Is Your Internet Marketing Duff or is it Working?

Written by Russell Marsh

Wednesday, 02 April 2008 02:55

Internet Marketing from home sounds like a life from heaven, forget the commute, just turn your computer on and make money! But there are three major factors that are constantly against you. * The temptation of new products appearing in your inbox every day. * The constant bombardment of new opportunities. * The fact the you're working at home on your own. You'll have to overcome these if you are to have any success.

Self-Discipline

Working from home for yourself requires a determined discipline that you'll need to maintain. It's very easy to put off work that morning because there was a good show on Satellite TV. Especially in the initial stages you will need to be doing this full time so don't fabricate excuses. Get to the computer and do some work. Keep a regular schedule and earn some money!

You are on your own, all the time. It is completely up to you whether you spend one hour a day being productive or eight hours. That is why self-discipline is so important.

It's very easy to lose half your morning going over emails instead of getting work done. Make a list of the email lists you're subscribed to that really matter to you and ditch the rest. If your email account gets over spammed then change it to a fresh one and only update the lists you want to remain on and your contact list. You can increase your productivity many fold by following these simple rules.

Signing up for two or three e-mail lists should be enough. Limit it to the experts you really want to hear from. Or better yet, subscribe to their RSS feeds.

New Stuff is released every day and it's all "Necessary for your Success!!" Don't be in a panic to buy everything that comes along. Quite a lot of stuff is repeated/rehashed gear and unless you can see a REAL benefit to your business then avoid the temptation and keep your money in your pocket.

Products that do deserve some consideration and those that may cut your workload down by automating some part of it. Do consider these as your time is one of your most precious commodities. This could possibly include using a service that will take care of some of your jobs more efficiently. These could be wise investments.

Still beware of the glowing sales-copy though. These people are very good at it. Make sure you NEED a product before you buy it. Would you buy a new screwdriver if you already had one that works ok? This is for business not fun.

Stay on Focus

Which leads to the next point, stay on focus. It is so incredibly easy to jump from one thing to another. First, you need to have a business plan. Second, you need to stick with that plan.

If, after a reasonable amount of effort and time you find that your program or project is not working out for you the it may be time to consign it to the failed enterprises folder. Not everything works and there will be some casualties along the way. Make sure you're not giving up on something just because something else looks new and exciting though. Do this once and you could be business hopping forever.

Yes, it helps to be excited about what you are working on, but there are going to be times when everyone gets bored with what they are doing. Take a day off, if that will help, or get together with friends who are also business owners and just talk. Renew the passion you had when you started the business.

Your business plan is central to your success so never mess about with when you're tired and feeling a little down. You need to regain your focus when this happens so take a break and re-evaluate your plan when you are fresh and focused. Your business plan may be a good one and could just possibly need a little tweak or two.

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