Date 19th May 2003
Volume 1
Issue #9
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=> A note from Mal Keenan (Newsletter publisher)
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=> Feature Article
=> Tidbit of the Week
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A Note from Mal Keenan
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Greetings friends,
First off, apologies for missing an issue last week, family commitments and other things made it impossible for me to put together our newsletter content.

A warm welcome to all those who have joined us since our last issue.

If you remember last time I was stating how it was becoming more and more difficult to deal with the amount of spam in my in-box. Well it got to the point that last night I downloadeda trial version of Spam Inspector which works in co-operation with Outlook express.

So far things look good and I hope when I get everything customised with my own preferences it should cut my sorting in half.

There are many great spam sorting software packages out there folks so if you are having time problems then it may be something to think about. Til next time

Your friend in success

Mal Keenan
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FEATURE ARTICLE - Will Your Business Yield Fruit?
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By
Jim Daniels

With Springtime arriving again in the Northeast section of the United States, I've managed to break free from my computer and get my hands dirty. And in the process of planting a few new fruit trees in my tiny orchard I noticed some remarkable similarities between this hobby and my online business.

I never noticed these similarities until this year, but they are truly remarkable. If you are trying to grow an online business, you'd better take note of them.

Read the following directions for successful fruit tree growing. I'll show you how the same principles apply to your business, with the "TREE" being your business and the "FRUIT" being the "WEALTH" your business yields.

"How to grow a fruit tree that yields rich, bountiful fruit."

Step 1: If you've never grown a fruit tree successfully, read the directions carefully!

Of the first five original fruit trees in my orchard, only two have yielded fruit. That's because instead of gathering all the information needed first, the gardener who planted them did so hastily. I'm sure he could just taste that fruit! So he dug a few holes and stuck those trees in the ground. He had no idea that there were certain things he needed to consider first. Had he taken his time and researched properly, the trees would have yielded lots of fruit by now.

Unfortunately, too many new business owners do this with their business. They try to go it alone when they have no idea how to proceed. All they have to do is get in touch with someone who has accomplished what they want to do and get their best advice. If that means buying a book or two, then so be it. A few wise investments will go along way toward yielding rich, luscious fruit. And it's much easier than starting a new tree every few years!

Step 2: When planting your tree, be sure the roots are set properly.

Your business needs solid roots too. If you plan to run your business from home, start out by going to your local town offices and checking on licensing and zoning. Chances are you will not have to do more than fill out a form and pay a small fee. But you're better off starting out correctly from the start, so you don't have to worry about it later.

Also be sure when selecting a name for your company and your products, that the names are not already taken. Do a trademark search on the web before making anything official. The last thing want to do is have to pull up those roots after they are established and start all over again!

Step 3: Regularly prune branches as necessary. Pruning your tree during the first 4-5 years is very important in defining the future form and structure of the tree.

A business needs pruning too. Each branch that grows from your business needs to be carefully monitored. These new branches of your business represent new products and services you add to the mix over time. They may be yours or they may be carefully selected affiliate products and services. As they grow, you must take time to measure their results and snip off the branches that look weak or die. Only the strongest branches should be left to grow. That is where your best fruit will come from!

Step 4: Water and fertilize regularly. Without regular water and fertilizer, your tree will not reach it's full potential and may not yield ANY fruit!

Do you feed your business regularly? Far too many small business owners spend little if any time and money doing that. Yes, I'm referring to advertising and marketing. That is the only thing that can make your business grow. If your fruit has been small or sparse, it could be a lack of water or fertilizer. Your business needs a constant dose of marketing and advertising. Make this a top priority if you want rich, bountiful fruit year in and year out.

Step 5: Be Patient. Fruit does not always come the first year.

But it sure tastes sweet when it does arrive.

In business too, it takes time for your efforts to pay off. If you give up too early and stop nurturing your business, regularly pruning, watering and fertilizing, it will never yield fruit. So rather than concentrate on the fruit itself, concentrate on doing everything necessary to keep your business growing. Before you know it you will see the fruits of your labor!

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About the author:
Article used with permission from Jim Daniels. Jim's free guide to website marketing and his website promotion help site show you how to get low-cost website traffic and make money online. :

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GUEST ARTICLE - What to Do When You Feel Like Quitting
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By
--- Suzanne Falter-Barns

Got a dream? Great!

Your life will be richer for it. However, sooner or later, I can guarantee there will come a day when you decide the results aren't shaping up quickly enough, or neatly enough, or clearly enough, and you entertain thoughts of quitting.

Most likely, this is your dark night of the soul. Things won't be going well and you'll question whether God really wanted you to do this work, or the idea just showed up like some mutant cell in the gene pool.

Here are steps to make sure your decision (presumably not to quit) is the right one.

1. Take a break. Take a weekend or a week off from your project to think about what you're doing. Often just some absence from the work, especially if you've been chipping away at it every day for a long time, is enlightening. You can gain just enough perspective to evaluate what's truly going on. You might even want to take time to ask yourself the questions at the end of this chapter. (See "Ten Hard Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Quitting.") Then, instead of acting rashly, you can act rationally.

2. Take a spiritual retreat. In the spirit of all the great religious seekers who ever wandered a desert, take a day, weekend, week, or even more time if you can, to tune in, spiritually. This could be a friend's weekend house by the beach (if you go, make sure you've got some time to get away by yourself), a yoga retreat, a nearby nature sanctuary or state park that permits camping, or even a monastery or spiritual sanctuary. By removing yourself from the hustle bustle of everyday life, and going into a contemplative quiet place, you can really make the deep, life-altering decisions such times demand. I urge you to choose a place that is not only nurturing and soothing to your spirit, but one that allows you plenty of space, time and quiet to sort out your thoughts.

3. Write down what's going on. Your journal could be your greatest ally in this process, if you make time to empty your brain of all those frightened, frustrated thoughts that are kicking around in there. There is nothing worse for the creative flow than 'brain jam', the condition where your thoughts become so intense that they clog up your ability to think rationally. Indeed, too much thinking can paralyze you from any kind of action, and so you miss the opportunity to move forward. Again, take a look at the list of questions that follow and answer them for yourself in writing.

4. Get support. Just like an AA member contemplating going on a bender, you need to call your 'sponsor' or greatest supporter and get help. This is precisely why you lined them up in the first place -- so when the chips are down, they can talk you on to the next victory. If you feel squeamish about appearing in front of them in your most bedraggled state, remember that you would want them to come to you if they needed help this badly.

5. List the pros and cons. If none of the above seem to work, sit down with a piece of paper and evaluate the pros and cons of quitting your endeavor. Be brutally honest with yourself, and make sure each list is complete. Don't leave a single pro or con unconsidered. Then walk away from your list. Take a look at it again in a few days, when you've had time for your thoughts to settle. Your perspective should be clearer and the answer obvious.

Try This . Ten Important Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Quitting

1. What have I learned from my work in the past?
2. What am I learning now?
3. Have I generally been a quitter in life?
4. What would I leave behind if I quit?
5. What will I never know about if I quit?
6. How will I feel about this at the end of my life?
7. What do I need to keep going?
8. What do I still need to learn?
9. How will I feel if I can achieve my goal?
10. How will achieving my goal help other people?

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About the author:
Suzanne is the author of How Much Joy Can You Stand? A Creative Guide To Facing Your Fears and Making Your Dreams Come True (Ballantine Wellspring) Her free ezine, The Joy Letter, brings you a crisp, fresh burst of inspiration for your dream every week or two. Sign up at her website and receive her valuable report, "Thirty-Five Guaranteed Time Savers". It helps you create time to finally live your dreams
http://www.howmuchjoy.com

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