Online Shop Keeper

I know I want to play basketball for a living, but since I’m not exactly the most gifted athlete on the planet, maybe some other financial options are in order.  I think I’d do pretty okay running an online shop.. that is, if I knew how to set one up.  Oh wait, I don’t have to know how to set one up!  Ashop Commerce can do it for me!  

Ashop Commerce is a leading ecommerce software, and with good reason.  Not only is the software extremely easy to use, it’s also internet-based.  That means you don’t have to install anything!  Also, the software is loaded with great features that are must-haves for any successful online store.  Another thing I really like about it is the fact that you can start selling immediately.  Who wants to waste time waiting for their store to get set-up?  Time is money, and money is what it’s all about.  Of course, if you don’t believe me, you can always sign up for the 10-day trial and see for yourself.  What’re you waiting for?  Go get it!

I’m PPPart of the Family!

So I signed up for PayPerPost a few months back, and they FINALLY approved me!  I’ve been wanting to get on the program a long time now, because I’ve heard some really good things about PPP.  It gives me a chance to combine my great blogging skills with my naturally being money-hungry.  I get paid to blog!  How great is that?

My friends are making so much money (money I’ve seen so I know it’s for real), funding their beach vacations with this great little money-maker, among other things.  I’m glad I don’t have to be left out anymore.

As for me, the first thing I’m going to get when I get paid?  I’m getting a brand new basketball.  Or maybe a domain name.  Or maybe I’ll save the money or invest it in some stocks or something.  Bottomline is, I get to make money doing something I enjoy doing.  I may never be a pro-baller, but at least I can be a pro at something!

Oh, and don’t worry, I’m not selling out.  Let’s just say I’m charging a competitive market price for my blogging skills.  I’ll still keep things real, and maintain my code of blog ethics.  All reviews you’ll see here will be for real, from the heart.  I’m still me.  Except I’m getting paid.  Isn’t that fantastic?!

Setting Up Shop

As soon as I’m famous enough, I’m going to start my own sports apparel brand.  I don’t have a catchy name yet, or a product in mind (but I’ll probably go the sneakers-route), but someday I will.  And man, I’m going to exploit my fame for all it’s worth to sell my product.  

When that day comes, I’ll probably set up shop online, just because I’m a high-tech kind of guy.  If that’s the case, then I’m going to need a reliable online shopping cart software.  I think Ashop Commerce should do very well for that purpose.  For one thing, it’s one of the easiest to use in the world.  It’s internet-based so there’s no installation, and it’s got tons of great features.  You can also start selling immediately!  Ever hear of the phrase time is money?  Well, you DON’T have to waste your time trying to get the software set up!  Don’t believe me?  Don’t take my word for it.  You can always sign up for the free 10-day trial.  You won’t be sorry.  

Winning By Knowing

Everything in life, if you want to win, requires knowledge.  Knowledge of whatever it is you're doing, of who you're playing against, or playing with.  The same is especially true for making money gambling.  Every serious gambler out there will tell you that if they only knew a couple more things, they'd be millionaires.  

Besides basketball, I've always had a soft spot for online gambling.  Maybe it's the testosterone rush from winning, or beating the odds, but I enjoy it a lot.  Of course, I'd enjoy it more if I won more, or made more money out of it.  If you're planning to play at online casinos, I think it'd be a great idea to check out Pro360.com first.  They give detailed reviews for a lot of  the more than 3000 online casinos out there.  From game play to experience, to trustworthiness to bonuses offered, they'll give you everything you need to know when you're choosing the right online casino for you.  Every player is different, and picking the right casino will probably make your game more enjoyable and even profitable.  

You can also sign up using their bonus banners to get a signup bonus for most casinos!  See, now I've given you the EDGE in knowlEDGE.  Now all you have to do is use it.  Go check out Pro360.com now. 

Raleigh? Really?

