If anyone has even spent 5 minutes over the past month looking at the stock market, housing repossession numbers and job loss numbers, one would rightly think that the dreaded "R" word might be around the corner if it is not upon us already.

When the job market dwindles, pay cuts are feeling inevitable, is this a time that anyone should be looking at a home based business to fill in or replace the JOB void.

There are many reasons why the home based business market is not affected. The following are my top ten reasons why you should be looking at starting a business and earning from home

1. Start up costs are low. Many home based businesses give you options to start at less than $50. Unlike a franchise, the home based business offers a low risk but potentially high return on your investment.
2. No experience necessary. Ethical businesses provide on going expert tuition on marketing, follow up and presentations.
3. No need to re-invent the wheel or to get a graphic artist design degree, most businesses offer replicated high quality website presence to their members. Systems are duplicable, people are not. Most home based business opportunities have done all the leg work for you and have created sample ads, email messages, websites, hold training calls to keep the member working and motivated.
4. It is GREEN, to stay at home and work. Mothers can save on day care and transportation costs. I personally have cooked healthier meals for my family, having the time to balance my time in my business and kitchen.
5. Huge market. Millions are looking at a business from home as a way to add to their income. 55 million people worldwide have said yes to one.
6. Tax savings implications of having a business. I do not profess to being a tax accountant, but if you are in business to make a profit, a percentage of everything from your heating to cooling costs, to your computer, advertising and even your accountants bill is tax deductible. Please consult a qualified tax accountant for complete details.
7. It is in a growth market. With more and more households owning a computer, the market share is growing globally. Direct selling has increased over 91% over the last 10 years.
8. A home based business is not your parents business. No meetings required, no board to illustrate the pay plan on. Anyone can conduct 100% of their business by using just a phone and computer. It is a respected business.
9. Self reliance and independence. You will not get fired unless you fire yourself. Work your own hours, make your own schedule and goals.
10. The American dream. If you work hard you can achieve anything. The dream is alive and attainable if you work for yourself, but no longer by yourself.

Before you jump into a business, make sure you choose a home based business that works and is ethical. Talk to members, check the Better Business Bureau to make sure the business is accredited and attend a training call. Feeling good about the product, company and support will go a long way to ensuring your success.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Maria Porter

Platinum Executive Leader.

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

www.1000dollarchecks.com

If you have lived in the USA over the last 1 year, you have more than likely been bombarded with mixed messages from both the Democratic and Republican candidates as to which one would really help your bottom financial line.

Unless things alter drastically, the best way to keep more money in your pocket has always been from owning your own home based business and taking advantage of the many tax deductions available to a business owner.

There are as many home based businesses available on the market today as there are colors in a spectrum but if you have been looking at the 2 major business models, namely direct selling vs. MLM you might be asking, which one is best for you?

Traditionally M.L.M. home based businesses are similar to Direct selling businesses with the exception of the required monthly auto-ship purchases and in some cases balancing your "down-line" to maximize the pay plan.

Due to the multi level payouts in M.L.M. generally the commission earned from an initial sale is lower than in a direct selling home business.

 M.L.M. does however provide true residual income where Direct selling businesses do not.

To fill in the void between  M.L.M. and Direct Sales,  new Hybrid Direct selling commission structures has evolved, like Platinum One Destinations, giving the best of both worlds, residual income, high commissions but with no required monthly auto-ship purchases.

In all cases, the home based business opportunities afford the new recruit a way to make an income from home with low start up costs, company training and support with proven website and contact manager systems, without the cost of a traditional business and the need of having employees and a physical brick and mortar business address. Many people voice their need to be part of a team for support, motivation, training  as well as credibility.

Whichever business structure you choose, with over 1.8 U.S. households owning a Home Based Business, working from home is no longer an odd way to make a living, but in many cases a necessity.

Cheers

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

www.1000dollarchecks.com

Can you feel the excitement? The P1D & SMG train is coming to a city near you...the next STOP will be DALLAS Oct 24th - 25th 2008

I will be there...register as my guest on  www.GlobalP1D and receive a FREE NETTRAV website PLUS LUNCH on me!

