The Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

Build your own network! Offer deep discounts to show them that you are genuinely there to help them succeed. When you offer deep discounts you not only devalue your products or services, you devalue your brand. Stefan Töpfer Said on June 25th, 2010 at 8:38 am Hi Erin, agreed, too deep discounts are not good for business.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 23, 2010

For all the stories out there – the tales of marketers working three hours daily, earning tens-of-thousands-of-dollars weekly, and enjoying a relaxing lifestyle – there are thousands of marketers slaving for hundreds of hours monthly to ensure that their visions of an online empire become reality.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Build your own network! Most businesses do not expect small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses to negotiate payment terms, so you have the element of surprise on your side – and it makes you look more professional.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Build your own network! Most businesses do not expect small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses to negotiate payment terms, so you have the element of surprise on your side – and it makes you look more professional.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Build your own network! Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral. Starting a Small Business?

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 30, 2010

While these situations have obvious lifestyle benefits, they are often difficult to explain to major clients and potential business partners. Despite being skilled, successful, and attentive, the vast majority of SEOs lack the corporate structure to gain a meeting with large businesses.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Build your own network! Consider forming a partnership with websites relating to the local area in order to offer discount coupons for your service (e.g. E-Mail me or follow me. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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OCTOBER 18, 2007

Build your own network! Ask to pay in 60 or 90 days, or get an early payment discount. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Starting a Small Business? On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. Keep your staffing level low.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Build your own network! Pay attention to the reason why your customer is buying your product – if it is for a regular event you should make note of this and contact them again prior to the next time it takes place and offer them a discount. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Build your own network! Discount Soy Candles Said on July 7th, 2008 at 1:37 pm Very interesting points. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! Can these be written off?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Build your own network! Jason Holden Said on November 23rd, 2009 at 4:58 pm Nothing weird about the advice here, it is pretty standard, pay big suppliers as late as you can, if they want paying quicker negotiate an early payment discount, let them make it attractive to you to pay quick, ask for 5%, if they refuse well then …….

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

One other thing I’d add for freelancing–and it’s either a pro or a con depending how you look at it–is that you need to build your network of freelancers through professional organizations, meetups or some other way. This is a great list and is something people should really think about before taking the plunge.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

I see solid networks, bold-ass claims, and powerful mojo. I’ve already done a lot of reading and researching on setting up websites, blogging, networking, affiliate marketing, copywriting (you’re right-Sonia’s great), WordPress, ad infinitum. It’s really a part of your lifestyle and who you are.

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MAY 19, 2010

They work on projects, they do their own customer service, their own customer management, their marketing and networking, their project scheduling, admin and bookkeeping. Then you’ll be on your way back to a normal lifestyle that DOES have good work-life balance! They have to stay on top of everything.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2010

This year after my husband was laid off and I was able to keep the family afloat with the revenue from my blog network, I realized I achieved an amazing level success. For me, professionally, I share your financial freedom model with money providing the currency to afford living a comfortable lifestyle with the occasional extravagance.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Melinda | WAHM Biz Builder ( @superwahm1 ) November 20, 2009 at 1:24 am Seems to me this is similar to online networking, in a more productive way. My network outside of gifting grew from Day 1. I have a few topics I cover on my blog – travel, lifestyle design, and photography, interspersed with posts about my personal life.

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JANUARY 3, 2010

What Marathons Have Taught Me About Lifestyle Design Reply John Hewitt ( @poewar ) January 4, 2010 at 7:04 am Interesting post James. What Marathons Have Taught Me About Lifestyle Design Reply Stacey Cornelius ( @thestudiosource ) January 4, 2010 at 8:51 am James, my first thought is you’re raising a couple of engaged citizens.

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