Doers vs. Non-Doers

Written by Judith C. Kallos


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=> Not makingrepparttar time to learnrepparttar 121614 necessary tools and software programs critical to supporting your online endeavor. I have experienced those who resist recommendations in regard torepparttar 121615 type of software and information gathering tools that will make them more efficient and effective in lieu of not having to experiencerepparttar 121616 learning curve that comes with new software and applications.

Issues that are solely related to how to use your browser and e-mail software unnecessarily frustrate many online because they do not takerepparttar 121617 time to learn - causing time to be wasted. As with all software, (and even your computer itself), each has HELP tabs that will answer your questions; many including tutorials. If tutorials are not included inrepparttar 121618 software, they are onrepparttar 121619 manufacturer's Web site.

Takingrepparttar 121620 time to master your online tools will help determine your level of success while atrepparttar 121621 same time minimize your frustration. This includes takingrepparttar 121622 time to learn how to use your computer - your main online tool!

=> Not makingrepparttar 121623 time to investigate whether your products/services are even desired or priced competitively. This is where knowing even if there is a demand for your product or service inrepparttar 121624 first place is crucial! An "idea" no matter how good it sounds, simply cannot be implemented successfully unless time is taken to investigate if that idea is in fact viable and profitable.

I can't tell you how many potential entrepreneurs still believe that their "idea", which is not based in any reality of business due diligence, will make them rich by putting up a Web site developed by just anybody – or worse yet – themselves having no design or development experience.

An idea is only a start. You then need to takerepparttar 121625 time to come up with a plan, investigate all your options, and choose your partners wisely. Lack of these efforts doom your enterprise to failure even before you start or your Web site is launched.

=> Not makingrepparttar 121626 time to utilize and implementrepparttar 121627 full range of skills you need to succeed. I always ensure I literally hand over my 10 years of experience about what each site owner has within their control and must embrace to ensure their Web site is effective and meets their goals. The majority of activities only take your time - not money.

It is almost as though many forgetrepparttar 121628 interactivity part of this gig – nothing happens unless you make it happen. Those who took repparttar 121629 time to implement these recommendations are reapingrepparttar 121630 results while others question whatrepparttar 121631 problem is.

=> Not makingrepparttar 121632 time to truly understand your market's demographics and have your Web site cater to those needs. Your site needs to cater to your visitor's needs. What you "want", "think", "feel" of course is important - it is your site. That said however, many times site owners will override recommendations in lieu of "it's my site and that's what I want" - again based on no real-world business point of view or experience with technology.

Many don't want to takerepparttar 121633 time to understand why recommendations are made by readingrepparttar 121634 resources and statistics provided. What you want is irrelevant when compared to what your prospective site visitors need. Don't takerepparttar 121635 time to determine your site visitor's needs, and what you will want will be to shutdown due to lack of results.

=> Not makingrepparttar 121636 time to learn aboutrepparttar 121637 reality, limitations and culture of whatrepparttar 121638 Web actually is. Some online insist on trying to makerepparttar 121639 Web what they wanted it to be (or were willing to deal with). Some actually choose to believe that they haverepparttar 121640 choice to not dorepparttar 121641 necessary such as ongoing marketing activities, growing your site with valuable and useful information, answering e-mail promptly and professionally just to note a few examples.

Such issues really are neither an option nor choice for you to do or not do if your are seriously committed to your project's health. These arerepparttar 121642 matters that need to be addressed and time taken to be worked at to succeed.

=> Site owner was unwilling to admitrepparttar 121643 existence of "Internet Time" and was inflexible and uncomfortable playing in a field that is always in flux and consistently changing. The only thing consistent with technology is there is no consistency. There is no predictability ability!

Lack of time to learn new things, keep up with forming trends is tough for everyone involved. Not a single person participating in technology will tell you thatrepparttar 121644 constant change is not frustrating, aggravating and sometimes down right irritating! But that is part ofrepparttar 121645 game. It is what it is. And you need to make repparttar 121646 time to keep up or time will march on without you.

For any business or entrepreneur currently online or still thinking about getting online your key will be those that you partner with, then, makingrepparttar 121647 time to following their recommendations. Makingrepparttar 121648 time to implement proven successful methodologies - notrepparttar 121649 hype.

Makingrepparttar 121650 time to form educated decisions based on real-world business practices. Not on emotions or egos, not on whether you want to or not. Not whether you "feel", based on little to no experience with technology, that issues important to your success can some how be minimized down to someone's opinion you can choose to ignore because you may not like it,repparttar 121651 costs orrepparttar 121652 effort required.

Takerepparttar 121653 time to find your guru, consultant, and technology partner and ensure they have a proven track record of partnering with their clients forrepparttar 121654 long term. Then, hang on their every word and takerepparttar 121655 time to follow their recommendations. Don't challenge them with every instance of conflicting or different information. Look atrepparttar 121656 source ofrepparttar 121657 "information" first to determine even if it worth questioning!

If you tookrepparttar 121658 time to do your due diligence in choosing your technology partner it is that other "noise" that should be second-guessed. Realize that whom you chose, as well as your ability to form long term, mutually respectful business relationships over time, from hosting to development to marketing, will literally determine how successful your program will be. This is business and success takes time – time to do. Time only you can allocate based on your desire and commitment to your goals.

Judith Kallos is an authoritative and good-humored Technology Muse. Check out her new book: "Because Netiquette Matters! Your Comprehensive Reference Guide to E-mail Etiquette and Proper Technology Use" @: http://www.BecauseNetiquetteMatters.com


Become a Recognized Expert in Your Field and Increase Your Sales

Written by Alvin Apple


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Finally, I started submitting articles to business papers, magazines and ezines about anything I could think of that related to my businesses ideas. It took me a few times, but I got a formula down, and I started getting published, and published a lot. A business article should never a blatant advertisement, but an informative, well-written piece that will spark an interest in what you do or sell. I found plenty of publications related to my business just by searchingrepparttar web, and started zinging them articles on a weekly basis. Atrepparttar 121613 end of each article I always include my business bio with my phone number, e-mail address and URL. That way people interested in what I have to say will have no problem getting in touch with me.

After a few months of implementing these tactics, I had more business than I knew what to do with, and I'm still doing great. Now don't think I'm resting on my laurels. I'm sticking torepparttar 121614 program that helped me make it. I'm always looking at new ideas and reevaluating old, as well as talking to people and getting their opinions. I still visit chat rooms and boards and submit articles almost as much as I did atrepparttar 121615 beginning. I just figure that since these things are what really got me going, I may as well share them. I hope you can use them. Remember, there's money to be made out there if you just know how to do it.

Alvin Apple helps everyday people start businesses they will enjoy. Then he teaches them how to succeed. Read all his helpful strategies, including his latest article, "Capital Solutions: Productive Alternatives to Spending " at http://AlvinApple.com. Reach Alvin at 801-328-9006 or alvin@drnunley.com.


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