Well I said I was going to open the first lesson from the Income CPR and I stuck to it. I turned the tv off, hit some mellow tunes and got to work. I read every word.
For some this may not be a big deal, but sadly, I have a horrible habit of skimming. It’s something I really need to break and this lesson started it off. Short, to the point, and a bulleted list of homework to get started on right away. It worked, I did.
I’ll be …

Some of you started blogging hoping to make a business out of it, while others just kind of had a blog start growing out of control with no direction.  I know I’ve done a little of both and it was a lot more work to figure out AFTER it was started.
There are thousands of mom bloggers already online. Many of them are making money, and most of them are trying to make money. Do you have what it takes to be a profitable mom blogger? I believe that any mom …

Smart blogging is more than just tossing some posts up and waiting for people to comment that they loved them. Social media plays a big part now and you need to use it to your advantage. Start out right and use the tips below
The first thing you should do after setting up your blog is to set up your social media accounts. You might already have some accounts set up; now you need to make sure you are using them the best possible way.
Social media is an amazing …

photo © 2010 Channelship Web Agency | more info (via: Wylio)Social media is here to stay in some form or another. If you think you don’t need it for your business then I congratulate you on having all the sales you need and being completely comfortable in keeping your business where it is. But for the majority of us, we want to continue to grow. Facebook advertising has definite benefits.
Four years ago (November 6, 2006), Facebook launched their advertising program. It’s essentially a PPC, Pay Per Click, …

photo © 2009 Joe King | more info (via: Wylio)Advertising is often one of the least used methods to promote and market a business. Why? Because advertising can be expensive. Additionally, many advertising methods are unproven. The results can be unpredictable. Smart business owners are careful with their money. They generally tend to choose proven marketing methods. However, advertising doesn’t have to be expensive. There are many free advertising options small business owners can use.
Here are seven free advertising ideas for small businesses.
#1 Register your website on free listing directories …

As a service provider, online marketing is a necessary part of your business. Without it, you risk running out of customers and will lack the ability to grow your business. Unfortunately, many service providers are so busy providing their services that they overlook the crucial step of marketing.
While it’s understandable that it’s difficult to put the time in to market your business when you’re already so busy, it’s important to keep in mind that it is exactly this marketing that will help you stay in business.
Here are a …

For those that may not know, I live in the South Puget Sound. Hence, I am under 20 miles from Seattle, however that translates to an hour commute with our awesome traffic and even longer depending on the direction and time of day.
But that aside, it’s always driven me nuts that I don’t know about any local big online events until the weekend of or after. WTF? I am not bragging when I say that I am a social media nut and I also include local media …

My first sites were and still are scrapbooking. I’ve narrowed it down to 2 active sites and one that needs a new owner to love it.
Getting Crissy’s email about plr rights to her incredible workshop, was exactly what I wanted to hear and what could help bring an extra spark back into one of my sites. She’s sold this previously as a how to get your craft biz online workshop, but has reworked it so it will fit all businesses. It is a highly marketable …