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SALIENT Online Solutions

For Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Affiliates & IPs

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Quick Search

The New 2026 Entrepreneurs' Directory Has Over 500 Humanly Vetted Online Solutions For Aspiring Entrepreneurs, New Affiliates, MMO Seekers, and Other Independent Professionals...

An unspoken question that lurks in the back of many people's mind when transacting online is... "CAN I BELIEVE & TRUST THIS PERSON / COMPANY?" 🤷🏽‍♂️ it's a valid question! Making the right decision can sometimes feel like a 50/50 gamble! If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a new affiliate, an OAP trying to make money online, or any kind of independent professional wanting to use the internet as leverage to start, grow or scale your business, you will quickly discover that deciding who to learn from, buy from and connect with, requires astute listening skills; good intuition (that includes a good "BS" antenna); as well as the ability to recognize true value when presented with high-ticket offers. But, even with all these incredible skills, making the right decision can still be a daunting task if you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey or are having to finance everything on a shoestring budget. This is where Quick Search comes in. As a division of Salient Online Solutions, Quick Search does the preliminary research and vetting for you, ensuring all the necessary prerequisites are met before it is added to the Quick Search Directory. This comprehensive directory helps you quickly find what you are looking for without overwhelming you with countless options. Additionally, some of the categories are even prefaced with a brief overview to make sure the user (especially beginners and not-so-techie seniors) understand the concept behind the service, product, gadget, or tool. Lastly, and most importantly, the entire directory was compiled (and continues to be updated) by a HUMAN, not by AI.

Remember to browse the articles on the lower portion of this page before or after you conduct your directory search.

Also, if you have a little extra time, why not see if you have what it takes to become a millionaire within 12 months

by playing our fun BIZ QUIZ, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Specifically designed for aspiring entrepreneurs & independent professionals.

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Although this site is primarily a Quick Search Directory for Aspiring Entrepreneurs & Independent Professionals, we are also committed to providing a variety of other helpful information, just like the respected brands shown below. The only difference is, we remove any complexity and replace it with simplicity & relatability to avoid "information overload" or confusing our non-techie visitors.

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"GOING-FOR-GOLD"

G-F-G Takes On New Meaning in 2026...

Having Gold & Silver in Your Arsenal of Tangible Assets is More Important Today Than Ever Before.

Click Lady Gold to watch a 3-min intro video.

(it opens with 20 seconds of humor)

investing in gold - gold coins

Throughout history, gold has been regarded as a "safe-haven" asset; being used to maximize bartering power back in ancient times and to hedge against economic uncertainties in more resent times. Additionally, it is considered one of the more reliable commodities for building generational wealth. The same is true of silver and some of the other precious metals that are widely used in manufacturing & technology.

Today, not only can we invest in gold & silver to safeguard against the "unknown," we can now also turn it into a lucrative business (and I don't mean a jewelry store or pawn shop) - I am talking about a lucrative home-based business with the potential to generate weekly revenue while building long-term wealth & security.

If you haven't already done so, please watch the "Going for Gold" 3-minute introductory video at the top of this article.

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WHAT'S NEW IN

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Possibly The BIGGEST SaaS News Since WORPRESS!

It's grabbing the attention of WordPress Users, SBOs, Marketing Agencies, Leaders, Visionaries... (even Churches)

Arguably one of the "Biggest SaaS Launches" since WordPress, was introduced to the world several weeks early, after being beta tested and perfected for over 4 years. Its mission... To be an integral part in the rising of a new era in the digital business world. An era that makes creating, running & growing your business (or your clients' business) simpler, easier, more streamlined, more efficient, and much more budget-friendly than ever before (whether you choose to go the AI route or not). Virtually all your business needs are housed on ONE MULTI-PURPOSE HUB, which is built on ONE DYNAMIC PLATFORM that provides you with your own Social Network to build a your own Private Community of loyal fans on your own domain. No more paying money to multiple providers and then having to duck tape everything together to ensure your customers, clients or subscribers have a seamless experience when visiting your website.

