3 Tips on Creating a Mastermind Group to Support Your Article WritingPosted by Bonnie Holscher on May 31st, 2010

Have you ever gotten stuck while writing your articles and wished you had some input to help you through the rough part? By the time you read this you will learn the value of masterminding and how it can help you grow far beyond where you originally thought you would go.

So many times you get caught in the hum drum of writing an article and feel we are just running out of steam. When you sit down it just does not seem that you can think or the ideas you had just don’t seem to flow. What you may not realize is that if you do not have a mentor or coach that you are just needing someone to bounce some thoughts off of or just some conversation to free your mind. That is when a group of 5 to 6 people will give you just what you need to break loose.

Tip number 1 for creating a mastermind group of people to learn from and support you is that the people involved should be at your level of income or making more than you. The key point is to team up with people who are already where you want to be. Many people at a higher level are more than willing to share their experiences that may otherwise not be shared. Especially with article writing there are times when sharing ideas with someone who has been writing successfully for sometime will help you through a time of discouragement.

Tip number 2 is to conduct these meetings on a regular basis, either weekly, every other week or monthly. Although in person is preferred, most mastermind groups meet over the phone. Plan at least an hour but preferably two hours for each meeting. It is recommended that for the first few meetings that each person be given at least 30 minutes to talk about their situation, needs, and challenges so that the rest of the group can effectively give feedback and brainstorm was to help. It also insure that each member gets what they need to move forward in their endeavors. With article writing, it may be an advantage to have members in several different niches to create variety in the feedback.

Tip number 3 is for each member to make a commitment to stretch and grow. There should always be a next action stated before the meeting ends from each of the members. There should also be a time to share the successes from the last meeting no matter how small they may seem. This commitment should not be a continuation of the previous goal not met. It must stretch just beyond the goal set from the meeting before so that the member must not only finish the first goal but other things just beyond the last. By doing this it is an assurance that the group in moving forward toward completing the goals they set. If you are writing articles set a clear amount of articles to be written in a specific amount of time hold you accountable to your group and affords you enough pressure to help push you through. It also brings you to a point of accountability. People tend to produce more when you set a deadline or timeline. You will more actively take steps to accomplish the tasks you set out to do. If you say you will write AND submit 5 articles, you will do what it takes to get all or most of it done before the group meets again.

Article writing does not have to be difficult. There are several groups available for mentoring or masterminding your way to success. There are also tools available to help you as well to create an effective article for whatever you happen to be writing about.

 
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3 Ways to Market You and Your Products on the InternetPosted by Bonnie Holscher on March 8th, 2010

The internet is being used more and more by the average person. It has become a major source of advertising for people who would not step into the world of products and services as easily. Individuals have so much to offer yet in the past would forgo pursuing because of the costs and difficulty of getting things advertised. Then along came cyberspace. And with cyberspace came an incredible power to reach millions of people. This opened up a whole new world for a person to not only explore but to get themselves and their products and/or services seen in homes and businesses around the world. There are numerous ways to utilize the internet to market to others.

One way is to set up a website for either information or to include shopping pages with a shopping cart. Just recently the ease of one page websites has made it easier and more cost effective to advertise a product for purchase. With newer programs in place the average person can develop a simple website that will speak effectively and efficiently. Your product could be a virtual product such as an e-book or e-course. The page could also advertise items for purchase that need to be shipped which could be just about anything you can imagine.

The second way that you can become known on the internet is to create a blog.  Blogging has become a huge way to get information out to thousands of people. Although there is an etiquette as to how you can advertise in your blog, people connect and pass information along with simple entries on their blogs. With ways to get updates, your reader can just sign up to get those updates without having to go out to your blog, your blog comes to them via email. This is an easy way to network with others and gain internet recognition as well. A blog is a website and when it is done well can prove to be an asset to your business.

A third way to attract others to you and/or your website is to write articles. These articles become an information source to the readers. As you become more known by writing articles the chances are that people will be more likely to visit your website or websites that you recommend. Make sure that your articles are not blatant advertising because that is likely to turn people away after a time. Articles offer information and assistance to your reader. Even if your reader does not go to your website, they have gained valuable information and are more likely to past that along to others. These others could then be those people who do visit your website.

