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 process. I have no information about similar populations in other countries, but if you do, feel free to share in the comments. We have many names. Some call us entrepreneurs. Some call us freelancers, or contractors, or consultants, or WAHMs and... read more

Project Jump Start ‘09 – DD’s Mini-Stimulus Plan

The Goal: I want to help 12 of you in 2009, by giving you a mini-stimulus package to jump start your idea. Read on to find out more and make sure to read to the very end, because there’s lots of wonderful “new” news at the end. The Reason I Thought Of This: I’ve participated as a lender at kiva.org a few times in the past. I like being able to do a little something to help someone... read more

Personal Branding Magazine Issue 4 – Recruiting and Jobs

The next issue of Personal Branding Magazine is set to be released on May 1st, but you can download a free sample copy early (starting today) if you want. The focus for this issue is on the future of recruiting and jobs. The 9-page sample issue has 5 articles and is a great read. The full issue will have 25 articles including an exclusive and in-depth interview with Robert McGovern, founder of... read more

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. Occasionally, a check would arrive in the mail for $10, and I’d be skipping down the driveway into my house, waving that check as though it were a million dollars. Unfortunately, in the beginning, the money drifted in pretty slowly. One of... read more

Talking About Business With Family

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. For those of you in the US, you’re probably already thinking about planning the meal or looking forward to getting together with the family. Even if families cannot be together during the rest of the year, Thanksgiving is one of the holidays that tends to draw everyone to the same place. We all get to catch up with one another’s lives, and find out who... read more