FAQs

AFFILIATE LINK or LINK EXCHANGES
COACHING
ECURRENCY SITES
INSURANCE FOR AN ENTREPRENEUR
JOB SEARCH IN DIFFERENT STATE
LEGITIMATE BUSINESS/LINK
LINK EXCHANGES - see AFFILIATE LINK or LINK EXCHANGES
MATERIALS GOOD FOR HIGH SCHOOLER or RETIREE
MP3 PLAYER
NEWSLETTER
OBSTACLES TO JOB SEARCH
PERSONALITY PROFILES
PRODUCT QUESTIONS
REPRINTING DAN'S ARTICLES
SALARY & RESUME QUESTIONS
TELECOMMUTING
WORK-AT-HOME SCAMS
WORKING AT HOME
48 DAYS CLASSES
TAX EXEMPTION
BULK ORDERS

AFFILIATE LINK or LINK EXCHANGE

I love Dan's books and want to share them with others-how can I be an affiliate?

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How can I set up a link exchange?

We don't do "link exchanges," but we sometimes set up with Affiliates. Many people come to our website and sign up to promote Dan & 48 Days from their websites and/or email lists. When their clients/members click through to us and purchase, you receive a commission. You can see it at: Affiliate Link

Now, Dan often recommends products and services to our 40,000 subscribers in his weekly ezine, and some of them make it on to our "Valuable Resources" page. But in this aspect, he is giving his personal endorsement, which he guards like gold. No amount of money is worth people's trust. Obviously, we don't know you or have testimony on you.

If you feel you have the ability to use Dan & 48 Days as a resource on your webpage, I'd motivate you to go through our Affiliate sign up. The proof of your company will then be twofold:

1. If 48 Days sales come to us from you, we'll see it, as we write checks for Affiliate commissions every month. That will show us you have a valid market.

2. Then it's as simple as getting testimonies from our subscribers who used you. If they are good, Dan can legitimately give you endorsement in his newsletter to 40,000+ subscribers and we can put you as a resource on our Valuable Resources page.

We have many, many people who contact us about advertising with us, and we just don't do it. For the people/companies that we DO endorse, it's very valuable. Last year we had a month where we were the number one Affiliate for Mark Victor Hansen's "One Minute Millionaire" organization. When Dan endorses someone, our subscribers purchase!

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COACHING

I want personal coaching-where do I go?

For personal coaching, please go to http://www.48days.com/personal_coaching.php.  There you will find full details on Dan’s coaching options.  There is an online application that you may fill out—Dan personally reviews each one and either contacts you himself if you are an Eagle’s Club candidate, or refers you to one of his many competent coaches across the country.  Their prices vary in range, so don’t hesitate to fill out the application and you may be able to get a better fitting package from another one of our coaches.  Distance need not be an issue, as many of our coaches also use the phone and emails for coaching—the key is to find one that is the best match for you, not just one that is closest to your doorstep.

If you would like to see all of the coaches affiliated with 48 Days, please visit our other website, www.212Connection.com.   You may view the coaches and contact them directly here: 212 Coaches.

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ECURRENCY SITES

Tell me about eCurrency sites.

eCurrency trading has been around a while -- lots and lots of "systems" out there to buy about it. I would recommend becoming very knowledgeable before investing in a training program:

Here's a whole lot of information: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=internet+scams+ecurrency+trading&btnG=Google+Search

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INSURANCE FOR AN ENTREPRENEUR

You know, Dan, I purchased your new book and I really love it but there is something very troubling about being on self-employed. The problem is health insurance. None of us know what tomorrow may bring. Even if we properly care for ourselves and our family, we don't know when a devastating medical crisis will occur. People starting out on their dream career always cut corners wherever they can. Because it involves so much money and the young are usually healthy, the one area where over 90% cut is health care. Private health insurance runs about $650 per month. If you follow Dave Ramsey's approach (and you have a big hairy emergency fund of $10,000), you can drop that cost to about $150-$200 per month. It is still a lot of money. How do young people with families to care for do it? I am willing to take a chance if I am the only person who could be hurt by my risk-taking and frequent stupidity. When you add a wife and children to the mix, can you afford to gamble with their lives?

I know that you have been self-employed most of your life. How did you resolve these issues? How do you provide for the medical care of you and your family when you are young, self-employed, and just starting out?

