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Life (45)
- 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…
- The Essence of You
  I have two questions for you this holiday/end-of-year season. But before I get to the questions, I wanted to tell you about a special little boy I know. His…
- Happy Thanksgiving from DazzlinDonna
  Taking a break for a few days. Everyone enjoy!
- Enjoy The Perks of Being Your Own Boss
  If you're serious about your work, you may find yourself forgetting to enjoy the perks of working from home. I know I sometimes forget to take some extended…
- My Anniversary
  Today is my anniversary, so I'll be taking the day off from thinking too much. To help me celebrate, why don't you do something nice for someone today? Make…
- Another grandchild on its way
  My second grandchild is incubating. :) This newbie is due to arrive mid-January, making him or her a Capricorn like me. That's got to be a good thing! The…
- Recipe Heaven
  If you recall, a month ago, I confessed that I cannot cook, and that an 18-ingredient recipe should NOT categorize itself as EASY (referring to an empanada…
- Watch out for pecking parents!
  Yesterday, we had a portion of our land cleared of brush. During the clearing process, a little nest of baby birds was discovered. Unable to put the birds…
- Emergency preparedness list
  Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Katrina struck, and I learned then what I wish I'd had on hand when it happened. Since then, I've made it my mission to stock…
- Since when is a recipe with 18 ingredients easy?
  I can't cook. There, now we've gotten that out of the way. I'm a lousy, horrible cook. And yes, I'm cajun, and I STILL can't cook. But I'm nevertheless…
- Day 3 of my Quit Smoking plan
  The worst appears to be over. The first two days of being nicotine-less were pretty rough. As I mentioned, I'm a cold turkey kind of gal, so no patches or…
- 15 Cigarettes to go
  Tonight, once this cigarette pack is empty (15 more cigs to go), I'm going to stop smoking. Actually, my household is going to stop smoking, which is an…
- Day trips and real vacations
  This Saturday, I'm finally going to get around to going to the Global Wildlife Center. I've been wanting to go there for years. It's only about half an hour…
- Photo fun time
  I'm bored, so I thought I'd bore you too! It's just like visiting your inlaws house right after they return from vacation, and you have to sit through their…
- The ominous sound of silence
  It started out like a normal day. Woke up, checked email, did my morning routine, and then headed out to the post office to get my mail. (Yeah, you remember,…
- Senior citizen cell phone
  Cell phone companies really need to make simpler phones. Having been the caretaker of several senior citizens (family), some with Alzheimers, I know how…
- Doing taxes now
  Some family members operate a tax service here in town, and they managed to convince me to help them out during tax season. So, for the last week, I've…
- Punks 3 - Me 0
  The punks win. I give. On December 6th, they vandalized my mailbox. Two weeks later, they did it again. Today, the punks did it for the last and final…
- It's my birthday!
  Despite the fact that aging sucks, and birthdays should be a drag now, I still can't help but feel goofy and giddy because it's my birthday today. Today, I…
- Merry Christmas!
  May your holidays be bright! Here's a little Christmas card just for you.
- Mailbox vandals strike again
  Remember the punks who messed up my mailbox a couple of weeks ago? They struck again last night. They even did this during a torrential rain storm. The kind…
- Getting ready for Christmas
  I just finished wrapping the last present that we already have here. (Still waiting for one more to arrive - probably Friday). As always, I do 99% of my…
- Ad targeting by age is annoying
  Yesterday, I filled out a little form asking me for some personal information on a site that I use every day to check the TV schedule for the day. One of the…
- Weird Stuff (7)
  - Seven Odd and Interesting Things About DazzlinDonna
    Kalena tagged me for this "7 odd and interesting things about me" meme, and although I've already participated in a similar meme 3 years ago, I decided to go…
  - How nerdy are you?
