Starting an internet business is not for the faint-hearted. There are certain risks involved, but if you can overcome your fear of those risks, you are halfway there.

I believe that starting and maintaining a successful business is 90% mental and 10% physical. People talk about putting in alot of "hard work", however, it doesn't have to be hard if you have a positive attitude while keeping with the intention of serving others. If you believe that work is "hard", then it will be hard and you will struggle.

If I could give one piece of advice to beginning internet entrepreneurs, it would be to start a business with the intention of helping people. Most people start an internet business because they see the promise of riches. Certainly there's nothing wrong with making tons of money, but if you don't have a passion for what you're selling, it will leave you feeling unfulfilled in life.

To become an entrepreneur, it's helpful to know the characteristics of successful people. I've studied many entrepreneurs and discovered the characteristics that they have in common:

• Confidence - In order to be successful, you have to have confidence in your abilities and have an unwavering belief that you will succeed. In your entrepreneurial journey, you'll come across naysayers - those people who will make up all kinds of excuses or statistics about how starting a business is "hard" or "risky".

• Commitment - Successful entrepreneurs are committed to their business, but most of all, they're committed to helping people. You have to know that you have the power within you to make a difference not just in your own life, but you also have the power to make a difference in the lives of others.
  

• Persistent - No matter what happens in their business, a successful entrepreneur keeps going. You don't allow setbacks or obstacles to get in the way of the vision you havefor your company.

• Focused & Disciplined - Highly successful entrepreneurs stay focused on a business that they're passionate about. They're not distracted by every "get rich quick" opportunity that passes their way.

• Good Communicators - When you are interacting with people and telling them about your business, you need to be able to clearly articulate what your business is about. Having good communication skills also means knowing what to say and how to say it given any circumstance.

Would you add anything to this list? Do you have a success story to share?

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If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you know that I'm a fan of Brian Tracy. I came across this video of him offering a success secret to accomplish your goals faster...

I can attest to the idea of simply asking, "How?" However, the key thing to remember here is not to worry about exactly how you are going to accomplish a goal. Your job is to simply ask the question: "How?" I have found that when I do ask this question and let it go, answers start to flow to me.

And when the answers start coming - TAKE ACTION!!

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A friend of mine told me today that she heard that blogging was a hot job right now.

If you've come across this page looking for information on what blogs are and how you can make money by blogging, then you're in for a treat...

If you're a regular reader of this blog and a blogger yourself, some of this information may be redundant. Perhaps you could share some of your experience or tips on blogging by leaving a comment!

This is the first part in a three-part series. Part two will cover the different ways to make money with a blog and part three will cover the ways to market a blog for free.

Bloggers in Demand

There's a high demand for people to create content for the internet. Companies are realizing that people are going to the internet for research and information, so providing that information via blogs is a way to capture potential customer's interest and establish a relationship with them.

Many corporate executives are using blogs to communicate with their employees or their customers. People are using blogs to spread news and ideas. A great deal of interaction and dialogue happens on blogs.

Blogs are changing the way we do business and marketing people are seeing the potential. They want a piece of the action. People are also waking up to the idea that blogging could be a way for them to be able to work at home.

This is where you come in.

What Is a Blog?

I realize that there are still many people out there who don't know what a blog is. If you're unfamiliar with blogs, I should probably start by explaining exactly what they are.

In essence, blogs are basically online journals. They’re set up in a way so that a person can write an article or express their thoughts and be published with the touch of a button. Gone are the days of letter writing. If someone wants to know what you’re up to, they can read your blog! A blog has become one of the fastest ways to communicate your message to the world.

Here is a video that explains what blogs are in plain English...

Resources About Blogging

If you want to learn how to build and maintain a successful blog, I recommend reading these blogs:

• Darren Rowse's Problogger blog - I think of Darren as the "Godfather" of blogging. His blog teaches you pretty much everything you need to know about blogging and how to make money via your blog. Darren recently partnered with Chris Garrett to write ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income
  

• Visionary Blogging - I used to work with Easton Ellsworth when we both blogged for KnowMoreMedia.com. Easton always inspires me to be a better blogger. He also has come up with an awesome Blog Improvement Checklist that every blogger should print out and work on.
  

