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Hope is Not a Strategy When Your Trying to Start a Business!
Copyright (c) 2007-2023 Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success
Everyone throughout their life has incorporated a belief in hope, or a chance that something desirable will occur to them or is possible. We all hope for things. All I'm trying to point out to you is there is no strategy behind hope when you are truly trying to get something tangible to occur. For instance, everyone can lose a little weight, right? Well, sitting around *hoping* the weight will trim itself from your body without you exercising or changing some eating habits is a great delusion we all share. Same theme translates to starting an online business to make money, money management or even trying to sell a product you have created. Without a strategy behind what your expectation is, your chances of gaining a desirable outcome are negligible.
Ok, so what happens next? We need to get you started with a strategy; it is all about defining what it is you want. Sounds simple, but in fact this is the hardest part. Why? Because you have to put down in writing exactly what it is you want to achieve, and then set out a tactical strategy to accomplish it.
Let's focus on one aspect; you're interested in trying to identify an alternate source of income on the internet because you hear all the success stories about internet millionaires. The first place to start is exploring what you think your strong and not so strong points are for accomplishing your desired state. Here are the basic 10 questions you can ask yourself when you are about to get started (I suggest you type or write this information out, because specific tasks will be needed to get started and you can refer to your responses often):
1. Do I currently have the resources (computer, basic skills, subject matter knowledge) needed to start this project?
2. What type of online business are you thinking about? eBooks, affiliate programs, selling your product, creating a service ... you get the idea.
3. How much time am I going to commit to this effort? This is very important; time is your Number 1 Ally or your Number 1 Enemy because you manage it!
4. How much money can I dedicate to this? Yes, initially there may be some purchases you have to make, depending on what you choose to do.
5. Do I try and set things up myself or outsource/purchase some of the items? This can be as simple as website design, initial setup and linking, and seeking out online experts. This can be frustrating and confusing for most people who do not know how to perform this task. I strongly suggest you research and find someone to help you with this.
6. Where do I go online to find out about my area of interest? Forums or basic key word search engines are a great place to start.
7. Is the amount of time I have allocated sufficient to support my strategy?
8. Am I committed and what are my desired outcomes or goals?
9. What will I do if this does not work out? (Try again is the only answer!)
10. What mistakes have I made in the past that I will not repeat again?
I have been through this process and will give you some sites I have found helpful that may expedite your success.
Product to reality site: http://CafePress.com
Online magazine Directory: http://Directoryezine.com
Online Outsource resources: http://elance.com http://guru.com
Resource and affiliate start-up: http://start.successuniversity.com./specialoffer.aspx
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Put Your Change Of Career On Hold Now - I'll Tell You Why
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-08-01 |
Word Count: 938 |
Page Views: 4739
| Votes: 3 |
Rating: 0.33
Regardless of the reason behind your career change, there are
three initial steps that need to be addressed by you.
Praise and Recognition
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-28 |
Word Count: 278 |
Page Views: 4208
| Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.11
When was the last time you praised your child, told someone good
job or even simply said thank you. In the rush to get all of our
day-to-day activities and trying to complete tasks, I doubt very
much we stop and think about praise and recognition. If you are a
coach, teacher, manager, peer, mentor or parent, you must on a
regular basis stop and praise the efforts of those around you.
Job Etiquette Rules – How Many Do You Know?
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-28 |
Word Count: 869 |
Page Views: 6835
| Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.07
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Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-19 |
Word Count: 358 |
Page Views: 4839
| Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.41
How many times have each of us been involved in or observed the
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field. Independent of the situation, anger is one of the most
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Family Business – Why Some Work And Others Fail
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-17 |
Word Count: 829 |
Page Views: 4047
| Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.24
Running a business with members of your family is a desirable
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return in you endeavor because any shortfall may influence the
chances of you business being successful and possibly straining
your family relationships.
