If you go into any large, successful company and look at their employee materials, somewhere you’ll probably find a vision statement, or some similar form of guidance or goals for the company. That’s because a vision statement is one of the most important things a company can have. When you think about a long race or long project, which part do you think is the hardest? Which part do you…
When you embark on a journey of personal growth, you have a mission to become a better person. It’s not an easy task and very few people make a stated effort to do it. It requires a lot of introspection and uncomfortable inner work. Thinking through tough questions about how your life is unfolding and what personal responsibility you have in how it’s turning out requires you to do it…
When you’re just starting out online, one of the most burdensome things to think about is your budget. You’ll see established marketers discussing the returns they make on their investments in paid traffic options, but your budget doesn’t allow for that. An easy alternative that’s quite effective is to learn how to tap into the traffic that social media networks will provide for you. Used properly, meaning you’re not spamming…
It’s been said that “no man is an island” – this couldn’t be more true when it comes to working online. Particularly when you’re working from home; it’s very easy to get into a “lone worker” mentality. Avoid this by using our networking tips to help you expand your network. #1 – Build a support system. Find others in your field or work and build up a support system. These…
When you’re using a blog for self help and personal development, it’s important that you not narrow yourself to your sole point of view. The goal is to grow as a person, and that requires a different perspective from your own. Sometimes, that can be achieved through analysis and reflection on your actions, behaviors and thoughts. But other times, you may get stuck, and having outside input is vital to…
In a world where just about everyone is suffering from some sort of stress, it’s difficult to find a venue to be able to express your emotions without worrying that you’re just going to burden others. In our private lives, we often keep the turmoil hidden just below the surface, never sharing our troubles, but instead keeping them bottled up so that we can deal with them on our own…
The words viral marketing can sound a little disturbing, but it’s an unfortunate name for an extremely profitable marketing scheme. Whether it’s referring to people or computers, the word virus has never really been a good term. It’s something associated with destruction and death, but that’s not what viral marketing is about. If used properly, viral marketing can be a valuable asset. The basic concept of viral marketing is that…
Content creation online is a hefty commitment to your audience. You’ll constantly be creating for them – for your blogs, email autoresponders, social networking posts, info products, free reports and more. Everyone has a different set of skills they possess in how they communicate, but regardless of which one you feel you’ve mastered, you should always mix things up and provide a variety of formats for your audience. You may…