The best way to create a steady source of income is to start a side business - one that could potentially be expanded into a full-time career. The good news is that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of small businesses that can be started on a part-time basis with little capital.

One of the most surprising and disappointing things about reaching an important goal is that many people won’t share your happiness when they hear about it. Some will even criticise your achievement.

How many times has the lane you’ve been driving in come to a screeching halt when a sign suddenly appears that says you can only turn left. Why don’t these signs appear early enough for drivers to take action proactively, rather than having to slam on their brakes at the last minute? This same basic problem exists on many websites, and it could be hurting your online sales.

Over the years, I’ve tried to teach lots of folks to write sales copy. Not all of them have gone on to be stellar successes. One of my most spectacular failures had a PhD in English Lit. Another was a crackerjack newspaper reporter. Still another had penned a bestseller and now wanted to try her hand at copywriting. All three of these people were great word-jugglers. But as direct-response copywriters, they were hopeless.