From time to time as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience. This is an excerpt from my #smallbizchat interview with Meryl K. Evans @merylkevans about Blogging for Business. Blogging is old news by today’s standards as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn dominate the social networking scene. But blogging continues to pick up speed […]
Archives for July 2009
6 Things Michael Jackson Taught Us About Business
1) You must be excellent Michael Jackson was nothing if not a perfectionist. He was the greatest entertainer of all time, because he had his hands in everything. It wasn’t just about the music; he designed the lighting, the choreography, the video montages, and his wardrobe. When you first start a business you do 10-12 […]
First 5 Things You Must Never Forget in Business
This blog post is an excerpt from my forthcoming book Be Your Own Boss! How to Quit Your Job and Start Your Own Business in 12 Months or Less! The book is scheduled to be released in February 2010 by Adams Media. What can this book do for you? Be Your Own Boss! is organized […]
8 Ways to Attract Followers on Twitter
When it comes to Twitter, attracting “followers” are key to building your online brand. Here’s key information to attract followers: 1) Use usernames which match your name or business service or other social networking sites. When you sign up for your Twitter account, use your real name or the name you use on other social […]
How to Write Web Copy That Sells
From time to time as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience. This is excerpted from my #smallbizchat interview with Monica Day @monicaaday about writing web copy that sells. Monica Day is a full-time direct mail copywriter. She primarily writes for clients who have information products in the financial, travel, and self-improvement industries. Monica […]
First Black Woman to Head Fortune 500 Company
Today, July 1, 2009 Ursula Burns becomes the first black woman to head a Fortune 500 company. Burns assumes the CEO role at Xerox Corporation replacing another woman Anne Mulcahy, 56, who is retiring. Burns, 50, who grew up in a New York City housing project, began with Xerox in 1980 as a summer engineering […]