Eight Keys to Success
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-11 |
Word Count: 452 |
Page Views: 4372
| Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.33
Who among us does not want to be successful? Everybody wants to
achieve some level of success, whether it be in their personal
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Never Settle For Ordinary!
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-10 |
Word Count: 412 |
Page Views: 4067
| Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.75
I have discovered a common attribute among successful people no
matter the age, profession or location in the world ... they
never settle for ordinary.
A Good Teacher Never Stops Learning
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-06 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 17615
| Votes: 49 |
Rating: 1.98
Think about the phrase, a good teacher never stops learning. What
does that phrase mean to you?
Is Quality Really Free?
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-07-03 |
Word Count: 355 |
Page Views: 4291
| Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.00
We have all heard the phrase; 'Quality Is Free', but is that
statement really true? I think it is true from the perspective
when you personalize 'quality' to an individual, not a product
or consumable item.
Dollarizing Your Time
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success |
Distributed: 2007-06-29 |
Word Count: 480 |
Page Views: 3808
| Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.67
Everyday we all end up waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting . . .
so have you thought about what this wasted time is costing you in
personal and professional productivity? Better than that, how
about $$$$!
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Distributed: 2013-08-27 |
Word Count: 1669 |
Page Views: 8034
| Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.50
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Distributed: 2013-08-24 |
Word Count: 1149 |
Page Views: 8916
| Votes: 14 |
Rating: 1.86
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Distributed: 2013-08-21 |
Word Count: 439 |
Page Views: 9974
| Votes: 23 |
Rating: 2.74
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Distributed: 2013-08-01 |
Word Count: 1399 |
Page Views: 6557
| Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.80
Visit several marketing blogs or marketing forums, and you
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Written by: Bill Platt |
Distributed: 2013-07-31 |
Word Count: 1025 |
Page Views: 7823
| Votes: 13 |
Rating: 2.08
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Distributed: 2013-07-30 |
Word Count: 1229 |
Page Views: 6007
| Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.40
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Distributed: 2013-07-30 |
Word Count: 991 |
Page Views: 8428
| Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.43
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Distributed: 2013-07-29 |
Word Count: 1373 |
Page Views: 5921
| Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.45
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Written by: Bill Platt |
Distributed: 2013-07-29 |
Word Count: 1191 |
Page Views: 5944
| Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.55
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Distributed: 2013-07-25 |
Word Count: 677 |
Page Views: 5647
| Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.00
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Word Count: 708 |
Page Views: 46571
| Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.06
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Word Count: 536 |
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| Votes: 21 |
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Word Count: 472 |
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Word Count: 1545 |
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Distributed: 2013-07-24 |
Word Count: 816 |
Page Views: 26038
| Votes: 34 |
Rating: 2.79
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Word Count: 1511 |
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| Votes: 18 |
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Distributed: 2007-01-15 |
Word Count: 493 |
Page Views: 14371
| Votes: 22 |
Rating: 2.55
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Distributed: 2006-08-02 |
Word Count: 1061 |
Page Views: 14068
| Votes: 16 |
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Word Count: 775 |
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| Votes: 19 |
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Word Count: 1407 |
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| Votes: 48 |
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Distributed: 2007-07-16 |
Word Count: 917 |
Page Views: 6696
| Votes: 26 |
Rating: 3.58
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Word Count: 593 |
Page Views: 3448
| Votes: 25 |
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Word Count: 981 |
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| Votes: 15 |
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Word Count: 699 |
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| Votes: 25 |
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Word Count: 1357 |
Page Views: 2611
| Votes: 8 |
Rating: 3.38
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Word Count: 1407 |
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| Votes: 40 |
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Distributed: 2007-07-10 |
Word Count: 882 |
Page Views: 2612
| Votes: 6 |
Rating: 3.33
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Distributed: 2007-07-27 |
Word Count: 472 |
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| Votes: 33 |
Rating: 3.33
Does your website show your customers lack of respect? Review the
following checklist to find out.
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