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- Viral Video Winner and New Contest Announcement!
One thing is for sure: If you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur, you’d have creative abilities. Not that you have to be artistic. Creativity comes in many forms. Whether we’re devising new solutions to old problems, creating blog or marketing copy or designing more streamlined business processes, we entrepreneurs use creativity all the time. [...] ... - 7 Tips for Kick-Butt Blog Writing
Far different from book or other formal writing, writing for a blog requires its own specific set of skills. And once you’ve got them down pat, you’ll be able to produce sparkling, original, copy that will keep your readers coming back for more. There are tons of books and sites devoted to writing great content, [...]Check it out: Payday advance services for fast cash needs. ... - Coming Soon to a Device Near You: Web 3.0
Hold on… aren’t we still figuring out what Web 2.0 is? Well, yes. But those on the cutting edge have been dreaming of Web 3.0 for quite some time already. In fact, the oldest reference we can find to Web 3.0 was when Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, was asked about it at a conference back [...] ... - Social Media Marketing - Why It’s Not Enough
There’s little doubt social media marketing can be a valuable resource for both internet-based and brick and mortar businesses. But it’s just as important to know what it can’t do for you as to know its benefits. While you’ll see a lot of articles on this site and others touting the benefits of social media, [...] ... - 5 Steps to Solo Brainstorming Success
When we think of brainstorming, it’s usually something we think about doing with at least one other person. But there aren’t always other people around. Or sometimes those around you aren’t the right people for brainstorming. But as entrepreneurs, we sometimes need the spark that can be lit with a good brainstorming session, and we [...] ...
- Small Business News: Ups and Downs28 July 2010, 11:50 pm
With recovery shaky at best and fears of a double dip recession still looming, small businesses have seen many ups and downs. There are many ways to deal with the problems you face everday in your small business venture and many tough decisions affecting your company’s future. Making these decisions often requires reflection and the information necessary to determine whether you are on the right track or whether it is time to make a change. We hope some of theRead MoreFrom Small Business T...
- Tales of Micro-Multinationals: Bluewater LLC28 July 2010, 12:30 pm
Bluewater started at ground zero of the tough economic times in America – Detroit. As one of their people put it: “I love Detroit. But it seems to have become known lately as the world capital of bad business decisions. That has made it a great sandbox to play and learn in.” Checking Out Your Loan Collateral Bluewater’s employees and contractors are mostly loan collateral field examiners who regularly visit borrower companies (located anywhere) on behalf of the bank toRea... - How to Win Media Coverage as an SMB28 July 2010, 9:00 am
I was lucky to attend yesterday’s 5th Annual Small Business Day that was put together by smAlbany, a networking group for small business owners living in the Capital District. The whole day was spent chatting with other SMB owners and learning from experts. While I had the chance to sit in on a number of great sessions, one that particularly stuck out was the Tools for Small Business panel. Surprising to me was that the “tool” being discussed wasn’tRead MoreFrom Small Business T... - 6 Reasons to Stop Charging by the Hour28 July 2010, 6:30 am
Billing by the hour can sometimes be a liability in trying to build a business that you will eventually sell. From Small Business Trends6 Reasons to Stop Charging by the Hour... - Small Business News: Death Tax Inevitable?27 July 2010, 11:58 pm
Though we generally try to bring you the latest in small business news, this Small Business trends roundup attempts to dig deep, not only into the present but into the history of the federal estate tax, often call “the death tax” which was repealed at the beginning of 2010, but threatens to make a comeback bigger than ever in 2011. The death tax has a clear impact on family businesses in particular because of its impact on the assets ofRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsSmall Busines...
