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Archive for July, 2009

Need A New Headset? Check This One Out!

Need A New Headset? Check This One Out!

As a business owner, you probably spend a lot of time on the phone. Whether it’s communicating with clients, placing orders, or what have you, the phone is something that will always be a part of your office decor! AT&T  recently launched the TL7610 cordless headset, which is as they say “the next-generation wireless tool [...]

July 31, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Help Your Biz Stand Out Online

Help Your Biz Stand Out Online

Being the proprietor of an online business, you may have noticed the competition getting a little more aggressive. In these tough economic times, all business owners need to find and keep their customers coming to them instead of the underdog. It might just be the right time to start winning your online customers over with [...]

July 31, 2009 | 2 Comments More
Indie Biz Chicks Podcast Episode 32

Indie Biz Chicks Podcast Episode 32

After a bit of an unexpected hiatus, The Indie Biz Chicks Podcast is back! Yay! This week, I am digging into the archives for one of my favorite past interviews, artist Gayle Etcheverry. If you think you can’t mix creativity with business, listen to this podcast and then tell me that! And don’t forget to [...]

July 30, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Why Email Marketing Is Your Friend!

Why Email Marketing Is Your Friend!

Whether you own a web-based business or a ‘brick and mortar’ store, email marketing is something to consider. Communication with your existing or prospective clientele is paramount in the business world. In case you have any doubts about how this can benefit your business, here are five reasons why email marketing is a positive choice [...]

July 30, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Tips For Accepting Ads In Your Ezine

Tips For Accepting Ads In Your Ezine

In order to have a successful ezine, you need a great layout, original content, and of course advertisers.  No matter what else you have, it’s pretty difficult to get there without any income.  That’s why finding people and products to advertise in your ezine are so important. Before you get started looking for advertisers, you’ll [...]

July 30, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Making Sense Of Twitter

Making Sense Of Twitter

You could walk into a room full of Twitter users and ask the question “What is Twitter?” The likely reaction would be a room buzzing with any possible number of responses. Not because these different people don’t know a thing about Twitter. Quite the contrary as a matter of fact, Twitter is so multi-functional all [...]

July 30, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Join Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club on tonight’s Summer Biz Sessions!

Join Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club on tonight’s Summer Biz Sessions!

I am SO excited about tonight’s Summer Biz Sessions call! Our guest will be  Jennifer Perkins from Naughty Secretary Club! I am very excited for this call! Jennifer is the host of Craft Lab and Stylelicious, seen on HGTV and DIY Network, as well as a founding member of the Austin Craft Mafia. This call [...]

July 28, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Awesome Specials This Week – Don’t Miss ‘Em!

Awesome Specials This Week – Don’t Miss ‘Em!

If you haven’t heard, I was recently in the hospital for 9 days (to read about what happened, click here). In honor of my release, I am running some AWESOME specials this week! If you’ve been thinking about some of these items, this is the time to grab ‘em up! Remember – these prices will [...]

July 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Blood Transfusions, Plasma Exchanges, And All Kinds Of Other Scary Stuff…

Blood Transfusions, Plasma Exchanges, And All Kinds Of Other Scary Stuff…

You may have noticed that I haven’t been around lately. Here is why: I’ve been in the hospital for the past 9 days. My “summer vacation” has included blood transfusions, plasma exchanges, and lots of other scary stuff… I’m including details & gory pictures below. Enjoy. If you know me, you may remember me saying [...]

July 24, 2009 | 54 Comments More
Upcoming Summer Biz Sessions Guests!!

Upcoming Summer Biz Sessions Guests!!

I am so excited for our upcoming Summer Biz Session Guests! Here is our July line-up: July 7 – Laura Allen of 15 Second Pitch; Laura will be sharing tips on how to pitch yourself  & your biz! July 14 -Amy Schroeder, founder of Venus Zine, will be discussing freelance writing! July 21 – Designer, [...]

July 1, 2009 | 0 Comments More