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It Pays To Have Skills

It Pays To Have Skills

In this world, you need some skills! Believe it or not, you have some natural ones already inside you. Unfortunately, not all of them are worth a paycheck. I mean, when is the last time you saw someone get paid to pat their head and rub their belly at the same time? But there are [...]

July 20, 2010 | 0 Comments More
How NOT To Approach Someone……

How NOT To Approach Someone……

So, the other day I was on Twitter and I get an @ reply from a guy who says “Hey, you’re ranked #1 in Flint and I’m ranked #5. Let’s network.” To be honest, that statement right there made it pretty obvious that he didn’t have a clue what he was doing. The only reason [...]

July 10, 2010 | 3 Comments More
Free Press Release Ecourse!

Free Press Release Ecourse!

If you would like to learn more about writing press releases, sign up for this FREE 7 Day Ecourse! You will learn the following: How to write an attention grabbing headline What to put in the body of your press releases How to build a media list Where to submit your press releases online What [...]

July 2, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Want More Web Traffic? (Well, Who Doesn’t?)

Want More Web Traffic? (Well, Who Doesn’t?)

It would be pretty stupid of me to ask you if you wanted more web traffic. Of course you do! Who doesn’t? I found this great resource that has 101 ideas for getting more traffic. Yep, 101 ideas! It’s a 63 page ebook called Moms Talk Biz: 101 Smart And Easy Web Traffic Strategies (see, [...]

June 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
FREE “Graphics With Gimp” Webinar! (guest post by Angela Wills)

FREE “Graphics With Gimp” Webinar! (guest post by Angela Wills)

One of the most difficult parts of starting a new website is making the online visual match the offline creativity and talent you possess! You know that people judge a book by it’s cover. It also stands to reason that people judge the quality of a website by it’s graphics. You have literally seconds to [...]

June 23, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Using Social Media To Increase Blog Traffic

Using Social Media To Increase Blog Traffic

The majority of blog and website owners want traffic. They could pay for advertising. Or they could pay for some very fancy SEO work. But not everyone can afford those options. Using social media to increase blog traffic is a better option — it’s affordable and easy to do! Here are some tips on getting [...]

June 16, 2010 | 2 Comments More
How Can I Register A Domain Name?

How Can I Register A Domain Name?

If you are thinking about creating your own website, you are probably wondering what the first step is in making this happen. The first step is to buy (register) your domain name. This is your URL, or web address. For example, my URL is www.IndieBizChicks.com. There are many places to register a domain out there [...]

June 14, 2010 | 3 Comments More
How To Take A Month Off Of Blogging This Summer!

How To Take A Month Off Of Blogging This Summer!

If you have the summer vacation bug, you are not alone! Lots of people are taking time off this time of year. But that doesn’t mean your blog has to suffer. Here are some tips on how to take a month off, without feeling an impact: 1. Write extra posts now, and then post date [...]

June 10, 2010 | 3 Comments More
The Power Of The Press Release

The Power Of The Press Release

When it comes to marketing your business, press releases deliver a powerful punch. They can help you market your business both online and offline – and sending out a press release can help you get traffic to your site for many months to come! Let’s take a look at the different ways press releases can [...]

May 27, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Biz Idea: Become A Coach

Biz Idea: Become A Coach

Okay, I admit, the whole “life coach” thing is a bit over done. But if you are looking for a new business – or a side biz to add to your current biz, I do recommend coaching and consulting. Here’s why: You know things that other people want to know! For example, let’s say that [...]

May 22, 2010 | 0 Comments More