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TODAY I’M TESTING THE NEXT STAGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS BLOG.

Over the next few weeks and months I will be adding more and more multimedia content to SoloProfits.com as it becomes a fully fledged audio visual resource for solo entrepreneurs.

This first small step is to test full motion video and what better way to do that than to introduce you to Jim Edwards’ Mini-Site Creator software in the form of this short infomercial. I’ll follow up with a post about using online infomercials for your own products and services in a few days. For now, take a look at this offering and let me know what you think.

All the best,

Dave.

Watch the presentation below then CLICK HERE to find out more about Mini-Site Creator from Jim himself.

I do say “click on the link below” in the video but this is the real link above ^…basically because I couldn’t figure out how to add a link under the video file. If anyone knows how to do this I would appreciate tips on how it’s done.

Oh yes…one more thing. This may or may not still be available but, for a limited period, Jim has been offering a FREE mp3 audio download of his “Mini-Site Secrets” interview with Dr.Jeanette Cates, so find out more and get your copy of the mp3 now.


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AS A BUSINESS OWNER YOU HAVE MANY ASSETS. Your expertise, your client base, your brand, the list could go on. But what is your number one asset and how do you protect it?

It’s your health, of course. Without good health, your expertise, your client base and your brand will all suffer.

You need good health to be able to function effectively, be creative, productive, to have enough energy to see projects through.

However, it is all too easy to neglect your number one asset when running your own business. Client demands, commitments, family life, crises, all compete for your time and attention.

You feel you can’t justify regular breaks during the day because work is piling up! You stay up later and get up earlier in order to stay on top of things. Perhaps you’re not even sleeping as well as you used to.

Did you cancel dinner out with friends because you simply didn’t have the time or energy? How about weekends, is work seeping into Saturday and Sunday? Are you grabbing fast food on the run just to save some time?

If any of these questions resonate with you it’s time to take action. There’s no need to make drastic changes straight away. Start by making small changes.

Take regular 15 minute breaks throughout the day for a quick stroll outside, or for sitting quietly doing nothing. Rather than wasting time, you’re actually going to be saving time because when you get back to work you’ll be so much more efficient and productive.

Exercising regularly will enhance your energy levels and general health immensely. It doesn’t even have to be slogging it out at the gym or running. Thirty minutes of walking a day will greatly improve your sense of well being.

Make sure you’re getting at least 7 or 8 hours of good sleep a night. Reduce the amount of caffeine you drink during the latter half of the day so that you’re sleeping more soundly.

Staying connected to your friends and family is essential for balance. Schedule time out to share laughter with friends over dinner and enjoy a game of Frisbee in the park with the kids. Don’t let your hobbies and other interests slide because of your business. If you like reading, relax and read books that aren’t related to business!

Make a commitment to yourself that at least on one day of the weekend you don’t turn your computer on at all, you don’t go into your office, you don’t even think about work!

All the best,

Dave.

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BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER, MAY I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2007.

To kick off this brand new year, here’s an inspiring article from regular contributor Cari Vollmer.

It is an acknowledged fact that how you start off in January can impact the outcome of your entire year.

Cari offers five great ways to see off the old year and start the new one refreshed and refocussed.

Take Cari’s advice and hit the new year with renewed vigor and turbo-charged dynamic purpose!
All the best,

Dave.

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Copyright © 2007 Cari Vollmer

How do you end your year? Without much thought and barely a glance back? Or, do you bend down and kiss the ground you walk on because you made it through another year – just barely!

There’s personal strength, refreshed energy and renewed focus to be gained from mindfully acknowledging and completing the year that has past. Mindfully completing your year is sort of like cleaning out a closet; you feel better AND make room for fresh new stuff that fits better! And hopefully in the year ahead you’ll make everything you add to your life not only fit better, but feel better too.

To help you say GOODBYE 2006 so you can say HELLO 2007 - REGRET FREE, this 5-step process will help. The time you take acknowledging and letting go of the year that has past will set the stage for making 2007 your best year yet!

Step 1: Schedule it. I know you’re busy, but taking a few hours to do this exercise will be time well spent. Put it on your to-do list just like any other commitment. By doing so, you’re committing to not only living your life, but you’ll also be working on your life.

Step 2: Set the stage. Pick a location you love. This could be a favorite room in your house, your favorite coffee house, or some other location that allows you to relax and hear your own thoughts.

Step 3: Get to the heart of it. Center yourself, breathe deeply and begin asking yourself the following question. As you reflect on each question write down your answers.

Don’t judge yourself and be totally honest. (If it helps, at the top of your paper write, “no one will ever have to read this”) Remember, you’re doing this so you can say GOODBYE, once and for all, to the year that has past.

Ask and answer these questions to get to the HEART of your year.

What are my blessings? This is a great question to start with because it opens your heart for things to come.

What were my tangible accomplishments? What did you accomplish that you could measure in some way? (i.e. increase your salary by 10%, lose 15 pounds, clear the clutter in your life)

What were my intangible accomplishments? This question has to do more with personal accomplishments others may not be able to see, but you can. (i.e. started each day with an intention, smiled more, let go of past hurts and old wounds)

What did I learn about myself? Your answers to this question may give you clues to your passions and talents OR reveal how you STOP yourself from living the life you really want. (i.e. I discovered I love interviewing people, so I’ll definitely want to do more of that in 2007!)

Overall, how do I feel about the year that has past? Your answer to this one question gives you insight to how you feel about your life overall. (use a simple 1- 10 scale; 1=things aren’t so great, or 10=my life is fabulous!)

What didn’t I do that I really wish I had? Your answer to this question will give you the choice of letting it go, or making a plan to do it next year. (i.e. I didn’t travel as much as I wanted to, etc.)

What did I do that I have to do again? Your answer to this question will give you insights into what will make next year great. (i.e. I learned more about a topic I love, I hosted my first dinner party, etc.)

Step 4: Say goodbye and thank you. Remind yourself the year is OVER. It has ended. Whether it was a great year or a bomb, the past is the past. It does not define your future - unless you let it.

Step 5: Don’t look back! Now it’s time to LET GO. Be proud of yourself for taking the time to do this exercise (you’re part of an elite group). Forgive yourself and forgive others. Imagine any regrets you have turning to dust and being gently swept away, out of your body and your mind – never to return.

You stand a better chance of having a great year next year by starting the New Year with no unfinished business, no guilt – no regrets.

Let go and say thank you to 2006 for all that it gave you – good and bad. There’s no time like the PRESENT to live the life you really want.

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Cari Vollmer, founder of LifeOnTrack.com and creator of InspireYourSuccess.com, simplifies personal growth by showing you step-by-step how to create and live a life that works well and feels great! To sign up for her FREE how to articles and no-charge 5-Day Feel Great Now E-Course visit http://www.LifeOnTrack.com

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