My Natural

Now, I feel there are many different qualities that a communicator posseses for example the ability to put ideas into text, but in my opinion, bloggers are set apart from this field:

Firstly, Bloggers have determination and goals. It would be extremely easy to think that by looking at high - profile blogs, that money and fame can be made within a short space of time. The reality is very different. What we see now is the result of hard years at work, often without sleeping, socialising and doing activities. These genuine bloggers spend hours upon hours, writing new material for their sites, browsing through the blogosphere for new information and news, commenting on other blogs, responding to questions and maintaining their rhythm. Fortunately for them, the strenuous work has paid off for the bloggers, and rightly so. Anyone who strives for a goal and achieves it through hard work deserves full praise and acknowledgement in my opinion.

Bloggers are organised. Although they might not say in public, many bloggers follow a specific rhythm or tempo that helps cary them through the working week. It is usual for bloggers to write posts a few days in advance, so that if they have mind blanks or an off day, they have backup posts to rely on, and to maintain the stream of new information. I have seen the opposite of this theory work for some bloggers, but I myself always like to plan posts days in advance, or at least think of what I would write, so that I never run out of things to talk about.

Bloggers write eloquently whilst encapturing their audience. This is a must for any successful blogger-to-be. If you do not have sufficient writing skills, or the skill to entice readers into your topic, then finding regular readers will always be tricky. For me, the key to writing gripping posts is the fact that I have genuine passion for entrepreneurship (as I consider myself one!), and feel the need to relay this passion onto you.
Blogger have boundaries. Now this may be the most ambiguous of all the points, but in my mind, it is the most important factor in becoming a class blogger. You don’t see writers of high traffic sites telling everyone everything about their personal lives, their daily habits…

In fact, most people like to keep their work life and business life seperate. Again there are people out there who like to merge the two together, and in no way am I against this. It’s just that having yor own privacy and personal space is good to shield you from the blogosphere when things get tough or when you hit a bad patch.

In short, I feel that only a few bloggers possess these skills, I myself feel (and maybe you’ll back me up!) that readers can connect with me through my writing.

In the near future, I hope to build on my love for writing and for the business blogging world, and this is something which you will definitely come to see as this Blogtrepreneur grows! Watch this space!…

A little about me…An enthusiastic student just looking to try and serve the ever-growing internet community and also providing information about how you too can use the internet for your own benefit. Visit my site at http://www.blogtrepreneur.com

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Networking does not just mean attending business breakfast
meetings and handing out business cards, although those
meetings are effective too.

Networking is a powerful way of marketing your business because
it’s based on building relationships with people. When people
know, like and trust you, they’ll be more likely to use your
products and services. Plus they’ll happily refer their friends
and relatives to you (of course it helps if you offer high
quality service).

This word of mouth aspect of networking makes it very
cost-effective as a marketing strategy.

So how can you become a natural networker?
Here are a few suggestions.

a)Attend as many social events as you can.
They don’t have to be strictly business events either.
Even your child’s Parent Teachers Association meeting is
an event that you can use to your advantage (be creative
but not obnoxious).

b)Have a definite aim for attending each one. Your aim
could be to meet 3 new people and exchange details, or
it could just be to make some new friends. Either way,
don’t just go there aimlessly. Go with a purpose, and
spend your time there achieving that purpose.

c)Be genuinely interested in other people and their
businesses or occupations. People love talking about
themselves, so get at least 3 people to tell you about
themselves.

In most instances, this approach makes the other person
ask *you* to then tell him about yourself (what you’ve
been itching to do all evening!). Since they’ve talked
about themselves, they’ll be more receptive to what
you have to say.

d)Ask people how you can help them promote their business or
otherwise make their life better. Even if you can’t help
them directly, you may know someone who can.
If you’re talking to a business owner, ask them to tell
you exactly the sort of customer/client they’re looking
for. Let them know you’ll be looking out for clients for
them.

Again, this usually triggers a reciprocal offer.

e)Ask for their contact details. Get business cards from
business owners, and promise to keep in touch (which
promise you’d better keep or you’ll look bad:))
Offer your card/details also.

f)When talking about your business, don’t talk much
about yourself. Talk more about the benefits of your
products/services to others. That tends to get people
interested in what you’re saying, as they’ll be
thinking of anyone they know who might benefit from
your offer.

The trick about being comfortable in a social (read
‘networking’) event is to be genuinely interested in the other
person. Ask them about themselves. Focus on others and how you
can help them.

That way you’re not self-conscious, but you come across as
comfortable, confident and caring. People will want to know
more about you and do business with you, all because you
showed interest in them first.

Next time you’re in a social gathering, try the above tips and
see how easy it is to become a natural networker.

Dr Kem Thompson is a Success Coach, Speaker, Author.
She can help you achieve better results at work, business,
play, spiritual or in your social life.

For resources you can use today to create a better life,
sign up for her FREE ezine (and get a thank-you gift)-
‘Days of Success’ by submitting the form at http://www.successeminars.com/

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The Entrepreneur and the Amateur are quite different and can sometimes be one and the same. In my years of creating products and services along with finding and honing my talents and gifts, the one big difference between the Entrepreneur and the Amateur is the mindset of that individual.

When I interview someone that is interested in becoming an associate of my company, I can tell who has vision and who does not. Vision is what I am able to see the future for yourself within the context of that particular companies vision. When I hear how much does the job pay or when do I get my first paycheck or how many vacation days do I get along with sick pay, then I know this person is not in it for the long haul and has only limited vision.

This is the amateur I referred to earlier. There are many people that I have gone through along this journey. Many of them, and I do mean many of them have lasted only a short while and then they left, never to be heard from again. (Sounds like a serious movie!) These individuals did not have the vision or capacity to get the job done. They were amateurs in every sense of the word playing in a serious game.

Now, here is a term I have coined and I do not want you to ever forget it. Are you ready? Good. Here it is.

“Entrepreneurial Natural Selection.” I will repeat it. “Entrepreneurial Natural Selection.

This is the phrase I came up with to best describe the true Entrepreneur from the amateur entrepreneur. Over time, you will come across a whole slew of people who really want to become self-sufficient and create or design a life for themselves with the natural talents they have been given. Yet, research indicates that out of 100 people you come in contact with who may really want to pursue a vision of work autonomy, only 3% will be ready and willing to finish the job and go on to the next phase of their dreams.

This is why I came up with the phrase Entrepreneurial Natural Selection. This is not the survival of the fittest, but the survival of the committed! You must totally believe in yourself and your vision if you are going to make it in this arena. The struggles can be immense and the uncertainty overwhelming. This journey will sometimes put you in turmoil and will challenge you at your very core. Even when you are committed and are following through with your committed vision!

The natural selection will take place and the partner or partners you once had will be back to their old ways making a living instead of designing a life and a future. Don’t fall victim to this and keep your vision and commitment in front of you always. Remember why your are doing this and keep motivated and focused and watchful at all times!

By doing so, you will not be one of the 97 out of a hundred that have fallen to Entrepreneurial Natural Selection!

Rey Ybarra is a TV talk show host who produces the http://www.Optimalhealthtv.com TV/Internet TV program. He is a public speaker who teaches his clients how to speak, network and interview their way to success with his http://www.Confidentspeaker.com course. Rey can be reached at 818-464-3726 or by email at Rey.Ybarra@Optimalhealthtv.com.

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