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  • How to Name a Business or Blog in the Digital Age

    How to name a business: Google, zazzle, groupon, bing, squidoo, yahoo, flickr... what's in a name? Photo credit If you've been pondering how to name a business or blog for awhile, you're not alone. When it comes time to set up a web site for yourself, the unlimited combination of letters can be overwhelming. You…

  • Three Lessons I Learned from a Taxi Driver on How to Get Clients

    Photo credit I have a question to ask you today... Are you operating your business as if you were a taxi driver, driving around hoping to find someone to take for a ride? If thinking about this makes you feel uncomfortable, then keep reading... The view from the sidewalk Have you ever been to New…

  • How to Turn Your Entrepreneurial Ship Around Without Capsizing

    Photo credit You're the captain of your entrepreneurial ship, sailing across the open water looking for your next destination. Maybe you embarked on this entrepreneurial journey thinking that you'd strike land easily, but as it turns out the water is a little rougher than expected and you're not sure you're going in the right direction…

  • How to Ensure Every Action You Take in Your Business Adds Up to More Coin in the Bank

    Photo credit Do you ever feel like you're taking one step forward and two steps back in your online business? You land some exposure, then your web host goes down. Your launch goes well, but your shopping cart freezes your money. There is a lot that can go wrong or make you feel like your…

  • Instant Pick Me Up for Entrepreneurs and Creatives: Why You’re Awesome

    Hey there. Did you find yourself here because you're avoiding doing something that would really move you forward? Maybe you're experiencing a little writer's block. Or you're video shy today. Maybe you're just not sure what your next step should be. Either way, you're not feeling so hot right now. Dissolve the stuck, this is…

  • Words Matter: 3 Rationales for Using Noteworthy Words

    Chris Guillebeau & I signing books... Chris was the one signing, and I had the "monkey stamp" task. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending one of Chris Guillebeau's book tour stops here in Toronto, Canada. It was great to see such a great turn out and to connect with other non-conventional…

  • My Word for 2011: Best

    At the beginning of 2010 I stumbled across a simple but life changing concept. Choosing one word to guide your year, instead of making new year's resolutions. I got the idea through Christine Kane's word of the year discovery tool. What word did I choose to guide 2010? Confidence. What happened in 2010 that proved…

  • How to Let Go, Turn Your Potential Energy into Kinetic Energy, and Finally Make Your Ideas Reality

    Photo credit This is the article I wish I had read when I was a kid thinking I was full of "business potential". My friend Erica's article about how to make money on the internet inspired me to put my ideas together on the business "potential energy" of an online business. Erica wrote about how…

  • Is Your Current Business Lifestyle Sustainable?

    A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend Marie Forleo's Rich, Happy, and Hot Live event in New York City. It was held at the Urban Zen Foundation, where we danced, ate yummy raw chocolate, and drank copious amounts of coconut water. Now that's my kind of event! Photo of a few of…

  • How to Get Out of Your Head and Write Already

    This is a guest post by Ali Luke. Ever sat for ages staring at a blank screen? Ever had an idea that got stuck in your head and wouldn't turn into words? Yeah, me too. Writing isn't always easy. Sure, sometimes the words seem to flow effortlessly – but often, there's a huge gap between…

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