Yes, this is a common concern. However there really are so many options that I don't think it should be an obstacle for anyone wanting to start something on their own. Obviously we expect a person going out on their own to be able to make more money immediately than they were making as an employee. So that should offset the added expense of health insurance - which they absolutely need. No responsible person can justify being without health insurance.

Here is a back-end page from the 48Days.com website: http://www.48days.com/insurance_options.php. There you will see just a brief overview of all the options available. Incidentally Joanne and I have an HSA - a $7,000 deductible and a $258 monthly premium.

Thanks for passing the word and for helping others find hope and encouragement for living out their God-given dreams.

Sincerely,
Dan Miller
Releasing Principles for Work/Life Excellence!
www.48Days.com 615.373.7771 or 888.373.7771
www.NoMoreMondaysBlog.com

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JOB SEARCH IN DIFFERENT STATE

How do I deal with the interview process when I am looking for a job in a different state?

The initial parts of the job search are exactly the same even when you're looking in another geographic area. The only logistical detail is physically being there for the interviews. And yes, when that time comes just tell them that you are planning to be there on these dates and are scheduling your interviews in that time. Companies are very understanding about issues like that and are not going to pass up a great candidate. You have as much right to suggest an interview time as the interviewing company. Just take the initiative and suggest a time that would work well with your schedule.

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LEGITIMATE BUSINESS/LINK

Is this a legitimate business/link?

Yes, it's a legitimate source of information, but no, we do not vouch for this service, the same as we do not for any services Dan offers in his newsletter, unless he specifically clarifies that. Dan's newsletter is a source for information-it's up to you to determine whether you want to follow through with a link. The newsletter is a place for resources, but Dan's focus is NOT to thoroughly do background checks on websites-just merely to provide information. Just do your research and be aware that scams are out there, but so are good companies.

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MATERIALS GOOD FOR HIGH SCHOOLER or RETIREE

Are the 48 Days materials good for a high schooler? For a retiree?

This product spans across the map for age groups-whether you are 16 or 60, it offers the same valuable principles. We actually have some 48 Days coaches that speak specifically to high school and college age youth about the 48 Days materials. Many of the clients that Dan works with on a one-on-one basis are coming to him in their 50s and later saying they don't know what they want to be when they grow up. Many have felt confined to the degrees they got in college-oftentimes because it was what their parents wanted them to do. We strongly urge teenagers and college students to read these materials before they become that 50-something. Finding your passions and understanding your personality style, and that it's okay to NOT have all the answers on the next 40 years when you're 20-that is so important. We recommend not only the 48 Days to the Work You Love book and workbook, but also the 48 Days Career Profile, which gives you a 26+ page report on your unique personality style, including a list of career matches that would be a good fit. You can read all about it and download a sample report here: http://www.48days.com/products/personalityreport.php.

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MP3 PLAYER

I don't have an MP3 player-how can I listen to the podcasts?

MP3 player-if you can listen to anything on your computer, you can listen to an MP3-just click on it and it will play on your default media player. If you don't have any sound on your computer, you can download one of these free media players:

iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Realplayer: http://www.realplayer.com/
Quicktime: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

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NEWSLETTER

I signed up for the newsletter, but did not get the email confirmation, or I couldn't get the link to work:

You may still get the newsletter, even without confirming.

Unfortunately, WE cannot confirm your email address---you have to. To ensure delivery of your newsletter(s), please add newsletter@48days.com to your address book, spam filter white list, or tell your company's IT group to allow this address to pass through any filtering software they may have set up. If you have an email through a larger ISP, you may want to sign up through that system instead. Be sure to check your bulk/spam mail!!

If you have an autoresponder, you will not be able to get the newsletter.

If you are still unable to confirm through your ISP, you may always read our newsletters online by going here: http://www.48days.com/newsletter/access.php. The newsletter is sent out every Tuesday.

How do I UPDATE my profile or UNSUBSCRIBE from the newsletter?.

Please go to the bottom of the newsletter where it says...
If you no longer wish to receive communication from us:
Unsubscribe

To update your contact information:
Update Profile

According to internet media laws, we are not legally permitted to add or remove a client from our lists. The client must add/remove themselves. We are aware that many companies do this anyway, but we do not want to compromise the integrity of our organization in any way.

