3 Lessons You Can Learn From My $55 Travel Mistake
I got up at 5:30am this morning. My yellow backpack I borrowed from a friend looked at me in anticipation of its first adventure. I had packed it in under…
Scott Stratten Of Unmarketing On How to Reach the Global Market With Social Media
I make a point of transcending timezones and borders with my connections on social media, especially as a suitcase entrepreneur because I want to reach a global audience and make friends…
How Startup Foodily Aims To Change Superbowl Sunday Forever
Today’s the big day. No matter whether you love or hate American Football, Superbowl Sunday seems to create a frenzy of excitement around the world. It’s not just a a…
The Definition of Insanity: Groundhog Day
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a never ending loop? As though you woke up every day and did exactly what you did the day before but…
Top 10 To Follow On Twitter For Inspiration and Motivation
Given it’s the last day of the month I figured you might be wondering where has January gone? More importantly if you’re thinking `I can’t believe I haven’t kept up…
Why Nice Should Be Banished From the English Language
Anybody who knows me well knows that I hate the word nice. Ironically I very rarely use the word hate, but when it comes to nice it’s the perfect adjective….
A Travel Hacker’s Guide to Finding Bargains and Keeping Your Money
When you visit bizarre and wonderful parts of the world it’s natural that you want to take a piece of your experience back with you. But sometimes when you’re caught…
6 Of The Latest And Greatest Tools For Savvy Entrepreneurs
As entrepreneurs we have an ever increasing number of fantastic tools at our fingertips that allow us to run our business from anywhere, at any time. How great is that?!…
Should You Have A Facebook Page or A Facebook Group
Love it or hate it Facebook is a place you can’t afford to not be hanging out on – or your business. There’s real benefit to having a Facebook Page for business – it acts as a mini website for free. There’s also value in having a Facebook Group depending on what you need to achieve. This article discusses the differences and ways of using them so you can make the most out of your time spent on this power site!
The Key To Creative Success For Entrepreneurs
I’m a fan of Mark McGuiness. He’s a talented writer and focuses on working with creative entrepreneurs to ensure they’re also productive and therefore successful. He has an astonishing amount of valuable content on his website Lateral Action, including a free 25 week course I signed up to last year – The Creative Pathfinder. I’m so impressed with how much content he pumps out and the fact that he
Are You A Serial Hobbyist Or A Fully Committed Entrepreneur?
The common theme is they like to work on multiple projects at a time and often don’t end up finishing them. They get distracted by the bright new shiny object that jumps in their way on a weekly basis.
The Key To Staying Fit And Healthy in 2011
There are a few things you may or may not know about me: One: I have always and will always love sports. Pretty much any sport that comes to hand…
7 Ways Your Website Can Grow Your Business
Stacy Karacostas shares 7 ways your website can grow your business as part of the Passport to Business Freedom program, launched January 1 2011.
Do Social Media Metrics and Numbers Actually Matter?
I’ve been working with a diverse range of social media clients over the last year and I really enjoy coaching them through the basics and then onto the advanced strategies I personally use.
Top 14 Business Books To Read In The New Year Voted By You!
My book shelf (or more rather small suitcase of books) is generally filled with business books I’ve been recommended, or put on my Amazon wishlist. While I’m sure I should invest in a Kindle or the Kindle app for an iPad I still like the feel of books, and the ability to highlight important parts.
Business Planning Basics To Stop Losing Money, Drop Limiting Beliefs and Roll In The Profits
This is a guest post from Ellen Rohr, one of the wonderful experts on the Passport to Business Freedom Program that started on January 1st 2011. STOP (losing money) DROP (thinking and…
32 Reflections of Gratitude That Serve My New Year’s Resolutions
It crept up on me, 2011 did. I was having such a whirlwind time in 2010 that it arrived before I knew it. On 31 December I spent approximately 30…
10 Social Media And Technology Trend Predictions For 2011
This is always an exciting time of the year. You’re ready to go on holiday and have your well earned break and at the same time you’re anticipating a new…
The Business of Eating Healthy: At Home or On The Road
Believe it or not, what you eat is a business decision just like where you choose to advertise, who you hire, and what your next blog post will be about. This isn’t meant to freak you out or make you obsessive around food. I just want to reframe the way you look at food because you’re a business person and that means you’ve got a lot on the line when you’re thinking of sneaking a bite of that unhealthy stuff. 😉 Here are some simple tips for eating right, that will practically guarantee you’ve got more energy to run your business.
10 Ways To Keep Your Business In Top Shape Over The Holidays
Twas the night before Christmas Eve, and all though the house, not a creature was stirring, not even your iPhone, Android or Blackberry. In other words it’s the time of…
What Makes A Woman Successful In Business?
Carol Roth explores the difference between what makes a man and woman successful in business by thinking bigger and by delegating. She also explains the job to business spectrum, clarifying the differences between a jobbie, a job business, and a bona fide business.
The 3 Mindsets for Successful D-I-Y PR For Your Business
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner doing your own PR, you may be terrified of making the wrong moves. If you’re fearing doing your own PR because you might face a grumpy reporter or be rejected by a blogger, chances are, you are stuck and not trying to get any publicity at all. Getting buzz outside your sphere of influence means you need to step out of your comfort zone and reach out to people who don’t know you. Like reporters and bloggers. Here are 3 mindsets you can develop for successful DIY PR for your business.
Get Your Passport to Business Freedom And Let Your Business Take Off in 2011
Important: If you’re reading this post by email or RSS you should click on the title and come and see the new look website! 2011 is almost upon us. A…
10 Social Media Etiquette DOs and DONTs
This is a special guest post from Annemarie Cross that cuts right to the heart of how to build your online reputation using the right social media etiquette. It’s a…