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October 4, 2008

With the downturn in the US economy dominating recent news, one wouldn’t expect a start-up travel company like Platinum One Destinations (P1D) to be steaming ahead like the boom times never ended. Not surprisingly, when times are tough, with layoffs mounting and job prospects dimming, families seek new ways to create income. In fact, it’s well known that the Direct Sales industry’s largest expansions occurred during economic recessions. Look closer and the reasons are obvious. With hundreds of thousands of new households feeling the pinch, the need to supplement income is that much greater. With the job market turning-up empty, a home based business with a low start-up cost is an attractive option. Flexible hours, no commute, and high earning potential are just a few reasons.

Platinum One Destinations (P1D) and its network of independent business owners (Marketing Associates) are experiencing the surge in interest in home-business opportunities. In fact, P1D Associates are well positioned to capitalize as more and more people look to break free from the insecurity of the job market.

To propel its growth Synergy Marketing Group, P1D’s exclusive sales arm recently launched its “World Wind West” Tour in the blue granite state’s beautiful city of Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s the first of three major events with Dallas and Los Angeles on deck in the coming weeks. The event started with Charlotte’s top country radio station (WSOC) broadcasting live from the event’s Marriott location. The energy was high as members and guests gathered under the outdoor canopy. The FREE offer of a personal netTrav website got everyone excited to learn about the company and the income potential as a P1D business owner. Over 154 websites were given away at the event, a number that even surprised the company’s executive team.

Company heads Lloyd Wilson, Nitsa Nakos, Priska King, Bob Biss and Dave Heidel headlined along with several top producing P1D Associates who shared their success stories and strategies over the two day event. Lloyd Wilson kicked things off Friday evening with an anecdotal segment covering the past, present and future of P1D. He closed with the widely anticipated announcement of the netTrav website giveaway.

Friday’s session was fun and casual leading into Saturday’s more intensive training segments. A brief business presentation was followed by an invitation to learn the ins and outs of turning the netTrav giveaway into a six-figure home based business. “Going in, we felt very positive about this promotion and we knew our guests would react with excitement. The energy and enthusiasm could not have been better. People really feel P1D can help them turn the corner financially and we are proving it every single day.” said Priska King, Synergy co-founder.

Saturday’s session started with the nuts and bolts of how the business works. Top Associate Lisa Moore demonstrated the travel savings the P1D memberships offer by booking a trip to Las Vegas, saving $200. “By actually showing our guests how we book trips and save, they witness an immediate tangible example of exceptional value P1D brings to the marketplace.” said Moore.

Read the rest of the Press Release on:

 http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=77156

Don’t miss the next stop on the P1D “World Wind West” Launch Tour. Dallas Oct 24-25 at the Lincoln Hilton. Reserve your spot at: www.P1DSynergySummits.com. All events run Friday evening and Saturday. All guests will receive their own netTrav.com website FREE (a $99 value).

If you know anyone in Houston, invite them to catch a lift on the “Take A Hike Ike” bus tour. Don’t let Hurricane Ike stop you from being CEOs and Presidents of your own company. Email ike@gop1d.com for details.

Los Angeles, Dec 5-6 will be the third and final stop for 2008. If you can’t make the live events that’s ok. P1D is running live webinars and conference calls every single week. All members and guests are invited. If you know someone looking for extra income, these are great opportunities to introduce people to the business. Check http://www.synergynewsticker.com for complete information.

Contact me with any questions you may have...

cheers

Maria Porter

Platinum Executive Leader

972-881-4694

www.P1D.info

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

The economy has affected us all.

Despite increased consumer confidence numbers posted in September over August, the recent activities on Wall street are beginning to translate into alterations in spending habits.

For this reason among others I have developed a new website system for my team members.

