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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

National Entrepreneurship Week - Let’s Support Young Entrepreneurs

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Well, it’s National Entrepreneurship Week hosted by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education.
They provide resources and support “for teachers, instructors, program developers and others who help students of all ages find their own entrepreneurial opportunities.”
There are resources including a downoadable white paper and a national standards toolkit for entrepreneurship education.
I’m all for coaching and supporting the [...]

By Yvonne Russell -- 2 comments

February 29th, 2008

A “Great Green Leap Day” At Your Home Business

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“Going Green” has begun to affect just about everyone and everything.  At least we see the term more and more.  Now there’s talk of going green for Leap Day, February 29 (and carrying it on throughout the year).  Check out Alison Kriscenski’s post, Great Green Leap Day Encourages Volunteerism, at Greener Assets.
Have you begun to incorporate [...]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 28th, 2008

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Things On My Business “To Do” List

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I imagine most business people have their lists, and an important one notes their tasks or items to get done TODAY.  Some people prioritize and put the urgent tasks at the top; others arrange alphabetically; or you may designate them with times (like appointments) during the day. 
You might have a notebook and jot down your list daily [...]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

February 27th, 2008

Can Blogging Harm Your Home Business?

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 (Oops!  Somehow this title got posted instead of saved.  So I’d better finish  and let you know what I was thinking. So if you saw only the title, here’s “the rest of the story.” )
Generally we regard blogging as a method to help promote a business by informing customers, providing added information resources, bringing a more personal side [...]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 9 comments

February 27th, 2008

Writers Cafe For New Or Experienced Freelance Writers & Bloggers

If you are a freelance writer or interested in a home business writing or blogging, drop into the Writers Cafe. It’s open every Friday to Sunday at Grow Your Writing Business.
The Writers Cafe is a friendly, supportive place for new and experienced freelance writers and bloggers to hang out at the end of the week. [...]

By Yvonne Russell -- 0 comments

February 27th, 2008

5 Ways To Brag…Discreetly

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If you grew up in an era that I did, you might feel self-conscious about “tooting your own horn.” My mother called that bragging and felt it was for others to tell about. She was proud of us when we received recognition, but the general feeling was to downplay it.
However, when we’re in business, our [...]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2008

Do You Have “WOW” In Your Home Business?

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Looking for that “Wow” factor, that something extra that makes your business stand out from the rest, sometimes can be like seeking an elusive treasure on a scavenger hunt.  However, there you usually have a map or clues to guide you.
Well, now the b5media Business Channel bloggers have given you some of these clues in [...]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

February 26th, 2008

4 Ingredients Cookbook - A Self Publishing Home Business Success Story

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Australians Kim McCosker and Rachel Bermingham have a best selling cookbook on their hands. In fact, 4 Ingredients is the fastest selling cookbook in Australia. In an era of cookbooks sold on the names of celebrity chefs, Kim and Rachel have had a self publishing success.
The concept is that every recipe has only 4 ingredients [...]

By Yvonne Russell -- 4 comments

February 26th, 2008

Consider Blogging & Social Media In Your Business PR

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Blogging and social media (the interaction of people on the Internet) can affect your business and sales, even if you’re currently not utilizing these outlets yet. According to Susan Gunelius at BrandCurve, Target encountered a negative situation when they disregarded bloggers. (See her post, Target Dismisses Bloggers (& Customers) as Insignificant & Irrevelant.)
You’re not likely [...]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 25th, 2008

Business Attire For A Home Business? Yes or No!

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Some people like to work in sweats, jammies, or ragged jeans in their home business and say it makes no difference in the quality of their work.  Others consider dressing, if not in business attire, at least in something professional a way to develop an achiever’s mindset and better work attitude.
Jim Gordon, at Boss Hatch, gives [...]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments