Who says they DONT want to blog?

So I was out asking people about blogging today. Some People said they do NOT want to blog, but most people are ready to hit BLOGGING.

So I had to prove the point that the MAJORITY of the people want to blog and really do not know how to start!

I can help you blog. Not only with blogging but tips that I have learned.

The PROOF is in the Picture!

Check it out and then tell me you DO NOT want to blog!

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Business Spotlight Nov 22 Christy Burson!

How would you describe yourself?

What inspired you to do what you do?

How do you handle the rejection that comes along w/being an Entrepreneur, and what advice would you give to others?

What keeps yourself motivated?

Tell us a little about your family relationship; if you have one:

How do prioritize family with your Entrepreneurial responsibilities?

Where do you see yourself in 5yrs?

Biggest life lesson learned?

Biggest lesson you’ve learned in business?

All Entrepreneurs encounter bad days. How do you handle yours?

How do you relax?

Share your favorite quote or inspirational thought:

Here is her answers

I would describe myself as quiet and easy going.

I have been married for 11 years we have a 10year old daughter, a 7 year old daughter and a 2 year old son.

Family always comes first, I find it hard to save enough time for my business between family, and work.

In five years I would like to be able to stay at home and enjoy my children and all the activities they are involved. I would love to devote all of my ‘work time” to my Eclipse Candle Business.

How do I handle my bad days? Take a breather and start again with a new day.

My biggest life lesson learned is not to take family for granted.

I relax by spending time with my family, we love to camp in the summer.

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson

I decided to write this blog because of the challenges that I have faced as a wahm. If you have been to my blog before you  have seen that I am a mom of a 3 year old little boy. I also suffer from a sleep disorder called narcolepsy, which i have have had for 10 years.  If you are not familiar with narcolepsy I will give you a little overview of what happens. PROMISE NOT TO BORE YOU!

What basically takes places is you get too much REM sleep ( meaning DREAM SLEEP) Yep I dream ALOT! lol…. anyway then because you don’t sleep properly at night it makes you want to to sleep at different times in the day and you DON”T even know it.  Also it causes dizziness, fainting, and high blood pressure because of the lack of proper sleep. While there is medication to help cope with the sleep disorder there is not a cure!

That being said its very difficult to be a mom and a wife with this condition. I have to  schedule my day out with naps, house work, mommy things, and sleep. At this time I have to be without the medication so i have days that are very bad. I never give up though I keep doing my best to be a Wonderful mom and wife.

Now I also am a wahm. I have to balance work in here too! Just thinking about it is making me tired lol…….Most of the time I get started working at night after my 3 year old falls asleep. This is what works best for me that I have found.  As you can see my days can be very challenging but I always remember that I am a wahm because of my little boy and my health so I never GIVE UP!

I would love to hear your feedback and the challenges you face! If you enjoyed this blog SHARE THE LOVE and tell others.

We  are all trying to get the word out about our small businesses and perhaps giveaways being hosted. Twitter is a great outlet if used correctly, however there are other outlets as well.

1) Advertise your business for free on Craigslist. I’ve done this and it really does drive in traffic to your website. Just make sure you don’t run an ad in more than one city at a time or you’ll get black-balled.

2) Create a Facebook Fan Page which is also free, however, if you have the budget for it, you can quickly grow your fan base using FaceBook ads and it’s relatively inexpensive. I’ve created one for my business and am by no means an expert, but if you’d like to see it Click here.

3) Post quality comments on blogs/forums where you would reach your target market. Don’t spam! This only works if you provide value to the conversation.

4) To promote giveaways for free, I use Online Sweepstakes. There were some other sites out that I used to use, but they started charging so I just stick with Online Sweepstakes.

What do you do to market your business for free? I’m sure we can all use more ideas to help promote our businesses/blogs feel free to list your tips!

Just a quick note to let you in on how marketing to any niche works. You need to get this right if you want to succeed on the internet or any business.

There are 4 parts to marketing.

1. A target market (a group of people with a common interest eg. body builders)

2. A product (physical or digital)

3. An offer (to get the sale $$$)

4. Delivery of the product (satisfy the customer) You take away any one of these parts and you’re not going to be in business very long.

However, there is a special formula to make these pieces work together for profit.

You need the right market .

You need the right product.

You need the right time.

