Guest Post by Melodieann Whiteley {learn more about Melodieann at the end of this post). Okay! You've decided that it really is time to start a home business. But what type of business? Unless you already have a product to market and some experience in internet marketing, I suggest you start out with some affiliate programs. These can help you earn some steady income AND … [Read more...]
Management Techniques to Boost Employee Morale in a Down Economy
Post by Patricia Hewitt, contributing Women On Business writer The news in the financial markets is getting worse every day, and even if your company is one of the lucky ones that operates in a “bomb proof†market (not sure if there are any of those left), your employees and their families may not be feeling quite so safe and secure. It’s been a long time since … [Read more...]
Win a Copy of Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps by Susan Gunelius
If you'd like to have a chance of winning my new book, Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps, visit HomeBizNotes.com. Mary Emma Allen is holding a contest through September 27th, and one winner will receive a free copy of Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. Follow the link to enter to win! Good luck! Image: Susan Gunelius/Entrepreneur Press … [Read more...]
Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps by Susan Gunelius Available Now
My new book, Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps, was released today by Entrepreneur Press. The purpose of this book is to teach small business owners, eBay and Craigslist sellers, beginner copywriters and anyone else who wants to learn how to write compelling copy that you don't need to pay an exorbitant price to hire a professional ad agency or copywriter in order … [Read more...]
What’s the Next Step in Social Networking? Using LinkedIn, Facebook, Ning groups
Guest Post by Dr. Sally Witt (learn more about Sally at the end of this post). Now that you have your profile in a few places, you need to actually meet people. The best place to develop relationships is in Forums or Groups. If you are on Linked In, there is a very basic ability to communicate now in groups by leaving messages in the Groups area. You should be in … [Read more...]
Strategic Mistakes Point out Flaws in Business Models – A Lesson from the LPGA
Post by Patricia Hewitt, contributing Women On Business writer While no one wants to ever admit they’ve made bad business decisions, we’re all guilty. The fact is that if your organization is committed to a lasting growth strategy, you’re going to take risks, and there are lessons to be learned when we don’t get it right. Often, we think nothing … [Read more...]
Enter Contest for Business Woman of the Year from OfficeArrow.com
OfficeArrow.com is a social website for office professionals, particularly executive assistants, office managers, and small business owners. In celebration of Business Women's Day on September 22nd, OfficeArrow.com is holding a contest for Business Woman of the Year. The prizes include: First Place winner - $200 Visa gift card and a framed "OA Business Woman of the … [Read more...]
Vote for Susan Gunelius in the StartupNation Home-Based 100 Competition
My business was nominated for the StartupNation Home-Based 100 Competition, which recognizes home-based businesses around the world. SusanGunelius.com was nominated in the Recession Proof category for not only launching and growing during an economic downturn but also for helping clients with compelling marketing, branding and copywriting services at affordable prices. … [Read more...]
Women’s Words Weekly – September 7-13, 2008
Time for another round of Women’s Words Weekly where I take a look at what businesswomen bloggers were talking about during the previous week. Ivana Taylor of Small Business Trends shares the Best Sites to Find Business and Marketing Templates - a must read for small business owners and entrepreneurs! Bridget Wright from Biz Chicks Rule wrote a post that will really … [Read more...]
Women On Business Link Love
Today, I want to share a link to a great post by Bridget Wright at BizChicksRule called Pimped Out Politics: Is It Okay if She Likes It? In her post, Bridget shares some of her own experiences and questions the decisions and actions of women in the spotlight today, including Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, as she tries to determine where the fine line between pursuing … [Read more...]