Recessions: Perfect Time For Stealing Clients

Although a recession can be tough for everyone, the solo entrepreneur might be feeling the sting even more than most. That’s the bad news for many of us. But for every yin there is a yang, and for every bit of bad news, there’s also some good news. Because you are a solo entrepreneur or a tiny company, you are nimble. You can make decisions on the fly. You don’t have to wait for a... read more

New Tool: Ad Rate Calculator

A few days ago, a friend asked how much he should charge for someone buying a typical 125×125 ad block on his blog. I had just answered a similar question in a forum and realized that I’d often asked myself the same question over the years. And the funny thing is that there is very little information out there to help anyone make that determination. Over time, I’ve done some... read more

Microlending To Fight Poverty Lets Everyone Be Part Of Solution

Today is Blog Action Day, and this year’s theme is Poverty. Bloggers around the world are coming together on this day to discuss world poverty, hoping that by focusing attention on the problem, en masse, we can be a part of making a difference. So often, we as individuals feel as though there is nothing we can really do to create an impact on such a huge issue. But just as technology has helped... read more

Finding The Image Of You and Your Business

A small one-person business can often be a reflection of the business owner’s personality. A lazy, do-nothing-productive personality may result in a do-nothing business. A peppy, multi-tasking personality may result in a business that roars forward at a breakneck speed. Of course, many factors play into a business’s “personality”, but the personality of the owner can be a major... read more

Give Yourself A Raise

I just gave myself a raise, and you should too. But here’s the thing – all I did was cut some costs. See, the way I look at things, money saved is the same thing as money earned. Both means more money in my pocket. Sure, we could get all technical and debate that point of view, but let’s not. With the economy tanking like it is, you may find it to be a little more difficult to add... read more

Tough Times Plus Awesome Generosity Equals Opportunity For You

I logged into my E-junkie account today and noticed something very cool that I wanted to pass along to each of you. These are rough times, economically, and many people are facing job losses. If you’ve been laid off, fired, or terminated for any reason, E-junkie wants to help you out.* Here’s what they are offering: You can have the use of their shopping cart for a year FREE, with no... read more