It is not that I am turning my team members away from the incredibly professional and efficient and beautifully designed MAC system, that is not it, but many are just not able to afford the $49, $99 or $149 per month to host the MAC websites. It is for those members of my team especially, that I designed a business website which will afford my team members a web presence for their Platinum One Destination business  with NO MONTHLY CHARGES.

Let's face it if you do not have a website to show your prospects, how are you going to market the P1D product? The answer is not easily. Either you send a prospect to your sponsors' website or you try to develop something for yourself.

Check it out. www.1000dollarcheck.com

If you join me in my team, you too can have a site similar to mine which I will personalize and host for you.

Business has really picked up over the past week. This is probably an indication that people are not feeling secure in their jobs and are looking to creating their own ecenomy!

Call me I have another very special $500 tool which I purchase for my team members. I can not say it here to not cause a riot :-)

Have a great one,

Cheers

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

Platinum EL

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

Sad news.

Whilst on a glorious vacation in Europe, my http://platinum1destinations.wordpress.com blog was deleted. Ouch!

I have to say 8 months of hard work and in my opinion, some excellent posts were deleted in a blink of an eye.

I tried to follow wordpress's instructions on how to transfer my files to another host, but I was unable to do it. Any help would be appreciated on this matter.

My sadness became something close to anger when I realized that not only my blog, but a plethera of other wordpress blogs belonging to P1D members were deleted at the same time.

I do not know if this was a result of complaints or flagging by competitors, but I have really learned a lesson. Namely:

1. Host your own blogs

2. Keep your interesting posts filed away somewhere on your desktop.

3. Anticipate the worst but hope for the best when it comes to websites.

I loved my wordpress blog, it was easy to manage and was chock full of "me".

It's now back to the drawing board.

Hopefully this helps you from becoming a victim and losing your work.

Cheers

Maria Porter

www.nettrav-world.com

Hello

when was the last time when you were offered an opportunity to become a founding member in a business which is poised to become the FIRST $BILLION with a Huge B, home based business in the travel arena?

If you were in the future, looking back at this opportunity and you did NOT join, would you be kicking yourself?

Here is your unprecedented HUGE chance, while Platinum One Destinations is still in soft launch, to become a coveted founding member in P1D.

Yes, not all the systems are fully in place (but I would argue we have more systems in place than most businesses after a decade of being in business), you will be rewarded for being a pioneer, for being forward thinking, for being one of the first taking a chance on P1D (if you can call it a chance).

Or, you can take your time, sit back and observe and when the full launch comes, this Fall 2008, you can be the first one to question the logic of holding back?

Did you sit back and watch Microsoft stocks soar? or Home Depot's stocks split?

Don't make the same mistake by procrastinating on this once in a blue moon opportunity.

"Don't stay home without it"

Read the words above...they will be part of every day language, sooner and not later, and you have the opportunity of BEING IN, and not out!

Take the next step, visit the websites below for more information:

www.platinum-one-destinations.com (Business opportunity presentation)

www.platinum-synergy-travel.com (Business website)

www.platinum-one-travel.com (Retail website)

www.iNetTrav.com (Nettrav portal website)

To our mutual success,
Maria Porter

972-881-4694

Platinum Executive Leader

If you have been looking at joining P1D and have looked from afar, you might have noticed that most of the links on the presentation and business site are now working, but other than that you might not realize that P1D is still in pre-launch mode.

If you are a Platinum One Destinations member you are more than likely aware that P1D is still in it's infancy, well maybe a 3rd grader or so now, as there are many aspects to the business which are not running as smoothly and efficiently as perhaps we would have hoped by this stage.

However, with knowledge there is a certain peace and if I was aware of certain launch dates I perhaps would not have been so concerned, maybe that's too harsh, maybe aware, about certain aspects of the P1D package.

Firstly P1D is still not fully functional. NetTrav, the travel portal will be launched on February 8th 2008. One will be able to purchase it directly from the P1D business sites as well as on members NetTrav websites at only $99/yr.

