How is blogging good for business?

I’ve heard you can make money off of advertisers. Is it really a significant enough amount to make it worth it? Or does the real benefit in Blogging come from the exposure you get? I’m a bellydancer and I dance at private parties and events. How could I use a blog to get more business? I’ve heard about people who have products to sell using blogs, but I don’t have a "product", just me!

Well, your service is a product. Blogs can help a business in many ways. Its a great way to tell people about your service. By posting blog entries the Search Engines index the content and its a good way to be "found" by new customers. You could add advertisements to your blog and when people click on them you can earn additional income. Here is a guide on how it works: http://www.richkahmer.com/make-money-online.html