Mar 11, 2010 Posted by Judith

What Are You Willing to Deal With?

There is now no doubt that the Web has changed how business is conducted forever. It also has become an integral part of every serious business’ operating and marketing programs. How you choose to use technology can and will speak volumes about whether you are running a progressive company — or not. What you are willing to deal with will determine your level of success? By talking success we... read more

Aug 18, 2009 Posted by Judith

Clunkers are Not Just Cars — They’re Web Sites Too!

Doing business online means you need to embrace the now and not be stuck on inefficient old technology and presentations. Imagine my frustration when working with current and new clients alike who do not want to embrace the now because their feet are stuck in the cement of the past? They have clunker Web sites with bad paint jobs, rust around the edges, worn out text, features and functionality that... read more

Jul 29, 2009 Posted by Judith

Are You Online to Win?

Why are you online? To win? Or because you have to? My experience shows a majority are the latter, not the former. Is your program up to date and current? Or are you in the wayback machine because you don’t want to deal with technology and therefore have yourself convinced that your outmoded static site is acceptable? When faced with the option or opportunity to get up to speed are you open to... read more

Jul 21, 2009 Posted by Judith

“If You Are Not Learning; You Are Falling Behind”

That my friends is the reality of doing business online! I’ve been at it 15 years now and still learn something new almost each and every day. Learning can at times be fun while at other times frustrating. But that’s how you learn. Don’t want to be on a continual learning curve? Then maybe you need to seriously consider if the online business environment is really for you. Based on... read more

May 19, 2009 Posted by Judith

Your Greatest Enemy? Yourself!

Your greatest enemy is living up to your own potential!~ Author Unknown I speak with and type to very smart people day in and day out. These are folks who are successful in their chosen fields. They are smart, accomplished and run successful businesses. But when it comes to doing business online — all bets are off. They claim they are “stupid”; when they are not. They piece-meal what... read more

Mar 23, 2009 Posted by Judith

Don’t Fall for the Amateur Trap…

Because of the economy there are newbie online business owners migrating to the Web in droves looking for that silver bullet opportunity. All in hopes of additional income; many with false dreams of ease and minimal expense to accomplish that goal. Don’t buy into the hypey sales pitchy junk so many will throw at you all in an effort to get into your pocket book. There is nothing cheap or easy... read more

Mar 3, 2009 Posted by Judith

5 Principles to Live By Online

Do you live by your principles? If someone were to ask you what principles you run your business by, would you have a concise and committed answer for them? prin⋅ci⋅ples a guiding sense of the requirements and obligations of right conduct: a person of principle. Over the years, I have found that many who want to start an online business for additional income or to replace their current income, have... read more

Feb 10, 2009 Posted by Judith

How to Succeed at Online Business

Having worked with 100′s of businesses across the country with the creation, growth, nurturing of their site, if you removed the “technology” aspects that makes all of their heads swim, the one issue that always seems to be missing in one form or another is the fact that having a Web site is having a business. A real business – if you want to succeed. All too often entrepreneurs... read more

Jan 28, 2009 Posted by Judith

Can You Get Rich Online?

That would depend on: What your product or service is. Certainly if you had a legitimate recipe for the cure for cancer, you would have it easier than trying to get exposure in say real estate, online marketing, gift shops, etc. Try to find a niche that isn’t a saturated online market. Otherwise nothing less than a rabidly aggressive approach will be required to penetrate and compete. How much... read more

Jan 12, 2009 Posted by Judith

Where is the Online Success Easy Button?!

I am perplexed as to why the assumption that succeeding online should be easy. I guess folks have bought into the hypey sales pitchy advertising of providers, consultants, developers and TV commercials whose only purpose is to get into their pocketbooks. What dismays me even more is how often potential business owners throw their hard earned dollars at these programs (even though afterward they admit it... read more