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 […]
Getting Started on Twitter
There are five main steps: Set up an account Enter your profile information & photo Find your friends How to follow someone How to post messages Step 1: Set up an account Go to http://twitter.com and click the big green “Get Started – Join!” button. On the resulting screen, enter the username you want, your […]
What if the Business you Love is Not Making Money?
A slowdown in your business is an opportunity to sharpen your knife and focus on working smarter not harder. Being a small business owner is an emotional experience that will stretch you in ways that you could not imagine. If you are really motivated and driven, you can turn things around. There are no limits to […]
Could a Mastermind Group Help Your Business?
From time to time as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience. This is excepts from my #smallbizchat interview with Karen Greenstreet, a top expert in forming and running mastermind groups. An Interview with Karyn Greenstreet, the President of Passion For Business and The Success Alliance. Karyn is also the owner of The […]
8 Things Small Business Owners Can Do NOW to Save Money!
1. Track Expenses Using a Budget. Budgets are about planning and tracking spending -you need financial information to make business decisions. Track business expenses by month or by quarter. Ideally, you should have a twelve month budget, but at the very least, make a three-month budget. 2. Eliminate Unnecessary Expenses. Club memberships or services with […]
June is a Great Time to Restart the Clock on Your Goals!
June 1st means there is still six months left to accomplish your goals for the year. Tip #1: Re-commit to your Top 3 goals We all have some goals for the year that we have still not accomplished. Make a new list of your goals, and get down the business of getting them done. Be honest, take […]