First and foremost, this is my #1 rule and so some may disagree, understandably.

I invite EVERYONE to share their #1 Rule In Business.

Please leave a comment. If I get enough I may even get a poll going.

I believe that you should only choose a business that you believe in. Even more-so if it’s something that you enjoy. The reason I separated those two points is that it’s very easy to back a product that you know works, and has worked for you. It can also be easy to back a product that pays you the highest royalties. But as we aren’t all sporting celebrities I’ll concentrate on the products that work. But to increase the longevity of your business, you need to enjoy what your doing also. Be honest with yourself, brutally in fact. Think about your strengths and weaknesses as this type of analysis is crucial in building strong foundations for your business. Neglecting  them could be your downfall.

The same goes for blogging!

All the top bloggers will agree that blogging with the sole purpose of making money is ridiculously hard becuase your content (WHICH RULES ALL) should stem from an interest that you have some knowledge about. A topic that you can enthusiastically discuss with likeminded individuals, some of which will be new to the theme, others maybe professionals in the field.

I wanted to have as many open discussions with as many people as possible, always willing to learn.

You don’t have to be a pro (I’m not), but it’s important to be able to immerse yourself in a topic. Your content will flow more clearly and consistently and the interaction with your readers will build on your willingness to share, listen and learn.

At the outset of any business venture, a hands-on approach is advised. Making sure you have a handle on every facet of the business as you nurture it is important not only to gauge the growth of the business, but of your experience in dealing with scenarios. Be prepared to sacrifice a large amount of time to see your vision through. Web-based business can be less time consuming, but not always so don’t think that online business is the easier option. These sacrifices will be worth it if you enjoy what you’re doing. 

It’s like working on an old car. There are so many things that need to be maintained and loads can go wrong (usually at the same time), but if you’re a petrol head, it’s great! Troubleshooting the problems and fixing the bugs give you that rush of accomplishment. All crowned when you polish the last bit of paintwork and step back and admire your hard work.

[And then one of the wing mirrors or hubcaps falls off and you're back to work]

But you love it. So hey!

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