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Will Your Dreams Come True?

If you have your own business you’ve probably
thought about the following question…

Why do you want an online business?

Of course many of us want to make extra
income, but what about the other benefits
of being able to:
- Work from home
- Spend more time with family
- Travel
- Give more to charity
- Buy a new car or home

These are dreams aren’t they?

…to have more time and money to be able to
do more and spend more time on what’s really
important and valuable to us.

To achieve our dreams it’s important to know
what our dreams are.

And for me, I’ve found it also helps to write
things like this down or type it into a file
that can be printed out and posted on a wall.

Having this information available on a daily
basis helps me stay more focused on what it is
I want to accomplish.

I think the key though to achieving dreams is
to know what it is you want as an end result.

Dr. Joyce Brothers says it best:

“Before your dreams can come true,
you have to have those dreams.”

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Focus & Momentum

“Success is getting what you want;
happiness is wanting what you get.”
-Dale Carnegie

You can do it!

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To Making Your Dreams Come True,
Donna

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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

P.S. Want to simplify starting an online business?

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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:

- Are you setting realistic expectations?

- Do you have an office area to work in
with limited interruptions?

- Have you scheduled specific time for
business activities?

If you answered no to any questions it may
be helpful to consider how you can make a
change in that area to improve your results.

And as you establish your business goals for
the year you may discover other areas that
need a change as well.

Remember that sometimes it only takes a
small adjustment to make things happen and
achieve results.

Success CAN be yours!

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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

“Insanity: doing the same thing over and
over again and expecting different results.”
-Albert Einstein

If you are not achieving the success you
want in your business, what changes will
you make this year?

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To Your Planning and Success,
Donna

P.S.  Access free gifts here at the New Year Giveaway…

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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…

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What Are Your Dreams?

Remember the first question in establishing
your personal foundation for success…

Why do you want an online business?

Of course many of us want to make extra
income, but what about the other benefits
like being able to:
- Work from home
- Spend more time with family
- Travel
- Give more to charity
- Buy a new car or home

These are our dreams aren’t they?

…to have more time and money to be able to
do more and spend more time on what’s really
important and valuable to us.

Knowing your dreams and reasons for wanting
an online business is the key to keeping you
motivated and focused on your journey to
online success!

It’s helpful to write your dreams down so
you can review and clarify your list over time.
The more clearly you can define what it is you
want the better chance you have of obtaining it.

“Before your dreams can come true, you have to have those dreams.”
- Dr. Joyce Brothers

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Terminology

Here are some common Internet Marketing (IM) terms:

Guru - This term refers to people who have been
successful in a specific area, such as IM, and
who are considered experts in that field.

Mailing List (or Subscriber List) – A list of
people and their email address that was obtained
by people opting in to be on a specific list.

Sales Copy – The information on a website that
promotes a product or service and pursuades the
visitor to make a purchase.

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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

“If you want your dreams to come true, don’t sleep.”
- Yiddish Proverbs

Take action today…your business is waiting on YOU!

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To Living Your Dreams,
Donna

P.S. If you want more help in clarifying your
dreams and goals, I highly recommend listening
to guru Dan Kuschell,the guy who founded the
idea of “The Millionaire’s Mindset^TM “ .

And you’re in luck because he’s giving away
his $795 training kit!
 
Click here now to get your own *F*R*E*E* kit!

P.P.S.  Questions or comments about this week’s topics?
Please Comment 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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I hope you enjoy the first Weekly Bits Newsletter…

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Topics for this week:
– Internet Marketing Terminology
– Starting Your Biz Plan & Setting Goals
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

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Internet Marketing Terminology

As with any industry, there are many terms and acronyms
associated with Internet Marketing (IM). When you’re first
getting started online it helps to understand the basics.

Some common terms:

AFFILIATE – Someone who markets merchant’s products and
receives a commission for the referral and/or sale of the
merchants products. 

AUTORESPONDER – An email system that responds automatically
to sign ups for newsletters, reports and other opt-in email
lists. Messages can be placed into the system to be sent on
certain days/times or at predetermined time increments. 

BLOG – Web Log – A site that enables communication by
journaling or writing various messages on a topic. Visitors
can comment on the author’s messages and the author can also
respond back to the visitor.

EZINE – A shortened word for ‘electronic magazine’. It is
essentially an online magazine.

HTML – Hypertext Markup Language – A simplified computer
language for creating and developing web pages.

IM – Internet Marketing – A phrase that describes an industry
where products are marketed on the Internet for a profit.

NEWBIES – This word refers to people who are new to the
Internet or online marketing.

NICHE – A targeted market or business area.

TRAFFIC – Refers to visitors coming to a website.  

WYSIWYG – What You See Is What You Get – The term is
sometimes pronounced ‘wiz-ee-wig’. A program used for
creating or editing web pages that allows the user
to see what the end results will look like. As the user
develops the webpage the software creates the associated
computer programming to display the webpage.

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Starting Your Biz Plan & Setting Goals

If you aren’t sure where you’re going how will you know
when you get there?

You may have heard the following quote by Denis Watley:

“The reason most people never reach their goals is that
they don’t define them, or ever seriously consider them as
believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they
are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who
will be sharing the adventure with them”.

Although establishing a business plan may seem like a
daunting task, it doesn’t need to be. Answering the
questions of what you want to achieve and by when will
get you started on the right path.

Try looking one year into the future and picture what you
want your business to look like. Then write down and
answer these 3 simple questions:

1. How many hours will you have to spend on your biz?
2. How much money do you have to start your online biz?
3. How much money do you want to make in 3/6/9/12 months?

Keep your initial plan very short and simple – one page
should be enough to get going. Then as you begin to build
your online business, you can come back to your plan and
update your goals as needed.

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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. I’d love to hear what you think about the newsletter
and if you have any specific topics you’d like to see…

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