Secondly, the Concierge Flagship Platinum One Destinations product will be launched on March 1st 2008. Currently concierge is only providing Condo stays on the points system, flights and cruises can be booked without any point deductions.

I suspect that SMG (Synergy Marketing group) as well as P1D had not expected the massive success they have experienced 'til date. They have however responded with a massive recruitment of agents to help P1D members.

So if you are in P1D or are looking at it, just know that with a launch, come some teething pains, most have been ironed out, but the benefit is, as we have always heard, the early bird catches the worm.

The P1D corporate has been gracious enough to extend the pre-launch specials until the end of February. One important thing you will never lack in Platinum One, is support.

So being in P1D right from the beginning, even with all the growing pains, has it been worth it?....You Bet!

Hope this helps

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

www.platinum-one-destinations.com <- presentation site

www.GlobalP1D.com <- business site

www.P1D.info <- my personal site

www.nettrav.com/porter <- NetTrav website

Dear oh Dear...

the sky is falling down...all these coastal vacations members are being bullied into joining Platinum One Destinations....by Synergy Marketing Group.....against their will....

The assumption is we have to be warned about the decisions we wish to make, because we know no better.

For example:

"Home Business Coach Jay NaPier Warns Against Platinum One Destinations (P1D)"

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=58043

and

"Platinum One Destinations (P1D) Launch Causes Confusion" by Dean Marino

http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=33462&cat=1

If the reader is not savvy, the press releases might look as if they have been written by the press, to indeed warn us about the goings on in P1D.

Utilizing press releases as a method of advertising has been a popular way to advertise by many in Coastal Vacations and looking at the current explosion of new releases it appears that it remains so.

Press releases are not all they appear and I urge you to read my article regarding them:

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-Behind-Coastal-Vacations-Press-Releases&id=510473

The bottom line is, Platinum One Destinations has brought in $2 Million dollars since launching on January 1st 2008.

Which means....some of this money might have gone towards the purchase of Coastal Vacations packages.

I personally have never been involved in a business so simple to share as P1D and NetTrav.

You will not find Platinum One Destinations members releasing negative press releases about Coastal Vacations. All the so called "warnings" and negativity appears to be all one way?

And why should that be? I think the answer is apparant for all to see.

It is bad practice to burn bridges, you never know when you might want to cross back on one.

The home based business market is HUGE, there is enough for everyone no matter which business they choose to be in.....

In conclusion, the sky is not falling and everyone should do his/her due diligence before joining any home business.

Jay and Dean, if you wish to find out more about P1D I would love to share it with you both, it might just be the perfect adjunct to your coastal businesses....it was to mine.

:-)

Cheers

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

www.P1D.info

www.GlobalP1D.com

Just when we thought we had all the technical jargon sort of worked out in our brains, up come new terminologies which will become as much of our everyday speech in a few years as cell phones and GHZ is right now.

If you can imagine little chips with antennae being able to transmit information from your pocket to any other wireless bluetooth device all on a tetra hertz frequency, well believe it, the new devices will start appearing in about 2009. A practical application could mean transferring a movie file from say an Apple TV to your favorite mobile device, quickly and securely without any wiring.

It all seems so "Star Treky" but the system works on quantum tunneling. I know what "quantum physics" is and I know what a "tunnel" is, but....to get the real definition and more information on this upcoming technology please go to:

 www.phiar.com

Not that I understand any of it, but it looks incredible and I will want it.

Back to the dark ages....

There is a nifty gadget which will save you $hundreds of dollars on your long distance bills. Anyone in a home business knows, a clear phone signal plus a low bill is a winning combination. For about $40 the first year and $20/yr after that, you can have unlimited long distance calls in the USA and Canada all by plugging in a simple device into your USB port. You will need high speed internet, but other than that, plug in any phone line into the jack and you can be talking without any monthly charges.

For the details please go to

www.magicjack.com

Lower phone costs will mean more money to play with or to put back into your Coastal Vacations or Platinum One Destinations businesses.

Cheers for now

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

www.p1d.info

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

www.2ezbiz.org