Get away from the time stealers

I've recently started a course from Mark Joyner called Simple*ology101.
It's a totally unique way to picture the time stealers, the energy wasters, and reasons why I do what I've done.
It's amazing the stuff Mark has - it's simple and easy to understand. Remarkable consolidation of your thought process.
It's a free signup, http://www.simpleology.com
Try it, you'll agree that it's not a time waster but an energy booster.

Are you a My Life Affiliate?

People search engines are growing quickly. The major player is My Life. They provide any type of information that the consumer might be looking for, from looking up family & friends to finding a lost love.
It's very popular!
Every smart affiliate marketer is jumping in - what about you?

Marketing Makeovers

In 2009 we will see a massive increase of new business owners.

Many of these will be internet based start-ups with fresh ideas just
waiting to spill out of their brains.

So with all this new competition, don't you think it might be time for a makeover?

Entrepreneur magazine (February 2009 edition) had a great revamping
article called "Five Great -and necessary- Marketing Makeovers" by Gwen Moran.
Gwen lists Store Makeover, Collateral Makeover, Logo Makeover, Website Makeover, and Packaging Makeover as the 5 necessary makeovers.

If you own a website, you will want to read the article before you start your makeover.

Then before you get carried away, head over to the Web Smarts page and do a little more research.

Don't forget that you can benefit in this down economy by having a product or
service that can assist these multitudes of new business owners.

Where's a business owner to start when looking for valuable information?

When you find out, GO where the new customers are. With over a gazillion websites out there vying for their attention keep in mind that:

1. You offer value for the money they are giving you because "one bad apple
does spoil the barrel".

2. You provide quick, efficient responses

3. You provide a means to other resources they may not be aware of yet.


Some great resources:
http://entrepreneur.com
http://the.businessmagazinenetwork.com
http://groups.yahoo.com
http://amazon.com

Do you believe in your future?

According to an article from the Jan. 13 Los Angeles Times, some companies are seeing this recession as a chance to increase their market share.

They point to some examples that include an engineering firm specializing in earthquake safety; a fitness studio selling franchises, a swimwear manufacturer, and two large retailers (Kohls and Forever 21), among others.

Now, it should be pointed out that this kind of contrariness comes with a price. Said the swimwear company owner, “We have to work ten times harder for the same results (as we used to get).” Along with a willingness to put nose to grindstone, businesspeople looking to grow during a recession need a solid business plan, according to Randolph Beatty, chairman of accounting at USC’s Marshall School of Business.

“If you have financing, a good business model, and you’re in it for the long run, what better time than now to expand and make prudent investments?” said Beatty.

For the Internet Marketer, this is a good question to ponder. Consider:

• Have you put together a simple marketing plan, with time-dated action steps?
• If you have no capital, have you taken steps to get orders and raise capital using the resources you have on hand?
• If you can free up some capital, are you willing to invest back into your business?
  

It’s easy to allow yourself to be intimidated by the daily negative financial news, but there’s really no reason to put your dreams on hold. As Beatty noted, “You have to believe in the future. I don’t know what the alternative is!”

If you are having trouble putting together a plan I suggest that you visit Derek Gehl's Internet Marketing Center and see the video on goal setting for 2009. If you would like to start or grow your online business you'll benefit. Complete with a step-by-step blueprint and weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals. It's a $29.95 value, yours FREE!

A Fresh Start

Are you mired down in a method that doesn't quite work like you thought it should?

Having difficulty staying positive?

Do circumstances make you want to give up?

Quit struggling!

Give yourself permission to make a fresh start.

Don't ask why, ASK What OR How can I be more and create forward movement.

If you didn't do as well as you would have liked to do last year, what is stopping you from making this year a banner year?

Shift your perspective.

GOT DREAMS?

2009 Goal Setting

Will you act during the economic downturn, or simply REACT?

Don't let fear of the recession guide your goal setting
plans for 2009. This is a BIG mistake...!

Fear is an emotional response, only good for short-term
survival.

When you're in "fight or flight" mode, you're not thinking
clearly about the path you're running... You're just RUNNING!

So your efforts lack strategy, planning, and insight.

I want you to do more than just survive 2009.

Internet shopping is predicted to hit $145.1 Billion in
the coming year, a significant 14% increase -- despite the
recession!

Consumers will be spending more time at home, using their
computers for everything from bargain hunting and product
research to upgrading skills.

Studies show this shift is ALREADY well underway...!

I don't want the Big "R" to stop you from pursuing exciting
personal, financial, and business goals in 2009, so I've
arranged to get you exclusive VIP access to an important
video that Internet marketing guru Derek Gehl just put up
on his site.

Derek's been successfully selling on the Internet for over
a decade now, and he's brought in over $100 MILLION in sales...

... so he's by far the BEST person to advise you about how
to thrive in ANY market.

When you watch his FREE Goal Setting Video, you'll discover
how you can make 2009 your richest year yet:

Internet Marketing Goals

Wishing you health, wealth, and happiness in 2009!

Deb

P.S. Derek's also going to be hosting a FREE Webinar in the
first week of January to help everyone kick-off their New
Year's goals with a bang.

You can register for it here:
Internet Marketing Goals