As with anything, it takes time to become proficient with using the internet to connect with people no matter where they are. These are only a few simple ways to reach people on the internet. But if you keep at it and find other people who have gone before you to become successful, you too will grow and create your own success. There are a lot of resources available to help you in whatever direction you decide to go. There are also many other directions you can take to get known or make money using the internet.

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3 Important Key Principles to Base Your Business OnPosted by Bonnie Holscher on February 28th, 2010

There is no real secret to building any business when you start with a foundation of principles. Every online business owner has learned from someone who has paved a way. But the most successful entrepreneurs have always understood these important principles when building their businesses.

Be careful what you promise

So many new entrepreneurs whether online or offline, get caught up in the excitement of starting a new business that they promise the world to their visitors. But unfortunately, when it get to hard tacks, they find that much of what they promised was not conceivable for them to give at the time. Their reputation takes a fall and it takes awhile to rebuild credibility with past and future consumers.

Do everything you promise

When you do promise something, make sure that it is something that you can deliver and deliver it. Your consumer is basing their opinion on what you promise and the delivery of that promise. Whether it is a product, service or anything else, fulfill your promises and you will see your business grow. Your consumers will recommend your business to others when they receive what they expect to receive.

Do something extra than what you promise.

Going above and beyond the call of duty will build great business rapport faster than any general forms of advertising. Customer service is a form of going the extra mile. When your customer service is top notch your customer base will increase with quality consumers. The after sale is sometimes more important than the sale itself. Repeat customers are happy customers and referring customers as well.

When you implement these principles to building your business online you will experience the benefits of building that online business also. Once you set your mind on being successful there is nothing that will stop you. You will find ways to be disciplined…create time… come up with new ideas and enjoy sharing what you know. Put in the effort and you will reap the results.  

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When You Reach The Finishline, Start A New RacePosted by Bonnie Holscher on January 4th, 2010

With the year 2009 at its end, many are evaluating and re-evaluting the resolutions, progress and the accomplishments of the year gone by.  Some  entrepreneurs did not reach their goals for whatever reason.  The internet marketing business requires time and effort unlike a nine to five, brick and mortar job.  So some got a little discouraged when the economy took a nose dive and the world around them began to fray or fall apart. 

Some of us reach our goals and experienced dreams that came true.  But the buck does not stop here.  If you are in the numbers of individuals that did acquire success in your endeavors and reach your finishline, now is the time to start a new race.  On the internet as with many other types of business that delivers great success, we are always in training for the next level.  A longer race, a higher mountain, a deeper sea or whatever your heart chooses to call it.  None the less, it is not over as opposed to a new beginning.  Another step up on your staircase to success, which by the way is a journey and not a destination.  Your reached goals are a destination that take you to the next opportunity to grow. 

So with 2010 here and waiting for your next move, the first move you need to make is to determine where you want to go by New Years Eve next year.  Your goal list must include your action list.  Making a list of goals will not get you to your dreams and suitable lifestyle.  The action you take to get there is the fuel that makes your vehicle (goals) advance.  Decide how much time and money will you invest to continue training and learning the most current technology and information.  And last but not least at all, is what will your celebration look like?  I am looking forward to traveling with you on that journey for the next amazing year!

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Are You Wandering Through A Jungle Of Self SabotagePosted by admin on August 19th, 2009

The attempts to become successful by many people tends to deflected by what is called self sabotage.  Have you ever felt like you have sabotaged yourself?  did you ever thing from time to time that you had set boobie traps that would slow you down or even bring you to a complete halt?  Chances are that have probably flattened a few of your own success tires or blown up a couple of your own financial bridges and even spread around a few rumors about yourself.

Well, it is time to put a stop to all this and catch the culprit before it gets too out of hand.  It is truely worth your effort.  so how do you do this and keep control so that your little saboteur does not run will again?  Become a person of intention and in alignment with the world around you.  Be convicted to succeed.  Use your intuition to recognize and realize when you begin to set success land mines that will throw your off your road and into a temporary ditch. 

