1. List IM Business Goals

*Mission Statement: Jumpstart Success - Get cash flowing as soon as possible to pay for expenses and build a strong foundation for my IM business that will be profitable and long lasting.

*Monthly profit goal: Consistent $1000 / $3000 / $5000 / $10,000+ > in phases

*WA objectives list:

            -Get Settled - networking with buddies (blog post + forum)

            -Timed tutorial complete 

            -WA Tools + Resources to support IM campaigns

            -Be relevant and positive - with content and people

            -Leverage on WA for success

2. Habits to make Success a Reality: Consistent, ProActive, Follow Through, Results Oriented, Help & Support Others.

Positive habits will support and give that added boost in overcoming obstacles and get things done pronto.

3. IM Virtual Real Estates that I own list:

*Site/Blogs, Domains, Web 2.0 pages, Original Articles, PLR & MMR,

*Skills & IM tools/resources that I already own - bought or got for free

?Skills & IM tools/resources wish list

4. Draw Up a Financial Plan

*Create an IM budget: IM expenses monthly, Cash flowing in/Allocated cash for IM -  Maintain for greater returns.

?If I need to earn $1000 a month, how many units of product/services do I need to sell to get there?

?Sell Virtual Real Estates for immediate profits - estimated profits after expenses.

?Sell skill/service for more cash.

5. Develop a Sales and Marketing Plan

*Keep a list of all Virtual Real Estates - Maintain for maximized profits and/or sell later.

*IM Campaigns in the works:

            -WA Affiliate Action Plan -Timed Tutorial

            -Blog Revamping > Promotion & Traffic Conversion

            -Selling Virtual Real Estates

            -Sell or Trade IM skill/service 

?Niche Market to go into. Who is my target market, where will I find them and how will I sell to them.

?Will I be using paid ads or free traffic promotional strategies - article marketing, web 2.0 etc..

?Funnel sales strategies, Backlinking plans, Brand promotions,

6. Develop an Operations Plan

*Create plans & sub plans for each campaigns.

            -Basic spreadsheet with monthly expected income and expenses.

*Build a diverse & strong foundational IM portfolio for success.

            -IM campaign model: Article marketing, affiliate niche site, PPC, Site Flipping...

            -Marketing & Promotional plan: article/blog/forum marketing, web 2.0, SEO traffic, paid ads, ad swaps, etc…

            -Sales Conversion plan

*Simplify & Automate step by step plan  - Rinse and Repeat – Update regularly.

?How to improve on the way things are for greater gains.

            -Focus on one or two campaigns at a time.

?How to organize pc and other files, resources/learning to better find and use them.

?List ongoing learning + testing to maximize already launched or new campaigns.

?How to balance IM work with family & other commitments – Rewards system.

?Dedicate time and energy to it all. - Deadlines optional.

7. Risk Management

?List – what is the worst that can happen & how to prevent it/them from happening.  

           -Do's and Don'ts of Internet Marketing / eBusiness

?Is my IM business legally compliant? Internet and intellectual property laws are extremely relevant - local tax laws.

>>>The Importance of Creating an IM Business Plan post will give you some pointers on why I created this plan.

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+Faith