So here you are! You have made that final choice. You have found your little slice of the internet market where you feel you can make a difference.

Reflecting back, you can say, "I've come a long way, baby!" And yes, you have!  Hearty congratulations to you.

However, now is not the time to rest on reflections. Another plateau is to be climbed. The next one is steeper than the last. It's about getting out there and getting known.

With all the offers available to you and your new business, discerning where to take your talents and offers will either make or break you.

Entering the world of competition is not a piece of cake. The enemy is watching every move you make and anticipating your level of threat.

Get your warrior gear on because it's going to test you for all you are Worth. The fact is that those tests forthcoming will increase your fortitude. No one knows for sure who you are or what you stand for. No one except the people you have trusted along the path you have just followed.

These folks were watching you as well. They monitored your progress as they saw you fall and stumble. They gave you support in doses that would allow to to grow weaning you off the "spoon feeding". They put their business on hold to help you along.

When they trusted you enough, they may have even invited you to join in their new adventures. Those few months of being left alone with a struggle were the best times, because you grew.

But, you were being watched. Those associates were rating your advancement, when you were not aware, you were the topic of conversation. Eventually, you realize the findings.

You see, those folks who are willing to teach and show you the right way want to be certain they are not wasting their time. They also want to be assured that you will not wander from a very hard path to climb for something easy that won't last. Time and time again, good intentioned people leave for something easier and eventually fall.

They have invested in you and you in them. Not only have you made a business associate, but you have made a friend. The two together form a strong bond through thick and thin.

Let's face it, business is cold and hard. It will eat you alive if you let it. It's those folks who stay in contact with you and help you through the joys and tears who make having a business worthwhile. As you look back after each step you complete in your growth, remember to say," Thank you" to those who have lead you wisely with a firm and caring hand.

Following the lead of trusted leaders is worth more than gold. They have gone before you and know more about what you are coming up against.

This is the value of real teamwork. Working together and sharing our findings. Growing as a unit and not leaving anyone behind.

I thank my Lord for those He has put in my path. I had asked for the strength and ability to do this honestly and not hurt anyone. Sometimes, the temptation to wander was almost overwhelming. Yet, the choice to determinedly hold firm to where I was at has reaped tremendous rewards.

To Fran ( Warriorlady) and George (Gofer), my heartfelt thanks. Also to Pat, Wayne and Mike Jeter. Barry, you have been an inspiration to me as I try to follow your lead as well.

This invitation is extended to you to come and begin your business walk with people who give far more than they get.

Behind that hard wall called," Business", there beats hearts of gold.

Together Everyone Achieves More....
At least in my TEAM it does!

Sharon Ticknor
Morphing to Success