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APRIL 3, 2019

I spent lots of time on message boards, attending business events in the community and writing for my blog. You may find yourself scrambling to find the time to do the things related to your own business, like invoicing, marketing and blogging. Create automatic or templated email responses to requests for information.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Learn and Grow Tap into free online resources like YouTube tutorials, blogs, and webinars to acquire new skills or enhance existing ones. Join groups where you can connect with other home business owners where you can ask questions and get information on how they might be doing things.

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MAY 24, 2018

What about blogs, websites and email lists? If your website, blog or newsletter includes visitors or subscribers from the EU, you too need to take measures to comply with GDPR. Yes, that means Google analytics and other programs that provide you with statistics about visitors to your website or blog. What if I’m non-compliant?

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Over the course of the last two posts, I’ve been talking about three new terms I’ve begun using here on my website and the Tips from T.Marie blog. The Illuminating Educators They share information to teach their followers specific things. Contact me today, or check out my services page for more information.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Always keep in mind, social media is not just about self-promotion but building relationships and providing value, so be sure you make your content at least 80% valuable information to 20% promoting your stuff. Consider starting a blog or creating videos that provide tips and insights related to your services.

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APRIL 28, 2020

Anyone who follows me here on the blog or on social media knows that I have been working from home for 13 years. An uptick in information requests. As a result, I am receiving large amounts of email requesting information. For 10 of those, I’ve had a focus on assisting other businesses with online technology.

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AUGUST 30, 2019

So why is it when you go looking for information to help you start, operate and grow a home-based business, everything that pops up is marked for ‘small businesses’ not ‘home business’. A lot of information and resources out there for small businesses just don’t fit a micro business. Is your home business really a small business?

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MARCH 22, 2018

In my original post when posing the question of whether you needed an SSL certificate I said: “ If you have a website or blog that doesn’t require login or sharing of personal information the answer is probably not yet.”. This will tell your visitors that your website does not encrypt any information being collected.

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JULY 28, 2016

She’s always stopping me during one of our weekly chats to say “That’s a blog post!” The Tips from T.Marie Blog has been around awhile. While other blogs consistently showcase guest bloggers, this one has remained mostly in one voice. The longer the blog exists; the more questions I get about guest posting.

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MAY 19, 2023

In this post, I’m going to give you some information and tips for finding a niche for your home business. Read blogs, follow influencers in the area on social media, listen to podcasts, etc. A niche is a specific area of expertise or interest that sets you apart from the competition. What are you passionate about? How do you do that?

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JULY 16, 2019

In the WordPress Theme directory, the number of active installations of a free theme is listed when you click on it for more information. If you are a simply creating a personal blog; you don’t care that it may look the same as other sites; if you can deal with basic functionality and lack of support/ updates; then a free theme may be fine.

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APRIL 1, 2014

Categories: Blogging & Social Media. Probably something you’ve thought very little about until now; most of us probably take for granted how we receive information about our weather. Blogging & Social Media Business Tips' Business Tips Is social media right for everyone? Can Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Run errands like heading to the post office to ship items, spend time at a local coffee shop to work on a blog post or article for a change of scenery, or head to the gym for a workout. And we all know how easy it is to get sucked into the black hole that is Google when trying to find information on finding clients or pricing.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Pricing or Rates information. What you include in your intro packet will depend upon your business and what information you may want to share or receive back. See the original post for more information about what type of information is included in each of those components. Business Policies (if applicable).

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APRIL 11, 2016

Last Thursday, WordFence revealed on their blog that the Mossack Fonseca data breach that resulted in the Panama Papers was possibly initiated via an outdated WordPress slider plugin. At the end of the build I always send my clients information on the importance of keeping WordPress, the theme and the plugins up to date.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

On Black Friday, not only did the VA Survival Guide become unavailable for purchase, the VA Survival section of the blog was inaccessible as well. If you’re a virtual assistant who has come to view Clerical Advantage as a favorite resource site for the industry, you may have been a bit baffled lately. What the heck?!

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JUNE 17, 2019

Revamp older blog posts with relevant information into an eBook. It’s amazing what a change in atmosphere can do. During the summer, try working from a co-working space one or two days a week over the summer. You can then either sell it or use it as an incentive to grow your email list. Create an online course.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016

You’ll find lots of information about why you should update your design, even I’ve written about it a few times. So why do so many small business owners shrug off the importance of their website and instead view it as a simple billboard on the information superhighway? The web isn’t young anymore and the way it’s used has changed.

