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10 Marketing Rules these 10 Entrepreneurs Swear By

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Learn to speak in a language people understand , not your preferred method of communication. We leverage customer questions and FAQ information to create content for the questions people are asking versus just trying to rank for keywords. Speak their language. . Give people what they want. Content is still king. Go where they are.

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Five Tips to Hire a Consultant | Men With Pens

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You Need a Good Business Fit First If you’re a freelancer, choosing to work with an expert who has never worked on the internet, has never worked with online businesses or who has never been exposed to the freelancing lifestyle is a big mistake. Been there, done that. I don’t recommend it.

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20 Apps to Organize Your Thoughts | Men With Pens

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Scrybe This is a web-based organizer that caters to your busy lifestyle. What you can learn from chefs Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) April 9, 2010 at 2:22 pm I’ll second the votes for Todoodlist and for Dropbox! Google Calendar Use this Google calendar tool to track events, set reminders and share with others.

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7 Mighty Keys to Become a Freelance God |

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Learn how to set up, start and succeed at freelance writing with these three resources – and yes, weve personally read each one! Want the how-to steps for freelancing success?

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Full-time Freelance Writing Jobs | Men With Pens

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It’s not all that bad once you learn how, but it’s not a job for wall flowers. Even if going out on your own is a lifestyle decision, don’t be fooled into thinking that you can wing it. You’re on your own. No one will hand work to you. Well summarized.

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The Crucial Secret to Great Marketing | Men With Pens

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Where do you learn to get comfortable with all this? Learn how to spin right? It’s really a part of your lifestyle and who you are. Always was a loner and never really felt comfortable with marketing until I learned to be comfortable. So how do you get the confidence to market well? Todd – love the analogy!

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Why Web Copy is More than Just Words | Men With Pens

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Your freelancing lifestyle depends on your copy being read. Lessons Learned from Steve Pavlina Reply Ed Gandia ( @EdGandia ) May 3, 2010 at 10:51 am Excellent post, James! The copy on the box can afford to go unnoticed. Your web copy can’t afford the same passive indifference. You can’t wing it. Meier´s last blog.

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