There are certain mistakes that without realizing it can be repeated over and over again in your Internet business. This is especially true if you are a newbie but you can catch yourself as seasoned marketer making these mistakes as well. As a busy mom you understand how valuable and precious time is for you. But often when it comes to an internet business you can find yourself extremely busy and overwhelmed.
A lot has to do with your desire to get things accomplished but forget the need for research. If you are not careful you can find yourself blindly down a path that can have lasting if not fatal, repercussions.
My advice right now is to stop and listen to the following where you will discover how to recognize and remedy five mistakes you may be making as a busy mom with your online business.
1. Shiny New Object Syndrome – When you decide to dive into the world of Internet marketing there is a strong temptation to speed the process of learning. This temptation can be identified when you see yourself being lured into something promising that your journey will be made faster and easier. This is called the shiny new object syndrome. You find yourself purchasing all kinds of products in hopes that this is the key you missing to make it big. It’s a costly mistake that can certainly break your bank and leave you frustrated. In some cases you will find that you are beginning to doubt yourself and your hopes of ever having an online home business.
Most of the information you need to make your online business successful is made available to you with a little research. If you do purchase a product it should because it educates you or adds a tool that is essentially to building your business. You want to avoid any products that promise some kind a magic button to make your business boom overnight. Another way to avoid spending on the next shiny object will require little to no capital investment and that is by being involved with likeminded people in forums and blogs.
2. No Plan – this is a big one. The saying goes, “If you aim for nothing you are sure to hit it.” It is essential that you carefully draw up a plan of action for your online business. Decide on an appropriate budget, what products or services you will offer and how you will market them.
Really, planning should be the very first thing you should think about but most seem to put it off for later or not at all going through months if not years of aimless ventures that may even yield some capital but it is not a consistently growing business. You don’t have to create an elaborate plan. Be sure to check out my post below for a simple yet effective business plan template you can start using today.
3. Assuming Too Much – Many frustrations will come because you assumed too much. One such assumption is that you will begin making money overnight, a few days or even a few months. It’s simply not so. It takes time to build a successful business. Most viable businesses can take up to five years to show a substantial profit. The advantage with an online business is that you can cut huge amounts of overhead cost but you should still give yourself a realistic amount of time where you can look forward to a return on your investment.
4. Lack of Understanding – Lack of understanding goes along with assuming too much. Sometimes you find yourself busy with your online business without understanding what is involved. Take time to learn what Internet marketing is all about. Discover the tools that can help you along way and use them wisely. Again proper research into the necessary tools for your business is essential for your online business success. Be sure to include possible education and tools you will need in the planning phase of your business.
5. Lack of Passion – Successful Internet marketing moms have passion for what they’re doing and it shows in their business and in the attitude of their followers. You must love your product or service and become an expert before others will believe you and jump on board. Your passion for what you offer should be of great value to your customers. A good customer relation is what will fuel your business in years to come.
Remembering these five mistakes busy moms make in their online business and applying the advice on avoiding them can certainly save you lots of grief and time.
