail) 4. People will magnify minute details. Some people enjoy finding errors and pointing them out, even to the extent of writing books on the subject. Other people (and I admit to being one) can’t help noticing errors and find them so horrific that t... (read more)

Author: Elaine Currie, BA (Hons) | Article Views: 2258