I know, I know. I talk a lot about WordPress, Tools and Gadgets, Social media strategies and other geeky stuff on this site. And it’s possible I haven’t ever explained why. Sure, I do enjoy trying out new toys & tools, especially if it helps to streamline something in my life. But what really motivates me under all of it, is my search for getting one step closer to Freedom & Flexibility. In many ways … Continue reading
NaBloPoMo, ContentPalooza and NaNoWriMo – what do all these crazy terms have in common? Well, three things, really! The month of November (every year) Writing (or blog posting, content creation, sometimes even images) and the craziest of them all, I’m registered in each of them. Before you run off to tell people I’ve completely lost it, it’s really not so bad. They all overlap. The novel writing is something I was working on anyway. Contentpalooza … Continue reading
A friend asked me “How does HARO help my business?” Maybe you’ll be interested in my response? Never heard of HARO? I sometimes forget (I started using it in early 2009 to gain media exposure with my last business). Here’s the website at www.helpareporter.com and the history over here at wikipedia How does HARO help my business? I’ll break this question into 4 parts. The Basics Reading through HARO opens up some creative channels for me. … Continue reading
Today marks the ending to more than just the 31 Day Ultimate Blog Challenge. It also marks the end to a very special housesitting project on Vancouver Island. Today was the last day I could walk out the back door and skinny dip in the pool. TMI? In todays blog post you’ll learn a lot more about me, than in any other post I’ve written here on my business blog. I can’t help wondering if … Continue reading
I love HARO, but it also can be overwhelming to have so many messages in your inbox. Here’s a little tutorial to show you how I manage these messages & benefit by getting guest posts & interviews on a regular basis. If you found this tip helpful, please share it with a friend. Two other posts you may find helpful: How HARO Helps My Business Lessons Learned From HARO If you’re looking for more resources … Continue reading
You’re dreaming of running an online business, a coaching practice you can manage from anywhere, packaging up your product or service, or living off ebook sales. I’m sorry to tell you it’s not as easy as we want to believe. Sorry. But I just had to tell you. It’s not easy creating a business that can be run from anywhere. There is a clear and straight forward path to building a local business. (Especially … Continue reading
Do you ever have completely insane, out of this world ideas and think, “I shouldn’t do that!” Do you listen to the voice that says it’s not practical? That it would take too much work? The one that suggests taking an easier route? I’ve got to tell you, too many times in my life I’ve listened to that practical voice in my head. Way too many times. And instead of making things easier for me, … Continue reading
Today I’d like to introduce you to 5 women in business who have become very dear to me over the past year. All of them attended RHH Bschool in 2011 and have made a significant impact in my life ~ all year long. So, without any more story telling, here are my friends! (and a little bit about what they’re up to, right now!) Kathleen Prophet There’s no way I could sum up my dear … Continue reading