Seeing as we’re already in the month of February I thought it was about time that I put out an update. Those of you that subscribe to the newsletter, will be wondering where the hell I’ve been…then again maybe you won’t Those of you that follow the blog, perhaps thought I’d run off to a… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Business Challenges
What Percentage Of Your Time Is Billable?
Self employment has a lot of juicy benefits, but billing hours for dollars has it’s drawbacks. When you work for someone else, you turn up, do your work, and get paid..week in…week out. Yes even when you’re not being productive (I don’t think youtube and facebook are part of most peoples job descriptions). There is… Continue Reading
The Sky Won’t Fall
OMG…Yep I’m back! Back?…What? You didn’t even realise I’d gone! Well I suppose I’m not in everybody’s waking thoughts, …sniff…its okay, I forgive you You see It’s been 7 weeks since I last blogged. I know. It sounds like I should be looking for a local chapter of bloggers anonymous, doesn’t it? For some time… Continue Reading
We Cant Be Good At Everything!
As much as we like to think we’ve got a handle on everything…we’re rockin it…right? Somewhere at some point, one or more of those magical balls that you have flying through the air are gonna come down with a resounding thud! I confess I’m a class “A” control freak (if there is such a thing),… Continue Reading
It’s The Experience We Crave
What we want out the things we do or buy is the feeling. Not the trappings themselves. Have you considered this when you produce content for your readers? Understanding how your customers experience things and want to engage will help you produce content that will not only encourage sharing, but get far more interaction and… Continue Reading
How To Create A Bio Box That Converts
Whilst wandering round the interwebs the other day….as I’m prone to do. I started to pay attention to the bio boxes on articles and websites. For those not familiar. A Bio Box is that little signature blurb at the end of articles and blog posts that give you more info about the author, you’ve probably… Continue Reading
Is Blogging Sucking The Life Out Of You?
Ever had one of those days, weeks…even months when you really wonder if this blogging game is worth the effort. You get up in the morning, punch the keys and it feels meaningless. That spark that excited you has long been overshadowed by the constant need to crank out content. After all that’s what we’re… Continue Reading
Does Online Terminology Leave You Scratching Your Head?
You may have heard me say in the past…”business is business, there’s nothing magical or mythical that happens online”. While this may be true, every new environment usually gives birth new processes or technical applications, which in turn gives rise to new terminology. Terminology that can be confusing and overwhelming to understand. So if you’re… Continue Reading
Do You Really Need That Mentor?
There are times when you need help. It might be skills or strategy. It may be breaking through some existing boundaries by challenging your existing thought processes. With so many people offering their services via coaching, consulting and or mentoring, how do you know which one to choose….do you even need someone at all? Nobody… Continue Reading
Are You A Comment Junkie?
Blogging is a strategy used to build your business. But what does that mean exactly? Lets look at some cold hard facts. Business is defined as an organization that exchanges goods or services to consumers or other organizations for profit. In other words a business is about making sales. Period! Sales come from paying clients,… Continue Reading