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AUGUST 21, 2014

The program will provide instructional information and learning events created specifically with women in mind. Be watching for more information about Women in WordPress making Headway in the coming weeks. Business Websites and Blogs Girly Girl Geek' It’s called Women in WordPress making Headway.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

That’s not to say you shouldn’t have information you can share about your business and your experience and expertise. Rather than a resume, consider creating an information packet that can be sent to potential clients. A resume is something that is provided when applying for a job. Businesses don’t provide resumes. You should.

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MAY 31, 2011

Too often we get caught up in idea of so much information being available to us for free on the internet, but you will never get the same amount of value or results from surfing the ‘net. Doing an internet search is likely to give you information overload rather than targeted, helpful information for your situation.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

That meant less time for blogging, which also means I missed sharing some pretty cool stuff with you. From the “ Be a Customer Service Superstar with Customized WP-Admin ” to “ Triple A Blogging: How to Blog like a Semi-Pro ” every presentation I attended offered me new things to learn.

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JULY 18, 2019

If you have an ongoing relationship with them, it also allows them to log into your WordPress Dashboard, input their license information, and do needed updates to the premium theme. Unfortunately, it appears many WordPress developers, designers and creators don’t provide this information to their clients.

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AUGUST 12, 2015

I’m going to warn you, this blog post is me being honest. Yes, people wanted information about working from home and turning their work experience into their own business. What I failed to recognize was that there weren’t many of these people willing to pay for that information. I failed to understand my market.

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JUNE 6, 2018

Videos, audio, images or blog posts can all help you build a good reputation as a business that knows their stuff. Even more important, you have one place to send people where they can get the information they need about you and your biz. You can add whatever content you wish. This is a huge reason you need a website.

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Others may raise an eyebrow at my online technology services when they view my rates thinking that it can’t be that hard to create PowerPoint presentations, assist with business blogs, or help create information products. After all, many of the tools I use are available to everyone aren’t they? How hard could it be?”.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

I hope you discover (or rediscover) inspiration, information or some small help for your success in 2011. I hope you discover (or rediscover) inspiration, information or some small help for your success in 2011. Blogging & Social Media. 5 Reasons to Abandon Your Blog for Twitter…(or not). Blog SEO Made Easy.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Blogs, Twitter , LinkedIn , Facebook and others allow us to open ourselves up to the world and let them see what we’re made of. It gives you a way to introduce, interact and inform your target market about who you are and what you can do for them. Just be careful about what you share for personal information. Tweet This!

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DECEMBER 30, 2014

So called experts claimed that blogging had died several years ago when Twitter and Facebook exploded in popularity. Blogs and other content marketing methods take their rightful place as king again in 2015. I’ll take it a step further and say that they also want real content on your blog or in your newsletters.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015

People searching for more information about your company won’t find YOU when they go Google it. Business Tips Business Websites and Blogs Girly Girl Geek Facebook Page profile page social media website' Facebook even decides which of your posts are seen by which of your followers (if any.) Social media has a limited search visibility.

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MAY 30, 2014

And of course it wasn’t, but she did manage to get a bunch of her friends eaten by a fox with her false information. Business Tips Business Websites and Blogs' She was the chick (literally.a The Henny Penny website owner hears about a security flaw in WordPress and proceeds to declare to everyone she knows that WordPress is unsafe.

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JULY 19, 2018

Using pictures from your phone may look great on your iPhone or iPad, but visitors on a desktop may see a pixelated mess.You might think you need all of that information on your About page but your visitors will find it too long and wordy a click away without reading any of it. DIY Websites: The takeaway.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

I didn’t even mention newsletters, customer relationship management, online events and information or the biggie…business blogging. As I said, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to improving customer service for your business by utilizing online technology.

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JULY 15, 2011

I may have taken a few days away from client projects, but during those times I could be found working on my own projects, videos, blog posts and brainstorming. She’ll also be offering some services of her own, including blogging assistance and editing services. I enjoy working and love what I do, so it never seemed like a bad thing.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In a services based business this is less about offering free services and more about offering free information. Information about you. Information about what you know. Information about what you do and how you do it. Related Posts: Blog SEO Made Easy. All so that they can get to know you. 60,000 a year to Tweet?

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APRIL 29, 2015

In fact, I’ve had folks go through my intake process only to take the information and find someone else with lower rates. Of course, many of them also came back a month or so later, but that’s for a different blog post. It may make them appreciative, but it won’t necessarily gain you their loyalty.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at the seven obstacles that stop women from starting their home businesses – and how to overcome them. You’re not alone: many women are taking their careers into their own hands and blazing a path to financial freedom and career satisfaction. However, there can be plenty of roadblocks on the path to success.

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