...it's necessary to build your business! And I mean calculated, carefully planned and deliberate networking! 1. CALCULATED: There is an overwhelming abundance of networking opportunities for small businesses out there. Chambers, Meet-Ups, women's groups, Rotary, etc. I've found it's very…
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Flipsnack I posted this flip book of an awards program I did earlier this year using FLIPSNACK.com software. It was extremely easy to use. I can't wait to explore the other options they offer. The photosnap looks REALLY interesting...oh…
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... is a great motivator. Do you receive a paycheck each week? I don't - I receive a deposit at the beginning of a job, and then the balance when the job is finished. That sounds easy doesn't it? HA!…
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FIND HELP!! As a solopreneur for all these years, I've figured out I can't do everything. For many, giving up ANY control is hard, but I realized it was EASY to let go of the things I'm especially not good…
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"How do you eat an elephant? One piece at a time!" As a solopreneur, I have total responsibility for all aspects of my business. Everyday I balance multiple clients projects, in various stages, which requires organization and a good system.…
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One of the many time consuming projects graphic designers can get into is re-creating logos from print or old files. Usually the biggest hassle is trying to find the fonts - do I have that exact one or not? If…
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Six Keys to a Successful Blog Rick Burnes, Community Manager at HubSpot gives Six Keys to a Successful Blog in this slide show from Hubspot.com Pick your target personas Create a mix of posts Write great posts Sustain it Spread…
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So all my bragging about lynda.com - now you can check it out yourself for FREE...but you only have 24 hours to do it! You just pick your time...but believe me it'll be worth it! I want everyone who uses…
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Twitter isn't just about letting all your friends know when you're at the nearest Starbucks (that's foursquare and another post). Twitter can be a very useful tool for business if you understand it correctly. Connecting to individual customers immediate needs,…
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I was quite surprised recently when my 24 year old son showed me why my battery on my iPhone 4.0 was draining so rapidly. I was leaving my apps open! Who KNEW!! He double tapped the button on the bottom…
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