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Biz Profile: Megan Green of Stinkybomb Soap

What is your name? Megan Green What is your business? Stinkybomb Soap When did you start your business? Started tinkering around the summer of 2008, opened our Etsy shop, www.stinkybomb.etsy.com in September 2008 Why did you decide to start your business & why did you choose the type of business you chose? I have always wanted to run my own business, it’s…

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Finding Inspiration by Tonya Staab (Guest Post)

Finding inspiration. As a lifestyle blogger, I am surrounded by inspiration. Whether it is a nature walk with my children, flicking through magazines in the doctor’s office, cooking a meal, or reading other blogs, inspiration truly is all around me. One thing that I am truly passionate about is my children; in getting them away from the television, getting them…

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Biz Profile: Rachel Walsh

What is your name? Rachel Walsh What is your business? balanced Crafts When did you start your business? About 2 years ago Why did you decide to start your business & why did you choose the type of business you chose? I have always wanted to own my own business, or rather work for myself as opposed to someone else….

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How To Make Money Blogging: Affiliate Sales

In today’s post,  are continuing the trend of making money with your blog, and today’s topic is affiliate sales. If you’ve never heard of affiliate marketing, it can certainly sound very intimidating – and be even more intimidating to get started. But don’t feel that way – it’s very easy to get started, and there is no cost involved, so why not…

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How To Make Money Blogging: Products & Services

Welcome back to the How To Make Money Blogging series! Yesterday, I gave you an intro on the basics. Today, we’re going to talk products and services! For many of you reading this site, this is a good place to start. Many of you already have a business, and most of you already have a blog. So, it only makes…

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How To Make Money Blogging

Blogging. I know you’ve heard of it. You probably even have a blog. But do you know how to make money with it? There are lots of people out there who do know how – and that’s what they’re doing right now. They’re earning a paycheck with their blog. And if you’re not, it’s about time you did! Now, for…

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How To Motivate Yourself

Motivation is a great thing. At its height, it makes you unstoppable. It’s the times when everything seems to come together effortlessly and your business just gets better and better. Unfortunately, keeping motivation on your “team” isn’t always easy. A lot of us find that coming up with ideas or getting stuck into a project are great fun, but staying…

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Three Ways To Stop Procrastinating

We’re all guilty of it. Well, at least I know I am. Procrastination. Sometimes, I think it could be my middle name! And as someone who suffers from this (more than I’d like to admit), I have learned a few tricks to get myself moving. Who knows? They might work for you, too. Break Up The Task When you look…

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Winter Biz Tasks: Stuff To Keep You Busy In A Snowstorm

It’s winter. And you’re probably not spending a lot of time outside (unless you’re a pro snowboarder or something). It can be very easy to sit on the couch and watch TV while the snow is falling outside. Trust me, I know. I’ve recently become addicted to Sons of Anarchy. That being said, there are a lot of things that…

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The Spark & Hustle Tour

I watch Good Morning America almost every day, so I’ve been familiar with Tory Johnson for quite some time. She is their weekly workplace contributor. A couple of years ago, we started corresponding here and there on Twitter.  I was recently asked to be a partner on her Spark & Hustle Tour -and I immediately said “YES!” If you watch…

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