You need to track a variety of things as an Internet entrepreneur.
This is especially true if you’re building an authority Internet business that deals with a large amount of links, web accounts and content pages.
In a given week, you have to track:
- Links to promotions and affiliate offers
- Autoresponder and broadcast email messages
- Published blog posts and social status updates
- Ideas to develop into future articles and products
- Marketing actions you’re currently testing
- Networking contacts and related websites
Now, most people manage each of these items in a separate document or piece of software. A simpler solution (in my opinion) is to run your entire business using a simple document.
In this post, I’ll talk about the “master document” that I use to manage my authority site, DevelopGoodHabits.com (DGH). To start, I’ll talk about why it’s important to create this file. After that, I’ll provide seven real-world examples of how I use it. And then we’ll finish off with a simple action plan for implementing this strategy.
Let’s get to it. [click to continue…]
It’s time to offer another free Kindle eBook.
This one is titled:
Internet Lifestyle Productivity: Master Time. Increase Profits. Enjoy LIFE!
As always, I’m launching it for free through Amazon’s KDP Select program. It will be available to download for the next four days.
Starting today (December 9th) to the end of Wednesday (December 12th); you can grab a free copy directly from Amazon.
Here’s more information about this freebie… [click to continue…]

We’ve all heard this before:
“One of the best ways to make money online is to write an eBook.”
I think this statement is true.
But I also believe it’s very hard for many entrepreneurs to find time to write an eBook.
We all live busy lives.
This is especially true if you juggle an Internet business with family, work, and other obligations.
So how do you find the time to write an eBook?
I have a simple answer:
You can’t find time to write an eBook, you need to make it.
Let me explain… [click to continue…]
Update (12/22/11): I wrote this article last year…but I thought it was funny enough to post again.
Anyway…I’m taking a few days off to enjoy time with my family. Check out the blog on Monday for an in-depth video about creating simple affiliate marketing videos for YouTube.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy your time spent with loved ones.
Recently I realized I’m a bit cocky when it comes to completing my projects. The truth is we’re about to witness the best project manager in the world – Santa Claus.
Old St. Nick has been a (not-so) lean, mean, project finishing machine for hundreds of years and there’s no sign he’s going to stop anytime soon. [click to continue…]
It’s easy to suffer email overload with an Internet business.
This is when you spend the majority of your “work time,” answering pointless messages.
That’s why it’s important to have a plan that helps you managing email overload.
In today’s guest post, Alan gives a simple step-by-step solution for mastering your inbox.
What I like about this article is he gives a simple solution that anyone can implement. Use this plan and you’ll experience a dramatic increase in your productivity.
Take it away Alan…
For a lot of people these days, email is an integral part of their lives. [click to continue…]
Lately I’ve been experimenting with a productivity method called The Pomodoro Technique.
At first, I wasn’t sure if it would help. But I’ve tested it for the last two weeks and I can honestly say it’s had an amazing impact on my personal time management.
So today we’re going to talk about The Pomodoro Method; specifically showing how this technique can help YOU get more accomplished on a daily basis.
Why You Need to Keep Track of your Time
Last week I asked a simple question: How Many Hours Do You Spend on your Online Business?
I was amazed at how hard people work on their online business. On the other hand, I was a little shocked that some didn’t keep track of their time. They’ll work hour after hour; never knowing what they’re accomplishing. [click to continue…]