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Are You the Jack of All Trades? by Sean Wu The most commonly overlooked question for a great number of netpreneurs who are looking to start an online business is whether they are planning to do it alone or as a team. Whether you are planning to start or have already began working on your Internet business, it is wise to step back and evaluate the different skills that are required to succeed online. For most people new to an online business, their Internet dream starts with a great idea, which can be an original ebook, affiliate program, software, or online service. Yet, most people fail to realize that from their ideas, the product or service must be produced, a website must be created, a marketing campaign must be executed, and so on and so forth. Many people say that the beauty of starting an online business is that it requires little or no start-up cost. Well, the truth is that if you are planning to start an online business with little or no money, be prepared to do a Lot of things yourself. Also, starting an Internet business rarely costs nothing. At the very least, you'll need a computer, an Internet connection, and a web host if you are planning to have a website. If you are planning to pursue your Internet dream alone, you will have to be the jack of all trades. That means that you must be your own website developer, product creator, search engine expert, links manager, ezine publisher, customer service personnel, accountant, and Internet marketer. For the average person, assuming most, if not all, of the roles mentioned above is indeed a daunting task. On the other hand, you may choose to work on your Internet business as a team. The advantage of working with a team is that it lessens each person's workload and allows each individual to concentrate more on his or her assigned task(s). However, be prepared to share your profits with each other. If you do not have any friends who are interested or willing to work with you, then you might consider hiring others to work for you. You can hire others to work for you on a one-time basis (such as designing your website) or you may choose to employ someone to do some routine work (such as maintaining and updating your website). Now, if you still think that starting an Internet business is easy, think again. Despite all the hype that you might have heard about making great amounts of money from your own product or affiliate program, succeeding online does not happen overnight. However, starting an Internet business does not necessarily have to be hard. As with any offline business, an Internet business requires that you take the time to learn the different aspects of the business. Would you go to battle in a war if you have never done any military training? After all, an Internet business is, as its name implies, a business. Hence, you must treat your Internet business seriously if you wish to succeed. Having an Internet business does not mean that you can work any less than an offline one. It only allows you to work flexible hours from the comfort of your home (and in your underwear, if you wish). So, if you are thinking of starting an Internet business, decide today: do you want to be the jack of all trades? If so, be prepared to open your eyes (and mind!) to learning new things every day! After all, isn't learning supposed to be a lifelong process? On the other hand, if you don't want to be the jack of all trades, be prepared to open up your wallet . . . Ka-Ching! ============================================ ©2003, Sean Wu Sean Wu is the founder of http://www.moneyally.com, a newly launched website that reveals the truth about making money online. Subscribe to his MoneyALLY Newsletter today and get as your Free gift a $159 Money-Making Starter Kit. Simply send a blank e-mail to: moneyally_ezine@ListWarrior.com

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THE SHOES My alarm went off . . . It was Sunday again. I was sleepy and tired, My one day to sleep in. But the guilt I would feel So I'd go and I'd pray. I got there and sat In a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer As I closed my eyes, I saw the shoe of the man next to me Touching my own. I sighed. With plenty of room on either side, I thought, "Why must our soles touch?" It bothered me, his shoe touching mine, But it didn't bother him much. A prayer began: "Our Father" I thought, "This man with the shoes has no pride. They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!" Thank You for blessings," the prayer went on. The shoe man said a quiet "Amen." I tried to focus on the prayer, But my thoughts were on his shoes again. Aren't we supposed to look our best When walking through that door? "Well, this certainly isn't it," I thought, Glancing toward the floor. Then the prayer was ended And the songs of praise began. The shoe man was certainly loud, Sounding proud as he sang. His voice lifted the rafters, His hands were raised high, The Lord could surely hear The shoe man's voice from the sky. It was time for the offering And what I threw in was steep. I watched as the shoe man reached Into his pockets so deep. I saw what was pulled out, What the shoe man put in, Then I heard a soft "clink" as when silver hits tin. The sermon really bored me To tears, and that's no lie. It was the same for the shoe man, For tears fell from his eyes. At the end of the service, As is the custom here, We must greet new visitors And show them all good cheer. But I felt moved somehow And wanted to meet shoe man, So after the closing prayer, I reached over and shook his hand. He was old and his skin was dark, And his hair was truly a mess But I thanked him for coming, For being our guest. He said, "My name's Charlie. I'm glad to meet you, my friend." There were tears in his eyes But he had a large, wide grin. Let me explain," he said Wiping tears from his eyes. "I've been coming here for months, And you're the first to say 'Hi.'" I know that my appearance Is not like all the rest, But I really do try To always look my best." I always clean and polish my shoes Before my very long walk But by the time I get here, They're dirty and dusty, like chalk." My heart filled with pain and I swallowed to hide my tears As he continued to apologize For daring to sit so near. He said, "When I get here, I know I must look a sight. But I thought if I could touch you, Then maybe our souls might unite." I was silent for a moment Knowing whatever was said Would pale in comparison. I spoke from my heart, not my head. "Oh, you've touched me," I said, "And taught me, in part, That the best of any man Is what is found in his heart." The rest, I thought, This shoe man will never know . . . Like just how thankful I really am That his dirty old shoe touched my soul . . . You might be best friends one year, pretty good friends the next year, don't talk that often the next year, don't want to talk at all the year after that. So, I just wanted to say, even if I never talk to you again in my life, you are special to me and you have made a difference in my life. Let old friends know you haven't forgotten them, and tell new friends you never will. Remember, everyone needs a friend, and someday you might feel as if you have no friends at all. Just remember this, and take comfort in knowing that somebody out there cares about you and always will. May you always have Love to share, Health to spare, and Friends who care.

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