Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 16, 2010

Tom Peters’ “Top 41″ quotes and other free stuff – the Top 41 quotes are a project from 2006 that are compiled in a PDF and offered —along with a load of other free Tom Peters’ material— for download. World’s best quotes in 1-10 words – 10 quotes that are less than 10 words.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Like my hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, I start a lot of projects and then get sidetracked. My house is littered with ideas scribbled on the back of old business cards (I have accumulated quite a few of those in my nomadic career and wanted to put them to good use). You’re dead on, man. Go to get that first draft done.

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2010 AT&T Email Interviewing 40

Men With Pens

APRIL 13, 2010

Even in a networking setting when someone gives me their business card, I ask whether it’s OK to put them on my list. The person was unapologetic, which is absolutely fine, because she believed in her message and project and felt justified in letting others know about it. Occasionally the answer is No. Powered by frugal

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2010 Legal AT&T Email 40

Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

I know whenever I’m looking to hire somebody for contract work or to share in projects I’m taking on I always check their website to learn more about them. For most of us, a Web site is as essential as a business card or that first cup of Java in the morning. It acts as an electronic calling card.

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2010 AT&T Expenses Social Media 40

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Like carrying a business card. Branching out is a great gig—I make friends, I expand my thinking, I have a laugh, and it even has positive business results. My business is composed of $1-8 mil. sized projects. Now there’s a niche! So yesyesyes. Stick with your niche. On a personal level. Powered by frugal

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2009 AT&T Gifts Training 40

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

As of now, my website is more like a business card – something I can point prospective clients towards after I’ve already made initial contact. It’s that very reason why I don’t try to get tied to the income from my blog and instead work on longer term business projects.

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