Article by Terri Seymour

The “Not So Secret” Secrets of Success© Terri SeymourHave you ever heard of the “secrets of success”? Manytimes people are trying to sell you these “secrets” for a very high price! Well, in my five years of Internetmarketing experience, I haven’t learned any “secrets”.These so-called “secrets” are mostly common sense and hard work. We all know these “secrets”. We justhave to apply them and use them consistently.”Secret” #1 – PeopleDealing with people can be hard, but we all know we must be courteous and professional. You need to accept the fact that you cannot please everybody. Whenyou come across one of these people you cannot pleaseno matter what you do, just deal with them firmly, but courteously and professionally. Not a “secret”!MOE Motto -Treat people as you would like to be treated!”Secret” #2 – PassionWe all know that we need to like we do in order to be really successful at it. If you are interested in petsdo not start a business dealing with cars!;-)Building an online business will take a lot of passionto get through the frustration, obstacles, and otherdifficulties. There will be many times when we willneed our passion to get us through! Not a “secret”!”Secret” #3 – Customer ServiceAnother “secret” is to treat the customer with respectand courtesy. It will not be easy to deal with difficult customers this way, but it can be done. I have worndown some of the nastiest customers by a continuingcampaign of courtesy, politeness and professionalism!Each time I dealt with this one lady, she was less andless rude and upset and more relaxed and easy to dealwith. Eventually, she was thanking me and praising mefor being so helpful and nice. Don’t be condescendingand don’t let yourself get upset. Remain calm, yet be firm and respectful. Not a “secret”!”Secret #4 – PromotionTo build a business, people must know that you and your business exist. Advertising, promotion and networking are how this is done. Set up a promotionschedule and stick with it. Be consistent. This may get tedious at times, but it must be done! Write and submit articles, publish an ezine, get listedall over the web, do link exchanges, swap ezine ads, compile a fr~e ebook for viral marketing, subscribeto announcement lists, visit message boards, get involved in discussion groups……..there are hundredsof ways of promoting yourself and your online business!Not a “secret”!”Secret” #5 – Hard WorkDespite what many people have said, it is not easy to “get rich overnight” and “making thousands a week,while doing nothing” just doesn’t happen. To be successful you will need to work and work hard. This is where passion for your work comes in!Not a “secret”!”Secret” #6 – CommitmentExpanding on the hard work “secret”, you will need to make a commitment to success. You must be willingto make sacrifices and work long hours. This will nothappen overnight….it could take years. Are you prepared for years of frustration, hard work, ups and downs, dealing with people (good and bad), rejections,and everything else that comes along with building abusiness? Not a “secret”!”Secret” #7 – PrideTake pride in your work. Your work and your businesswill be a reflection of you. Build your reputation for a solid foundation of success. Be true to yourself andyour business. Not a “secret”!”Secret” #8 – GoalsBe aware of what you want and how you want to get it.Do not go blindly into business without some planning of your goals and accomplishments. Use short term smaller goals to eventually reach your long term ultimate goal of success. Not a “secret”!So we know in order to start and build a business, we must plan our goals, be prepared for the work and commitment of building that business, and that we mustbuild a reputation of trust and professionalism.I know we all knew that. It just helps to be reminded once in awhile!;-)

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Terri Seymour (also known as “The eBook Lady”) has over ten years online experience and has helped many people start their own business. Visit her site at http://www.seymourproducts.com for resources, resell ebooks & software, free tutorials, affiliate programs, free ezine and free business ebook with Master Resell Rights. http://www.seymourproducts.com/free.shtml

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