Starting an Online Business – Donna Ragland

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Journey To Online Success Weekly Bits Newsletter

Topics for this week:
– Three Tips To Stay Motivated
– Online Business Start-Up Costs
– Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum

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Three Tips To Stay Motivated

It’s everywhere nowadays isn’t it…the constant
drumming of how bad the economy is, how horrible
our life is, how aweful this and that and on and on…

It can really make one feel like what’s the use…why even
bother, there’s no point in going on and trying…

But it doesn’t have to be that way!  Remember you
have control — over what you think and say and do!
It only takes a little concentrated effort on our part to
keep motivated and productive, which helps lead us to
success in our life and our business.

Tip 1 – Maintain A Positive Attitude.

We’re responsible for our own actions and attitudes,
and changing them when appropriate. When you’re
around people and situations that are uplifting and
positive, don’t you feel that way too? Likewise, when
you’re around negative situations it tends to bring you
down. Take a positive approach to your daily
activities, focus on what’s good in your life, and smile
at yourself and others – even if you’re stuck in traffic!  
 
Tip 2 – Put Your Personal Troubles In A Bubble
And Let Them Float Away.

Everyone has problems, but focusing on them every
minute of every day only zaps away your energy and
your motivation. Letting them float away if only for a
short time will actually be good for you because you’ll
get a mental break. During this break you can turn
your entire attention and energy on starting and
growing your online business.

Tip 3 – Create Positive Affirmations.

If you see or hear something often enough, you will start
to believe it. Come up with statements that help you feel
good about yourself or ones that help your productivity,
such as “I’m an important and valuable person” or
“I know I’ll make good use of my time today”.  After
you’ve written them down, read them aloud to yourself
at least once each day to help reinforce positive actions.

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Online Business Start-Up Costs

A question that’s often asked is what kind of costs
are associated with starting an online business. Here
are a few things to keep in mind:

- Advertising and Marketing
- Web Hosting
- Domain Names
- Email Autoresponders
- Online Payment Services, and
- Education and Training Programs

Your specific costs will depend on your business
strategy. For example, if you are only marketing
someone else’s products, then you may not need a
website. But you will have to advertise their website.
On the other hand, if you want to build a list of
customers then the costs may include a domain name,
web hosting and email autoresponder.

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Focus Thoughts & Forward Momentum:

Have you heard the story of the three frogs sitting
on a log?

One frog decides to jump off….how many are left?

Take a minute now to think again before you answer…

Of course, the answer is ‘three’. Just because the
frog decided to jump doesn’t mean he did does it?

Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet! Remember to
take action this week and don’t let your business
just sit on a log

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To Your Success,
Donna

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

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