    Michael tagged me in a Nerd Test meme over on Smackdown. (If you understand that sentence, you may be a nerd...just kidding). Basically, Michael (owner of a…
  - Dying to win this role
    I'm simply dying to win a role on CSI as a dead body. ;) I love, love, love CSI and they are holding a simple contest. Register to win and you could play a…
  - Women never make mistakes
    I'm not kidding! That's the actual motto of the Longshuihu village, a "women's town" in China. Actually, the motto goes beyond that. Women never make…
  - Some people are just plain crazy
    So, yesterday I go to my new little job where I am doing tax returns for people. The job itself is crazy, as a hundred or so people will cram into our little…
  - What would I look like as a Southpark character?
    A few people are creating Southpark characters of themselves, so I thought why not? Below is my rendition of DazzlinDonna. Go make your own. It's a tad bit…
  - You know it will be a bad day when...
    Debra Mastaler sent me this great pic, with some sage advice. You know.... when you see this on your way out the door in the morning, just turn around and…
- Too Funny (6)
  - Tool Every Blogger Needs
    I was going to post something a little more serious today, but changed my mind when I saw this blogger's "motivation tool". I'll save the serious stuff for…
  - Using Humorous Widgets to Make a Point
    Are you looking for a way to spice up your site or blog while using cool technology? A widget is probably the answer. There are thousands of widgets…
  - Whack A Dazzlin
    Here's your chance to get back at me if I've ever done anything to tick you off. It doesn't really fit (size-wise) in this space very well, so if you'd…
  - Early morning donkey roundup
    My mornings are routine. I wake up, stumble to the coffee pot, stumble to the office, and spend the next 2 hours waking up while reading emails, blogs, etc.…
  - 7 oneliners that describe me
    I'm still a hot babe, but now it comes in flashes. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Wrinkled was not one of the things I wanted to be…
  - Dealing with punks
    I've been living in a rural area for about 3 months now. A couple of days ago, some punks drove by and smashed my mailbox with a baseball bat. Now, I know…
- Nice Photos (3)
  - Abstract Emotions Meme
    Confessions of a Housewife has started a new meme that is fun and a little bit different. Ms. Confessions describes this meme in this way: Your assignment…
  - Favorite 10 Free Stock Photo Download Sites
    Need a free stock photo? Free ... meaning you don't have to pay anyone cold, hard cash for its use? Look no further. I've compiled my top 10 list of…
  - Wildlife Pics
    The Global Wildlife Center excursion yesterday was a total blast. Here are a few photos of some of the animals we encountered. …
- Incredibly Stupid (2)
  - On being a jerk
    I was a jerk last night. And then, to top it all off, I decided to smoke a cigarette. For those of you who may be new here, or have a short memory, I quit…
  - Getting Paid to State the Obvious
    If you've ever wondered where some of the government's money disappears to, here are a couple of examples. I woke up this morning to see not one, but two news…
- Videos (2)
  - How Lucky Are You Feeling Today?
    Today is Friday the 13th, and if you are the superstitious sort, then you may want to stay safe and sound in your home today. If you are curious why Friday…
  - Otterly cute video
    This is way too cute. Be sure to wait for the end (well, near the end), as it gets even cuter at that point. I'd add an image so you could see before playing…
- Environmental Issues (2)
  - Solar Power for Blog Action Day
    Today is Blog Action Day and bloggers from across the globe are blogging about environmental issues. The posts can be about absolutely anything related to the…
  - Do you plan to do the whole environmentally green thing?
    We just had the Live Earth concert series happen around the world. Global warming and climate changes are in the news and being discussed on talk shows round…
General (32)
- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
  To all of you, I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. If you celebrate something else this season, then Happy That too! :D Enjoy the holidays, and…
- We have a winner!
