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Is Selling Your Business an Option?
Many of us are online entrepreneurs and our business is us…our brand, what we love, and we wouldn’t want to sell. But I also know plenty of us sell parts of our business when the timing is right or think about doing it. That could be niche sites that no longer interest us, FB pages, Kindle pen names for series you don’t want to do anymore, domain names etc. One of my new streams of income is Merch by Amazon, where my partner and I design T-Shirts to sell on Amazon and receive royalty payments. We can create them in all kinds of niches and for businesses too. We are…
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Google Analytics Measures Success
If you have a blog and it’s getting traffic and sales you need Google Analytics to measure your success. It’s a free service offered by google to track and report your blogs traffic on every page and is easy to set up. There is a premium option available too but the free version is just fine to start. What Hidden Secrets Can You Discover? So why use it? The more you know what visitors to your site do the better you can tweak your blog and increase sales and optins to your list and engagement. Some of the things you can see tracked for you in a report are: See…
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What the Heck are Chatbots?!
Chatbots seem all the rage and especially Facebook Messenger Bots. Basically a chatbot is a computer software program which mimics written or spoken language to engage someone in conversation. Sometimes a customer support live chat on a site is really a bot. So no…you aren’t chatting with a live person in this case. Facebook Messenger Bots My focus today is on the increasingly popular Facebook Messenger Bots. Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits says they work like crazy in many ways and especially to help you grow your list. To quote him: “Here are a few ways that you can grow a chatbot list: Add a “Chat with us” box on…
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Multitasking is Distraction
I remember when I was a young mom with babies and toddlers and I embraced multitasking. I could change a diaper, hold a conversation, wipe a runny nose…you name it I could do it…and it worked. But multitasking in business is distraction..a total myth.We tend to think we are being more productive when we multitask but the truth is we aren’t giving the proper attention and focus at hand to be super productive. Have you tried to listen to a webinar and write a blog post at the same time? Your concentration will be all over the place! And I get it. My mind wants to flutter around as soon…
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The Upside of Distractions
I’m currently participating in a 30 day distraction challenge I mentioned the other day put together by Angela Wills, coach and business owner of Laptop Lifestyle Youniversity. We are currently focusing on the many different things that distract us in our businesses and keep us from moving forward. But at the same time some of those things are platforms or items that also have an upside. On that note I found this article interesting on the upside of distractions and wanted to share it with you here. As in all things we need to use discernment. To quote his post Nir Eyal says: “Distraction certainly has a price. Nonetheless, we…
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Unhealthy Mental Habits That Can Distract You From Your Business
Unhealthy Mental Habits That Can Distract You From Your Business Running a business is hard enough as it is, but many people make it even harder on themselves. Unhealthy mental habits can distract you from your business and can slow you down or derail you. To start with, here are 3 unhealthy mental habits that could distract you and hurt your business. Keep these in mind and look for the warning signs. 1. Getting Angry There’s simply no way that getting angry helps you in business. When you get angry, your emotion overwhelms and blinds you. Have you ever sent a quick email or Facebook post in response to something…
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Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine’s Day Ideas Today is February 14th, Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate and show special consideration for the one you love. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr who lived some time in the 5th century but there is also evidence the ancient Romans celebrated a day of romance too. Regardless of the origin it’s fun to get into the spirit of the day and shower your loved one and others with gifts of appreciation. I know some people hate the idea, feel it’s too commercialized and minimizes the idea of showing love every day. But I love peak experiences and that’s what the day is designed for.…
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Are Distractions Killing Your Business?
Are Distractions Killing Your Business? I bet my life isn’t much different from yours when it comes to distractions. We all have them.They interrupt our flow, we lose momentum, and in a worse case scenario you have to ask yourself are distractions killing your business. But…you have to get things done. Life won’t wait and neither will your business. You are either growing your business or regressing. Life and business do not stand still. First, you need to figure out what your distractions are before you can tackle them. Sounds silly, but if you don’t take the time to think about this you can’t really address them. Distractions are a…
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World Egg Day Recipe For Success
World Egg Day Recipe For Success Today is World Egg Day that is celebrated around the globe to bring awareness to the nutritional aspects of eggs. It was first established at the IEC Vienna 1996 conference. It was decided to celebrate World Egg Day on the second Friday in October each year. So today is the day to appreciate eggs! I love eggs! Fried, scrambled, soft boiled, poached, deviled and in a variety of other ways. Eggs are especially wonderful to cook with in a variety of recipes. You might be asking “what does this have to do with marketing and creating an online income.” Well, just like the many…
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Tips to Avoid Business Failure
Have you heard the expression “you dig your grave with your teeth?” What does this have to do with tips to avoid business failure?? Of course this expression refers to what kinds of food you are consuming that can lead to ill health and ultimately disease. And it can take a while to manifest…hence digging with your teeth. I think the idea behind this also applies to business. Are you digging your own grave in the cemetery of business failures by consuming the wrong information or following the wrong leaders? Let’s cover some tips to avoid business failure. Tips To Avoid Business Failure Who are you hanging out with at…