All writers aspire to recognition, but are we dedicated? Ambition is simply the drive or strong desire for something. It is the enthusiastic wanting, that yearning felt in every pore, every cell in our bodies toward a specific aim. Sounds a lot like an addiction, doesn?t it? That?s because it is...

I vividly remember the day I got my first website. I hadn`t a clue what I was doing. I had no idea what an autoresponder was, what was required of an affiliate, how to build a website, how to write articles, or the slightest thing about search engine optimization. The term "HTML" was just that - a t...

There are many parts that make up you. There?s the Musical You, the Friendly You, the Amazing You, the Genius You, the Calm You, the Peaceful You, and many more parts that make up who you are ? much like an identity check list: All round good guy/gal part ? check
Uniquely amazing you part ? chec...

Want to know the secret to effectively building a successful online business? I`m afraid the answer may not be what you`re expecting. Take this simple pop quiz. (I know, I haven`t given you time to study yet. But I think you`ll pass the test anyway). If you want to build a structurally sound ho...

Why do so many internet marketers waste their time on ineffective practices and outmoded techniques that stopped working before the start of the new millennium? There is one thing that matters (and one thing only) in the realm of internet marketing: Converting the random web surfer into a pre-qualif...

Advertising in ezines is possibly the most effective way of generating fast sales. Ezine advertising also consumes very little of your time. However, ezine advertising does consume your money and can consume it very quickly if you?re not careful. Here are 8 things, which if you think carefully ab...

"How do I set up a media event?" -- As a publisher, that`s a good question to have an answer for. Media events and public appearances can fall into any number of categories and include any number of venues (book stores, radio interviews, television interviews, writing group speeches, presentations, ...

Have you ever reflected back over your life and the people who have made significant contributions to where you are today? When I do, one person who comes immediately to mind is Judy Billman, my first coach. I hired Judy back in the mid 80`s when no one knew what a `business coach` was, so Judy call...

Do you know where your company is going? Do you have a vision of where you want to be? Often in an attempt to get company staff to have a shared view of where they`re all going a vision and mission statement are prepared. Unless you`re a large company it`s a waste of time. Mainly because your compan...

Over regulation of small business is so intense it is getting hard to make a buck. For my example of the type of over regulation in small business, which turns the American Dream into an American Nightmare, I will use a simple business like a car wash. Partly because I am in the Car Washing Industry...

This is the story of Clarissa, an American woman who planned to visit Italy and learn about the Italian culture. She loved the Italian language and wanted to learn it in a fast and easy way. Her additional incentive was being able to communicate with her new Italian friend, Carlo, whom she met in a ...

Writing can be fraught at the best of times but it never ceases to amaze me just how much more difficult we make it by our approach. Writing an Ezine Article is no different to writing anything else. You need to approach the task in a professional way. There is little point in attempting to write an...

It is sad many people look at previous mlm experiences differently than other experiences in their life. One out of every three people I speak with about network marketing shares a negative experience with me. They don`t believe their dream of a residual income and time freedom will ever be realized...

As more and more people start or consider starting their own business, it is important that they understand the core steps that are required to launch successful ventures. These steps include spotting, assessing, selecting and executing upon opportunities. Spotting Opportunities The first step to en...

Hi All, I do hope this message finds you all well - I have a few quick and simple philosphies I want to share with you all today and I do hope you remember them and use them in your everyday lives. So often I see people miserably complain about their day Jobs or praticular life chores, they cant see...

It seems there`s no end to the wackiness you can experience in the work-at-home world. When I stepped into a restroom at a Dunkin` Donuts (my wife`s coffee addiction requiring frequent attention),I spotted some biz card sized pale green pieces of paper casually(?) placed on top of the toilet paper d...

Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen in your daily life. These are typical: 1. Disagreements over who should do what 2. Disa...

In this day and age so many things are rushed. Sometimes we want to shout, ?Slow down?. But sometimes in our own lives we are guilty of the opposite extreme Our fears stop us from acting when we should. I am a prime example. I got divorced seven years ago. I had been out of the work force for a ...

Marketing your book is essential to its - and your - success but it needn`t be a costly process. Here are some ideas that won`t cost you anything and can even be fun. 1. Offer to appear at local bookstores to promote the book. Give a short talk about the subject matter, meet "fans" and do book sig...

The woman walked into a photography studio and inquired whether a photographer would come to their home to take family photos in front of the fireplace. The receptionist nicely told her that they would do that, gave the prospective customer a brochure and price list for ?on-location photo shoots? t...

Running an Internet home based business is full of changes and challenges. These challenges alter as your business evolves and your success depends upon your willingness to face up to challenges and your ability to adapt yourself to meet the changing demands of a work at home career. The end of th...

As business managers, entrepreneurs, and Webmasters, we strive for unobtainable perfection. Why do I say unobtainable? Because when we focus on perfection in one area, we forego attention elsewhere. Limited money and time mean you must choose from the endless parade of advice and recommendations. Th...

Is it possible to make a strong ?business case for corporate coaching?? Why is coaching vital to organizations? Why should leaders invest time developing their coaching skills? These are tough, important questions that organizations should consider before implementing coaching. The need for corpo...

Coaching has become a very popular way for people to get the ongoing support they need to accomplish their goals. However, choosing a coach can be tricky. There are so many METHODS, models, and approaches. Coaches come from every background possible -- from counseling to consulting to corporate Amer...

There are certain affiliate principles that are common to all extremely successful affiliates. These principles are not plainly stated by these successful affiliates; rather, they are found as characteristics in their work, writings and interviews. I have synthesized these principles into a list I c...

There`s no question that hard work and a little luck is what it takes to BE successful. But a little knowledge, especially when it comes to setting up your business, will help you STAY successful. While many business owners give a lot of thought to location, store décor, customer service, hiring em...

A brand is the essence of who you are. The more powerful the brand the more memorable you will become. Think about brands that you can identify with. What impresses you about them and what attributes make you remember them? Brand icons didn`t get that way over night and many of them have failed beca...

The Six Fatal Mistakes of a Typical Design Business. In my study of the decorating and design business, I have discovered that there are six main reasons that will prevent your ultimate success. If your company is skilled in a few of these six areas, but not all, you could prevent your business from...