One of the first things I recommend you do when you’re trying to set up an online business is to keep a business journal.

I remember back in the early days when I was first advised to do this, how I immediately made excuses as to why I couldn’t.

I said things like ” I can’t, I don’t have enough time” and “I don’t know what to write”

But I persevered, and now it’s almost second nature to journal my thoughts at the end of each working day.

By keeping a business journal, I was able to stay focused on the job in hand, and on what I needed to do next.

Not only that, but on the days that I struggled and felt like giving up (we all have those days) I was able to pick up my journal and read the earliest entries. That made me realize how far I had come and how much I had learned — and that completely fired my confidence back up, enabling me to continue to  move forward once again.

Keeping a business journal was, and still is, an important part of my online business, it makes me think more deeply about the actions that I take each day and about my future goals.

If you’re serious about you’re online business success then make the decision to start writing today — I’m sure you’ll find it’s well worth the effort.