If you’ve made the decision to pursue a digital marketing career then you must begin your business adventure with a plan in mind. Working directionless without a blueprint or goals to guide and motivate you is a recipe for disaster.
Many people enter the digital business world in a desperate attempt to gain a financial foothold when they’re already struggling to pay their bills. It forces them to make rash decisions and causes them to make many errors along the way.
You may have heard of S.M.A.R.T. goals before, which mean the goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-based. But for the purpose of trying to earn as an online entrepreneur, you will want to change the word relevant to reputable. In addition, I am suggesting adding an extra component to this goal setting recipe; P for Purposeful.
The purpose of SMART Goals is to help you achieve the kind of success you’re aiming for, which includes not only your monetary vision – but one of personal satisfaction and work-life balance.
On the following pages you’ll discover how to design SMART Goals specifically for your journey as a digital marketer and small business owner regardless of which exact niche or business model your involved in.