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Re: How To Handle a PR Crisis

TJ Walker — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:00:44 -0000

Great advice, especially the part about listening to lawyers, but not following their PR advice!

Re: A Pre-Launch Checklist For Your Small Business

Fort Lauderdale Carpet Cleaner — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:30:45 -0000

Jen

Great post on being organized during the prelaunch and beginning phases of your business. In the beginning of my business I experienced a lot of problems trying to do all the tax filing and miscellaneous paperwork involved which I had no idea how to do. In hindsight it would have been better to just hire a small team of accountants and those familiar with the tax system to help me.

Re: 16 Characteristics of Greatness: An Entrepreneur Studies Don Yaeger

Fort Lauderdale Carpet Cleaner — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:21:59 -0000

Marissa

Excellent post and a source of encouragement for those of us fighting in the business trenches every day.

Re: 16 Characteristics of Greatness: An Entrepreneur Studies Don Yaeger

p90x workout — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:46:59 -0000

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Re: 16 Characteristics of Greatness: An Entrepreneur Studies Don Yaeger

Sunglasses — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:17:06 -0000

Nice picture and precious experiences.

Re: Time And Tide Wait For No One

Amy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:11:18 -0000

Condolences for your loss, Mayra. And Bravo for your response. Thanks for sharing this, it is a touching reminder to make the most of what - and who - we've got.

Re: Time And Tide Wait For No One

Jean Whiddon — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:27:50 -0000

Thank you Mayra for putting today's list of worries in perspective. What a tragic loss you and your family has been through...clear evidence that life is not always fair.

Re: Time And Tide Wait For No One

Patricia Frame — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:07:31 -0000

First, my sympathies on your terrible loss. But what a great post! We so often get lost in the mundane aspects of our work and lives. And forget to savor what we have right now and use that for our immediate benefit - to grow, to create, to heal, to move forward. Thanks for the reminder.

Re: Growing Your Business: 6 Factors to Consider Before You Rent Out Office Space

Team building — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:27:38 -0000

My first location had wonderful multiple outdoor signage opportunities; two others did not.If outdoor signage is important, and I can’t imagine where it wouldn’t be, be sure to ask about this important branding and marketing opportunity are best to share out in the blog.

Re: Five Tips To Build Your Business Smarts

Silvia — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:47:46 -0000

Excelent article, these tips are very useful not only to people just starting out in this field, but also to people who are looking to improve the quality of their businss. I own a blog dedicated to helping out women in business branding and solo-preneurs on www.MyMagneticBlog.com, if you have time please visit; I would love to hear your feedback.

Re: Traffic Generation: It’s Not All About SEO

Silvia — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:19:11 -0000

I really enjoy reading your blog and updates - I'm the owner of a blog dedicated to women interested in Small Business branding and Solopreneurs. The URL is MyMagneticBlog.com. We would love for you to visit and give your feedback. Thanks and have a nice day,
Silvia

Re: Loss of Momentum, and How to Avoid It: Focusing When Your Business Faces Big Decisions

Contemporary Furniture — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:06:19 -0000

All of these things are must be followed, because a miss even one of the steps may costs a lot.

Re: Traffic Generation: It’s Not All About SEO

Kate Robins — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:35:33 -0000

Thanks for the shout out. -- A breathing individual

Re: Four Reasons Not to be an Entrepreneur: And Why You Should Ignore Them

jendalitz — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:01:22 -0000

I'm not surprised when I see mompreneurs in action. I believe that mindset and time management are the keys to success of mompreneurs. Working moms have great insights into markets gaps and my experience of running my own business while raising my small son has been that when you're not chained to the computer all day because you can't be. There's so much else to do! There is plenty of time for thinking and strategising. This makes the time I do spend at the computer (my main distribution channel and where I capture my blogs and book content) so much more effective. Good on all the mums giving it a go... and I hope we'll continue to see the rise of mumpreneurs into the future leaders of our businesses and communities.

Re: How Humor Can Help Grow Your Business

Alexandrafunfit — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:18:57 -0000

Thank you Rob. And here's to "U" and all the other English-type people (nod to Monty Python) who like that extra vowel. And you are right; sarcasm or clever put-downs would be inappropriate for any business.

Re: How Humor Can Help Grow Your Business

Rob H — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:12:53 -0000

Great article Alexandra. I'm a great believer in humour (with a 'u', of course ..) and I believe that it helps to break down barriers. It can also erect a few too, if pointed in the wrong direction. Keep it up!

best wishes to you both

Rob

Re: Permission Marketing: In or Out?

Terri Holley — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:17:26 -0000

Thank you for the comments. As evidenced by my post, I, too, agree that permission should be granted explicitly. After you receive a business card, it only takes a second to ask " I would like to send you information about my business, would that be okay?". Rejection is never fun but that is part of owning a business and the person who says "no" is actually doing me a favor. The simple and courteous act of asking leaves a great first impression. I'll remember the time you took to ask, and if I can't benefit from your services, you'll be top of mind when I encounter someone that does.

Re: The Hustle, Smallvolution and Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Alexandrafunfit — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:53:45 -0000

Your workshops sounds so wonderful. Why oh why do I have a doc appt. that conflicts? Now I am weeping uncontrollably. Do you have another similar one planned or will there be a transcript I could read?
Thanks. And stop sleeping.

Re: The Hustle, Smallvolution and Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Tinu — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:36:12 -0000

I sleep every other 32nd day of the month, I'll have you know! lol!

Thanks for the wonderful post, Shonali. Guess I need to get off my keister and write some guest articles, huh? :)

@Alexandra,

hi!

Re: The Hustle, Smallvolution and Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Alexandrafunfit — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:14:02 -0000

Something tells me Tinu's hustle would be way more exciting than the demo above. I kept waiting for them to dance! Doo do do doo. Doot do do doo do. do the hustle.

Re: Four Reasons Not to be an Entrepreneur: And Why You Should Ignore Them

Exit Promise — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:25:32 -0000

Great article! One of the most important things to do before starting your own business is to make a business plan. Too often I see people just "winging it" and the results are not good. To be prepared and well informed are two key ingredients to business startup success. I think you will find this article interesting... "5 Fatal Errors to Avoid When Starting a Business" http://exitpromise.com/arti...

Re: Peace Through Business: Changing The World, One Woman at a Time

seotescil — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:15:21 -0000

thenks

Re: Four Reasons Not to be an Entrepreneur: And Why You Should Ignore Them

Octavia Goredema — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:27:48 -0000

I agree with Deborah, positive mindset is crucial but so is action. One of the hardest aspects of starting your own enteprise for the very first time is finding the strength of mind to keep pushing things forward. Especially during the tough times when you're not sure if you're headed in the right direction and things are going against you.

A businesswoman I admire greatly has the mantra, belief + action = success and I firmly believe it.

Re: Four Reasons Not to be an Entrepreneur: And Why You Should Ignore Them

Deborah A — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:01:18 -0000

Thank you for this article. I think every entrepreneur or potential entrepreneur can relate to those feelings of uncertainty. You're 100% right that a positive mindset is crucial.

Re: Is Your Business “Delivering Happiness”?

Lori Saitz / Zen Rabbit — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:19:31 -0000

Sounds fun! How was the event?