Being an entrepreneur takes guts. Yes there can be some glory in it (hmnn… or maybe that’s just in my own secret little dreams and fantasies…) but there can also be a lot of pain, fear, doubt and disillusionment. Self-employment isn’t easy and anybody who tells you it is… they’re lying through their scummy little teeth and you should knock a few out just for kicks. Yes, I’m bloodthirsty...
Working for yourself can be fun. It can be rewarding. It can be lucrative and exciting and all those fun other fun to say words. It can also have a LOT of distractions, especially when the bulk of your business is conducted online the way mine is. That said, here are 18 ways to kick distractions to the curb right now to afford yourself more time today to be productive and finish up that project...
A lot of people struggle WAY too hard at building an online business. They struggle at finding a product that will sell, getting traffic to the page selling that product, and building a list interested in that topic...
If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, you already know a little something about the term branding, or at the very least have heard it’s something important you need to start doing. The problem is that many people think branding is simply slapping up a logo and being done with it.
Um… no. Not quite.
Redefine your definition of work- this is huge in my opinion. So many people grew up in the era ...
We are by nature, creatures of habit. When you look back on your life, and closely examine the things you do it’s a sure bet you will notice quite a few habits...
This letter is courtesy of fellow copywriter Rick Duris who is also a fellow Warrior on the Warrior Forum. I think he has some great points in this letter than a lot of marketers need to hear, and he gave me permission to share it. Warning: Somewhat long, but a great read regardless. Thoughts and comments are welcome! Dear Fellow Marketer, Like you, I am a marketer. But at my core, in my heart, I...
Everyone should have goals for their business, whether personal or professional. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that without planning you plan to fail. That said, here are 12 things I think are important goals to set for yourself and your biz. These are 12 things I strive for myself, and feel could be a good fit for you as well. I am sure there are plenty of other important things I’m just not...
So in the last post, Self-Employment: Do You Have What It Takes? I introduced the topic and discussed a bit about what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Now here are 8 traits that many of those who are successfully self-employed share in common… let’s see how you rank. Make sure to leave your comments in the box below and subscribe to my RSS feed to keep up with new posts. 8 Traits...
Sure, self-employment sounds glamorous. You envision working for yourself, ditching the grind of a J.O.B., making oodles of cash, and doing it all in just one day a week! But the reality isn’t quite so glamorous, nor is it achieved in working just one day a week. At least not when you start out at any rate! Unless you’ve had a different experience than me? If so do share! :) The reality is that...
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