Starting an Online Business – Donna Ragland

by Donna Ragland

Journey To Online Success Weekly Bits Newsletter (WBN)

Topics for this week:

– Setting Home Business Goals
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

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Setting Home Business Goals

Setting goals for your home business is
vital, and setting appropriate goals can
help you be successful.

Many people have just one goal in their
mind – to make income. A goal like that
is really not bad, but it helps to specify
in detail your desires, how you will
attain them, and what steps you plan to
take to achieve them.

Here are a few tips for setting home
business goals effectively.

Identify the long term goals- it is
important to know what you want to attain
in the future. The long term goals can be
made one year out. Setting these goals
can help you stay motivated and excited
about achieving your home business objectives.      

Build your short term goals- after you
set long term goals, it helps to break
the goals down into smaller activities.
The goals can be divided into two parts-
monthly and weekly. Setting these short
term home business goals will help you focus
on specific activities needed to reach your
goals.   

Challenge yourself- being your own boss can
have its disadvantages. You might just feel
too comfortable and get relaxed about
your work. Treat your home business seriously
and take daily action to accomplish your
scheduled activities.    

Be practical- although it’s important to set
far reaching goals, it’s just as important to
be practical. If your goals are too high and
impractical then you may end up failing in
your tasks. Find a balance that helps you be
successful in your home business.

Give yourself incentives- this is extremely
important if you want to stay focused and
motivated. After achieving a goal, even if it
is short term goal, reward yourself for a job
well done. You could go on a dinner, or treat
yourself with a fun activity or excursion.     

Setting proper home business goals can
provide you with success in your business.
You just have to try the magic for yourself!

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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
-Larry Elder

Take a few minutes this week to focus on your
business goals.
- What are your desires?
- What needs to be done?
- How will you get there?

“What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.”
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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To Your Online Success,
Donna

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by Donna Ragland

Journey To Online Success Weekly Bits Newsletter (WBN)

Topics for this week:

– New Year Plans and Change
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

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New Year Plans and Change

“Planning is bringing the future into the present
so that you can do something about it now”.
-Alan Lakein

Alright, the new year is officially here
and started. What are you planning for your
business this year?

If you are achieving the success you want
then it would make sense to continue
what you were doing.

If you are not achieving success then it
may be time for some change.

You may have heard the following quote:

“If you do what you’ve always done,
you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.”
-Anonymous

And it’s true isn’t it?

So if change is what’s needed, here are
a few questions to consider when planning
for the year: Details

Journey To Online Success Weekly Bits

Topics for this week:
– Does Summertime Test Your Business Time?
– What Do You Want To Learn About?
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

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Does Summertime Test Your Business Time?

First of all — Happy Summer Everyone!

Summer is such a great time of year! And
in many places school’s out so there’s more
time to get involved in summer activities -
vacations, parties, camping, sports, and
all kinds of super fun activities…

If you’re like me, you may find it difficult
to stay focused on business activities when
there’s so much else going on.

But despite all the busyness, I think
summertime is a great time to re-energize
your life and your business!

I know when I can just let go and have fun
it helps to clear my mind. Then when I get
back in the office, I have a fresher perspective.

A way I’ve found to balance things out is
to be very clear on goals and what needs to
be accomplished during business time. That
way I can take full advantage of my time and be
more productive.

So now may be a good time to take a look at your
business goals, determine your priorities and
get clear on what needs to be done.

This can help increase productivity during business
time and allow more time to engage in those great
summertime activities!

Your business will continue moving forward and
your family and friends will love having you
around for more summertime fun!

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What Do You Want To Learn About?

Thanks to all of you who have taken
the short survey on what you’d like
to learn more about!

Your inputs will help define future
content and resources for your
Journey To Online Success!

If you haven’t yet had a chance to take
the survey it’s not too late. Go there now
and let me know what you’d like to learn that
will help you start and grow your business…

==> http://bit.ly/TopicSurvey

The survey is very short
- only 4 questions -
and should only take a few moments
of your time.

I look forward to hearing from you and
reading your topic suggestions for success!

==> http://bit.ly/TopicSurvey

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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

“Goals provide the energy source that
powers our lives. One of the best ways
we can get the most from the energy
we have is to focus it. That is what goals
can do for us; concentrate our energy.”
-Denis Waitley

Review your business goals and see how
things are progressing. If adjustments
are needed make the change and continue
moving forward…

Remember– you can do it!
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To Your Online Success!

Donna

P.S. Remember to include your input for
future topics by taking the short survey at…

==> http://bit.ly/TopicSurvey

P.P.S. Check out these great resources for
getting started…

==>  http://JourneyToOnlineSuccess.smmsite.com/14613

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Please post below…

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Topics for this week:
– Impulse Buying
– Clarity And Purpose Video
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

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Impulse Buying

Your email’s bombarded with new product launches…
The products promise awesome success…
There’s a limited supply and time is running out…

So what do you do?

Do you feel the urge to have to buy right now today?

When you are searching for the right answers
and want to be successful, it’s easy to get caught
up into the hype isn’t it?

We make decisions based on information we may
not have thought through or in hopes it really
is the right answer this time and we don’t
want to miss out.

Over the years I’ve learned a little trick to help
make better decisions and get past these situations.
And that is to wait for at least one day before
making the purchase.

Many times just by stepping away for a little
while you will get the edge you need to think
about it more logically.

Sometimes it helps to ask questions:
- Does this fit into my business goals?
- Am I ready to use this information?
- Is it something I will take action on?

If it still makes business sense to make the
purchase, then buy it. But if you’re not as sure
now as you were initially, then take some more
time to think on it. If it doesn’t fit your plan
then you can be comfortable in making the decision
not to buy.

This even works when you’re out shopping and
see something you feel you just gotta have.

Give it a day before you buy and you just might
end up saving yourself some money…

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Clarity And Purpose Video

Tony Robbins is an awesome motivator and he has
been a tremendous inspiration to me in my life.

When I saw this video clip where he talks about
clarity and purpose in life, I wanted to share it
with you.

I hope you find some inspiration as well.

Here’s the video link, it’s just over 8 minutes.

==>    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Af4QLc2vhs

“Life will pay whatever price you ask of it.”   
Anthony Robbins

Enjoy…

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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

If you could accomplish one thing this week to
move forward on starting or growing your online
business what would it be?

Take some action today — your business is waiting on YOU!

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To Your Success,
Donna

P.S.  Questions or comments about this weeks topics?
Please Comment below…

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