The Internet has expanded the way people are able to monetize or capitalize on their thoughts, ideas, and concepts. Many of us are slow about taking advantage of the ‘new horizon' that has opened up, perhaps because we've held on to the idea that everything has to be a long process. That's no longer the case, and we may be missing valuable opportunities to expand and take the first step to monetize our ideas online. I know this is true because it has happened to me as well.
The Internet allows you to find out what people are interested in
Facebook allows you to create a Page on just about anything; which, in turn, allows people to show whether they ‘like' it or not – another way to determine the level of interest
Keyword Tools allow you to research keywords, phrases, and long-tail keywords that indicate what people are searching for. (more…)
Mindset has to do with the way you think, and the way you think has a direct bearing on the type of results you will realize from starting your online business.
When you made the decision to start a business online, you did so based on research that what you had to offer could be marketed online. You will be marketing something you already know something about, or recently took the time to learn about; and it may be something that you are passionate about.
If you'd decided to for a corporation and purchase a franchise offline, you would have to give yourself a specific designation on the Articles of Corporation. Your title would probably be CEO or President. You have instead started an online business! You do not need to set up a corporation to start an online business, but it it very important to keep in mind that because you've started a business, your mindset must be the same. You are the CEO/President/Owner of your own company, and as such, you are responsible for the planning, goal-setting, and other activities associated with running a business. (more…)
Many people scoff at positive affirmations and hold to the theory that they do not work. Do they really work? What are affirmations? Affirmations are basically a form of self-talk. Look at this realistically. Every day, several time each day we talk to ourselves, and no not because we're crazy. Unfortunately, most of it is negative. Don't think so? Let's look at these two scenes:
1) You get in your car in your driveway and you suddenly remember that you left your cell phone in the house, but it's important to have it with you. You immediately start berating yourself on being forgetful and may call yourself harsh names for not placing the phone by your keys as you usually do.
2) You just got back from the office supply store and you slap yourself on the forehead as you just remembered the main reason you went to the store was to purchase copy paper and you have a 30-page e-book you want to edit before uploading to your website. You may begin to call yourself stupid, ‘I never can remember anything', and quite a bit of negative self-talk.
This type of talk is not up-building, it does not make you feel good, and does nothing for your self-image.
Positive affirmations, on the other hand, affirm the best in you and focus on your good qualities. They encourage you to improve in areas in which you're having a challenge. “I'm getting better at remembering things,” “Everyday I learn from my mistakes and avoid repeating them.” These are examples of positive affirmations as they help you to see yourself as you would like to be and the goal you are reaching for.
Author, Julia Cameron, notes that “Affirmations are positive statements about positive beliefs. They help achieve a sense of safety and hope. If we can become one-tenth as good at positive self-talk as we are at negative self-talk, we will notice an enormous change.”
What can you affirm about yourself today so you that could have a positive impact in your business?
