Here’s a testimonial from their site:
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to speak with Brian Burgert who assisted me with integrating my 2007 Outlook Express with my e-mail and Web domain. As a new client to Aplus, I found the service support invaluable and it left me feeling like a valued client. I recognize that in the everyday world of customer support it may be common to hear from people who are less than satisfied, but I feel that outstanding service should be recognized. Brian’s communication style and willingness to educate me while instructing me on the right procedures will be invaluable as I set up other Outlook users in my organization who will be leveraging the hosted email environment. Thanks to Brian and the team at Aplus.

Tammie Shannon
Shannon Insurance Group
http://www.shannoninsurancegroup.com

So of course they’re going to boast on their site right? Well the fact of the matter is they’ve got awards galore to back up their stats.
They were given the CNET award as the Most Popular Web Hosting – 6 Years in a Row
Deloitte and Touche - Technology Fast 50 Company
San Diego Business Journal – Fastest Growing Privately Held Company

The list goes on and on.

I’d love to hear some more feedback from aPlus.net users out there. I’ve already switched two accounts over to them last night and I’ll probably switch 10 more over in the next two weeks as soon as I can set aside about 20 minutes – literally, it takes me less than that to do a few website setups.

Don’t take my word for it though, check out aPlus and read a few reviews online. I think its a safe bet if you want uptime and great support, you can’t go wrong with aPlus.

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This can be the time of the year that actually pisses employees off the most.  Working in a corporate environment setting has major drawbacks.  Its the end of 4th quarter. That may mean you only have two days off, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  When life is coming to a close are you going to look back during this time of the year only to realize you spent more time in your office because of your boss than you do your family?

Its quite the opposite of how many look at whats transpiring over the past few months. Corporate America profits are taking a hit, the economy is in a major depression, and yet now is actually the perfect time to find that freelance passion.  Hint: Web Design and Online Marketing.  Skip the 4th quarter blues, start thinking about your future, your lifestyle, and what you can do to change it.

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<blockquote>What are you going to do after college? Who do you want to work for?  What companies are you sending your resume to?</blockquote>

College is 110% wrong when it comes to figuring out how to make money for yourself. Since the day you set foot in a classroom, you are drilled in the head over and over that you have to work for someone when you’re ready for the real world. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Once you realize that you’re making your employer rich and not yourself, you’ve finally realized its time to take action.

Where do you begin?  What resources does it take to build your company or yourself into a web design and online marketing entity?  You’d be surprised at how little I know with web design. In fact, it was just 12 years ago that I picked up my one and only “How to Build Websites” hardcopy.  It was of the popular series from Sam’s Teach Yourself in 21 Days if I recall correctly.

I don’t know Javascript, do not know CSS, and barely know HTML, yet this year I will have eclipsed my largest annual income ever, at over $120,000 +.  Lets get this out on the table right now. I’m not going to show you how I made 1 million dollars in 12 months.  Its called reality.  If you’ve come here looking for instant millionaire status by purchasing this package then you’re going to be in for a big disappointment.

What this blog and book will do is provide someone such as yourself the opportunity to build a successful business where you can officially quit the rat race corporate America CEO’s love.

So back to the topic, where do you begin. Step 1. Forget everything you “Think” you know about what you need to learn to create a sucessful online marketing company (web design, SEO, PPC, and social media). Once you’ve ‘cleansed’ yourself of this thought process, it will be time to move on.

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I touched based with Steve a few times after being let go and just today we spoke via phone.  He told me that he found a job!  I was excited for him, at least now knowing he wouldn’t have to worry too much about bills.  I of course asked the million dollar question:

“Who is it? Who do you work for?”

“The same company.”

“What? Are you serious?  After treating you like crap for 3 years and firing you not three weeks ago, you decided to accept their offer?”

“Well the markets bad and I have to do what I have to do.”

Isn’t thay typical? Everyone has an excuse. Steve’s was, “its the market”.  Steve is an educated gentleman aged at about 34 years old.  He holds a bachelors degree and has very good experience at several local marketing firms.  What possesses a man to take a job with the same employer that just fired him giving his great background and work experience?  Why would Steve believe that employer will not turn around in 2 weeks and let him go again?

It doesn’t matter what walk of life your in.  When it comes to corporate America you better believe if you’re not in top management you should be prepared to get laid off or fired at some point in your life.  Theres always going to be ups and downs in the market.  Companies will grow and companies will fail.  Are you going to be safe from the reduction in workforce?

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The chances are high that most people plan their resignation much like myself.  They work in a ‘cubicle farm‘ staring at a screen for hours on end.  Then what happens?  They think to themselves, “How much will it take for me to leave this job?”.  I’m no different.  I’ve wondered the same.  I’d guess over 75% have.  Noone wants to be a ‘phone monkey‘ or answer to the boss. Everyone wants to be the boss.

The difference is action. I decided about 9 months ago to take action.  Actively launching my career into web design and online marketing.   The work was so good (and I’m not bragging but its only on par in my opinion) I started receiving a ton of referrals for work.  From there its where I seperated myself from my employer, at least the mindset, and started treating them as if they were just another client.

I’ll show you the tips, the work, the strategy involved with escaping the 9-5 mindset.  The resources I used and still use to gain an upper hand in my career and how you can too.  It doesn’t matter if you don’t know or even want to learn online marketing, you can apply this to all walks of life.  Its your niche.  You decide on what to do with it.

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I won’t dive into details on this one post with anything specific.  I will tell you now this post can save as a reference in the future.  My post (at least my goals are) to not provide short post.  What good does a two paragraph post on a blog thats supposed to show you how to stop working for corporate America and make yourself a healthy living as a marketing professional or web designer.

You see, by day (and by night) I’m a marketing professional.  I create websites, market them for my clients and they succeed in their line of work.  Some people may call me a web designer or webmaster.  The truth is both are correct and both are really far from the truth.  I’m a jack of all trades, a master of none, some might say.  I’ve said it myself actually.  But the bottom line is a create sites, rank them well, and drive traffic to them through SEO or some other form of online marketing.

I’m going to show you through this blog exactly how you can escape the rat race and stop working for corporate America.  I’ll show you how to stop working for the worst boss you’ve ever known and start making really money for yourself.  Build relationships with your clients, receive referrals, build a sales team and make alot of money that does one thing.  Lets you live the life you want to live.

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