Hey guys:

I just wanted to take some time to say “Happy New Year’s Eve and Day”.

I truly believe that 2009 is going to be the best year for all of us. We are internet marketing writers and we will succeed at meeting our financial goals and building a strong future. 

Not only do we have writing talent but we are smart and realize that we can succeed at internet marketing.

We will do this by using our talents for our own benefit, working smart,  staying committed and keeping our eye on success.

In essence,  we will meet all of our income goals. I feel it. I can taste it and I can’t wait to get started.

See you next year!

Kristi

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Hello fellow internet marketing writers:

Before 2009 rolls around, I thought I would take a moment to post my goals for 2009. I have been dilly and dallying in this internet marketing stuff for about a year now and I can say that I learned a lot. I am nowhere near where I want to be but I am better off than I was when I first started. My past experience has taught me that being a successful internet marketing writer is more than writing great articles. It is also about being a savvy marketer and getting targeted visitors. Therefore, in 2009, I am going to focus on marketing first AND writing second. By doing this, I should be able to reach my income goal of $5000 a month+ which equates to $166+ a day. 

To get to this amount, here is my plan:

• Use various marketing message to get my name out there. This includes forum, pay per click, article and press release marketing and more.

In addition, I plan to:

• Create 12 niche sites
• Create 12 short reports/eBooks – 1 report per month
• Promote 52 affiliate products – 1 product per week
• Participate in Residual Income sites – 150 articles per month (divided amongst) these sites:
• Today.com
• Bukisa
• eHow
• Triond
• Helium
• Suite 101

So, as you can see, I plan on being quite busy and in doing so, I will reach my income goals.

What do you plan on doing in 2009?

If you’re wondering how you can increase your income my advice is to work smarter. Not only should you work on creating active income that can sustain you now but you also need to create passive income that will sustain you now and later. For instance, let’s say that you have 3 clients that pay you at various times during the month.Although this is great, you should also start rebuilding your passive or residual income as well. In no time at all, you will have active and passive income streams. This way, you get income all month long. In addition, if any of your active income stream dies out or you are unable to fulfill your duties then you still receive residual or passive income. Doesn’t this sound great? It sure is. Here is an example of this plan in action:

• Client A pays you on the 1st of the month
• Bukisa pays you on the 5^th
• Textbroker.com pays you on the 8^th
• Today.com pays you on the 10^th
• Clickbank pays you every Wednesday.
• Client B pays you on the 20^th
• Client C pays you on the 28^th.

As you can see, by working both active and passive income streams you have money coming in all month long.

Yesterday, I received a very nice compliment from one of my long term clients. She stated that she really appreciated my assistance over the years and was happy to recommend me toher friends and family members. I was elated and asked her what she appreciated most about my services.She stated that I treated him like family. When I asked what she meant, she stated, “You make me feel like you genuinely care about my copy and my business. I feel like we’re a team that is in it to win. You can be counted on to get the job done. And, just like a friend or family member, I can trust you.” This made me smile all day long. I really thought about her comments and I realized that what she said was true. I really do care about my clients and their businesses. I work my darndest to please them and I really truly to establish long term and mutually beneficial relationships.

Therefore, my advice is to treat your clients like family and always:

• Keep your word. If you say that you’re going to turn in a project on a certain date then make sure that you do.

• If you find that you can’t turn in a project by a certain date, tell the client why and ask for an extension.

• If a client is unhappy with your work, don’t take it personally. Just see if you can fix the problem. If not, give them a prompt refund.

• Be fair with your prices and make them feel they’re getting a good deal. Command what you are worth but don’t overbill clients. They like to feel special and offering special deals and specials is a great way to build loyalty. Plus, nothing is more annoying than an inflated bill for subpar work.

• Take your client’s work seriously and do the best job that you can possibly do. Not only will this keep them coming back for more but it will demonstrate your sincerity and commitment to their business.

I love the idea of easy work equaling fast money but for me, this is NOT the case.

I find that the only way that I can consistently meet my income goals is to work hard and consistently. When I don’t, I don’t meet my goals. Therefore, in the 2 years I’ve been doing this, I’ve learned that the rich quick mentality that permeate the internet marketing world is a bunch of nonsense.

Internet marketers who are promoting this garbage are those that want to capitalize off newbie’s ignorance and desire to make money fast.

Those internet marketers who are really making  IM work for them are the ones that consistently put for the hard work and effort. In essence, they work their butts off.

They are not the ones that are sitting on the beach sipping Martinis every single day.  They may do this on occassion but they had to put in 6-10 hours of work at some point to get to where they are now.

Instead, most of them are busy working. They consistently write blog posts and articles, participate in forums, create and sell product, get JVs,  social bookmark, and all that Jazz. And they do this on a daily basis.

In fact, those  internet marketers who do this consistently receive passive income for their efforts. In essence they work hard one day and reap the benefits another. Take me for instance, I make about $1300 in passive income each month and this continues to grow and grow but I had to work my butt off to get there.

I didn’t just write one article and wait for the money to come rolling in. No, I worked my fanny off and am now my hard work continues to pay off, whether I work my business or not.To me, the whole idea of easy work = fast money doesn’t work for me. Instead, I believe in hard work= money well deserved.What do you think?