Build Your Online Success My name is Bonnie Holscher and as I grow I will be bringing to you resources to help you build your online success. I have been online since 2006 and enjoy a great lifestyle while sharing how I am creating a six figure income and so can you.

When You Write Your Article Or Ebook Using An Outline Will Help You Stay FocusedPosted by admin on April 25th, 2009

Sometimes when you sit down to write you may find that you have difficulty staying focused on the task at hand.  Sometimes, it is writer’s block or too many distractions.  What I find helpful is to write an outline of some kind so I know my direction and can resume my work if I get distracted. 

You can always add to or take away during the course of your writing but at least you have some direction to follow. ASs you go you will fill in the blanks with more and new ideas.  This will create  the flow that will make the reading more interesting to your readers.  It is also a great way generate new ideas for other articles or blog posts for the future. 

As you continue to add to your library of material, you can then begin to out these together to create an ebook for future distribution.  An outline is like a roadmap and you would not even begin to take a trip without a map to show the way.  So when you sit down to write develop a map or outline to get you from where you are to where you want to go in your writing.

There Is A Right Way To Write Articles That Attract ReadersPosted by admin on April 22nd, 2009

Article writing has become a popular way to get information to the public and marketing via the internet. Some people are quite good at it and some don’t even get started because they don’t feel they have anything to say or they don’t know how to say it.  There are several things to keep in mind when setting out to write articles whether it is you first time or you have written a few articles. Let’s just talk about three important things to remember.

The first key to writing an article is to determine your subject and the type of information you would like to include in your article. The second key in writing an article is to use a format or template to make sure that the article is structured properly. The third tip in writing you article is to leave your reader wanting for more.

If you are unsure about your articles, it is invaluable that you become involved with a mentor or a model in this field who can give you pertinent advice and guide you along your journey to more effective article writing. There are formulas, templates, other tips and suggestion available.

One Little Step Goes A Long WayPosted by admin on April 22nd, 2009

 

I recently decided to take over the managing of my entertainment/inspirations website.  what a challenge that has been.  But…I have accomplished small steps to share with you my big dream.  So for all who fear the power of the internet, have nn fear.  With a little pure stubborn and determination, creating and managing a website is not as difficult as it had originally seemed.  On the site, I share with you a small shopping area with a few of the sayings and quotes that I have put on photos which I have taken over the years that inspired me to take the next step forward despite any of the obstacles I have encountered.  I have also gone into the recording studio to record a beautiful song which is now available on CD and will soon be available on mp3 download. 

For those of you who may wonder if you can really dowhatever your dream is that you hold in your heart, let me encourage youto go ahead and take one more step forward.  “Shoot For The Stars…You Just May Reach The Moon” 

Feel free to visit me at A Valentyne Affair.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.  I enjoy your comments a well, they make my heart sing and smile.  Drop by the guestbook and let me know that you visited.

 

Extra Mile Customer Service Will Take You A Notch Above MediocrePosted by admin on April 20th, 2009

Successful people know that in personal and in business life, the cream always rises to the top. Are you considered the cream of the crop or just the mediocre who is still wondering why you don’t get ahead? Make a commitment to exceed the average expectation today. You will be amazed at how much better you feel inside that you gave your best and then some.

The best way to surprise people is to give more than they ever expected. You will find that people will not only return over and over again but they will spend more in the long run to receive top notch.

When you provide that “extra mile service” your customer will remember and return. They will even tell others of their experience which in turn comes right back to you in the form of more business. With instant gratification at a high and less patience from the public, people have come to expect less than the best. 

Going the extra mile seems to be a thing of the past. What people do not realize, is that is exactly what is holding them back. They take things too personally and shut the very door that can get them out of the vicious circle of mediocre. Successful people know that exceeding the norm helps you to stand above the average and that is a key factor in their success.

New Challenges, New Opportunities In A Troubled EconomyPosted by admin on April 20th, 2009

Along with the challenges that the present economy presents a certain amount of uncertainty.  We almost feel like the days are covered with clouds but keep in mind that clouds are only temporary.  Keep your joy and don’t let a few clouds sour your life.There is so much doom and gloom that if you are not careful it will sink you. 

What we need to do during these times is to respond instead of react.  Figure out what stands between you and the challenge.  Maybe it is worry, fear or doubt.  Once we have identified the source we need to say to ourselves and the world that ”This is not setting me back, it is setting me up for a better outcome.  The economy may be affecting my business but it is not going to affect my mind.”

We will all go through challenges and make some decisions but the key is to go through these challenges as the victor and not  the victim.  Tackle the challenges as the champion.  You are closest to your victories when it seems the darkest.  Happiness is something you decide upon ahead of time.

Twitter Is A Great Way To Connect For Friends And BusinessPosted by admin on April 17th, 2009

Sometime back in the summer last year, someone told me abut Twitter and that I should get invloved.  I said yeah, yeah and opened an account.  But Twitter looked greek to me and so I did nothing with my account and even forgot I had it.  Along came a friend of mine in Califiornia who is building an amazing internet business and said she was really involved with this social networking and I should get going with it too.  While on the phone, we pulled up my account and of course, there were no tweets.  She sent me a tweet and taught me how to tweet back, direct messege and find friends.  I thought hmmm this is interesting.