Newsletter Subscription—change, unsubscribe, sign up

The 48 Days Newsletter is a weekly newsletter that is completely free and will show up in your inbox every Tuesday.  You may sign up for in the top right corner of the website.  To change your email or unsubscribe at any time, simply go to the bottom of your most recently received newsletter and click “update” or “unsubscribe”.  If this does not work, make sure you have the links turned on (you’ll see a pop-up at the top of your email if they aren’t). 

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OBSTACLES TO JOB SEARCH

I'm too old/young/disabled/no degree etc-how do I combat this in an interview?

Everyone has something they think is an obstacle. Too young, too old, too short, no degree, the wrong degree, the wrong color, the wrong accent, no experience. They are all basically the same. If you believe it's an obstacle -- it is. On the other hand, if a person is clear about his/her" areas of competence," has a clear focus and has identified companies where there is a potential match of their skills and the company's needs, those people are getting offers every day.

Keep in mind 85% of your success will come from personal skills -- attitude, enthusiasm, smile, tone of voice, etc. Only 15% come from your skills, regardless of age. Polish the 85% and your issue will not be an obstacle.

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PERSONALITY PROFILES

How do I purchase more credits for the 48 Days Career Profile?

If you want a friend or family member to take the profile, please go to http://www.48days.com/products/personalityreport.php and purchase the report again. On the new user sign-up page (where you go after purchasing), make sure to enter in the information of the person that is taking the report. If they do not have a different email address, please enter in their firstnamelastname@48days.com. The system only allows one person to use each email address.

If you have multiple people that want to take the report, your best bet is to purchase them in bulk-if you purchase five or more, it is only $20 per report!! You may purchase them here: http://www.48days.com/bulkreports.php. Make the purchase, and you will need to sign up as a new user again-use a different email address, or use your firstnamelastname@48days.com. Once you have done this, please sign out and wait for an email with instructions on how to set up new users.

I tried to sign up for the 48 Days Career Profile, but it says "keycode does not have enough credits."

Please wait and sign up the next business day and you should be able to sign up with no problems!

I have already signed up as a new user and need to access the personality profile-where do I go?

Please go to www.48Days.com/reportguide.php. Enter in your username and password you created when you purchased the profile. Once you sign in, be sure to carefully read the directions, as there are important instructions on taking and downloading the report. Once you have completed adding all three reports, please sign out and you will be re-directed to www.48Days.com/applicationguide.php where you can hear Dan's "Step-by-Step Application Guide" on the 48 Days Career Profile.

I'm reading 48 Days to the Work You Love and want to get the password to take the personality profile:

So glad to hear you are reading Dan's book and want to take the personality report! Please go to http://www.48days.com/products/personalityreport.php. This page has all the information regarding the profile and you may purchase it online. You will create your own user name and password and then take the online profile survey. There are detailed step-by-step instructions, and you have the option to include a Biblical Personality match and a Career match as well, at no extra charge.

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PRODUCT QUESTIONS

I'm interested in starting my own business and wanted to get 48 Days to Creative Income-I can't find it on the website-where is it?

48 Days to Creative Income was discontinued in November of 2007.  January 2008 RandomHouse released Dan’s newest entrepreneurial book, No More Mondays.  This is the replacement for Creative Income. In January 2009 there will be a workbook component sold with it, similar to the 48 Days to the Work You Love hardback and workbook.  You may access No More Mondays here: http://www.48days.com/products/noMoreMondays.php.  (You may also purchase the audio book on our products page). 

How do I ensure I'm getting the faith-based version of No More Mondays?

Unfortunately, both No More Mondays books look the same online, although the faith-based one says "expanded version" on it (when you actually get the book). The best way to assure that you are getting the faith-based version is to check the publisher-the only publisher for that one is Waterbrook. If you go through our website and click on the faith-based version link, you will be directed to the right one as well: http://www.48days.com/products/noMoreMondays.php

What is the difference between No More Mondays and 48 Days to the Work You Love

Dan's 48 Days to the Work You Love workbook and CD series has been very successful for many years. This is the step-by-step patented 48 Day program that has changed thousands of lives. The workbook is set up with worksheets and exercises to get you on the path to the work you love. There are also two accompanying CDs with Dan walking you through the process and further explaining the principles. This is the life application program of Dan's "Work You Love" principles. Dan's newly released book, by the same title, delves deeper into the philosophical and theological principles laid forth in the workbook and CDs.  For a detailed schedule on how to read the two books together for maximum impact, please email customerservice@48days.com and request the book/workbook interactive plan.

