Free Internet Marketing Lessons
Just A Little Advice...
Part 1
by Terri Seymour
When someone
decides they want to start an online
business, they might think all they have to do is
slap
up a site and wait for the money to come rolling in.
If only it were that easy....but it isn't. There is
a LOT
of work and a LOT of learning to do when you are
building an online business. In my two years on
the
internet I have learned many ways to help build
a
business and I expect I will learn a lot more!
With
this article, I would like to share some of the
things
that I have learned in building my business.
DO NOT believe the get rich quick ads. There are
many scams out there hoping to find people who
are
looking for easy money and succumb to their
promises.
Some good indications of these would be.... MAKE
A
MILLION DOLLARS IN 6 MONTHS WITHOUT HAVING
TO DO ANYTHING...yea, right!! If it sounds like a
dream,
it is probably a nightmare!! http://www.scambusters.org/
TREAT people with respect! I believe strongly that
we
should all treat others with respect and help each
other
as often as we can. Do not insult, embarrass or
harass
people if they do not agree with your views or if
they do
not know everything you think they should know.
EXPECT to work hard. Building an online business is
something just about anyone can do, but you must be
prepared to work and work hard at it. There are
umpteen
other businesses on the web and you must somehow
make
yours rise above the others. This is no easy task.
NETWORK with other people online who are starting
or
building an online business. Join some good
discussion
groups, message board communities and newsgroups.
Participate in the discussions and become known
and
trusted in your field.
Discussion Lists - http://www.liszt.com/
Message Boards - http://www.forumone.com/
Newsgroups - http://www.dejanews.com
DO NOT SPAM! Do not bombard every email address you
can find with advertisements about your business.
This is
one of the quickest ways to lose all credibility for
yourself
and your business. Send information only to people
who
have signed up at your site, subscribed to your
ezine or
have asked for information. When you post to
discussion
lists, message boards and newsgroups, follow all
rules and
guidelines. http://www.mindworkshop.com/
alchemy/nospam.html
PLAN & ORGANIZE your time. With an online
business, there
is a lot of work and details to stick to and writing
a schedule
will help you keep your time organized so all your
work gets
done. if you do not take the time to plan out your
work, you
will begin to feel overwhelmed and then you are more
apt
to become discouraged and feel like giving up.
http://www.organizetips.com/
BUILD YOURSELF and your reputation and then build
your
business. You must establish yourself as someone
who
knows what they are doing and can be trusted. Once
this
is done, business will begin to grow.
BE PASSIONATE about yourself and your business.
Your
passion and excitement will show through to others
and
will reflect on your business. Your passion will
also help
you to keep going on the days when you feel like
giving up.
http://www.5passions.com/
ASK FOR HELP. Do not be afraid to ask questions.
There
are many others who have been in your shoes and
would
be glad to answer your questions and help when they
can.
I have made many friends and built many
relationships just
be asking questions of others. I have also learned a
lot!
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS with your customers and fellow
netpreneurs. Ask for your potential customers
participation
on your site or in your ezine. Let them get to know
you and
to feel comfortable with you and your business. You
can
build lasting personal and business relationships
without
actually meeting someone.
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/
slife/counseling/
relation.html
NEVER STOP LEARNING! Things are always moving
and
changing on the web and you have to keep on top of
things.
Never think that you know all you need to know.
There is
always more to learn!
SET GOALS that you can stick to. Divide your main
goal into
smaller goals or steps. By attaining these smaller
goals, you
will gain confidence and become more passionate
about
the next goal.
In part 2 of Just A Little Advice..., I will talk
about building
and maintaining a website and promoting your
business.
I hope some of this advice will help you to learn
more and
to get your business going.
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Terri Seymour owns and operates MyOwnEzine.com
MyOwnEzine.com is a website, ezine and service which
provides the resources, tools, guidance and more to help
you start, publish and promote your own ezine. You can
contact Terri at mailto:ter02@newnorth.net
Subscribe
at subscribe@myownezine.com
or visit
http://www.myownezine.com
for lots more info.
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Just
A Little Advice... Part 1
Copyright 2001 Terri Seymour
