No, really! I'm going to be writing for eMoms at Home. That's right. Wendy has asked me if I'd share my insights and open coversations around being a work-at-home eDad. Of course I said, "yes!" Most of you know already that I'm married and have two young kids - with a third on the way. And if … Read more about I'm Officially An eMom…
Lorelle VanFossen Has Made Every Blogging Mistake
If you use WordPress you likely know who Lorelle VanFossen is. If you don't know who she is yet, don't worry...you will soon. Lorelle VanFossen, of course, writes Lorelle on WordPress (RSS) - one of the best resources for anything relating to WordPress. Need a plugin? Lorelle's likely written about … Read more about Lorelle VanFossen Has Made Every Blogging Mistake
What Do You See When You Look Through The Glass?
We all know the expression, "the glass is half..." But how would you finish it? What do you see when you look inside the glass? Some see abundance which overflowth. While others see the glass as having room for more. And so began the Starbucker Meme, with Terry and his half-full, clear shot … Read more about What Do You See When You Look Through The Glass?
Small Business Tips: Don't Lose Your Client Calendar
Ever lose your client calendar? Well, neither had I...until Friday. By some odd combination of keystrokes, I deleted my client calendar within Apple's iCal. iCal is neat in that I can have multiple calendars that can service different puposes. I have different calendars for family, home, personal … Read more about Small Business Tips: Don't Lose Your Client Calendar
5 Ways Not To Make The Biggest Mistake In Your Blogging Relationships
Are you blogging to build relationships? I sure am. And so are many other bloggers. Sure, if we're blogging, we probably like to write. We also probably enjoy playing on the internet to some degree. And for many of us, we've got businesses to promote. Yet the reason many of us blog is to create … Read more about 5 Ways Not To Make The Biggest Mistake In Your Blogging Relationships
Small Business Advice: Be Unreasonable
I saw this quote this morning over on Doc Searl's blog: "The reasonable man adapts himself to the conditions that surround him... The unreasonable man adapts surrounding conditions to himself... All progress depends on the unreasonable man." — George Bernard Shaw Great quote, is it not? … Read more about Small Business Advice: Be Unreasonable
Small Business Advice: Listen For Unexpected Wisdom
Some of the best advice I've ever heard has come in unassuming moments in casual conversation. Moments when I was relaxed and just open to something new. I can recall many moments like that with my grandfather. My grandfather loved birds. He used to sit for hours watching finches fly in and out of … Read more about Small Business Advice: Listen For Unexpected Wisdom
New Bloggers: An Idea To Get The Conversation Started
Many bloggers, like Preston, have asked this question of whether they should fake comments on their blogs to begin the conversation. Darren Rowse had some great advice. As did Jason Kaneshiro from Webomatica and Dee of Blogozine. They each had some great suggestions of writing more conversationally … Read more about New Bloggers: An Idea To Get The Conversation Started
Find Out If You Should Be Blogging Your Business
Mike Sansone of Converstations has posted a simple seven question test that can help you decide if you're ready for a business blog. The test takes about two minutes. You calculate your score at the end. Mike then gives you three categories of blogging readiness based on how you answer the … Read more about Find Out If You Should Be Blogging Your Business
Songs That Make My Heart Sing
I've always loved the feeling that a good string of words can incite. Whether a quote from a speech, a line in a book or a poem, I can easily be moved into a deeply contemplative space. So it's no surprise that I love song lyrics. Don't get my wrong, I love the music behind the lyrics. But if I … Read more about Songs That Make My Heart Sing
Can Faking Comments Start The Conversation?
You probably want more comments on your blog, right? I know I do. I guess I'm just greedy. Or maybe I love having these conversations so much with you that I want to see them ever growing. So what do I do when the comment box goes dormant? Is there anything I can do to kick off the … Read more about Can Faking Comments Start The Conversation?
How Is Marketing About Relationships?
Is marketing about transactions? Is it about communication? Is it about conversations? Or is it about relationships? Of course, marketing isn't about one thing in particular. Yet marketing tends to focus on one, specific outcome - often the transaction. But what happens if we only focus on … Read more about How Is Marketing About Relationships?
