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A Few Things I’ve Learned About Doing Business On The Internet!
A few things I’ve learned about doing business on the Internet!
I’ve learned that there are more programs, and e-books available than I have money to purchase.
I’ve learned that many, many of the programs and e-books are simply a rehash of...
Do’s and Don’ts for the Internet Marketing Newbie (Part 1)
I, myself, being an internet marketing “newbie” (endearing term used to refer to people who have just started their own internet business and don’t know what the ---- they are doing) have learned a few things and would like to share my observations,...
How To Build Your Greatest Opt-In List
I get e-mails all the time from people on my list asking about how to build their lists. This is the most important part of your business. The more subscribers you have, the more joint venture offers you'll get, the more money you'll make, and...
Ten Ways Your Chamber of Commerce Can Help Your Crafts Business Grow
Joining your area's Chamber of Commerce can be a smart move for your jewelry or craft business. Because businesses that participate in this group promote each other and work together, your own business can grow and prosper quickly. Here are just a...
The Almighty Business Plan
The Almighty Business Plan From the ebook, Micro Loans: Finance Your Dreams By Darrin F. Coe, MA According to Richard Greene, in his book, From One Entrepreneur to Another.How to Start, Manage, Grow and Exit Your Own Small Business, “The business...
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Yesterday I Read A Book. Yikes!
Yes, I admit it. I did.
Now, don't get me wrong. I am an internet marketer. I spend
hours and hours in front of my computer, answering questions
from my customers, working with prospects, improving my
offering. I personally take calls from my customers and I react
to ensure that their needs are met. I work hard to squeeze every
dollar out of my website, both for me and for my affiliates.
But yesterday I read a book.
Nope, it wasn't a book on marketing, or persuasion, or Google.
Nope, it wasn't an e-book on web design or the latest tools to
create nifty buttons. It was a real, honest-to-goodness,
paperback novel.
I didn't learn a thing about how to increase my conversions or
attract more people to my website. What the heck was I
thinking?!
I'm a small business owner. If I don't work, I don't eat. Every
bit of revenue that comes in the door is directly related to the
time I spend working, thinking, planning, building...
And yet, yesterday I read a novel. I must be mad as a hatter!
Crazy as a loon! Just plain nutz!
There I was, a gorgeous day in the San Francisco Bay Area. I
live in a nicely landscaped home in the hills overlooking the
bay. But I almost never overlook the bay these days. There's too
much to do!
Just like you, I have competitors doing things to undermine my
efforts. You know what it's like to have a huge target market
that needs constant attention. I'm sure you understand the
frustration of having technology to implement that will automate
things and make it easier for your customers to buy. Do you have
affiliates like mine with really cool suggestions about how to
promote your site? Of course building those promotions and
implementing the great suggestions takes time. There are notes
to write, emails to answer, banners to create, and yes articles
to
write.
With all that over my head, how could I stretch out on a chaise
lounge with a large jug of sun tea brewing, and read a book?
A better question is - why didn't I do it before now?
In fact, why aren't you reading a book right now? Have you seen
how much your kids have grown? When was the last time you
(without grimacing) took your teenagers to the mall, and
actually got involved in their purchases? Have you read to your
toddler today? What about that special project your kid is
working on for school - do you even know about it?
I'm a charter member of the Type A, Workaholic Society
(memberships available, but you have to work hard to get one)
and I routinely burn the candle at both ends. I get up early and
I stay up late. No email goes unresponded to, no request is
ignored. I love my business. It's quite satisfying.
But hey - so is reading a good book.
So take some time today and look your kid in the eye with a big
smile. Kiss your spouse and say "I love you". Remember, the
email will be there tomorrow, but your kids will move out. For
that matter, so will your spouse if you remain glued to your
desk.
Take a breath, read a book, play with the kids, call your mom.
When you get back to your desk, you'll be more effective, have
better ideas, and you'll feel better about life.
I would go on, but it's another beautiful day, so I'm going
outside. You should too.
About the author:
Chris Ellington is the founder of Article Marketer
(http://www.articlemarketer.com) a successful article submission
service. With thousands of articles to distribute, and hundreds
of authors to serve, he has very little time to read novels.
Check out the technology that makes article distribution
inexpensive and easy for authors to reach thousands of editors
and publishers. www.articlemarketer.com
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