  Eric P. Martin of The Blog Novice just won the 26 Week Internet Marketing Plan that I'm giving away. He submitted an entry by suggesting this question: How…
- Win 26 Week Marketing Plan Worth Approximately 0
  You may recall that I reviewed the 26 Week Marketing Plan, and I thought it was very well done and very informative. Because I reviewed it, I have a copy that…
- Fill In The Blank For A Chance To Win
  I'd like to do an informal poll and I would sincerely appreciate it if you would participate. I promise it is very easy. Keep in mind that the broad subject…
- I Am Now Available As An eBusiness Coach
  Although the written word is extremely powerful, it can't compete with a one-on-one conversation. Beginning today, I am launching a new aspect to my business,…
- The Blogosphere: Power Of The People
  Think blogging and participating in online communities cannot bring about powerful change? Think again! After reading one short forum thread post, a blogger…
- The DazzlinDonna Blog Celebrates Its First Year
  Wow, the first birthday of this blog almost snuck right past me. I was checking out the past entries for another reason yesterday, and noticed that the first…
- That Which You Should Spend Carefully
  How are the following numbers related? 3653 315,619,216 5,260,320 87,672 521 Stumped? Ok, I won't make you think too hard. Those numbers are…
- Interview with Skellie of Skelliewag
  Last week, I told you that I wanted to share some sites with you that I think you should be reading, and today I've got another great interview with one of…
- Interview with Nathania of Bold Interactive
  There are a few people whose blogs affect me in a substantial way for one reason or another, and I came to the conclusion that I should be sharing these with…
- DazzlinDonna Now Has Full RSS Feeds
  If you haven't subscribed to the feed here in the past because you hate partial feeds, you'll be happy to know that those days are over. Starting today,…
- I've got a Joost invite for you!
  If you are one of the handful of people who actually read this blog, this is your lucky day! If you'd like to be a beta tester of Joost, just let me know your…
- Want to be a popular blogger?
  Since this blog is fairly new and has an extremely small audience so far, you'd think maybe I need to really study up on blog tips. However, I also have…
- Happy 2007!
  What did I forget to do before January 1, 2007 ended? I forgot to update all my copyright dates on all my sites. Sure, some of them are dynamic, and…
- Why I am here
  For many years now, I've owned a vanity domain that housed both my ColdFusion scripts as well as my personal website. As I've aged, I've gotten rather rusty…
- Stumbles (2)
  - Thumbs up for a Pioneer Woman
    I tend to spend most of my blogtime reading work-related blogs. In fact, if I hadn't stumbled across Confessions of a Pioneer Woman because I marked Cooking…
  - Sites I Have Stumbled Upon Recently
    I've started keeping a list of sites that I've stumbled upon lately that intrigued me for one reason or another, and I thought I'd share some of them from time…
- Excellence Awards (7)
  - Dazzlin Badge of Excellence for LightEcho
    This Dazzlin Badge of Excellence is awarded to LightEcho. I haven't given a badge of excellence in a while, and this is the first I've given to someone of the…
  - Dazzlin Badge of Excellence for Coaching Wizardry
    This Dazzlin Badge of Excellence is awarded to Coaching Wizardry. Joanna Young is a writing coach, and on the surface her blog is a writing blog. She says…
  - Dazzlin Badge of Excellence for Skelliewag
    This Dazzlin Badge of Excellence is awarded to Skelliewag. Skelliewag's tag line is "On Creating Content 2.0 To Match The New Web" and Skellie does a great…
  - Dazzlin Badge of Excellence for Domestik Goddesses
    Today's Dazzlin Badge of Excellence is awarded to Jen / domestika of Domestik Goddess. I'm not quite sure how to describe how this site makes me feel, but it…
  - The Dazzlin Badge of Excellence Goes To...
    I chose to give today's Dazzlin Badge of Excellence to Sarah Dopp of Dopp Juice primarily based upon her Practice Senseless Acts of Beauty post. However, I've…
  - Today's Dazzlin Badge of Excellence goes to...
