I’m evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they’re letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog. It covers: The best blogging techniques. How to get traffic to your blog. How to turn your blog into money. I’ll let you know what […]
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With only ten days left in 2007, I’ve been thinking about my goals and plans for 2008. These are not the infamous ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ that everyone makes with good intentions and then forgets about by January 15th. I’m talking about short and long term goals for my business and action plans for the next
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Usually I’m a pretty organized person. I have files for all my business and personal papers. There’s a place for everything in my office. I use a daytimer for my appointments and deadlines. I like order. However, over the last few weeks, things have started to get out of hand. Truthfully, my office looks like
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“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” Dale Carnegie Whenever I come across a quote I find inspiring or meaningful I print it on a file card. I keep a stack of quotes
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I have a business colleague who I know slightly. He’s very professional, highly successful and very personable. But he has this one small habit that drives me crazy! He jumps into a phone conversation without identifying himself first. I’ve only met him once in person and spoken by telephone less than a dozen times. The
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Before you head out and start recording your own podcasts, you should spend some time listening to what other podcasters are doing. If you don’t have an iPod, don’t worry. You don’t need to head out and buy one. If you are running Windows on your computer, Windows Media Player should be able to play
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Yesterday I explained what a podcast is. So how do you use a podcast as a small business marketing tool? Here are some suggestions: Offer news, updates and insights about your industry. Try interviewing industry experts, particularly ones not from your company. Explain how new technology will impact your customers. Warn them of legislative changes.
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While those under 40 tend to embrace podcasting whole heartedly, that’s not necessarily true of the baby boomer crowd. In fact, if an informal poll of people I meet at networking events is at all accurate, the majority of baby boomers haven’t ventured into the world of podcasting at all – in fact, most have
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Networking can be an endless source of business – if you do it right. It introduces you to new people, builds relationships, and leads you to new business you couldn’t get on your own. But many people find networking doesn’t get results. They go to the meetings and enjoy them because they’ve made some friends,
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If you’re a solo entrepreneur, particularly one just starting out, you are likely a Jack-of-all trades. You’re the sales manager, receptionist and chief bottle washer. Being a one person shop means you have total control over your business – you decide when, where and how things get done. It also keeps your overhead down during
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