This is going to be a series set up to provide quality content to get you going as a result of the survey I did earlier this week. You can see the results at Survey Says.

Now this was not a topic that was included or that anyone asked about but…

It is the most important first step. You need to get focus and a business mentality. This is not hard but takes a bit of discipline.

First lesson – Forget what you like and use what works. Test it to make sure that it does. Don’t think like a consumer.

Here is an example from the real world. This blog even . You will see a slide in ad. I don’t really like them. They can be annoying as h%%% but… it gets subscribers for what I am promoting. More than I can get with other types so despite the fact that I think they are annoying I use it.

That doesn’t mean that is THE BEST way but you should test and let results be your guideline not your feelings.

Second lesson – Get organized and don’t mistake being busy for getting things done. What do I mean?

Take blocks of time that you are going to work on a specific project. This does not have to be huge blocks either. 30 minutes twice a day can give you a huge return if…

You turn everything else off and focus on one thing and do it.

• No email
• No messenger
• No forums
• No phone
• You get the point?

Lots of times I have found myself spending hours on line but not getting anything of value done. Yep I was busy the whole time and working hard but not smart.

Third lesson – You will need to sell some thing at some point. No sales – no money. Figure out what it will be NOW before you surf any traffic exchanges, place any ads, post in a forum.

You need to be able to answer the question of what you are doing as a business on line first.

Fourth lesson – Decide on your niche. There are lots of things you can do on line and you can find a series of posts on doing niche research over at Amplification Marketing.

Go through and do that series of steps. Next we will discuss how to get started from there.

Your comments and questions are welcomed.

Mike Paetzold

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