No More Mondays is Dan’s newer release (Jan 2008) and this focuses on the ever-changing marketplace.  In this book Dan encourages everyone to be aware of the changing work models. We are rapidly moving toward the time when only 50% of the American workforce will be employees. You may be a free-lancer, a consultant, a contingency worker, an independent contractor, an entrepreneur, an electronic immigrant, a temp, or a number of other growing terms. All are reasonable terms for the creative, non-traditional work models that are allowing 465,000 new business startups each month in the United States alone.  If you are looking for a newer model on what your J-O-B might look like, No More Mondays is the book for you. 

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REPRINTING DAN'S ARTICLES

I'd love to use some of Dan's articles on my blog/web page. What are the copyright laws with this?

I receive frequent requests to use these newsletter articles in other newsletters or websites. I recognize that many more are simply using items without bothering to ask. This prompted me to do a search on my name - I was amazed at seeing the thousands of links including unheard of bookstores, health and fitness sites, and magazines like Fast Company and Praestantia, a magazine for modern women. I always tell people they are welcome to use content from the newsletters, the over 300 articles I have posted, and the website links IF you would just please include my name and website contact info: www.48Days.com Thanks! - Dan Miller

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SALARY & RESUME QUESTIONS

On my job application, it requests my salary-according to 48 Days to the Work You Love, I should not fill that in, right?

Even if it asks for a salary requirement on an application, it's okay not to fill that section out. It's not about following clear directions; it's about allowing you to be in the driver's seat. If you are uncomfortable with it looking like you missed a question (therefore not paying attention to detail), when you turn the application in, just say that you would prefer to discuss salary requirements after you both decide if you are a good fit for the job. You can be very up-front about that. Use this same answer if they ask you that at the beginning of an interview-you need to decide whether you are a good candidate for the job before they put a number on it-see that it's a right fit, show your worth, and then discuss the salary.

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This company says it only accepts online applications, but this does not fall in line with the 48 Days process-what do I do?

Yes, you definitely lose the personal touch by applying on the website.  The 48 Days method bypasses this and goes straight to the person who is hiring.  I would recommend applying in the way “required” by the company, but also do the 48 Days method—send an intro letter, stop by, call, know the exact name of the person hiring, and find a way to move your name to the top—so when they DO look at the names coming through online applications, your name will bump to the top just by the name recognition you’ve already started.  85% of your success will still come from what they see in attitude, enthusiasm, smile, tone of voice, etc. But you have to get face-to-face for that to be evident.

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How do I determine what salary is reasonable for my occupation?

If you would like info about what an expected salary is in any given occupation, please check out www.salary.com . They are a wonderful resource for that kind of information, and also offer quite a few other services as well.

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I need help on my resume.

Resume Help:

http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm
http://www.theresumebuilder.com/
http://www.eresumes.com/

If you need more hands-on help, just check in your local yellow pages.

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TELECOMMUTING

Are there jobs I can work from home?

Yes, there really are jobs you can do from home. As more of you are looking for creative ways to control your time but still create income, you will want to be aware of new kinds of opportunities. Check out http://www.jobs-telecommuting.com for hundreds of telecommuting jobs. (I was referring people to telejobs.com but as of this morning, that site is gone. It was a free referral service. This one charges $34.95 for a list of companies - I'll check it out but I'm not sure I would recommend it.) Others are:

http://www.work-at-home-businesses.com
http://www.work-home-job-opportunity.com
http://www.workathomejobs.com
http://www.workathome-businesses.com

These all appear to be charging for information. Use discretion. You will find opportunities for artists, desktop publishers, photographers, salespeople, writers, engineers, programmers, data entry and many other skills. Like with any opportunity, check each possibility out thoroughly. Some other sites for unusual work:

There are real opportunities within these. Just be aware they may look different and may compensate differently, but they are the coming trend.

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WORK-AT-HOME SCAMS

Tell me about work at home scams?