- Landing Page Case Study - Invoice Bubble15 July 2010, 12:42 pm
Rounding out my landing page coverage, I'd like to share some insights from a page in the wild that does a nice job incorporating the principles we've been discussing here. Stu Green, the creator, was kind enough to answer a...... - Good landing page principles are good UX principles8 July 2010, 11:15 am
If you haven't seen the new Think Vitamin Membership offering from Carsonified, and you're a web developer of any kind, it's worth checking out. Below I've embedded one of their free videos (most are behind a pay wall) that does...... - A few landing page principles6 July 2010, 2:18 pm
Don't over-complicate things, a successful landing page is simple and focused. When visitors land on your page, they have a few questions in mind, and your landing page should answer them. Does it offer what I need? What does it...... - Defining a "successful" landing page2 July 2010, 11:47 am
This one is simple. The metric that matters when defining a "successful" landing page is profitability. You need to make more than you spend to bring the traffic. If you're spending X to get traffic, and you're profiting X-plus-anything after...... - I need your help - seeking successful landing pages1 July 2010, 5:15 pm
One of the most challenging aspects of web-based marketing is creating a landing page that converts well. Most web-oriented entrepreneurs find themselves intensely interested in learning what works and what doesn't because a good landing page often tips the scales......
- Video: LeBron Fan Ejected from Indians Game28 July 2010, 11:55 pm
Cleveland is understandably still upset with LeBron James backstabbing the city and taking off for South Beach. So when a LeBron fan showed up at a Cleveland Indians game wearing a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey, it wasn’t surprising when the Indians fans nearly killed the guy. In the video ... MorePost from: EveryJoe... - Best Outdoor Survival TV Shows28 July 2010, 11:54 pm
If you are a weekend survivalist or just someone who likes watching the genre on television, there are a number of outdoor survival TV shows for you to choose from. Here’s our list of the best of the best survival shows. Not only do these shows have a lot of ... MorePost from: EveryJoe... - Lorenzen Wright Murdered28 July 2010, 11:54 pm
We all were holding out hope that the Lorenzen Wright story would have a happen ending. That won’t be the case. According to reports, Wright’s body was found near Memphis. At first, reports said that it appeared to be a suicide. Later reports indicated that there were multiple gunshots wounds, ... MorePost from: EveryJoe... - Best Rewards Cards for Travelers28 July 2010, 10:57 pm
If you are traveling this summer, make sure that you are using a credit card to book your airfare, hotel and other travel expenses that will give you the maximum travel awards points. The team at BillShrink.com – the free, personalized search engine that helps users find the best credit ... MorePost from: EveryJoe... - Chargers Extend Antonio Gates28 July 2010, 8:21 pm
Antonio Gates is the deadliest weapon at the tight end position in the NFL. On Wednesday, the San Diego Chargers made him the league’s highest paid player at his position when Gates signed a five-year extension worth more than $36.1 million. The contract has more than $20 million in guaranteed ... MorePost from: EveryJoe...
- Startups and Relationships with Brenton Gieser6 July 2010, 10:00 am
Name: Brenton Gieser Company: http://convospark.com/ Blog: http://brentongieser.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/brentongieser Today I speak with my good friend Brenton Gieser about relationships, startups, and his experience with building a digital marketing agency. The first video dives into detail about our relationships as entrepreneurs. I feel Brenton is unique in his relationship in that his girlfriend is deeply involved with his startup and acts [...]... - The Journey Begins Once Again - Viralogy is raising angel funding21 June 2010, 10:00 am
3 years ago, I left my corporate job to pursue Future Delivery full time with Yu-kai, Stephen, and Joseph. Back then, we had no understanding of how to run a company, how to finish a product that people would pay for, or how to sell our product. The result: two failed startups. A year ago I [...]... - How to reignite your inner fire by becoming a battle born entrepreneur25 May 2010, 10:00 am
This is an Entrepreneur Spotlight guest post from Maren Donovan from Escaping the 9 to 5 I’ve been on an entrepreneurial path since the age of 19, and its felt like I’ve been fighting an uphill battle for the majority of the time. People around me don’t understand why I’d rather work for 10 hours straight [...]... - What’s more difficult to achieve: A successful relationship or a successful startup?11 May 2010, 7:00 am
Does a startup succeed for the same reasons that a relationship succeeds? Does your ability to build a successful startup translate over to an ability to maintain a healthy relationship (or vice versa)? I asked the community a question: “What is more difficult to achieve: A successful relationship or a successful startup?” I was surprised with the feedback that [...]... - A necessary empty feeling13 April 2010, 7:00 am
We have made more progress in the past 3 weeks than in any other point in time in our startup lives. We’re closing deals, setting up investor pitches, and finishing the product. I should be ecstatic right now; I should be on a total high because we’re so close to hitting a milestone that we’ve never [...]...