Whenever I think of North Carolina, I think of Michael Jordan.  That's where he attended school, for those of you not in the know.  Now I absolutely loathe MJ, but I can at least respect for his choice of places to live in.  Have you ever been to Raleigh, NC?  It's a beautiful place.  God's country, salt of the earth.  It's just so green and enveloped in nature's beauty and warmth and comfort.  Who wouldn't want to live there?

For those reasons, it's probably a good idea to be looking at Raleigh Real Estate.  You get to have the best of both worlds.. all the conveniences of modern living and all the beauty of Mother Nature, together in one place.  It would be a perfect place to have a family.  If you're serious about having a great environment to have your kids grown up in, a place accessible to fine shopping and dining, with a great golf community as well as a solid school system, Homes in Raleigh, NC should be seriously considered. 

All in all, I wouldn't mind having a place there one day.  The fresh air would do well for my basketball-breathing lungs, but I wouldn't have to sacrifice the modern living standards I've grown used to.  I still dislike MJ, but like I said, GREAT choice on NC.   

Card Me

Hi fellow ballers!  Since I'm still getting my groove on, and I haven't declared for the NBA draft as of yet (harhar), I've decided that I'll do a Magic Johnson and be businessman as well as a baller.  For that reason, I've been thinking about setting up a small online shop for basketball related stuff.  Sell what you know, right?

Except I don't know how I'm going to get paid.  I mean, PayPal works, but I'd rather have the professionalism being able to process credit cards bring, you know.  I want to Process Visa Cards and Mastercards.  I want my store to be a Credit Card Accepting one.  Fortunately, I came across APlusMerchant.com.  With all the bank connections they've got, their the company to approach if you're looking to start accepting credit cards for your business.  Since they cover all sorts of businesses from credit repair firms to travel agencies to even adult sites, you'll need to provide them with your business information and history to get an accurate quote on their services.  Just fill up an application form and they'll get back to you in a couple of days.  

Why A-plus?  Because everything about them is top-notch.  The service, the response times, the rates, the risk handling.. they've got everything covered for you.  In all aspects of life, it's important to find the right teammate.  Any teammate who can cover for you and help you out is an asset.  APlusMerchant.com sure is welcome on my team.

Just In Case

Ever since I got my injury, I've been thinking.  No matter how well I take care of myself, accidents WILL happen.  That's why you call them accidents.  Grant Hill never asked to get injured.  You think Kobe wanted Bynum out for eight weeks?  That's why everyone needs insurance.  

I think a pretty good place to check out would be Advantage Term Life.  Any good coach knows a team's got to have information and statistics on whatever they're up against.  Getting the right policy for you will help you Save Money on Insurance.  Advantage Term Life can help you with that information, especially about the different type of insurance policies out there (term, whole life, universal, etc).  Once you've chosen the right plan for you, next on the game plan is figuring out just how much it's going to cost you.  You can use Advantage Term Life's contacts with tons of different insurance companies out there to compare policies and contracts from different insurance companies.  You want to see which Insurance Quotes work with your budget.  We're not all in the NBA, right?  

To make the right play, you need to know as much as you can.  You can also use Advantage Term Life to compare Insurance Plans Pros and Cons.  So what point am I trying to make here?  Accidents happen, and it's best to be prepared, but you've got to do it with an informed mind.  The master baller has spoken, now LISTEN.  

Pro-Ballin?

More like pro-blogging.  I recently signed with Blogsvertise.com to help finance my balling adventures.  The way I understand it, Blogsvertise.com lets you review products and services on your blog, then they pay you for it.  I can do that.  I'll put a basketball spin on everything, a new perspective if you will.  It'll probably make for some really fun reading. 

It feels like I just go signed to the NBA of blogging (I'm getting paid,) so I'm excited about this opportunity.  I mean, with all the great basketball gear out there, some extra cash would come in handy.  Besides, people always tell me I'm way too opinionated for my own good. 

Personally, I think this is a fantastic opportunity.  I get to make money doing something I love to do.  Imagine getting paid to blog.  FANTASTIC.  I'll let you know how things work out with Blogsvertise.com!  Woohoo!