This kind of transition does not happen all at once and will take to time to implement.  Sometime it will take quite a “wake up” call to get your attention.  it will require you to get your act together with no other choice.  You will stop looking for your someday and realize that the time is NOW. This is when you see that the dreams and efforts that you had some time ago are ready for harvest.

The secret is to get yourself to do what you you know you must do.  Now that you have been working at your “saw has been sharpened” and it is time to use it. The situation with most people is that they are busy hacking away in pursuit of their dreams with a dull axe.

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Find People To Create A Mastermind Group To Keep You On Track And ProgressingPosted by admin on July 8th, 2009

Just this weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time with some very successful people in a mastermind session.  The outcome was outstanding and gave light to direction, technology and an insight to ideas to succeed.  A mastermind group is a group of people get together either in person or on the phone to exchange ideas and information.  It is also a way to be accountable in whatever your endeavor is.  These groups meet on a regular basis in order to stay up to date and current with what is going on with each person involved.

Some people use masterminding to grow their business or create new platforms in which to develop for the future.  This is the opportunity that I had the priviledge to be a part of this past week. It was an amazing experience  and I recommend that anyone who is serious about building and improving their business, especially online, find a mastermind group to become a part of.

You may not find a mastermind group that suits you right away so you may have to join more than one to establish the one that works best for you and your business.  Make sure that you communicate your expectations going in. If the group you get involved in does not meet those expectations, let them know where you stand then find a group that does. Once you do find a group, make sure that you are an active member to get the full benefit of the people and information that is within that group.  You will also be able to give things to share so that others in your group can benefit from you.

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“Think and Grow Rich” Is A Success Formula That Will Change Your LifePosted by admin on June 23rd, 2009

For years the principles behind “Think and Grow Rich” have taken thousands of people to a place of financial freedom and a new lifestyle.  Those that apply these principles are more likely to succeed in business and in life than those that do not take them seriously.  This book is truely known as one of the most influencial books of all time.  Some would call it a what to and how to do it book that will guide people who have the desire to succeed to riches of financial and spiritual beyond what the individual could imagine.

How about you?  Have you read this amazing book?  If you have not, you can download it now without cost and learn what so many others have learned and built successful lives with.  This book will help you to attract and enjoy your life on a higher level.  As in the “Word From The Author”, the secret to success is mentioned at least one hundred time throughout the book but is not specifically named.  Those that will acquire it and use it will find themselves catipulted to success.  Opportunity rises in all forms but most do not recognize it.  when armed with the tools for success, you will find yourself not only recognizing opportunity but embracing it as well.

I have also stumble across another interesting book that clarifies the teachings and principles of  this timeless philosophy.  The Hidden Secret Behind “Think and Grow Rich”  has given even more insite as to the secret and how to apply it to reach financial freedom.  I just reread this book as I have the other timeless piece and found it to be a refresher and a reminder as I build my desired business and  lifestyle.  The author Brian Kim has done a fantastic job of clarify the secret base on the original book.  For those who did not get what the secret was, that secret is revealed so that it can be used to create whatever it is that you want in your life.  Between the two books there really is no reason that you can not be successful to some extent.  I found them both to be a pillar in my progress to the freedom financial and otherwise that I have desired and now am living.


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You Can Be Right Or You Can Be Rich-But You Can’t Be BothPosted by admin on May 4th, 2009

Ever heard this saying before?  I heard it just this weekend.  When I first heard it, I thought that it was ridiculous until I put it into action.  Most people think that being right will guarantee you success in a shot.  But that is not necessarily true.  To be succesful you have to educatable and willing to learn.  And continue to learn for the most part.  This means that you will not always be right.  But being open to improve and grow will get you to success and keep you there.  Sometimes being wrong or uneducated in a certain area, will open the door to a new learning experience and an opportunity to grow to higher heights.

Without tools in you toolbox you can not build a foundation let alone a structure of any strength.  The Virtual Learning Place is one of many places you can go to learn from the best of the best.  Reading books like The Hidden Secret To Think and Grow Rich is an amazing book that puts into practice the principles learned in the book of the same name.  The point is that you have to continue to water the seeds you plant in order for them to grow.  Knowledge in the water that gives life to your dreams and goals.  When you stop watering them they will die.  So, as the saying goes, you can be right or you can be rich but you can’t be both.

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