Theres no doubt that one of the things that excited you about operating your online business was the thought of making money while you sleep. Having free time to spend with your family while - at the same time - generating an income is something almost every person on earth wants. But as youve moved further and further into the Internet business realm, youve most likely discovered that this is hard work!
Are all those so-called marketing gurus lying Do they really generate enough money to live on when only working 10 to 20 hours per week And whats more... can you!
Some may be lying, but Im living proof that you can have it all. Whats the secret Automation!
Automate what Everything you possibly can. Why automate Because the less time you actually have to spend at your business the more time you can spend doing the things you love. Also, the more hands-off your business is the more profitable it becomes.
Most of the people who have made it big online have their own products that they deliver electronically. However, if you sell affiliate products, physical products, or even services, there are an unlimited number of ways to automate your daily routine.
Lets take a few moments to review some ways you can find to automate as much as possible about your business so you can be free to enjoy your life.
ACTION STEP 1
Make a list of those routine chores you do every day. (Answer email, check search engine positioning, review pay-per-click ads, calculate payments, etc., etc.) Everything!
ACTION STEP 2
Next, place a checkmark beside each item on your list that is repetitive. These are items where your actions are exactly the same (or practically the same) each time you do the action.
These are the items in your routine that can most likely be automated.
ACTION STEP 3
Visit some of the free (or cheap) software and script sites to see which ones offer helpful products you can use to automate your day. You can find free software at http://www.download.com. For free java scripts, check out http://javascript.internet.com/. You can also search your favorite search engine for free CGI scripts, DHTML scripts, and more.
ACTION STEP 4
Read your users manuals. I know... what a horrible thought! Most of the software users manuals now are included on your hard drive. You can actually search the table of contents for topics of interest. Youll find tons of ways to automate workflow in your users manuals.
For instance, did you know you could automatically create a table of contents (TOC) using Word If youve finished writing an ebook or report and need to add a TOC, Word can scan your document - no matter how long it is - and layout the TOC for you. There are also tons of macros you can set up that will automate your workflow. And Word is not the only program that does these neat tricks. Youd be surprised at what you can learn by snooping around in your users manuals.
The more youre able to take your hands off your business, the more time youll have to enjoy your life. Youll find your schedule is freer and your profitability is stronger. It may take some time to initially set everything up so that it works the way you need it to, but just a few short-term sacrifices can make for some pretty powerful long-term gains.
Copyright 2005 Diane Hughes
Diane C. Hughes * ProBizTips.com
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Many people have stated that they would like to create an on line business but they dont have any idea where to start.I have seen people make the mistake of throwing up a website and creating a product without looking the basics first and then wondering why they havent been able to get any traffic or customers.
I have noticed that people can be surprised when I tell them, that the first and most important step to take is to look inwards. This is also the first step in communication mastery. For you must first know yourself and know what it is you want to do before you can communicate that to others and and take the necessary steps to achieving your goals.
Some questions that you can ask yourself are:
One of them is Overture.com. When you type in a word it will show you how many people have search for that word or description.If 5000 or more people did a search on that name or phrase, then your odds of doing well are looking up. However, if only a few people type it in, then you probably wont do well in that area. That said, further investigation is required. First, try typing in different combination of words and different variations on a word. If you are not sure what to use, a thesaurus can help you. If you dont have one handy, there are several on line versions.
Next would be to look at other resources. There are several sites and software programs that can help you in your endeavours.
For example:
These can help you to define your area an help you focus on the most probalble area for success.
There are other things to consider to help you decide on the feasibility of your area.
They are:
Once that is complete, you can start looking at your benefits. Make sure that you are listing benefits and not features. It is the benefits that convince people.For example if you were selling books for people with poor eye sight.Large print is a feature, ease of reading is a benefit.
With that in mind, ask your self:
Once you have completed this you are well on your way to creating a solid foundation on which to build.To find out how to discover who your target market is read; The Secret Of Focused Responsive List
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Maria Boomhower
The Master Communicator
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