Just think of it like fishing. Go to the wrong place and the fish won’t bite. Use the wrong bait..the fish won’t bite. Go at the wrong time….no fish! Whatever you do..don’t be trying to sell diet pills to guys going bald…that’s the wrong market and wrong product. We can’t control time but we can control people’s emotions and impulses to a certain extent. Direct marketing is all about getting prospects to “act now” or take some type of action…either try your product or buy it. And that brings me to another important point. Action is needed by you, the marketer to get things done. Do some research, find a market, find a product, send out your offer and deliver the goods.

Here are 5 proven tips to help build credibility, trust
and to get the best response from your mailing list.

1. Your articles must be relevant and informative.

If the emails you send your list contain valuable information then your readers have an incentive to stay on your list. They know that you can help them achieve their own goals so they will eagerly wait for your next mail.

2. Keep your emails simple and easy to read. Try and write in a conversational tone and address your
readers directly as if you were talking to them face to face.

Also, try and stick to small paragraphs. People lose focus
if you have long paragraphs. So keep each point brief and
in a separate paragraph.

3. Keep your readers updated.

Your subscribers are interested in your topic, otherwise
they would not have subscribed in the first place. So keep
them updated about new products, marketing techniques or
recent news about your niche.

This will keep the readers interested and wanting more
info from you.

4. Don’t try to lie to your readers.

The first thing to remember is that your readers are no
fools. They understand when you lie to them, so there is
no point making false promises.

As long as you tell the truth, chances are you’ll be
able to build credibility and trust with your readers,
which will increase the chances of making a sale when the
time comes.

5. Experiment, reach out and try different things.

If you want to rise above your competition it is important
that you try different things. Don’t be afraid to test
different means of communication such as audio, video and
anything that can help you to reach your readers.

These are just a few tips that we hope have helped you to
grow your business. Be on the look out for more useful and
powerful tips from us in the future.

Have a fantastic day.

Many people have tried to start lists and failed. However, even if you have failed in the past you can rejuvenate your list and start anew. Whether you have had little success in the past or if you are just starting, you can follow these simple tips to get your list up and going.

1. It’s All About Trust

It really is all about trust. People tend to be wary of things on the Internet. They don’t want to get viruses, but they also want to explore things that will be helpful to them. Provide them with good and useful information on your website to start with. It’s always best if your business is over something that you know well and that you can write about easily. Be sure that you look like a credible and professional business, and people are likely to purchase your products and sign up on your lists. You can also gain trust by becoming friends with your visitors. Implement a forum on your website that will allow you to talk and chat with people. They will also allow you to learn more about your customer’s wants and needs. At the same time, you can join other forums and attract people to your site. The money will come when people know you and you show you are trustworthy. You need to hold up your end of the deal as well by providing your customers with products that are useful and worth their money.

2. Offer a Service that People Need or Desire

If you are able to meet the people who are interested in your website and what you have to offer, then you will be able to provide a service or product that people need or want. It is said that people come to the Internet for one of two things – information and to shop.If you can provide both, then you are going to have a very useful site! Invest your time and money in providing excellent service, products and information. If you do this, then people are going to be interested in learning more about you and sign up on your list.

3. Become Friends with Others Who Have Been Successful

If you are in the process of building a successful list, it never hurts to learn from others who have been successful. Do some social networking and become friends with those who have become successful and remain successful. There is nothing better than first hand information.

4.Gaining the Trust You Need

In order to be successful with your list, one of the first things you need to do is gain the trust of your customers. There are tons of services that have been set up to keep email boxes spam free. This means that you need to set up your list so that your customers are willing to allow your email promotions to come directly to their inbox. At the same time, they are going to expect to receive emails on what your website is about. They are going to want to receive new information and updates on the products or services that they are interested in and it is up to you to hold up that end of the deal. When your customers trust you, they will be willing to buy from you and your sales will see a boost. Because you are providing a useful service, people will be more than willing to allow your email promotions to come through to their inbox. This ensures that your email recipients are able to read and view what you have sent them without it being caught in a spam box. In order to ensure that your customers trust you, then you need to do the following:

Show that you are legitimate.

Nobody wants to buy from a site they think is a scam. As a website business you need to show that you are legitimate. There are several ways that you can do this. For example, you can sign up on verification services and offer security for purchases. You can also offer live customer service or at least online
customer service. These types of systems show people that you are trustworthy and you’re not going to be scamming them out of their hard earned money.

Show your customers you are credible and professional.

Provide your customers with good, solid knowledge. You want to show people that you know what you’re talking about. If you have credentials in a field, ensure that they are prominently displayed.You can also provide them with helpful hints, articles and other resources to help themout. Remember, people are often on the Internet simply looking for useful information. If you can provide this, they will be happy and will be likely to sign up on your newsletter if they feel you will keep providing them with information.