    Because everyone needs a little humor and sarcasm mixed in with excellent advice, today's Dazzlin Badge of Excellence goes to Bloggrrl.com! The irreverent…
  - First ever Dazzlin Badge of Excellence Award
    In honor of the new design for DD, I've decided to present the first ever Dazzlin Badge of Excellence Award. I'll be giving this award to outstanding blogs…
- Good Deals (8)
  - Freelancers Union
    I'd like to quickly point out a site I've only recently become aware of (where have I been, right?). It's called the Freelancer's Union and can be found at…
  - Green Web Hosting - ThinkHost Is No Longer My Choice
    UPDATE: Due to so many complaints, I'm no longer recommending ThinkHost. However, lucky for us all, my past and still present favorite hosting company,…
  - Revolution Money Is Possible PayPal Replacement That Has Real Merit
    A new payment network, called Revolution Money, is poised to take PayPal's place. I personally have never had a problem with PayPal but because they are not a…
  - Black Friday Fun and Deals, Deals, Deals
    It's Black Friday, folks, but instead of fighting the crowds at the malls, you can find all the on-sale stuff online too. What a fun, fun, fun, fun day to be…
  - Want Your Own Yahoo! Mash Space?
    Yahoo! just unveiled Mash, its newest social networking space. Of course, you have to be invited to participate at the moment, as is the norm with these Web…
  - How I Plan To Survive My Next Computer Crash
    My entire weekend was ruined when my computer died early Saturday morning. I wasn't entirely surprised. My computers tend to give up the ghost every 2-3…
  - I am giving away 5 free GrandCentral invitations
    UPDATE: NO MORE GRANDCENTRAL INVITATIONS ARE AVAILABLE. I'M ALL OUT, SORRY. Have you heard about GrandCentral yet? Google just acquired the company, and…
  - A daily surprise
    Have you ever been to Woot.com? I just discovered it a few days ago, and I just love it. Woot is an online store that only sells one item each day, and that…
Making Money Online (245)
- Adsense Realities for New Publishers
  The following is a guest post by Leo Dimilo. "Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Lots of it fails. Some works. You do more of what works. If it…
- Easily Add A Classifieds Marketplace or Auction To Your Site With Premade Scripts
  In Holding Online Auctions: An Introduction To Marketplaces, I introduced the concept of earning additional income on your site by creating a marketplace for…
- Hosting Online Auctions or Classified Ads: An Introduction to Marketplaces
  One way to generate income on your site is to add a marketplace that allows users to buy, sell, and trade goods relevant to your niche. Some sites have been…
- How To Style CommentLuv Latest Post Links
  When I first heard about CommentLuv a couple of years ago (I think it's been about that long?), I tried it out and liked it. At some point, the service had…
- Plugin Easily Turns WordPress Into Membership Site
  In Membership Sites: An Introduction, you were introduced to the concept of what a membership site is, how you can use them, and what kind of income they can…
- My 10 Favorite WordPress Premium Theme Sites
  WordPress premium themes have come a long way in the last few years. They started out by offering just a few special options or a new type of design not…
- eBusiness Tips: Creating Success
  Today's ebusiness tips from 'round the web center around the theme of creating one's own success. Whether that's through education, karma, or following proven…
- Intro To Membership Sites
  Does this sound like you, or anyone you know? You've taken the plunge, become a blogger, and you are sharing your knowledge. In return, you are earning…
- Synergy of Efforts Equation
  Being able to make a living online really only requires two things working harmoniously together. I call this the "synergy of efforts equation". So what is…
- Quick WordPress Tip - Leave Yourself A Note On The Dashboard
  If you only have one WordPress blog, and never write guest posts elsewhere, you probably are very capable of remembering how to format your posts. I mean, how…
- Monetizing A Site By Removing Ads
  If you are a regular reader of my blog, there's a good chance you either own your own website or you plan to do so someday. And very likely, you are either…
- Go Into 2009 With Your Brain Intact
  Tomorrow I'm going to make a special post, and I'm looking forward to making it. But before I do that, I wanted to share a blog post I just finished reading…
- Intro To Blog Flipping
  Occasionally, I'll explore methods of making money online without having experience with it myself. Generally, I only like to pass on things I've tried, so…
- Cli.gs - A Perfect Affiliate Marketer Tool
  UPDATE: Cli.gs is shutting down, so please ignore the rest of this post. If you do any affiliate marketing at all - occasionally or as a large business -…
- Where To Find Work - Quick Resource List
  Every now and then I feel like it's my duty to remind people that they should begin their new career of starting an online business from home - while they are…
