Build Your Own Business

After a nice lunch with a close long-time friend of mine, and sitting back with a tall latte in front of me, I was asked one of the most common questions by fascinated employees who are getting bored with their routine nine-to-five jobs, "What does it take to be a successful self-employed business person, and why is it that so many people failed in their attempts to get their businesses running profitably?" Well, there are actually several mini questions in that one question alone.

First, to be successful in business, a sharp business acumen with a good knowledge of your industry and marketing principles is a must. Being self-employed doesn't make the whole situation that much prettier even, as your personal discipline and enthusiasm play an extremely critical role in the outcome of your business plan. There are many many other factors involved and a lot boils down to your ingenuity, creativity and experience.

The second part of the question revolves around why start-up businesses fail at such an alarming percentage. It's a fact that most businesses started by inexperienced people fail. And this could be the one reason why many employees still prefer to stay safe in their bosses' palaces and making them even more wealthier. They feel the fear, the fear of losing their money and for good reason. Well, they might have an idea or product or service which they would like to market to the world, but they havent got the slightest idea where to start, how to get the ball rolling, and when the ball's really rolling how to maintain the momentum and survive the competition.

Surprisingly enough, a good 80% of businesses started by experienced people succeed. Why is that so? The reason is simple. These people know what to do, how to do , where to find the resources, when to launch a certain promotion, which is the best alternative should one strategy doesn't produce the desired results etc etc. So, these people know a lot of stuff which others don't - the whats, the whys, hows etc. How to sell, how to negotiate, how to market and purchase and how to manage their finances. So the key word here is experience. It's therefore vital that one needs to acquire and improve on the business knowledege and skills required before starting out. With so many tools and resources available online and offline, it's not impossible to achieve the skills necessary in no time.

As we can see, business success is not a matter of luck. It's rather a combination of what we have listed above. It's a matter of application, ability, experience, skill and intelligence all moulded into one. And what better way to start off by working for someone else in a field which interests you. You can learn tons within just a short period of time. Keep asking questions. Learn from the experts in the field. Learn some more from entrepreneurial newsletters, books, CDs, seminars, business magazines that's published in your field. Never stop learning and growing!

Lasting Passion

There are definitely times in our lives when everything seems to be going 'just wonderfully right' for us - you know, that kind of feeling when you feel like you are walking on air, an experience called the 'butterfly sensation'. And what times could it be other than when we are deep in a blossoming romance! When you are in love or are in the process of falling in love, almost everything in life seems so much better, so much brighter and you can feel the exuberance within you.

A couple years down the road, the reality sets in and when we become more and more comfortable with our partners and the daily demands of our lives catch up on us, this pulsating excitement of our new love slowly begins to fade away. With so many other important things to focus on in our everyday lives, it can be difficult to sustain the level of intensity and passion we had in our relationship.

Our intimate relationship with our partners provide us with immense opportunity for growth and joy. And by failing to give it the attention and effort it deserves, we could be forfeiting a huge part of our happiness and well-being.

Besides the common aspects of trust and communication, there are some other simple techniques which can be applied daily in our daily personal relationships with our partners in order to sustain the passion and connection which we so long for and truly deserve.

1. Live your true nature and allow yourself to be vulnerable and spontaneous while expressing yourself in the moment of love.

2. Consistently tell your loved ones why you are so lucky to have the opportunity to love and cherish them every day of your life. Make this conscious effort to always feel more appreciative then the previous day.

3. When you are both committed and devoted to each other, express this commitment physically, emotionally and spiritually.

4. Schedule time together and make the enjoyment of life, intimacy and sexuality a priority.

5. Express your affection in the moment and forget what's around you. Be spontaneous.

6. Be imaginative and always make constant changes and wonderful surprises for each other.

How can I ignite my relationship? You've just been provided with the simple steps and strategies to achieve it in a moment's notice. Try each of the techniques listed above. Take action immediately and cultivate passion in your relationship now! Ask yourself: How can I spontaneously express love and affection? Is there something I've always wanted to do with my partner which I've been delaying? What are the memorable moments in my relationship which I can discuss with my partner to show my appreciation?

Remember to Take Action and Live with Passion!

Sin No.#1

One of the most common mistake that most amateur or novice internet marketers make in their internet business is having a lackadaisical attitude. Just like any other business, internet marketing involves consistent pursuit of your set goals, and every effort in promoting the advertising campaigns, making current updates, checking and re-tuning the ad copies, etc all create a momentum and positive effect on the entire business. While it is true that the business as a whole doesn't require as much time which is common to most traditional businesses, it doesn't mean that one can be lazy. For example, a lot of research has to be done before a new campaign is created, and once published live, even more work lies in the days and weeks ahead. So if the novice marketer buys to the myth that an online business will offer him the millions by being an arm-chair business owner, I believe he is doomed for failure. Some of the most successful internet marketers I know of are so obsessed with their businesses that most even work weekends and public holidays. Let the reality be known to the newbie that the internet business offers a common and average Joe a very decent lifestyle with a very handsome income online, one that you can even say goodbye to your boss at your day job, but this doesn't mean that one can sit back, relax and watch money grow on trees. And this is why most newbies in the internet arena fail and disappoint themselves without knowing what hit them. It is therefore extremely crucial that one have a set of clearly defined goals even before starting the venture, and have a strong desire and motivation to achieve them. Is there a secret to this? Well, my answer is yes and no. More Sins in my later posts.

