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Catch the Spirit of the Entrepreneur

By Robert Clever on April 6, 2023 in Blog

Grabbing opportunities with open arms is often easier to talk about than to actually do. Most people find themselves dreaming about being rich but never actually doing anything about it. A combination of procrastination and ‘what if’ syndrome can cripple your creative spirit and might mean your idea will never become a reality.

Socrates said “Action equals knowledge’. He was one of the greatest philosophers of our time. What he meant was that it is through action that we achieve results.

For example, you could think about learning Spanish for months, imagining the holidays you will take and the people you will communicate with. You can dream forever but accomplish nothing unless you actually make the effort to start taking lessons.

Much like the martial arts approach – the idea is to take action immediately and avoid over analyzing the situation.

Do you want to start your own business but are afraid of what kinds of things can go wrong? What if your initial investment doesn’t pay off? There are millions of things that could go wrong but likewise there are many things that can go right! Fear can be paralyzing. When thinking about starting a business particularly if you keep waiting for the right time. There will never be a perfect time. It’s now or never when it comes to starting your own business.

Overcoming your fear is a step by step process.

– Do you have a clear idea of what kind of business you want to start? A clear plan will help keep your worries at bay.

– Do you have access to the resources you will need? This includes the necessary start up cash as well as anything else you will need.

– Do you have access to clients or do you know enough about marketing basics to ensure you will have enough interest in what you are offering?

Just like anything – taking action is the most important part. Make an itemized list of what you feel needs to be done in order for you to start that business you always dreamed of.

Prioritizing your list will help too. Don’t wait for all your ducks to be in a proverbial row before you begin but make sure you have all the basics covered. Don’t wait for that ‘perfect someday’. Make an imperfect start.

Don’t over think everything. Sometimes the best approach is to just jump into the deep end.

Don’t wait to start discovering your own entrepreneurial spirit. Take action today!

Don’t Stop Short of The Gold

By Robert Clever on April 4, 2023 in Blog

According to Napoleon Hill’s classic Think and Grow Rich, a man named R. U. Darby and his uncle were caught up in the gold rush’s “gold fever.”.

As soon as they shipped their first car of ore to the smelter, they realized they had found one of Colorado’s richest gold deposits. Excitedly, they continued digging, but the ore vein disappeared.

After repeatedly digging, they failed to find the vein again, so they gave up and sold their equipment.

The man who bought the machinery realized random digging was not the best way to find the vein. He called in a mining engineer and had him make some calculations.

What contributed to Darby and his uncle’s failure was their lack of knowledge about “fault lines” and their neglect to consider alternatives. With his expert knowledge, the engineer was able to predict that the vein of gold could be found three feet from where the Darbys quit digging, and that’s exactly where it was.

Millions of dollars worth of gold were pulled from the mine by the man who decided to not accept easy defeat and to bring in someone else who had specialized knowledge he didn’t.

In this case, success is often just beyond what seems to be your greatest obstacle.

Welcome failure and use it as a measuring stick.

When you’ve been defeated, look for a lesson to learn. What do you need to change in your approach, your mindset, and your environment?

Using a modern day example, I’ve been working with a personal trainer for several months. During our first few sessions, he asked me to do what I thought was completely unrealistic.

I would have allowed temporary defeat and a limited mindset to keep me at the level I had set for myself. he thought bigger and taught me techniques that allowed me to push harder.

I translated this lesson into my business thinking and ask that you consider it as well.

The only limits are those you create in your mind. Defeat is merely a produced result. Measure the result, change your approach and continue in your efforts.

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10 Powerful Tips for the Newbie Internet Business Entrepreneur

By Robert Clever on March 9, 2023 in Blog

If you’re a newbie Internet business entrepreneur, these 10 unwritten rules may help you avoid ‘skidding into the ditch’. Make a point of reading them monthly and keep a focus on your goals.

1. Our first and foremost goal is to examine the advantages of creating an online income. Our place of business is open 24/7, so we can work whenever and for as long as we want. Many of our regular tasks can be done on autopilot, allowing us more time to spend with family, friends, and family members. As a result, you will have a less stressful working environment and you will be in control of your own rewards to a certain extent. You should remember, however, that most ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ scams on the Internet are not successful. You should approach it in much the same way as you would if you were starting an offline business, where success requires commitment and a positive attitude right from the start, with little reward at first.

