This is a guest post from Ally. You already know budgeting and saving is a smart idea both personally and from a business stand point. But Ally gives you some hope that it doesn’t have to be all deprive-y and angst-y. And she also points out a few things you absolutely should not sacrifice when it comes to budgeting well for your biz. Hope you find the read useful and please drop any...
Yo! This is a guest post from James. You all know that entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes guts to work for yourself, make a living without the security of a boss and a safety net, and at the end of the day totally rock at it. It takes sweat and determination, hard work and commitment. (Kind of like marriage, eh?) It also takes a brain just a wee bit off from the rest...
Every entrepreneur has dreams beating in their passionate little hearts of creating their first portrait of freedom by working for themselves. Shedding the shackles of their J.O.B. if you will. Maybe that’s you. Often times however, those same entrepreneurs get stalled out, because they aren’t sure WHAT they want to do for a business that won’t bury them under a mountain of...
This is a guest post from Jared Kessler, Mr. Kick- Ass himself. In this post he talks about how referrals can actually kill your biz (yes, KILL it, that wasn’t a typo) and what you can do to fix this crazy phenomenon. You know the drill… make him feel warm and fuzzy in the comments below, and if you’ve got a question- ask it! Here’s how the conversation goes. “Oh hey. I’d...
This is a guest post by Jeremy Fordham. In today’s ever-changing landscape of business and entrepreneurship, many folks think that holding a college degree just isn’t all it was cracked up to be, as opposed to say 10 years ago. So the question stands- do you need a degree to be a success, or don’t you? For myself, I’m in the hell no, you don’t need anything of the...
This is a guest post by the lovely Jill Shearer. Since I am a somewhat guilty fan of many reality TV shows (So You Think You Can Dance ROCKS dammit!) I thought this post was a perfect fit for BGB. (Hey, ain’t no shame in my game, how about you?) Reality TV, business lessons and entertainment, oh my! Read it and like it BGB’ers, and then tell me all about it in the comments below. 😉...
This is another guest post by Chris Hoole on the merits of blogging, when done in the right way. Make him feel welcome by dropping any questions or thoughts in the comment area below this post. 🙂 Ah, the fresh invigorating virtual air of the blogo-shpere; the Internet equivalent of a walk in the country. Or is it? Blogging, like any other Internet phenomenon began life as innocent past-time...
(And yes I am FULLY aware gigaprofits is not a real word. I think. Lol) There are lots of ways to assess the success of your blog and many different site analytics you can use to determine where your blog or website is actually ranking in the blogosphere. And I’ll tell ya… numbers are nice and if the search engines and site analytics are throwing you lots of love, then all the better for...
No it’s not taking up hooking as a hobby. 😉 I swear! However, if your business is currently floundering, it could be you need to take a look at how much effort you putting into networking. Successful business 101, who you know could be your next big lead to your next big project. Ally has put together a great starter on what it takes to network effectively. If you have questions or...
This is a guest post by Mr. Jason Capshaw. I always say you need a plan and an end-goal in mind with your business, even if a loose one and this holds true for your Internet marketing strategy as well. Some solid advice, so please make him feel welcome in the comments below! I went into my first meeting with a respected computer hardware company to discuss their internet marketing plan. They had...
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