My Apologies (Not Really), Ads, Finances, Social Media, Plugins, Budgeting and the Whole Enchilada

First off,

I would like to say that I apologize for being away for awhile. God is working in my life and I am following His direction (that is, every time I get MYSELF out of the way to do so). So, in essence, I do not apologize because God comes first. But, I will do my best to post more often and bring you many things that I come across online.
~~DG

This is a very good and motivating story - great free read:

The Jack Rabbit Factor

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Very sound information from the folks at The Home Business Pulse:

"Money To Do's

With the changes occurring in today's market environment, monitoring your finances regularly is critical to achieving your goals. Below are a few tips to get you started.

Determine your financial goals

What do you really want to do with your money? Calculate how much each of those financial goals will cost and divide that by the number of months you have to accomplish them. That will be the amount you will need to put aside each month.

Create a Budget

It's critical to track your monthly expenses. Subtract the total from your income. Consider ways to reduce your spending and ways to add to your income.

Build a Savings Plan

Make deposits into your savings account automatically through direct deposit designation. It is imperative to have a few months of basic living expenses in a liquid savings account to provide you with stability and peach of mind.

Credit Report Monitoring

Get a copy of your credit report. You can receive a free copy of each of the three major credit bureaus at www.annualcreditreport.com or 877-322-8228. Review all three reports for accuracy and immediately dispute any incorrect items. Review these reports on a regular basis.

Credit and Loans

Only charge when you can afford to repay the balance in full. Use credit wisely. Use loans for your goals such as education, home buying, starting a business, etc.

For each stage of your financial life, it is wise to consult with an investment professional."

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Frank Kern, surfer, Marketing Guru extraordinaire, shows that making money = creating desire. His videos are always great to watch, but this one is one of his best:


Making Money = Creating Desire

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Think that Social Media is a waste of time? Read this and I bet you will change your line of thinking really fast:

A Kingpin of Social Media

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I have always said that Peter Lee will be a superstar in IM. He proves it time and time again when I read his blog posts. Here is another great one to learn from:

Use This Simple Technique to Increase Blog Traffic

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Want to know how Willie Crawford makes money and coaches others how to do so?

Willie Crawford Teaches Internet Marketing

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Want to learn from the best in advertising and swipe their ads for free?

Go here now:

Hard to Find Ads

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Stanley Tang, Stanley Tang, Stanley Tang:

41 Tips on How to Grow Your social Media Presence

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20 Great WordPress Plugins

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Seth Godin:

Which Comes First? The Product or the Marketing?

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ProBlogger:

13 Quick tips to Make Your Blog STAND OUT from the Crowd

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There is no pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Your pot of gold starts in your mind and what you do with that gold either brings more financial freedom or your pot will eventually be empty. Do something everyday. Procrastination will slowly eat your business alive. This is one my toughest challenges. Keep focused, keep striving to do something productive everyday.


Doug Gorman - Plug-In Profit Site News

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