Fast forward six months and now there is not a day that goes by that I do not bing up my Twitter account and talk with others and share great moments in my day.  I never dreamed that I would be following almost 2800 tweeple and had almost that many following me.  As you can see that I have learned some of the terminology also.  I also have my tweets going to my Facebook as well to stay in touch with them as well. 

Now there is #followfriday also that is great when someone recommends you to follow to their followers. Be sure to  Follow me at The Valentyne if you have a Twitter account and if you do not…get one.  The world of social networking is not only fun but a great way to connect and reach potential tweeple that have the same or similar business interests.  Either way it is an amazing world.

To Be Successful In Times Of Economic Uncertainty You Must Embrace RiskPosted by admin on April 16th, 2009

It is quite apparent that these are times times of crunch and of pulling in our belts to weather through the rise and fall of the economy. This period of time is when the pressure in on and the outcome of the situation depends on the efforts made to power through the toughest odds. Many people, if they have not already experience it…will. These are the moments when almost all responsibility rests on you and your ability to step up to the plate. You may not always be able to “sink the shot” but you will be setting an example of leadership and inspiration to those around you.

Most people run from tough situations because of fear or lack of confidence. But when you learn to stay focused and centered you learn to control that “little voice” that keeps telling you that you can’t. There are a few things you can learn to help control that little voice and keep you from running from the opportunities that allow you to grow and prosper.

Do all that you can to become someone who does not run from risk. Only those that embrace the risk will receive the reward. The ultimate secret to success is taking the risk and learning how to maneuver through the turbulent water. Each time you face a risk, it is not the risk but the learning that becomes the all important factor. It takes practice to develop a winning attitude and successful track record. But you can only achieve that when you continually step up to the plate and take the risk. After all, the only real risk is to do nothing and be just a spectator in you life.

We all will face crunch times in our lives but you must ask yourself if you are prepared. Just keep playing with everything you have and even the unexpected will reap considerable rewards.

What Do Others See When They First See You?Posted by admin on April 16th, 2009

Have you ever wonder just what people were thinking when you walked into a room?  Do they see who you want them to see?  They could but maybe they don’t.  Maybe what they see is not what you are portraying at all.  If you are the speaker in a seminar you need to portray a certain amount of poise, confidence, and character.  You may think you are portraying that image but in fact your posture may say something else.  Your clothing may not be exactly what you need to give that impression.  That is if that is what you want your audience to think.  Some will say that they don’t really care what the people think.  But in reality, what the people see is what their first judgement of what you have to offer is.  If your sales or success in closings are not where you would like them to be,  maybe a look in the mirror may tell a story.  If your suit for the men and dress for the women is frumpy and sloppy looking,  that is what they see for the business, product or opportunity you are offer.  When you hear the expression “Dress for Success”, take heed.  there is more to that statement than you think.

What Will It Take For You To Achieve Financial FreedomPosted by admin on April 14th, 2009

Financial freedom is something that is sought after by a wide variety of people. But how many realize that in order to find or have financial freedom you will need to make some changes to the way you think about and handle money? You need to have a map or a blueprint of where you want to go. You will also need to realize that the way you look at wealthy and financially free individuals may need to change as well. There are several things to know that will help you to change your road to a financially free life.

Among the changes that need to happen is your ability to find someone who is already successful and role model after them. If possible, spend time with them and learn more about the steps they took to get where they are. Don’t just hear the lessons, learn them. Along with the changes you will begin to make will come opportunities to apply what you have learned. As long as you are still learning, you will continue to grow. 

When you begin to grow there is another thing that needs to be understood. Everyone has problems and money problems are one them. To be successful to the point of freedom you will need to grow yourself bigger than your problems. Financially free individuals have problems also but they have learned to be bigger than those problems making the same problems smaller in perspective. As long as your problems are bigger than you, the chances are that you will not gain the freedom and success you are trying to achieve. You have to raise the ceiling on how high you are willing to shoot . As the saying goes, “If You Shoot For The Stars, You Just May Reach The Moon”. When you get to the moon and look down, you will see that the same problems you had before are much smaller in perspective than they were before.

The Internet Is Always Open For BusinessPosted by admin on April 13th, 2009

Many times  a large amount of business owners get stuck in the 8am to 5pm thinking mode. They seem to forget that when they are asleep the other side of the world is open and doing business. Cyberspace is an unlimited market in an unlimited time frame. In a variety of cases the average person works an eight to five job then comes home and gets online. In a minor amount of people there is a tendency to avoid the computer since they spend an entire day on the computer for job purposes. There are several ways to take advantage of a market the never closes for business and make it work for you. These are just a two of the tools you can use to maximize your online business.

The first tool to develop and expand your online business in the internet market is to use autoresponders to do tasks at various times of the day or night. Autoresponder messages are sent the moment you receive an order or subscription to inform your contact that their order or correspondence is acknowledged. Some autoresponders will send out the first copy of what ever is subscribed to or will automatically fill a digital order just moments after the order is placed. This makes your customer happy in the instant gratification world that we live in.

Another tool to increase  business is to remember that the way you package your product or service is everything even in the virtual market. It is a misconception that book covers are only for books. Your words and the way you present them are like the covers of a book. The proper packaging gives your product the credibility and look of quality when you are marketing on the internet. This will in turn create and increase the value. Your product or service should be enticing at the first glance.

When you keep these two things in mind while building your internet business you will notice and upsweep in the amount of visitors you have for your website and interest for the products and services you are promoting.