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Income Strategies that Really Do Work
I’ve read a lot of business books over the years. My favorite ones have been the ones that get right to the point. Almost none of them do. If you get right to the point, you’d be left with a report, not a book. That’s …
The “True Fan” Business Model for Solopreneurs
Today I want to talk about a different type of online business model. One that may very well turn out to be a perfect fit for the current economic climate. This is especially true if you’re a solopreneur or freelancer. This concept was very popular …
Reset and Transform Your Digital Business
Several years ago, I did a major reset in my online business life. I wasn’t happy with the way things were. Everything seemed more complex and more time consuming than necessary. The days were filled with “busy work,” that promised – but never delivered to …
The Attention Economy Is Burning Out the Masses
The phrase, “Attention Economy,” first appeared on the digital landscape about two decades ago. Today, it’s shaping not only the world around us, but our mental and physical well-being as we navigate our individual paths through it. Consider Wikipedia’s definition of Attention economy – Attention …
Can a CRM Solution Transform Your Sales & Marketing?
A few years ago I started reviewing different CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools, systems, and solutions again. This includes hosted solutions (SaaS), self-hosted solutions, and even WordPress-based solutions. Before I jump into this any further, let me share a few thoughts on the simple CRM …
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How Layers of Complexity Can Ruin Your Business
It’s one thing to struggle. It’s another to struggle unnecessarily. Building a digital business requires time and effort – even in a good economy and under the best circumstances. There are shortcuts you can take, that’s true. Finding those shortcuts, however, also requires time and …
Shifting Your Business Strategy
If you’re juggling too many projects and always seem to have too many tasks piling up on to-do lists, now is a good time to reassess your overall strategy. I say this because as we’ve entered the second month of the new year, people are …
Easier Ways to Sell Online Services
In a perfect world, your work would speak for itself. In a perfect world, the value you provide would be quickly recognized and understood. So, the question is, how do you sell more of your design, development, editing, or SEO services in an imperfect world? …
Online Income Strategies
Building any kind of business is a challenge. Building an online business is no exception. The great thing about an online business is that you’re not stuck with whatever it is you started out with. That’s where it differs greatly from the offline business models. …