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Looking back on 2008: What was good? What could have been better?
The year of 2008 is almost over. Maybe it's the old saying that the years go by faster as you get older but this year came to a lightning fast end!
First, I want to say
thank you for your support, whether you're a subscriber or customer or passer by.
It's because of people like you that I have been able to make a living online doing something I really enjoy. Without YOU, it wouldn't be possible. I really appreciate you.
2008 in ReviewPositive thinking is the way to go so I want to say that this year
was productive. I can say I got some very good work done to help others and in turn build my business.
This year
was profitable for me. I'm still not a millionaire (very far from it actually)...but I saw my income grow by around 50%.
It was this sudden increase in income that made me start to feel complacent and when that happens, it's hard to knuckle down and work.
Some highlighting events that shaped 2008 for me and my business.
January - Launched "the Next Internet Disaster" report - www.NextInternetDisaster.com
March - Started working side by side with James Brown - www.StartMyTraffic.com
May - Launched "Newbie Cash Secrets" report and videos - www.NewbieCashSecrets.com
July - Returned to Australia for a little 12 day "business trip" holiday
August - Launched "Turn Key Cash Kits" membership site - www.TurnKeyCashKits.com
September - James Brown got married in Fukushima and we got to spend time with other marketers from around the globe such as James B. Allen, Frank Bauer, Edmund Loh and Fidens Felix.
September - Launched "Bling Copywriting" as a way to provide copy and ad writing tips and offer my copywriting services - www.BlingCopywriting.com
Jun - Dec - Participated in several list building JV email ad swaps with other marketers.
So some major product launches and events happened this year that brought about good results for everyone.
What could I have done better?With a lot of good things that happened, there are still a million thing I wish I would have done better.
- I wish I had created and released more products (and not just the "i.m." or "make money online" niche)
- I wish I contacted and made more JV partners.
- I wish I outsourced more work - e.g. article content, link building,
- I wish I used my time more effectively.
- I wish I would have had more concrete goals and focussed harder.
The real list is as long as my arm but these are the main ones that pop into my head.
Was my year perfect? No. But that's no reason to get negative. I can use the weak points I just made into strenghts! As stepping stones to see where I went wrong and not make the same mistakes next year.
The only loser is the one who quits, and even though I may slow down,
I'm not going to quit.Expect a LOT of good and better things from me in 2009!
Looking forward to a bright new year in business and in health with you!
Stuart Stirling
www.StuartaStirling.com
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Labels: copywriting-service, internet-business-tips, internet-marketing-tips, product-launch
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So, what type of Internet Marketer are you?
Complete these 7 easy multiple choice questions and find out!
It's also good to see where you stand compared to other Internet marketers. You'll also get ideas to work towards to build your internet business.
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Cheers,
Stuart Stirling
Labels: internet-business-plan, internet-marketing-tips, learn-internet-marketing
Oh, WOE is the life of this Internet Marketer
Ahhhhh, do you sometimes wish you never got out of bed?
These last 7 days have been very trying for me and my wife.
You see, our apartment was BROKEN INTO last week by a theif who got away with my wife's
laptop computer, brand name bags, my beloved PSP and games among other things.
Altogether, we're DOWN about $3000 worth of goods, not to mention the invasion of privacy
which you really can't put a price on.
I admit it could have been a lot worse, but it was a big ordeal for me and especially my wife which we are still getting over.
It was big a surprise as Japan is considered such a safe, low crime country.
But, LIFE GOES ON....
So this last 7 days we've been trying shake this off and get our lives back on track.
I was looking for a new computer for my wife and one I can use at home when I'm not working
with James Brown and I found a nice one. An NEC LL550/L and running Windows Vista.
It's actually quite nice to use and I am very happy with Vista - not anywhere near as bad as the HORROR stories some people make out.
I have been spending all day today installing all the necessary software and tools and adding some of my favorite bookmarks I use for business ...and recreation ;)
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Time Out - Why am I telling you this?==============================
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Everyday we are bombarded by emails with nothing but offers in them -- they seem to be written by a ROBOT -- no feeling, no purpose but to extract money from your wallet.
The internet is changing.
People are getting closer and closer as the ways of communication is getting easier.
And people like it!
Just take Twitter.com - people are going crazy about it. I don't think it's much of a marketing tool, but it let's people follow your movements. You can keep up with my movements on Twitter here.
Doing business is all about connecting with your customers and clients - it's about making friends.
Why should it be any different online?
That's one of the reasons why James Brown and I started doing the Free Coaching Calls.
It's so we can connect with our subscribers on a more personal level and vise versa.
It's those who can connect with their customers and prospects better who will experience greater success because it's a 2-way street. When you do business right, you win and your customer wins.
We just had our 3rd call just over 24 hours ago and they are going great. The response it very positive!
If you haven't registered on the call notify list yet Stuart, you are seriously missing out.
=> http://FreeCoachingCalls.com
To your success,
Stuart Stirling Labels: connecting-with-customers, internet-marketing-tips
How was internet business in 2007?
As 2007 comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect and evaluate your online home business and plan for the coming new year.
Some points to focus on...- Were your GOALS met?
- Financially? Profit? Loss?
- Development wise? ie. traffic, subscribers, products
If you din't reach your goals...- Why not? What went wrong?
- What worked and what didn't?
- What could you have done better and what will you do better next year?
Of course, you want to take the things that worked to build your business this year into 2008 and try to improve on that.
For me,
JV giveaways worked like wonders to build my list and e-book
product releases helped boost my income and list of paying customers.
My marketing skills can always be developed. I'm always looking at how to appeal to my target markets. Are my emails interesting or junk? Are my websites entertaining and informative? Are they effective to produce business or are they just bandwidth wasters?
Success, like happiness, is
not a destination,
it's a journey. We learn things along the way. Even if you consider 2007 to be a failure, you only fail if you give up. Think of your failures to be stepping stones to bigger and better things. Afterall, 2008 is a new year.
Stuart Stirling
Labels: 2007, 2008, improve-online-business, internet-marketing-tips, year-in-review
Looking forward to a bright new year in business and in health with you!
