
Adam Taha
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Hi,
I'll give you some suggestions on what I did.
The first thing is the vision. When you say, designing things, what are those things. Is it houses, is it a product. When you know where you are going then you can see its destination.
Then, you put this on paper - the destination. Now, you know EXACTLY where you want to be. What I also did, is got as much information as I can in a sense of VISUAL.
Such as photographs, magazines cut out, and put them on a board and so, when I got up from bed, I could see them everyday and I even put them on fridge as that's place I'd go often and in bathroom. Small clips of photos.
So now, you are clear and burning inside to get there but first, you need to now track back. So sit down with the image in your head of where you want to go and write it down on paper.
Describe it in detail. Now, Imagine your destination is C. You need to back track, right to B. You do that because you are finding out, the method, the means, the capital, the challenges you will face, the decisions you will make, the things that might throw you off.
So, you now have a business plan. If you don't know how to write one, then go to a Bank and they have CD's or Templates of Business plans or download from the internet. Those who don't complete the business plan are not serious. If they can't complete one and overcome the time, getting the information for the business plan and marketing - then they won't set up in business. Or if they do, they won't foresee the challenges and when they come....they will quit. Blaming it on the business and other excuses.
Now, you know your destination and you know from backtracking, what it is you need to do.
You cut this path into goals. A mountain looks big but when cut down to size with small steps, it's not so daunting.
So goal can be, you need to make 1,000 pound in a month. You know your designs skills, how much you charge. So then, you'll know how many clients you need.
So, the first goal is to network, get contacts of POTENTIAL clients. You would write the goal not as a future tense but presence tense. Like this:
"I am networking, I have ten new contacts. People are so anxious to meet me and want my designs. I am out there, meeting people. I HAVE 10 clients."
This one law of success many in jobs don't know or many people in general.
Then you put down the challenges you might go through briefly.
Then you add more lines to how you will overcome the challenge.
Then you put the date on when the first goal will be complete. A goal has a deadline. The reason for this, is you are telling yourself you are taking this serious. And life has a way, for people who know what they want. Life will bring you the people when you have a BURNING DESIRE. Not a wish and you go and do it. No matter of challenges.
Now, you sign it.
This first goal should not be very long. Maybe even half a page. Easy for your mind to capture it and for you to remembe it, and read it in the morning, and in the day time and evening.
Why?
Negative people will try to push you around. Give you opinions. Plus, yourself may even try to make excuses. By saying your goal out loud to yourself, you are saying, "YES, YES, I am doing this."
So, let's now back track to the begining.
Before all this happens...you need to see in your mind and visually on paper EXACTLY what you want to design, what is your vision for your business.
Get excited and be strong. Business is easy when you are disciplined. The challenge is not the world or people. It is you, and your battle with yourself, your habits you may have picked up in past to procrastinate, or listen to other people's opinion to put you off, or scared of people's rejection.
The more you can deal with rejection, overcoming them, transending them not arguing with people, the stronger and more successful you will be.
We as human being do not lack capital. Many just lack vision and belief in themselves and they are where they are because of the decisions they made or not made.
Enjoy the journey. Get as many books on Self development. Books by Napolean Hill on how the Subconscious Mind works. How to deal with people by Dale Carnegi. Networking books because your raw material will be CONTACTS of people, so you need to be able to go and network, meet NEW people and build friendship.
The world is full of what? People. Make yourself a master of people and have this system:
List people. Build this up every month. Never let it go dry.
Contact people. Keep contacting by face to face or phone.
When you meet a client...FOLLOW up.
Never close the deal without the client first signing a working agreement. Just cause they said, "yes, you do the designs then" doesn't mean jack.
You need committment and no hassle. A solid decision. So create a signed agreement they will pay and get a deposit.
I could say more but this will do now. Hope this helps. And go for it! |

chris c
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Hi Nisspat,
Nice day to you.
I'll divide my answers into few section. Wish this answers can give you some reveals how to start your own online business and bring you to success.
Answer 1
Do you have any ideas in what kind of products or services you are going to sell for your online business?
My suggestion is, find somethings you are really interesting with it and you can pay fully passion with it. Otherwise you will give up very very soon. Many successful internet millionaires start their online business with their own interest.
Example
-Sport website - they love football, NBA, Formula One, etc.
-Travelling hot spots website - they love travelling.
-Food recipe website - they love cooking.
-Entertainment website - they love music, movies, idols.
-Pets website - they love animals.
-Loves website - they are experts in dating.
and many more.
Start today, think what you are really interesting in?
Answer 2
Make sure the products or services you are going to sell with an existing huge market. Do the market research before you start your business. A business won't make money even he has a perfect product or service but there are no market require for that product or service.
There are many low cost online softwares can help you to determine whether your business with an existing hungry market or not.
Answer 3
Create a website.There are many online experts can help you to build up a business website just within 1-2 weeks time. You no need to know anything about web design or programming.
Just let them know what kind of business you wish to start up, they will help you to create all the business features and tools on your website and make it looks professional.
Answer 4
Now you have a best product to sell but your business still can not earn money if you don't have a good marketing strategy. Takes a look at McDonald. McDonald is not selling the best burger in the world, but he own the most franchises all around the world. His successful secret is applying an excellent strategy into his business but not selling the best burger in the world.Get the online supporting team to consult your business step by step to success.
Wish this opinions can help you.
Wishing you success.
p.s : I have to make my explanation in short summarize. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.Anyway, please do not feel hesitate to send me an email if you have any extra queries or wish to share my experiences.
Kindest Regards,
Chris. |