After comparing many of the high-end platforms currently on the market, and beta testing it for ourselves, we concluded that this new hub-centric platform is "unrivaled" in terms of its features, its simplicity, user-friendliness (from complete beginners to seasoned pros), cost savings, customer value and so much more...

A "FULLY LOADED" Digital Hub Builder

(with proprietary "Live Streaming" and much more...)

Suitable for All Businesses, Ind. Professionals + Non-Profit Organizations

If you currently use WordPress to run your business or to run or build your clients' business, you are going to love this new One-Stop-Digital-HUB Building platform. You can customize anything you want to change or start from scratch with an empty canvass. Here are some of the things you can expect:

HOVER CARD TO FLIP OVER after reading all the features:

  • Log-in portal for customers, clients or members.

  • No plug-ins, no coding, or constant manual updates.

  • A+ tracking, geo-blocking, real-time analytics.

  • CRM with unlimited tagging capabilities.

  • Proprietary Live streaming on your Hub for your audience with "real time" chat (like YouTube & Meta).

  • Funnel builder, video recorder & hosting.

  • Your own private Social Network/Community on YOUR OWN domain not on a third-party platform.

  • Ability to connect several different Merchants (including PayPal) for real-time cash flow.

  • Top security with multiple level protection.

  • And more coming in 2026... Hover-to-flip card ➡️

Video testimonials from the early users coming soon. In the meantime register below for an in depth demo.

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Is A "Side Hustle" & "Home-Based Business" the Same Thing?

Many people view online side hustles and home-based businesses as one and the same. However, while both can be worked from home, one is typically a life-long commitment while the other is often a short-term or sporadic gig. Although most people consider the two terms interchangeable, there are some subtle differences. Read-and-flip the card below for a comparison of their main characteristics.

HOVER TO FLIP THE CARD ⬇️ for the "Home-Based Business" comparison.

ONLINE SIDE HUSTLES

  1. Typically done part-time or along side a main job "temporary gig."

  2. Low startup cost and minimal infrastructure

  3. Flexible hours, often done in spare time

  4. Focused on quick income or supplemental earnings

  5. Often solo with little to no outsourcing

  6. Less formal structure (no LLC, minimal branding)

  7. Income may be inconsistent or project-based

  8. Examples: freelancing (freelancing covers a large variety of work), selling crafts, tutoring...

  9. Easier to start and stop as needed

  10. Limited marketing and customer acquisition

  11. Often presented as "requiring little time & commitment to receive big monetary rewards" but "hustlers" often find this is rarely the case.

  12. Fills a temporary need and is only sustainable long-term for a very small percentage.

  13. Many MMO opportunities (make money online) fall into the "side hustle" category.

  14. Many "side hustles" choose to categorize themselves as "business opportunities."

  15. Often limited-to-no loyalty to the company, person or program they work for.

    These 15 points are simply a generalized overview. Although the bullet points represent a large number of online side hustles, they certainly do NOT represent them all. A person's results will largely depend on the time, effort & commitment that user puts in.

HOME BASED-BUSINESS (when done right)

  1. Boss-free independence

  2. No ceiling on your profits - the sky is the limit - you write your own paychecks

  3. Usually your full-time or primary source of income

  4. Tax write-offs to help you maintain & grow your business

  5. Typically requires investment in tools, branding, systems (especially when first starting)

  6. Requires an ability to think outside the box and pivot as necessary

  7. Focused on long-term growth and scalability

  8. May involve hiring, outsourcing, or partnerships

  9. Ability to employ family members (including your children)

  10. Formal business setup (LLC, EIN, branding, etc.)

  11. Income is tracked, forecasted, and reinvested

  12. Home business examples: e-commerce store, coaching business, health & beauty, agency...

  13. Requires commitment and strategic planning

  14. Must stay focused on marketing, customer retention, and scaling

  15. A great opportunity to create a family legacy or to ultimately sell your business for millions of dollars (depending on your annual net profits, so it is important to keep accurate records).