2. In your spare time, it’s helpful to try out a few programs, especially early in your Internet career, as part of your learning curve, to get a feel for the world of Internet marketing. You can learn HTML, and scripts, create appealing images, and even build your own website while getting a feel for the Internet marketing arena. This can all be done in your spare time. If you’re focused, it’ll be worth your time to learn how to earn regular income before you fire your boss. If you have a lot to learn, don’t sack your boss before you are confident you can earn a regular income.

3. NEVER.. get involved in ‘get paid to read email’ sites, they’re scams, and you won’t earn a penny, nor will they respond to your complaints! MLM, or any website that promises that you will double or triple your money in a matter of days, or that you will become rich overnight, is a scam. Traders that are bona fide can be found on the Internet, so keep an eye out for offline contact points like an address or phone number. It is a good idea to send them an email before you sign up to see how promptly they respond. Avoid the ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ schemes. They won’t work.

4. If you discovered a way to earn a lot of money online, would you then share your ‘secret formula’ with everyone? I don’t think so! There will surely be those who will claim they have discovered such a recipe, and they will no doubt offer to share it with you. You will not only lose money but also waste your time in the process. I advise you to beware of words like ‘Secrets’ or boasts of huge income.

5. Consider this… would a guy who earns several million dollars a year bother to write and market an eBook on how he did it? Probably not! Follow your instincts, they are usually quite reliable.

6. Don’t be too concerned about images of earnings checks or bank statements purportedly demonstrating the account holder’s earnings; it is easy to create whatever you want with a little imagination. It’s no different from recommendation letters or testimonials. Anyone can write them or get their coworkers to write them. They may con some, but don’t let them con you!

7. You would find that successful Internet marketers all have one thing in common if you looked closely at them, and you would find they are all positive and focused at all times. The ‘quick buck’ doesn’t matter to them, and they don’t lose heart if nothing comes together today. They are prepared to work hard and long to achieve their goals. This point cannot be stressed enough to you…

8. You should keep all of your business activities logged and documents filed in the right folders. You should regularly check your email accounts and file the important ones. Don’t be afraid of naming files and folders with long names (within reason). You should be able to access any file, folder, software, or email within 30 seconds. A tidy desktop can save you so much time!

9. Make sure you follow basic Internet Marketing etiquette. Don’t send out a lot of unsolicited emails (spam). It will not be worth it. Make sure you read the Terms and Conditions when you join an Internet marketing program and if you decide to join. adhere to those terms. You’ll make useful contacts during your campaigns. Do not ‘stand on toes’.

10. Don’t put large amounts of money into online marketing or promotion websites! Most websites have a strict policy on spamming and if you are accused (rightly or wrongly) of sending unsolicited emails, your account will likely be closed, and you will lose funding as well!

There you have it! Not rules… more a collection of simple guidelines intended to make your Internet Marketing experience safer and more enjoyable!

5 Benefits Of Using Feeds – How Feeds Can Help Your Ebiz

By Robert Clever on March 8, 2023 in Blog

What’s a Feed?

A feed is a way to share content on other websites. It enables your articles and blogs to be published on other sites. It’s basically a code that lets them post your articles and blogs. In essence, XML, RSS, Atom, etc., are all ways of accessing a feed.

A feed is great because everybody wins. The author gains exposure, the reader finds out about something they’re interested in, and the online seller gets a never-ending supply of content.

What Can a Feed Do for My Online Business?

Feeds are useful in a number of different ways.

Feeds are delivered directly to your subscribers, so you don’t have to worry about spam filters kicking you out. Since they’re 100% opt-in, readers can subscribe and unsubscribe at will.

One of the best ways to differentiate your site is to give readers interesting material—educate them on stuff related to the product you’re selling. If you sell preschool toys, chances are you don’t want to study child development and write numerous articles on the subject-so find someone else who’s already done that and make their feed available to your customers. Keep your visitors coming back with constantly updated, relevant content.

The software now available can convert feeds into live links that search engines can see (check out CyberWS.com). In the past, search engines could not read feeds, but the software is now available to convert them into live links they can see. Search engines love fresh, dynamic content, so feeds are ideal. Not only do your customers receive the information they’re looking for, but the search engines like your site and rank it higher. They provide relevant information that updates automatically.

For affiliate marketers, they’re a great alternative to banners. In addition to giving your customers valuable information, if they click through and purchase something, you’ll get credit. And unlike banners, they do not look like you’re spamming your audience.

You will gain new potential customers by setting up a feed for everything you write, as other sites will pick it up and use it as free advertising for you.

In addition to the feeds, there are several search engines that specialize in feeds, such as Plazoo.com. According to Johnston, feeds are the future of the internet for entrepreneurs. If people don’t master them, they’ll get left behind.