I just returned from Atlanta where I attended (and taught 4 sessions) at the 6th “NAMS” Niche Affiliate Marketing workshop.

As always, it was a fabulous weekend. Quite a few members of my Private Brainstorming Group attended as well, so we had a chance to hang out and brainstorm in person.

*Photo: Brainstorming with Anita Hampl

You’ve probably heard me talk about NAMS before. It’s a 3-day hands-on event that happens twice a year in Atlanta, every January and August. The price is going up dramatically for direct event tickets, but there’s a new model in place now that makes much more sense for anyone that wants to get involved…

While you were able to get a ticket in the past for as low as $197 (with a coupon code), the current rate for future events is $497. However, if you are a NAMS Member, you’ll now get the discounted rates for each event twice a year.

In addition to that you’ll receive ongoing access to training & support plus bonuses, accountability groups, and membership to the private community for open discussion & assistance.

You can now join MyNams for only $9.70/month, using the current promo code: MyNAMS90. What a steal! The price will be increasing incrementally, so you’ll want to join in now to get locked in to this incredibly low rate.

The next live event is coming up in January, and will be held in Atlanta again. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on training on all levels of Affiliate Marketing and Internet Marketing. Since it’s workshop style, you’ll actually get a chance to implement things you learn right on the spot – while you still have the instructors on hand to brainstorm with you and help you.

I teach in the Beginner’s Rooms simply because that’s where my passion lies, but there are several levels of more advanced training & advanced masterminds available too. In the Beginner’s sessions we help you with every aspect of getting your online business off the ground, including setting up your first site – and having it live online – before the end of the first day!

I’ll let some of the NAMS 6 Attendees tell you about their experience, in their own words, including their take-aways and achievements over the 3-day weekend, in the comment section below.

It’s not JUST a great hands-on workshop where you can learn and implement (with help!), but it’s also a great place to socialize with others who are working online.

We hang out after hours together, instructors and attendees alike, and a lot of brainstorming goes on throughout the weekend. This is just one small group from those that attended the August event – my Private Brainstorming Group – there are actually 150+ that attend and hang out for the weekend:

Keep an eye out for the comments from people who have already attended, but definitely make sure you take advantage of this special offer to join MyNams while the price is still under 10 dollars!

Check Out MyNams (Coupon Code: MyNAMS90)

I hope you’ll join us, and participate, and consider attending one of the next two events – either in January or August 2012. I just returned home late last night from NAMS 6, but am already looking forward to NAMS 7 coming up in January!

Best,

p.s. Being a member is the only way to get the discounted rate for the live events, and includes tons of support from Experts and Action-Takers. I encourage you to at least join up and check it out before the price goes up, and then make your own decision from there.

Intuit is hosting a “Love A Local Business” competition,where they are giving away $25,000 small business grantsto businesses based on votes:

You can nominate your favorite small business, and also enter your own small business (or small business idea) in the competition. Now is the time to name your dream business, enter it in the competition, and cross your fingers for a win!

I entered the Love A Local Businesscompetition myself. Why? Because I started my first business on a shoestring budget more than 14 years ago, and have been growing slowly but steadily ever since.

While I am doing well, I am still operating solo. I would love to build a team, increase my outreach, and start making a real differencein local communities by helping people start a legitimate profitable online business.

You can vote for ClickNewz herejust by saying what you love about it!

What I Would Do With a $25k Small Business Grant from IntuitWhile I have enjoyed building my business from the ground up, and flying solo all these years, there are so many things I would love to achieve that I simply cannot do on my own.

The first thing I would do is put together my Dream Team. People who have a heart for my mission, and the skills to make things happen.

My ultimate goal is to reach & teachas many people as I can, and help them successfully start an online business. Not by selling high priced courses, or looping them into endless funnels, but by getting out there hands-on and making dreams come true.

I would love to host free local workshops, low-cost ongoing training & support, and have my hands in as many Success Stories as I possibly can. Particularly in economically depressed communities where people NEED this opportunity most.

While I love my work online, and know that I have helped thousands of people over the last 14+ years, right now – more than ever – there are people offlineall over the world that need a safe entry into what we’re doing. Unfortunately their introduction into Online Business is mainly scams and less than ideal business models – at outrageous prices.

I would love to change that.

It would take money. And it would make money. But not at the expense of turning the market into victims, like so many other models do, with substantial funds invested and no clue what to do next.

Justin Brookesaid: “In our industry, ClickNewz and Lynn Terry are the shining lights of hope. It is the place where you know you can rely on honest information and training that works. Helping Lynn means helping thousands.”What about you?

What would YOU do with a $25,000 Small Business Grant?

Supporting Small Business OwnersThere are over $1 Million in grants up for grabs, and your votes help decide who will receive them. You can nominate YOUR business, or vote for your favorite business. If your favorite small business is not yet listed, you can even nominate them!

Each month Intuit will give away $25,000 to small businesses around the country. This is a great opportunity to make someone’s day, and help them achieve their dreams, or to start YOUR dream business – all thanks to Intuit.

Starting a small business is no easy feat (as many of you already know). There are so many people out there with BIG dreams and with great business ideas. Businesses that could change the world, or make a huge difference in their local community.

It’s time to make some of those dreams come true.

Be sure to enter, nominate or vote – your choice. But do something! This is a great opportunity, and a wonderful campaign by Intuit. Let’s make the most of it!

Best,

It’s been very exciting starting my own business, so I’m curious to know: What dream business would you love to start? By replying you will be entered to win an iPad 2!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Intuit’s Love A Local Businesscompetition. The opinions and text are all mine. Contest runs August 10 to September 1, 2011. A random winner will be announced by September 6, 2011. Official Contest Rules