Blogging Jobs

If you're looking for a blogging job, here are a few resources to check out:

• Problogger Job Board
• BloggerJobs.biz
• The Freelance Writing Jobs Network
  

If you have any experiences or tips to share about blogging, please leave your thoughts via comments...

P.S. Make sure to check out the Blogging Tips archives!

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"Obviously everyone wants to be successful, but I want to be looked back on as being very innovative, very trusted and ethical and ultimately making a big difference in the world."--Sergey Brin

This past week we've seen quite a few legends in the entertainment industry pass away. Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays - they all made their mark in the world by being unique and authentic.

For the past 20+ years, I've been personally influenced by Michael Jackson's love for music and fashion innovation, but I've been especially moved by his passion to make a big difference in the world. He touched the ENTIRE WORLD with his music.

The passing of these iconic figures has really made me stop and think about the difference I want to make in this world.

How can I use my business to make an impact on other people's lives?

What is it that I want to be remembered for when I leave this earth?

I think these are some of the questions we should be asking ourselves when we start an internet business - in addition to these 10 other questions.

Sure, making tons of money on the internet is fine and dandy, but think about the bigger picture. Think about making a meaningful impact not just on your life, but on the lives of others.

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Browsing through the Working At Home Blog Carnival, I came across an interesting post, Why and How to Become an Infopreneur.

As you may or may not know, my main source of income is through selling information. My clients hire me to write articles for marketing purposes. I view myself more as an internet marketer, but in essence I am selling information.

The internet is the information highway. People are always looking for information. So why not make a profit from selling information on a topic you are knowledgeable about?

I would say that each and every one of us is an expert at something. Perhaps one of your long-time hobbies is fishing or maybe you like to collect stamps. You are probably very knowledgeable about whatever activity you enjoy.

Why not sell that knowledge via an ebook, teleseminar, or even a webinar?

Do you have a special or unique way of doing a particular activity that very few people know? You could charge more for that information!

No Excuses!!

My favorite author, Wayne Dyer, recently came out with a new book titled Excuses Be Gone! which is a good book to read if you decide to come up with excuses about why you shouldn't start your online business now.

I don't have time!

I don't have money!

I can't write!

Excuse my French, but that's all bullshit!

When I first started my adventure in online business, I had just been laid off because of 9/11 and I could barely pay my rent. However, I started researching all the different ways to make money online and discovered that you could make money through affiliate marketing.

Every day I spent a couple hours online building my website. When most people were laying around on the couch watching mindless TV, I was honing my skills as an internet marketer/infopreneur.

That's the thing - I always hear people say, "I don't have time to start a business!" However, think about all the time you spend watching TV or going to the mall spending money you know you shouldn't be spending. So, you miss a season of American Idol - at least you'll be that much closer to making your own million!

Another crazy excuse people say that makes me cringe is:

The economy is bad! People aren't buying anything!

I can't speak for all entrepreneurs out there, but as for me, my income has increased during this so-called economic recession.

You should never allow money - or rather, the lack of it - stop you from starting your own business! In the book I'm working on, I show you how you can start an online business for less than $100! It's even possible to start with absolutely no money!

Start Right Now

The time to start an internet business is right now. (Oh wait, you should probably finish this article first!)

The reason why you should start right now...

Well, why not? Your freedom and money are waiting!

The longer you put it off, the more likely that you'll never get it done.

It's time to overcome that procrastination!

Learn For Free

Brian Tracy, the famous motivational speaker, is currently offering all of his CDs for free! One of the CDs is 21 Great Ways to Start and Build Your Own Successful Business. Click here to order the free CD ...

One-On-One Mentoring

I currently have a couple slots for one-on-one online business mentoring. If you're ready to start your online business and require more personal attention, feel free to contact me: maria [at] salondemaria [dot] info.

To Your Success!


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