Again we continue to look for information that will help us make an intelligent decision about our choice of niche.

Visit Market Research with Magazines.com for complete details on how to use this resource.

By looking at the books that are featured as Best Sellers you will be able to determine where people are spending their money.

Be sure to also look at the subsections that you have an indicated field of interest.

Specific instructions along with screen shots are available by downloading Market Research: Amazon.com

Most of the places along our country road (we are about 3/4 mile from the public road — and that is no highway but a country blacktop road) mow just around the house but I don’t like all the weeds. Guess 2 years of living in the country hasn’t really made me a “country girl”.

This is my “yard” from the east corner straight up the fence line to the west corner where the vegetable garden.

These are just a few of the flowers we grow.

This last picture I have enclosed to show that this section of Oklahoma really does have RED dirt. This field is about 2 miles from my house.

So when I am a little slow getting a post out, you will know that I am not being lazy — just struggling to keep the weeds at bay so we can enjoy the beauty.

No doubt there people doing illegal things on the internet. They are some that may be legal but they definitely are not ethical. There are many more that are legal and ethical.

Become an educated consumer in the marketplace of your choice. My primary advice is not to buy any business opportunities until you have been shown in writing exactly what you are paying for and have checked out the reputation of the seller.

Remember if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I am sure you have heard that one before. You really don’t care if they have earned a million dollars last year. What you need to know is if you can implement the strategies that are being offered. Don’t buy until you are confident that there is value there.

Carol Smith

This is what I call the simple first two steps. I am sure you can adapt this to what you prefer.

Create a folder called Downloads. I keep mine on my desktop but I know some of you don’t like anything on your desktop. Put it where you wish.

Right Click on the download link and choose “Save Target (Page) As . . .”

Browse to your new folder “Downloads” and choose “Save.”

When you have time, you will probably need to unzip some of these files. I keep these unzipped files in a folder called “Unzipped–Ready To Move”.

By looking in the “Download” file you will know if you have work to do.

Look at the Organization page to the left for additional suggestions. If you would like a copy of the spread sheet, email me at

carol@stepbystepinternethelp.com

Remember, it is better to work smart than hard. But just imagine what you can accomplish it you do both.

Carol Smith

I know that all of you have bought all kinds of information products. That is not at all unusual. Most of us know that, as beginners, we need to learn so much and we are constantly on a quest for that information. Even if you have managed to curb the impulse to buy from the “Get Rich Fast” hype-filled marketers, the chances are you still have a lot of information products on your hard drive.

I am starting a systematic approach to organizing FREE ebooks. I am tabulating basic information: Title, Subject Matter, Rights Attached, Author, and year of publication. As I list these books, I am encouraging you to Take Action. Read the book and rank it from 0 to 5 stars based on two criteria: clear and concise instructions and inclusion of real, practical advice.

Send me an email with your ranking and two items in the book that could be applied to your business plan or to another beginner if you are already past that point. List the page number of the tip and a brief explanation. Don’t give it all away. I want others to read the book but find the point that you list.

I will compile these results into a database that will be available to all Step-By-Step students.

Tune in tomorrow and I will talk to you about how I keep track of these books.

People abound that are trying to tell you what you “need” to do in order to begin an online business. The “gurus” are out in force trying to sell you their successful methods. Much of the information you receive is good advice. Only a small part of it, hopefully, is pure hype. But it then becomes up to you to arrange all this knowledge in your brain.

You have all these puzzle pieces laid out in front of you. You understand some of what each is saying but you have absolutely no idea how to piece together the puzzle that will lead you to the “total picture”. Essentially, because all of it is so overwhelming, you end up doing very little and finishing even less.

Regardless of where you are at in your online business, I encourage you to pick out a mentor and follow their methods. Everyone has a different approach to this business. Many of these are excellent but you don’t have the expertise to pick out pieces of each and bind them together into your own unique approach. Maybe someday but not now.

Naturally, I would like to have you join the Step-By-Step family of beginners. I truly believe that we have an organized method to developing a successful internet business. I urge you to visit our website – http://www.stepbystepinternethelp.com to see what we have available. Be sure to become a regular visitor as more is being added weekly.

The one character trait that I believe is most destructive to your business success is the Eeyore Attitude. You know it: There's always something to blame. "Nothing goes right. Why even try."

Unfortunately, I see many struggling entrepreneurs displaying this crippling trait. There's always something outside to blame. "The kids make too much noise." "I haven't got enough time." "Making videos is too difficult." "I'm not a writer."

CAN DO SPIRIT

Tigger - although a wee bit too rambunctious - has the Can Do spirit. "Tiggers can do anything." If you find yourself attacked by Eeyoreness, grab a little Tigger. Realize that the limitations are not out there - they are inside you. With a little more Tigger Attitude, you'll overcome any problem. You'll find that the mountain truly is just a molehill.WE ALL SUFFER IT Don't think that some of us are immune from Eeyoreness. I often get the Eeyore feeling _ especially when it involves technical difficulties. I go for tea. I check e-mail. I go shopping. Anything to avoid facing the "insurmountable" problem.

Then, when I finally kick Eeyore out and start attacking the problem... I'm always surprised how small that hill was. So... push Eeyore aside and start overcoming your limitations.

The section “The First Important Steps — Step By Step Plan” is complete. There are 8 steps that are the beginning basic things needed.

The next important step is Write. Write. Write! This may be the most important factor that will contribute to your success. You will begin with articles. These will be used on your web page, on your blog, and as articles to be submitted to directories as a means of promotion.

There are new pages under Keyword Research, Blogging for Beginners, and Private Label Rights as well as the beginning Step By Step Plan discussed previously.

If you are serious about your desire to develop an online business, please give the system a trial. Follow the steps in order. Don’t skip anything — even if you think you don’t need it.

Read the material. If you have already done that step completely, then and only then mark it off. You can’t possibly know what is included in the material we have provided if you don’t read.

Things are done in this manner to keep you from being a butterfly — flitting from one thing to another. But unlike the butterfly, you can’t possibly achieve success in this matter.

The steps are being presented in this order because I believe this is a road to success. The time frame for all of this is dependent on how much time you have available. Commit yourself to a schedule and let’s get started.

If you feel yourself taking a detour away from the main road down a pretty little pathway, write me at carol@stepbystepinternethelp.com. Tell me what has caused this detour and I will talk to you about why I think this will become a stumbling rock in you drive to a successful online career.

Please know that I am most anxious to help you. Just drop me a line at carol@stepbystepinternethelp.com. I will get back with you as soon as possible.

To your advancing internet marketing business — Carol