- Meet Me At WordCamp in Birmingham, AL
  I'm really excited that the Southeast United States is getting its first WordCamp ever! Woohoo! I'll be speaking on SEO for WordPress there, so it would…
- Bloggers: Easy 125x125 Ad Monetization Choice
  Performancing has finally opened up their new 125x125 ad service to everyone and EVERY blogger should sign up. With a simple WordPress plugin and one line of…
- Wow! Wendy Piersall Opens SparkPlugU
  I'm really excited to hear about Wendy's latest project. Sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself. For those of you who don't know who Wendy is, I'm referring to…
- 6 Month Anniversary of In Your Pajamas Means New Low Price
  That's right, to honor the six month anniversary of In Your Pajamas, I've reduced the price to just . You don't have to rush over to buy it now either. The…
- Best Premium WordPress Themes For A Non-Blog Look
  Remember the post I wrote a couple of months ago, titled When Is A Blog Not A Blog? Well, I was reminded of that post when I started thinking about a new site…
- Get A Free eBook With Absolutely No Strings Attached
  You know I love free information, and when that information requires absolutely nothing from you ... not even your email address ... then I absolutely cannot…
- Getting Paid Often Can Be An Incentive for Newbie Affiliates
  When I first started out in affiliate marketing, I was broke. Every tiny bit of cash I earned was greeted with cheers of joy, and deep breaths of gratitude.…
- A Monetization Model That Stand Out And Combats Ad Blindness
  Ad blindness has long been a problem for anyone trying to monetize a site via ads. Site visitors are so accustomed to seeing ads that they no longer really…
- When Is A Blog Not A Blog
  When is a blog not a blog? When it is a site that is managed like a blog, that's when. Want to know a little secret? My most profitable site is not a…
- Yes, Even You Should Try The Web Business
  So many people think they don't have the knowledge or talent to make a living online. I'm here to tell you that nearly everyone should at least give it a try,…
- Make Money Online vs. Make A Living Online: What's The Difference?
  There are plenty of web sites and blogs focused on the make money online niche topic. You'll notice that although I may use that phrase, I focus more on the…
- Laugh In The Face Of Low-Paying Affiliate Offers
  When you are searching for affiliate programs to join, you should read all of their terms and conditions, as lots of important information for you might be in…
- Affiliate Showcase Directory
  I'm sick today, so I'm not able to really think, but I received an email that reminded me of an affiliate directory I had forgotten about. I first looked at…
- Happy Halloween and The Upcoming Season
  Happy Halloween, Y'all! I hope today and tonight is filled with fun and laughter as you watch the little kiddies, all decked out in their cutest little fright…
- New Way To Monetize Your Site Or Blog That I Really Like
  Jim Kukral has just opened up his new
- Three Cool WordPress Video Plugins
  Video is hot. Never turn your back on hot. If you can utilize video on your site or in your blog posts, you give your users the new media they crave. You…
- 2 Dozen Blog Networks Actively Seeking Bloggers
  Below is a list of two dozen blog networks that have contact information specifically for bloggers wishing to apply to write for the network. Some of these…
- Knowing How Much You Need
  As you know, I believe that having diverse income streams is key to being successful with your goals of making a living online. Very soon, I'll be listing…
- Injecting Passion and Compassion Into Your Business
  Every time I turn around, I see another blog post stating that you need to be passionate about your topic in order to succeed with it. I do agree that passion…
- Poll: Tell Us About Your Plans
  I thought it would be interesting to get an idea of what your plans are for making a living online - from home - in your pajamas. So please vote in the poll.…
- Turn Off The Greed, Turn On The Common Sense
  My family loves to tell people that I am smart but have no common sense. They find that amusing for some reason. In some areas (like putting things together)…
- Crazy George vs. DazzlinDonna : A Look At Sales Methods
  Ever seen one of those television commercials for an electronics store, where someone named Crazy George (or any similar name) is sitting in a crane high above…
- Research Others In Your Space
  My first thought was to title this, "Research Your Competition", but I decided that sounded all wrong. If you recall, back in Part 5 of the How To Make A…
- Your Business Is You
  I was reading my horoscope today and it had some words of wisdom that can apply to you and your business of making a living online. It said: There are many…
- Establish Trust With Your Readers
  Trust is an essential component if you hope to make a living online. There are certainly people who can make money without having the trust of their users,…
