Archive for May, 2009
Have you ever wanted to learn more…
…but didn’t know who to ask?
Well now is your chance…
…to identify what information is missing
on your Journey To Online Success!
“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I
may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”
-Chinese Proverbs
Today, I’m asking for your involvement on how
I can help YOU on your journey to success!
What topics would you like to read more about…
What do you want to learn to help you start and
grow your business…
What is your biggest obstacle?
There’s a short survey available right now
where you can voice your desires for learning at…
I value your input and would really like to hear
from you. The survey is short – only 4 questions -
and should only take a few moments to complete.
Visit here now and let me know what you want to
learn about…
I look forward to hearing from you!
“Learn everything you can, anytime you can,
from anyone you can – there will always come
a time when you will be grateful you did.”
-Sarah Caldwell
To Your Success,
Donna
P.S. Here’s your chance to be involved in
the learning process. How can I help you…
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Memorial Day Remembrance
As we spend this Memorial Day weekend with our
family and friends let us also keep in mind
the true meaning of the day…
- To remember and honor those who have died
in service to the nation -
In December 2000, “The National Moment of
Remembrance Act” was passed into law.
The following information explains the act and was
obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs
website at:
http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp
“The National Moment of Remembrance encourages
all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m.
local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence
to remember and honor those who have died in service
to the nation. As Moment of Remembrance founder
Carmella LaSpada states: “It’s a way we can all help
put the memorial back in Memorial Day.””
So as we gather this weekend, let us also
remember and honor those who gave their lives
in service to our great nation and be forever
grateful to them for our freedoms!
I wish all of you and your families a
very safe and happy holiday weekend!
Donna
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Weekly Bits Newsletter – 19 May 2009
Journey To Online Success Weekly Bits
Topics for this week:
– What do YOU want to learn?
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
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What Do YOU Want To Learn?
“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I
may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”
-Chinese Proverbs
Today, I’m asking for your involvement!
Because I’m certain you have great ideas
and suggestions to contribute towards
online success!
There’s a short online survey, created just
for you, to help identify various topics
you’d like to learn more about.
What do you want to learn that will
help you start and grow your business?
Voice your desires now…
The survey is very short – only 4 questions.
Your input will help define future
content and resources for your
Journey To Online Success!
Here’s your chance to be involved in
the learning process…
I look forward to hearing from you and
reading your topic suggestions for success!
“The purpose of learning is growth, and
our minds, unlike our bodies, can
continue growing as long as we live.”
-Mortimer Adler
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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
“Learn everything you can, anytime you can,
from anyone you can – there will always come
a time when you will be grateful you did.”
-Sarah Caldwell
Is there an area of your biz that’s holding you
back because you don’t know enough about it?
Take some time this week to explore that area
and do research to learn more about it.
Then take at least one action to move your
business forward. 
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To Your Online Success!
Donna
P.S. The Weekly Bits will be taking a vacation
for the next few weeks — Talk with you then!
P.P.S. Remember to include your input for
future topics by taking the short survey…
Comments or questions about this week’s topics?
Please post below…
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Weekly Bits Newsletter – 12 May 09
Topics for this week:
– Affiliate Marketing – Easy Does It?
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
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Affiliate Marketing – Easy Does It?
You’ve probably heard me say this before but
I’m gonna repeat it again anyway…
One of the easiest ways to get started online
is through affiliate marketing.
Why?
- Low start up costs
- No inventory
- Lots of products to choose from
- No long term contracts
- No customer service issues
- No product payments, delivery, or returns
But just because it’s an easy way to get started
doesn’t mean that to be an affiliate marketer
is an easy task!
You still have to learn the techniques
of marketing the product or service and
operating your business.
Some things to keep in mind when marketing:
- Know your customers
- Understand their wants
- Find solutions to help them solve problems
- Build a relationship with your customers
- Provide value to help solve problems
Setting up and operating your business takes time
and skills as well.
- Plan and build for the long term
- Establish your personal foundation by determining
your passions, interests, and strenghts
- Have patience as you learn new skills and expand
your business knowledge
The qualities of perseverance and determination
also go a long way to being successful in
your business.
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is
many short races one after the other”
-Walter Elliot
If you are determined to succeed and have
the perseverance to solve problems and
keep learning you’ll be well on your way
to succeed in the business of affiliate marketing.
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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
“Determination gives you the resolve to keep going
in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.”
-Denis Waitley
Identify one roadblock that’s keeping you from
moving forward in your biz and take action to
resolve it this week.
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Enjoy your week!
Donna
P.S. Still not sure how to get started online?
Check out these ‘getting started’ product reviews now
for ideas and solutions…
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Comments or questions about this week’s topics?
Please post below…
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Weekly Bits Newsletter – 5 May 09
Journey To Online Success Weekly Bits Newsletter
Topics for this week:
– Where did my time go?
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
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Where did my time go?
“Your greatest resource is your time.”
- Brian Tracy
Ever asked yourself where your time went?
Do you have some days that seem worse than
others?
I know I do, but when you stop and think
about that, it’s only a perception right?
We have the same amount of time everyday
and yet some days we seem to get more done,
like we had more time that day.
You may have heard or read about the many
tips available for managing your time including
the importance of…
- Staying organized
- Prioritizing tasks
- Setting a schedule
- Setting goals
- Minimizing interruptions
…to list only a few.
And these are all good recommendations, but
I think one of the most important things to
do first is to find out where your time is
being spent right now.
When I feel my time is really out of control
I’ll take the time to keep a log of what
I’m doing each day.
I’ll start at the beginning of the day, write
down what I did and how long it took, and
document the entire day, including all
activities, especially the routines.
Usually after a week or so of keeping track
I have a pretty good sense of what’s
happening. From there I can adjust those areas
where I’m duplicating effort or just simply
wasting time.
If you struggle with time management and
you’ve never kept track of your time in writing,
I’d like to challenge you to try it at least once.
You just might be surprised at what you discover!
“Until we can manage TIME, we can manage nothing else.”
- Peter F. Drucker
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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum
“Time is more valuable than money. You can
get more money, but you cannot get more time.”
- Jim Rohn
Evaluate one activity in your business and determine
if the time spent is realistic and worthwhile.
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Have a great week!
Donna
P.S. Do you have any time management tips to share?
Please comment below…
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