Want to run a business? Let’s start with these three keys: Understand Who You Are Running a business successfully is understanding who you are as a person – what makes things easier for you and what will enable you to succeed. Just because new school tools are “cooler” and more interesting, doesn’t mean that they are the best way to go about managing all aspects of your...
Just wanted to send out one final reminder to all my readers about registering for the business strategy workshop to get almost 50% off. If you live in or near Orange County (or want to come visit!), this is a can’t miss. We will be covering blogging, facebook and twitter. To register, click on the button on the sidebar (the big one at the top) and...
I love my readers. You are the reason I write this blog, you are the reason I don’t want to miss a day. You are what I think about when I write – what I can do to help you. The conversations that we share, the comments, the questions, the interactions, all make writing worth it. But, every once in awhile, I have to think...
The OC Register has asked me to become a semi-weekly columnist, talking about, well, myself! The posts will cover everything from trying to take over the world as a freelancer, to buying my first home with my husband and everything in between. The posts will go up Monday and Wednesday online and will be in print on Thursdays. The column is entitled “Kirsten’s Chronicles” and...
Today’s challenge from problogger is to write a ‘review’ post. He includes some great suggestions for what to review and how to make the reviews relevant to your readers. At the end of the day, the point of a review is to share something with your readers that can help them. Don’t review a product that only a limited group could ever own (like a...
We are up to day #20 of problogger’s 31DBBB challenge and I am excited to say that I have made it this far. Not every day was right on time…but I was pretty close! Today’s post is about commenting on other blogs in your niche, or those of your readers. He lists a few benefits of commenting, but I think that he is missing one...
Today, Problogger challenged us to write a post that solves a problem for our readers. He provides 7 ways to identify the problems that need solving: 1. Solve Your Own Problems: Well now, if I could do that one, life would be much easier ! But, I have written a few posts that are attempts at solving a few of my problems. The most recent...
No one cares about your stupid product as much as you. It’s about them feeling badass when they use it. – Chris Brogan at the SoCal Action Meetup So then – how do you market your product without shoving it at people? Don’t I wish I had the answer! From what I know from being a consumer, and my experience with marketing, the best way to market...
I often write about how amazing my twitter followers are, but I can never say it enough. This time @beachpig came to my rescue when determining today’s writing topic. His recommendation: “How to come on strong when you don’t think you have it in you!”. These 7 tips are motivation, ideas and goals that you must have in mind to become a stronger and more...
I read an blog post by Alan Weiss (and all of the comments in response to it!) yesterday. His post raised a lot of controversial questions about social media and the future of blogging in consulting for big business. And of course, It got me thinking about the future of business and creativity. I chose not to leave him a comment on his blog as...