- Take Advantage of Free InfoCasts
  When it comes to making a living online, I do things my own way. I don't tend to follow another marketer's lead, and the information I give out here reflects…
- Sometimes It Comes Down To Luck
  Planning is a wonderful thing...until it's not. Sometimes, good decisions turn out to be nothing more than lucky decisions. We can plan and plan and plan,…
- Storytelling Exercise
  Want to make more money with your blog or site? Tell a story. Engage your users with your storytelling prowess. In almost any aspect of sales, you can make…
- 10 Methods of Earning Online Income with Definitions Included
  10 Ways To Make Money Online The following is a list of 10 ways to make money online, but this also includes a quick glossary of terms used when speaking…
- Social Networking with Benefits
  I don't tend to talk a lot about SEO on this blog because that's what my SEO blog is for. Still, since this blog focuses on making a living online, and this…
- Monetizing With Affiliate Networks
  Lots of people believe that they can't make money online because they don't have any products to sell. The great thing about the Internet is that you don't…
- The Little Freedoms Make A Huge Impact
  Over on eMoms at Home, Dawud Miracle wrote a post called Knowing When To Slow Down. In it, he says, "Freedom, which I mostly define as a flexible schedule, is…
- What is ScratchBack?
  I'm intrigued. Jim Kukral, a man I have a lot of respect for, has a new site that he'll be launching any moment now called ScratchBack.com. There's no…
- Ultimate Time-Saving WordPress Plugin
  I know I've listed both my favorite and essential WordPress plugins before, but that doesn't mean I can't tell you about an incredible new(ish) WordPress…
- WordPress 2.2 Upgrade Theme Problems
  I just thought I'd document a problem I ran across 3 times today when I upgraded three of my WordPress blogs to the newest version (2.2.2). Suddenly, my…
- A Dozen Essential (and Eight Optional) WordPress Plugins
  Three months ago, I posted a list of my favorite WordPress widgets and plugins. Since then, I've restructured several blogs and changed my mind about some…
- Favorite Web 2.0 WordPress Theme Designs
  Not every site should follow the crowd into the Web 2.0 design scheme, but if your site needs to get away from the 1999 design look, it wouldn't hurt to get an…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - The Entire Series
  Now that the series How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas is complete, I thought I would do a final wrap-up post that gives you two things. One - you get a…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Ten
  This series detailing how you can make money online is complete. Now when friends and family ask me "What do you do"? and "How do you make money"?, I'll…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Nine
  In the first 8 parts of the series, How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas, you learned quite a few things: What you were going to focus on as a topic How…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Eight
  You've made it through the first seven steps of the series, "How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas", and now you finally have all of that setup stuff out of the…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Seven
  In Part 6 of How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas, you installed WordPress, and were rewarded with a site that is ready to go. It, unfortunately, is an ugly…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Six
  The last two lessons on How To Make A Living in Your Pajamas may have seemed a bit overwhelming and technical, and I'm sorry for that. But you'll be pleased…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Five
  The next step in our series is to purchase a hosting plan with a web hosting company. Your web site has to "reside" somewhere, and that's the function of a…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Four
  In the first three parts of this series, I introduced the concept that any of you can make a living online, working from home in your pajamas. Part two of the…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Three
  Now that I've really piqued your interest in making a living online, let me pull the reins back for just a moment. I want to make sure you are very clear…
- How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas - Part Two
  In Part One of the series, How To Make a Living in Your Pajamas, I said: This is the start of a series of posts I will be doing that essentially shows you…
- How To Make A Living in Your Pajamas - Part One
  This is the start of a series of posts I will be doing that essentially shows you how to be me...no, that's not quite right. How to do what I do....no, that's…
- Very Best Free (GPL) WordPress Themes to Modify and Make Your Own
  Although there are tons of great "free" WordPress themes to download, "free" isn't always "totally free". It can be difficult to find a free WordPress theme…
- John who?