The Best Business?

I remember reading an article somewhere many years back talking about how the world is moving into the Information Age. I really don't know how they term the Ages, like Stone Age, Modern Age, Nuclear Age etc. but what I realized soon after was that the so-called Information Age must have something to do with computers or the internet. But even though the Historians believe the Information Age started in 1986 Humans have been hunting for information for centuries. It has been this search for information that has brought us the wheel, the written word, books and pretty much everything that you look at around you. So it would only be natural that if it is in our Human make-up to search out information, then it is only natural that the Information Business is the best business on Earth. Yes - The Best Business On Earth. See, most of us are wanting to know stuff like - how to do something, how to get this or that, why should we do this, what are the best methods of doing this etc. And the list goes on and on. So as you can see, these are the most important sales words - What, Where, How, When, Why. The Information Business, thus, has more economic punch than what you or I think has in store. Just imagine how easy it is to manufacture a product digitally, be it a training manual or infomation guide etc, and sell it for far more than it costs to produce. I know of some who has sold $0.50 CDs for $97. There are others who sold $25 training courses for a handsome $997. There seriously is no other business where you will see the profit margins that you will with Information products. With all this great light-bulb blinking on top of our heads now, the question is where do we get started (if ever), and how? Do a Google search and you'll be amazed at the avalanche of information which you get. Go a little deeper and you'll be even more confused. Attend a bootcamp or seminar and I believe more light-bulbs will present themselves in a fascinating way. The Internet business, unlike other businesses, is slightly different in start-ups or operations, as a whole. Why do I say that? Cos you really don't need a PhD in computer engineering, nor do you need to have a fat off-shore bank account to start! Here though, you will need a little bit (just a grain) of basic computer know-how and with just as little as less than a dinner for two at TGIF to start your operations. Now isn't that a beauty? You might ask me now - Is there a short-cut or a faster way which I can get everything set-up for me and have the business running in no time? Of course, there is. But I can guarantee you one thing though - there ain't no short-cuts to success. Keep on working on yourself, learn as much as you can about your online business, how you do you see yourself handling the operations, but most of all - First, Set A Goal which you'd like to achieve. More on that in my later posts - haha. For now, if you really intend to make the internet your choice of business, have a peek at MySecretRecipe to learn the formula which has worked for me and which can work for you too.

Starting Afresh

When I left a 10-year career with a multi-national company more than 7 years ago to join the many budding entrepreneurs in self-employment, I was presented with many opportunities - many of which are very profitable and some not so ethical, I think. I was a newbie in the arena then, without much knowledge of the how-to's and very hungry for success and thus was an easy target of many an 'opportunity-hunter'. What happened? I ended up with more work than I could handle, all without much success as you can imagine. Years passed by, and as I began to learn the ropes of the true business environment today, I learnt that if we want to progress anywhere in life, business or relationships, we ought to subscribe to this thing called "letting go". Why? Because it could be the only thing which can hold you back from doing and pursuing things which you have always dreamt of doing but never had the courage to attempt it due to past conditioning or fear of failure. There could be many other factors involved. I'm no stranger to this as I was a victim before. The turning point came when I was introduced to the world of personal development by my mentor. Rigorous subconscious training methods, hours of learning and studying books on self-improvement, attending success camps and seminars and many other techniques have helped mould me to what I am today. With so many different school of thought and teachings, where can we start? Here's a link which will give you a definite headstart http://www.anrdoezrs.net/email-2514770-10466087 Here's to your success!

Life's Motivators

It wasn’t too long ago when I realized that knowledge is indeed real power! I have to take my hats off to all the mind-motivators in my life, the ones who are the great power speakers, the movers and shakers in their respective industries and my personal mentor, who has shown and brighten my path in this incredible journey of my life. Books I’ve had the oportunity to read, CDs, DVDs and tapes which I’ve listened and watched, information which has been freely presented to me and ideas which they have unselfishly provided and shared with me are the tools which have elevated me to a higher level. But all this would be nought if I never give myself a chance to explore all of them in a deeper level. To be able to achieve what we constantly desire and hope for, taking action is the number one criteria for success. Helping others to achieve what they want is the next step which one should attempt to seriously adopt. And this is one of the reasons why this simple blog has been created! It’s not only a personal journal of mine - but a steady stream of mini motivating tips which I’ve found incredibly useful in my life and which when used consistently will reap the benefits and results which you’ve been searching for all this while. Really? you might ask. And my answer is - REALLY! It’s that simple. Every great achiever has a secret to tell. And I’ve mine as well - something unique, something powerful, practical and specific. (This and many many more to come in my later posts). For now, here’s your quote for today:
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into the air. - John Quincy Adams