Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
31 December 2008
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Well here in Pennsylvania there are less than 14 hours left for 2008. I know in some parts it is already 2009 so first a big Happy New Year to everyone. Maude and I will be staying in and laying low. Just the tv and us. Hate being on the road on amateur night. Just [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
29 December 2008
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It is almost the end of the year. Yep just checked and there are only two more days and it will be 2009. Where did it go? Have not been posting as much this past week simply because it has been a time to reflect and plan for next year and to go listen to [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
27 December 2008
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I wanted to do a list of the items I use regularly. These are all resources that have increased my income and are used regularly in my business. I split them into three categories. Scripts Graphics Education Of the three categories education is by far the most valuable. Scripts and tools for graphics make things [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
26 December 2008
filed in guest, planning
If you have already defined your business and reviewed your results from last year you are ready to start your planning. Look at what worked last year and take some time to figure out why it worked. The reasons could be… Picked a good niche Generated lots of traffic Got great affiliate support or many [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
20 December 2008
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Wow this is probably the last issue of the Week In Review for 2008. Somehow doubt that I will have time next week with the holidays, visiting family and friends and travel. Love this time of year except for the white stuff we had yesterday. The snow isn’t bad but the freezing rain on top [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
19 December 2008
filed in planning
Now a warning here – You may not like what you are seeing doing this exercise especially if your business is mediocre to poor. Even if you are doing well though don’t skip this step because you will find things here to be addressed for improvement. If you have been keeping good financial records this [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
18 December 2008
filed in planning
When it comes to year end planning this is the big one that most people have no idea of how to answer it. The first question I ask anyone whether in a conference room or a coaching client is what is your business? What do you want to accomplish? The answer from 98% is make [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
17 December 2008
filed in planning
Been interesting reading the comments on what you would like for New Year’s planning. Some are surprising and some were expected. Here are some of the things that were posted that were suggested. List building specifics Expected results on affiliate promotion How to piece the parts together Avoiding bright shiny objects Lay out a plan [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
16 December 2008
filed in Information, Recommendations
Bishop Anders is someone I met last February in Orlando at JV Alert. When it comes to thinking outside the box he is one of the best (He also likes really good bourbon which I appreciateĀ -Sorry Scotch drinkers.) The thing is that Bishop has been around for quite a while but keeps a low [...]
Posted by
Mike Paetzold
on
15 December 2008
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It is that time of year and over the next couple of posts I am going to look at preparing to make 2009 your best year. This means introspection and planning . Okay I know this is not something you enjoy. This may even rank with going to the dentist in your book. The key [...]