It’s easy to earn while having fun on Swom! Here’s what you can do to increase your monthly earnings:

Step 1: Promote Swom on the internet

The best way is to refer new members to Swom and help them upgrade to Gold. You will receive $15 in the first month for every Gold member and receive $5 every month thereafter – forever! As long as someone signs up using your referral link it does not matter whether they upgrade straight away or after six months – you will still get the instant and the ongoing referral bonuses each month.

Step 2: Connect with existing members

Another great way is to connect with existing free members on Swom – Explain to them the benefits of Gold membership and help them upgrade. You can then earn shares in the ‘Gold Evangelist’ Bonus Pool which can be lucrative!

Step 3: Participate in groups and conversations – but don’t Spam!

Swom is all about social networking. Connect with people, make lasting relationships and enjoy your time at Swom! By earning Community Points, you build up a great reputation at Swom and a loyal set of connections. Most professional marketers will agree that this alone is priceless but here at Swom we even pay you for having fun!

Can I spam people to increase my Community Score?

Spam, or Unsolicited Commercial Emails (UCE) is immoral, and illegal in many countries. We do not tolerate spam, and have a strict anti-spam policy.

We have a system which allows members to report unwelcome messages which will lead to lower community scores. In contrast supportive and welcome interaction increases your community scores.

Any one who has not used or visited swom recently would ask that question. There are lot of points that confirm the greatness of swom, that prove why so many members are rushing in to join.

Are you an online marketer?

If yes, swom is the place to be. Not only you earn extra income by participating and bringing in more members, you get to expose your own main business. With hundred joinind every day, who knows one or two may be interested in what you are offering.

Do you want to sociliase?

Swom is the place for you as well. There are no limit on the amount of connection you can make at swom. Meet new swommers, get to know them, share knowledge and everything.

Want to make money?

Swom has everything. When you join swom, there is opportunity to upgrage to Gold Members, that allow you to earn on any activity you perform at swom, connecting, share ideas, ask questions, answer questions, all you get rewarded for anything you do.

And there is the mother of all, what swom call Open University. That is the place for all Gold Members to interract, share marketing knowledge by asking and answering marketing related questions, and get rewarded points, converted into cash, paid monthly on the 10th July. Never been to swom before Click here!

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Congress adjourned for the holiday weekend without deciding on Medicare Physician Payments legislation, which means that as of June 1, 2010, physicians will be taking a 21.3% pay cut for each Medicare patient they treat.  Would you be able to take that kind of hit in your business? 

We are now seeing some improvement from the recession, but what lessons have business owners learned from this experience?  First and foremost you should have learned that rather than waiting until hard times and increased stress to determine viability plans, you should make them when you can be objective. As we begin a new month, spend some time strategically thinking about an action plan that you can consult when times are tough. In your thinking, consider the following questions:

1)     How much of your annual budget is actually set aside for down times? Many business people don’t have this designated fund.  How long could your business survive if you didn’t have any incoming revenue or your revenue was drastically reduced?

2)     What guidelines would you use to do a reduction in force? It is much easier to develop these guidelines without duress than it is to wait for the time to come that is emotionally trying.

3)     How would your marketing strategy be different during lean times?  Many business owners are great about networking for business during lean times but don’t continue those relationship funnels during good times.  Having a defined and consistent marketing plan can help alleviate some stressful times without the emotional response to a downturn in business.

4)     What are your weaknesses during the good times? As part of any strategic planning exercise, I always help my clients identify their strengths and weaknesses.  I suggest businesses review their plan monthly.  Having a plan that addresses strengths and weaknesses during good times can build a strong foundation of resolutions to either strengthen the weaknesses or at least know how to minimize them during lean times. Being proactive promotes objectivity.

5)     How will your clients’ needs change during a downturn of the economy?  Retail services have been hit hard by consumers learning to live without some things during lean times.  What can you offer that consumers will continue to use or budget for to minimize the impact? Will your customers change during a downturn?

6)     Who are your advisors during the good times and the bad times?  Being objective means that you can rely on the viewpoint of this team regardless of the business climate. Do you need to have different advisors during downturns? What information will they need to have so they can give you valuable, realistic feedback? Do you need to have management consultants in your plan that you have already identified and for whom you have completed reference checks?  Being proactive means you know who is in your corner during good times and bad ones.

7)     What will be your hours of operation? During downturns is it possible to revise the hours of operation to accommodate your budget or clientele? Making this decision without emotion will provide objectivity.

8)     Who do you know that can offer financial resources, if necessary?  Waiting until you need the money to help you through tough times limits your decision making and options.  Will you be able to identify a banker or an investor during lean times?  Develop these relationships now. Would you be able to qualify for a grant?

9)     Does your staff need additional skills to accommodate the changes or for cross-training?  Don’t wait until a crisis occurs to determine what your staff needs.  They will need a leader that can be decisive even under stress.

10) What services can be eliminated temporarily to weather the economic impact?

Spending time monthly strategically thinking through your business allows intentional and deliberate decision making.  You can be proactive and prepared for lean times.  You will have empowered yourself and your business by being objective now for future downturns.  Any business can go through a slump.  It happens. Are you prepared?