This information is centered around a niche-based business model. As with any business, results will largely depend on personal effort & commitment as well as an ability to plan and strategize. To avoid "blowing" early profits during impromptu spending sprees, it is imperative that anyone starting a home-based business (or any kind of business) incorporates "Money Management Education" at the start of their entrepreneurial journey, especially if they have been struggling financially for a long time.

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WHAT DOES EVERY

ENTREPRENEUR & LEADER DREAM OF?

Answer: A Constant Flow of Interested Visitors Ready to Buy, Join or Follow.

More Leads, More Appointments, More Sales, More Members, More Influence...

Mastering the skills needed to attract quality traffic consistently & reliably could be the catalyst that completely changes the trajectory of your business or organization. Learn the "language of traffic" for a constant flow of interested visitors.

Advertising strategies, marketing tactics and social media platforms will come & go but "traffic fundamentals" (a.k.a. the language of traffic) will never change. Understanding the Language of Traffic allows you to generate targeted leads virtually at will. See how Stanley, who is a young insurance agent, went from a self-proclaimed "loser" to a top producer in just 30 days simply by following some simple instructions and making some subtle changes to his approach. Watch the 5-minute cartoon re-enactment...

Tip for Beginners... Delivery of information does not always have to be conventional, nor does it ever have to be boring. Stanley's "loser to winner" story was presented as a short cartoon in an attempt to combine education with entertainment.

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A Quick Question For LOCAL SERVICE BUSINESSES...

Are You Using "Voice Search - Near Me" Ads To Serve Your Local Community?

Is your marketing team or marketing person using VRAs?

Voice responsive "near me" ads (also referred to as voice-activated ads, voice search ads, or Local Service Ads) are available from several voice search providers, like...

- Siri (iPhone)

- Gemini/replaced "Bixby" (Samsung)

- Alexa (Amazon)

- Google Asst (multiple devices & platforms)

Your ads are displayed when prospective customers perform voice searches for a local service. These ads often lead to phone calls, as they are optimized for connecting your users directly with businesses through phone calls.

Don't just rely on one method like a Yelp search, YouTube ads etc. You (or your marketing team) should be constantly searching for new ways to add value to your target market, increase visitors as well as ways to grow & retaining your customer-base.

Research, test, implement, and then scale. Your results will determine the rest.

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The Collapse of the

FUNNEL-BASED Business Model

& The Rise of A New Hub Centric Era in 2026!

"The collapse of the funnel-based business?" What does that really mean? Firstly, this article is especially important for those businesses who solely (or largely) rely on funnels to generate leads and/or sales. Get the full scoop on what's CURRENTLY going on in the digital world and why the funnel-based business is collapsing, as well as what entrepreneurs & marketers can expect for 2025 & beyond. Click the button below and watch a Livestream recording. It is definitely a new era for entrepreneurs, marketers, affiliates and all other funnel-dependent businesses.

It was inevitable this was eventually going to happen...

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Featured

RAGS-TO-RICHES STORY

Synopsis of "Jeff Bezos Amazon Story"

Born to teenage parents, Jeff Bezos showed early brilliance and grit. He studied computer science at Princeton, worked on Wall Street, then left a stable job to chase a wild idea: selling books online. In 1995, with a modest investment from his parents, he launched Amazon from his garage. Despite a 70% chance of failure, he persisted through setbacks, skeptics, and fierce competition. Today, Amazon is a global empire, and Bezos one of the richest people alive.

The Moral of the story: Never quit on your dream—even when the odds say you should.

Whether you like him or not, Jeff Bezos is the epitome of "tenacity" - someone who NEVER quit on his dream. You can also watch the short video below where he shares his journey in his own words.

"You don't have to be great to start, but have to start to be great." ~Zig Ziglar.

After watching The Jeff Bezos Story do you feel encouraged & motivated to push through the obstacles or self-doubt that may have been holding you back?

"You can have results or excuses, not both" ~Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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What's your legacy?

Discover simple STRESS-FREE ways to build your legacy from the comfort of home.