Don’t be too salesy. Too much hype can work against you.

There are some hardcore sales letters out there, but for the most part, the service or product should be able to sell itself. If you do hype up your products, then you need to at least provide some sort of guarantee. The more satisfied customers you get from a simple service or product that sells itself, the more likely you are going to find that people will trust you and recommend you. Those people are then likely to go to your site, sign up on your list and look forward to the same good service you provided their friend or family member. This means that you need to gain their trust and keep it by providing consistency in your services.

Always provide an out.

People don’t like to sign up for something they think they are going to be stuck with. Always provide them with information on how they can get off the list if they decide that they want to. Show your customers that you are not trying to trap them. You can also elaborate on how easy it is to get off the list if they decide to. When they request removal – be sure to abide to their wishes quickly.

1. People want to make more money. They may
want to start their own business, get a higher paying
job or invest in the stock market. This will make
them feel successful.

2. People want to save money. They may want to
invest for the future or save for a big purchase.
This will make them feel more secure.

3. People want to save time. They may want to
work less and spend time enjoying life’s pleasures.
This will make them feel more relaxed.

4. People want to look better. They may want to
lose weight, tone their body, or improve their facial
features. This will make them feel more attractive.

5. People want to learn something new. They may
want to learn how to change their car oil or build a
deck. This will make them feel more intelligent.

6. People want to live longer. They may want to
get in shape, eat better or gain extra energy. This
will make them feel healthier.

7. People want to be comfortable. They may want
to relive aches and pains or want to sleep in a more
comfortable bed. This will make them feel
relieved.

8. People want to be loved. They may not want to
be lonely anymore or want to start dating again.
This will make them feel wanted.

9. People want to be popular. They may want to
be a famous celebrity or be more popular in
school. This will make them feel praised and
admired.

10. People want to gain pleasure. They may want
satisfy their appetite. This will
make them feel more fulfilled.

For most people, one of the most intimidating aspects about becoming an entrepreneur in internet marketing, (or anything for that matter) is becoming a leader, or rather the thought of having to be one to be successful. They get the notion that they will have to learn everything there is to know about their business, about marketing, the whole process before they set one toe onto the field of entrepreneurship. But you can’t do that. You have to start running now, pick up every book and training as you go to expand your knowledge. Being a leader isn’t about having all the answers. Leadership is taking what you know now and putting it out there to help others. Leadership=Helping. And the more you learn the more valuable you will become to others. It’s a rule that as soon as you learn something new, implement it. Teach it to others.

Leadership is about…get ready…attitude And if you just cringed because you think “attitude” is an over used word, here is an example…

Lets say you are with a group of ppl who are scared of climbing including you, well when asked who WANTED to go first everyone took a step back leaving you in front! So you had no choice but to DO IT! You has someone coaching you and while you were SCARED TO DEATH you managed to get it done.

Well one of your friends is next up and even tho YOU had just been climbing up so high, you were taking them through every move, telling them what to expect and what to do next. You said JUST DO IT! You are not an expert but you coached your friend on how you JUST did it!

Even tho it was extremely scary, each time you had to do it again you got better and even WONDERED what you were afraid of.

This is the attitude you need to have with yourself and your career as an entrepreneur. We all have to get over that scary first step, but after that first step is over, you grow and you’ve learn something from it. You go through the first step like setting up your first campaign, then you teach it to others. You learn how to make a video, write a blog, then you teach it to others. Don’t think that these small steps are not important…some people never get that far because they let their fear rule their lives.

Other traits of being a leader, is taking the initiative of learning something new and implementing it. Always be ready to help. Don’t just become a student of your craft, become a teacher as well. Remember in school when you felt like you got better at a subject when you tried explaining it to your classmates during a homework session? That’s exactly what this is.

So go now and get over that first step. Start using the strategy you want to grow your business with and start coaching others on how to do it. Take a deep breathe and write that blog or create that video. Thankfully, this doesn’t involve hanging from a harness 40ft in the air! You’re not going to fall and you have plenty of support around you to help you when you’re not sure what to do next.

Leadership is leading the way even though you may not know every direction which is why you take every book and tool you have to find what to do next. Leadership is taking action and initiative and if I had to say there is one thing you need before becoming a leader, it is to know and be yourself. Be yourself and start learning and growing and share it with everyone that you come in contact with and look out for those who are going through their first steps who don’t know where to go next. If you don’t have the answer, you have your support group to help you both get to the next step together.

Oh, and it’s ok to be afraid at times. It will get better. You just have to do it!