This week saw the release of the new book by Dan Schawbel entitled Me 2.0; a comprehensive guide for young people (although anyone can benefit from it) as they enter the workforce and plot their careers and entrepreneurial endeavors. Personal branding is a relatively new concept—at least for the masses. But as the economy and […]
Continue readingBlogging amounts to a revolution in media and communications. For serious bloggers it is much more than just an online diary or a place to post pictures of our kids. If you’re a serious blogger, and you’ve already gone through all those “Blogging for Beginners” books, here’s a list of ten must-read books for you […]
Continue readingam?bi?tion [am-bish-uh n] –noun An earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment. Ambition is at the heart of all true success stories. That’s because success is based on one thing: achievement. Sure there are plenty of people with fame […]
Continue readingWhether you are a writer, web developer, graphic designer or virtual assistant; there are more and more online opportunities every day for freelancers who want to work from home–either full time or to supplement their existing income. Here is a list of 10 excellent online resources that you can use to start and operate a […]
Continue readingSometimes you want to be austere and professional. And sometimes…well…you want to make a real statement. If your business is based on a product or service that is edgy, outrageous, or even a little bit crazy, then your basic, everyday template is not going to do. Here are ten dramatic WordPress themes that will blaze […]
Continue readingOne of the biggest challenges of being a small business owner is that you must become an expert on many facets of business even if you lack education and practical experience. Just because you went to school and got an accounting degree doesn’t mean you know much, if anything, about advertising. Yet, in order to […]
Continue readingHaving a business isn’t all about the excitement of launching a new product or meeting your fiscal goals. There are actually a lot of tedious aspects to being a small business owner, not the least of which is dealing with insurance. Let’s face it, we all need it but no one really likes insurance. The […]
Continue readingDeciding whether or not to borrow money for your business is not an easy decision. There may come a point in your business venture when you realize you need help to get to the next level; and unless you’ve got lots of money stashed away somewhere, you’re going to have to start looking at business […]
Continue readingA lot of people nurture that dream of dumping the corporate world, with all its regimen and frustrations, and venturing out on their own to run the business of their choice. But the entrepreneurial world is also fraught with challenges, so how do you know if it’s for you? To help you decide, I’ve put […]
Continue readingAs we have all been interested in Social Media and strategically growing our networks online, I wanted to speak with someone who has successfuly grown their Twitter following to over 38,000 twitter followers. I had the opportunity to interview Carrie Wilkerson of www.BlogBarefoot.com and on twitter at: http://twitter.com/barefoot_exec Carrie Wilkerson is the voice of experience. […]
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