FresheVenture.com » Preparing Your Business for Success http://www.fresheventure.com Helping Online Entrepreneurs Succeed Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:49:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 FresheVenture.com is an Internet Business Blog designed for anyone looking to change their life by starting and growing a successful online business. From Internet business articles to how to videos and podcasts, Keller Hawthorne (Founder and Young Entrepreneur) offers information on ecommerce, affiliate marketing, blogging, SEO, email marketing, web design, WordPress and more! Keller Hawthorne no Copyright 2009 FresheVenture.com Your Internet Business Podcasts! internet,business,online,marketing,ecommerce,affiliate,blogging,fresheventure,keller,hawthorne FresheVenture.com http://www.fresheventure.com/images/FeedImageBurner.jpg http://www.fresheventure.com/category/articles/getting-started-online/preparing-your-business-for-success/ The Six ‘Startup Rules’ for Launching an Internet Business http://www.fresheventure.com/3575/six-internet-business-startup-rules/ http://www.fresheventure.com/3575/six-internet-business-startup-rules/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:53:17 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=3575 It is easier and more appealing than ever to start a web-based business.

The number of households connected to the Internet has reached near total saturation. What’s more, an increasing number of consumers are choosing to remain always-connected through smart phones and similar devices. For a web-based business, that translates to[...]

]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/3575/six-internet-business-startup-rules/feed/ 6 It’s Been a Year Already – Where’s My Internet Business Success? http://www.fresheventure.com/3203/wheres-my-internet-business-success/ http://www.fresheventure.com/3203/wheres-my-internet-business-success/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:01:17 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=3203 Back in 2006, I was saying the same thing to myself. I had given what I thought was my “all” and “best” to making money online and didn’t have much to show for it in terms of dollars. No real income, not even a little extra money for my pocket.

My[...]]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/3203/wheres-my-internet-business-success/feed/ 74 Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? http://www.fresheventure.com/949/are-you-ready-to-be-your-own-boss/ http://www.fresheventure.com/949/are-you-ready-to-be-your-own-boss/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:20:57 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=949 Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?If you’re sick of your normal day job, you might eagerly answer yes to this question. Of course you want to be your own boss. You want to work from home, set your own hours, answer only to yourself. Who wouldn’t?

Well, wanting to be your own boss and being ready[...]

]]> http://www.fresheventure.com/949/are-you-ready-to-be-your-own-boss/feed/ 9 be your own boss,home based business,how the internet works,internet marketing,make money online,online business myths,work from home If you’re sick of your normal day job, you might eagerly answer yes to this question. Of course you want to be your own boss. You want to work from home, set your own hours, answer only to yourself. Who wouldn’t? - Well, If you’re sick of your normal day job, you might eagerly answer yes to this question. Of course you want to be your own boss. You want to work from home, set your own hours, answer only to yourself. Who wouldn’t? Well, wanting to be your own boss and being ready for it are two different things. Throughout my years of self-employment, I’ve learned that many people who say they want to do what I do don’t fully understand what it means to work for yourself. Often their fantasies involve waking up at noon and fooling around all day. This is possible, but not 100% realistic. Everywhere you look online for Internet business training, you find success stories of people who were able to earn an income in a short amount of time – with almost no investment! What I want to do today is explain to you the realities of what goes on “behind the scenes.” Yes, you can earn a full-time income online in a short amount of time and yes, an Internet business requires minimal investment. But, as with any other type of business venture, there are certain “un-fun” realities that come with this success. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to be your own boss! It Takes Time Sorry – no get rich quick schemes here. If you want to create a truly profitable and SUSTAINABLE online business, you’re going to have to devote some time to it. As with any type of business, a large portion of your time (especially in the beginning) will be spent on the daily operations of your company, marketing and advertising, researching, training, and development. The timeline for earning an income will depend on what business model you choose (ecommerce, affiliate marketing, blogging, etc) and the amount of time you spend learning how to properly grow your business. You’re already on the right step by reading this article. You’re engaged in the process of learning and you’re devoting 5 minutes of your time right now on growing your business! Time is the enemy for a business owner. There are only 24 hours in a day to achieve your goals, meet your deadlines and complete your tasks. And, it becomes an even crueler enemy when you decide to run an online business. Why? Because, the Internet offers all of us a low cost, easy way to build AS MANY BUSINESSES AS WE WANT! You might be focused on only one online business venture at the moment, but trust me, the time will come when you will consider embarking on a new online venture, and perhaps another, and another. This is in fact one of the smartest ways to achieve sustainable success online – put your eggs in SEVERAL baskets. That way, if one market declines or disappears, you’re covered by your other ventures. Perhaps you have a family to look after or a spouse that relies on your share of the income. Time is of the essence in this case – you need to earn a full-time income as quickly as possible and you may have to sacrifice time with family in order to attain it. It’s important to outline your business goals. This gives you a clear picture of what you want and how you plan to get it. Check out my article, 7 Tips for Defining Your Business Goals, to learn how you can specify your goals and create a timeline for success. It Takes Discipline No one’s going to call you and tell you to get your butt to work if you happen to sleep in! You are your own boss now, which means you’re responsible for getting to your office on time, handling customer issues even when you’re sick, and working late nights if need be. Remember, you DON’T HAVE A SECURE PAY CHECK anymore. The money comes once you’ve put in the work. And sometimes the money may not come, even after devoting your time and attention to your business. It’s your responsibility to assume the risk of self-employment and do everything you can to bring in a full-time income. I never worked harder in my life than when I became a business owner. And guess what… it was worth it! Keller Hawthorne no 17:52 7 Tips for the Overwhelmed Online Entrepreneur http://www.fresheventure.com/748/7-tips-for-overwhelmed-online-entrepreneurs/ http://www.fresheventure.com/748/7-tips-for-overwhelmed-online-entrepreneurs/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:09:21 +0000 Keller Hawthorne http://www.fresheventure.com/?p=748 7 Tips for the Over-Whelmed Online EntrepreneurOh boy, I hear ya! Thousands of ideas and only 24 hours in a day. How do you find the time to implement all of your ideas? And if you do, how do you find the time to make each a successful venture?

Within each online business model lays hundreds of[...]

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