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Each month I publish a report of my income, along with the activities that contributed to it. Here are the lessons I learned in October 2009.
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Why Are You Really Here?
As business owners, it’s important to ask why you are really here. Introspection is a huge part of building a profitable business.
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A Quick Exercise That Will Help You Write Better—You Try!
You aren’t writing to you, you are writing for your audience. Here’s a quick exercise to help you write better and grow your business in the process.
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Do You Pass the Test? An Online Entrepreneur Mindset Exercise
If you are an online entrepreneur, try this mindset exercise, which will help you think like an Internet marketer and embrace email marketing.
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My September 2009 Monthly Income Report
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