  I've been hearing the name, John Chow, for a few weeks now and have been wondering who the heck this guy was. I eventually gathered that he's a blogger that…
- Business Development (98)
  - eBusiness Tips: Goals Can Be Many Things
    Today, I chose to focus on some wise words from 'round the web that, in one way or another, have to do with goals. But these aren't just the typical "make…
  - eBusiness Tips: A Mixed Bag of Thoughts
    Today's eBusiness tips from 'round the web are a mixed bag of thoughts, advice, and concepts. Although there's not one element that ties them all together into…
  - eBusiness Tips: Clear Directions
    Today's tips from 'round the web center around directions - clear and certain paths, offers, and goals for your ebusiness. Now What? 12 Quick Tips to…
  - eBusiness Tips: Common Sense Prevails
    Today I've chosen some wise words from 'round the web that showcase some basic common sense thoughts that often get lost in the everyday quest to become…
  - eBusiness Tips: Wise Words from Round the Web
    Ready for some quick eBusiness tips from around the web? A short sentence or two often conveys more wisdom than an entire book, so I'm sharing a few good tips…
  - Got Questions?
    It's that time of year when everyone starts thinking about what the next year will bring. Last year, on this day (my birthday), I announced my plan to help…
  - Setting Up A General Transcription eBusiness
    "What kind of online ebusiness can I run from home?" Obviously, I get asked that question a lot, and my answer is usually something like, "That depends. What…
  - Sometimes It Just Takes A Step
    An online friend of mine emailed me yesterday, and the opening line of the email was: I'd like to transition to working for myself, but I'm not sure how to…
  - Who You Are and What You Know
    One of the things that scares most people about venturing into this "make a living online" business is that they don't know what they can contribute to the…
  - Microbusiness Stats and Resources
    The following post is only my opinion, and it focuses on a population in the United States that I believe is often overlooked, especially in the political…
  - Quick Tip Tuesday - Volume 9
    Quick Tip Tuesday list including finding communities, identifying top dogs, documenting events, and making shoes.
  - Quick Tip Tuesday - Volume 8
    Quick Tip Tuesday list including collecting questions, preparing for show-and-tell, swapping ad spots, and promoting yourself.
  - Quick Tips Tuesday - Volume 7
    Quick Tip Tuesday list including finding pics for headlines, subscribing to top expert blogs, relying on friends, and becoming an affiliate first.
  - Quick Tip Tuesday - Volume 6
    Quick Tip Tuesday list including writing headlines, determining research needs, partnering up, and writing ebooks.
  - Quick Tip Tuesday - Volume 5
    Quick Tip Tuesday list including committing to a time schedule, researching uncovered topics, creating giveaways, and hiring brokers.
  - Quick Tip Tuesday - Volume 4
    Quick Tip Tuesday list including fitting into a crowd, determining subtopics, advertising, and creating product accessories.
  - Project Jump Start Gets Even Bigger!
    One week ago, I announced a program in which I was going to be selecting one person each month to receive plus some bonuses to help jump start their own…
  - Quick Tip Tuesday - Volume 3
    Quick Tip Tuesday list including writing an elevator pitch, determining your difference, becoming known, and writing reviews.
  - Project Jump Start '09 - DD's Mini-Stimulus Plan
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