When you first started your small business, you probably did a lot of boot strapping like most people. That typically means using what cash you had along with personal credit cards to get things going. That
Continue readingIt’s so easy to learn “just one more thing” with the interwebs at your fingertips. Being a learning junkie is one of the hazards for online entrepreneurs. For people like you who are either just
Continue readingHave you ever hesitated to move forward with your business product or service idea because it felt like everyone was already doing what you wanted to do? You’re not alone. I’ve heard cries for help
Continue readingI visited one of my favorite online groups the other day and one of the members was on a negative rampage. I can’t this, I can’t that. And no matter what any of the other members suggested to her,
Continue readingDo you get bummed out when you see that someone has unsubscribed from your email list? That’s a natural, knee jerk reaction — especially if you’re just starting to grow your list. It makes you question
Continue readingI’ve always thought it might be a good idea if we were born old with tons of knowledge and lessons learned, and then over time became young as each year went by. That way we would know everything we
Continue readingIf you’re using excel spreadsheets to manage your inventory (or even just pen and paper), you’re not alone. With all the challenges that come with running a business, figuring out what to use to manage
Continue readingOne thing that’s really cool about the world we live in today is we have lots of chances to see what other people think about a business or a product at the click of a button. Online reviews can help
Continue readingCan you be successful serving a small niche market? There are so many myths around niche marketing and the opportunities that it presents for your business. Although many people have questioned the possibilities for
Continue readingI’ll never forget the day I saw all sorts of sales receipts pop into my email account. It was one of those times when you just feel a huge knot in your stomach and pinch yourself because you don’t
Continue readingI don’t know about you, but I get really embarrassed when I discover typos or grammar errors in my posts or in emails I send out. No matter how many times I give them a good proofing, it seems some errors
Continue readingIt’s easy to get stuck inside your office (home?) if your business is mostly focused online. You get so wrapped up in getting stuff done, connecting on social network sites, and supporting your customers
Continue readingDid your Mom ever tell you to use your “inside voice” when you were a kid? Mine did. And it’s a lesson that’s served me well in business. I have a pretty loud voice. And when I’m talking with
Continue readingSo you know you must have an email list to help you build relationships with your prospects and customers. It is so critically important in this day and age. But what’s hard for so many small businesses
Continue readingIt’s really exciting to get an online store up and running after long hours of hard work. Then you can just sit back and watch the sales roll in… Right? Unless you’re one of the very lucky few, then
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