You've seen the ads - in the newspaper, on telephone poles, in your email - "MAKE $1,000 A DAY!!!!! I just received one - 30 DAYS TO A MILLIONAIRE - GUARANTEED!!!! Others claim, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!! LIVE THE HIGH LIFE!!! But as the saying goes, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". I continue to hear from people who sent in their $30 for the instructions, or went to the $89 seminar or even paid for the $3500 computer training to guarantee their success. As people do want new options to the 8-5 grind, it also opens the door for people to take advantage of others.

Here are some ways to spot a scam:

• If the ad has a lot of CAPITALIZATION and EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!!!!!, warning signs should go off in your head.
• If they say you can make a lot of money with little or no work, don't believe it.
• If the ad is not clear and does not give details, you are being baited.
• If you have to call a 900# for more information, you're being scammed.

Home employment schemes are among the oldest kinds of classified advertising fraud. Many require that you pay for instructions, training or materials before any supposed profits. Envelope stuffing, assembly or craft work, and at home training to get ready to make money are some of the most common scams.

What to do if you suspect a scam:

• Contact your local Better Business Bureau. They are very aggressive about stopping scams.

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WORKING AT HOME

I would really like to work at home, but the network marketing industry is not really appealing. Where can I find ideas or legitimate opportunities?

There are many, many opportunities for working at home in today's environment. And yes, don't feel like you have to do network marketing only. The important thing is to make sure the business idea fits you.

With all the changes in the workplace today, many people are looking for new kinds of opportunities. Tired of the long hours and long commutes, and struggling to have a family life, many are asking if there are really opportunities to work from home. The good news is the answer is Yes! The bad news is there are a lot of scam artists who are taking advantage of those who would like to work from home. Every day I am hearing about someone else who signed up for a medical transcription course, Internet design program or a 900# deal. Most of these simply take your money and give you false promises, never to be heard from again. However, if you do your own research, you can find many great opportunities.

I am going to list just a few quick sources for information. These are from page 106 of 48 Days To Creative Income, a now discontinued workbook of ours. Check out "No More Mondays" for more up-to-date information. There are many more listed there, but here are just a few:

Helpful Internet Sites for Business:
Self-Employment

1. http://www.workingsolo.com - This site lists 1,200 business resources for those seeking self-employment

2. http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov - This is the U.S. Small Business Administration site. Massive amount of information and links

3. http://www.nfibonline.com - A wonderful site by the National Federation of Independent Business, giving you daily information concerning legislation effecting small business and a great variety of daily tips for being more successful.

4. http://www.entrepreneurmag.com - Find a business for sale, business building information, business opportunities, etc.

5. http://www.aahbb.org - The American Association of Home-Based Businesses

6. http://www.nationalbusiness.org - National Business Association

7. http://www.nmbc.org - The National Minority Business Council

8. http://www.soho.org - SOHO

9. http://www.gmarketing.com - The complete Guerilla Marketing site. Books, resources, chat rooms, updates effecting your business

In addition, call 8-10 local temp agencies. You will find that many of them use contract labor for professional services. Also, here are some current book titles you can check out:

• Mompreneurs: A Mother's Practical Step-By-Step Guide to Work-At-Home Success" by Ellen H. Parlapiano
• How to Raise a Family and a Career under One Roof: A Parent's Guide to Home Business" by Lisa M. Roberts
• 101 Best Extra-Income Opportunities for Women" by Jennifer Basye
• The Perfect Business: How to Make a Million form Home with no Payroll, No Employee Headaches, No Debts and No Sleepless Nights!" by Michael Leboeuf

For all these sites and a complete plan for building your own business idea, be sure to get your copy of "No More Mondays".

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48 Days Classes

We have a plethora of resources for the 48 Days Classes listed on our classes page: http://www.48days.com/products/seminarGroup.php.  From this page you can click through to see current classes, FAQs, testimonials, and most importantly, seminar promotional materials, including a “marketing tips” PDF.  On this main page, you can also listen to a 30 minute “how to” by Dan on how to not only teach the classes and market effectively, but also how to do this for profit!

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I live in Tennessee and want to purchase product and qualify for a tax-exemption - how do I get that?

If you are a TN resident and a non-profit or reseller and qualify for a tax-exemption, please email an attachment of your signed CIE and/or reseller's license* to customerservice@48days.com and we will provide you with a tax-free coupon code to use on your purchase.

*You may download and fill out the reseller's license here: http://tennessee.gov/revenue/forms/sales/f1300701.pdf.

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Where would I be able to purchase products by the box?

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