February 7, 2012

Computer Challenged?

I just wrote an article geared toward baby boomers and the issue of being “computer challenged.”  Don’t let it stop you!  You can read it all at the link below. Do You Consider Yourself Computer Challenged?

Join A Mastermind Group

Today’s motivation tip is to join a mastermind group – a group of like-minded individuals, who gather together in order to help each other move forward with their businesses. You can share ideas – things that have worked and not worked, listen, encourage and support each other. I belong to a mastermind group and we [...]

Free Search Engine Optimization Course

If you’re looking for free search engine optimization, how about doing it yourself?  If I can do it, you can do it! If you have an online business, you know how important it is to get traffic to your website.  Everyone loves to get free traffic, that is traffic that you don’t have to pay [...]

Are You “Stuck?”

Another Motivation Monday.  Today I want to talk to you about being “stuck.”  I think this is one of the greatest “un-motivators.”   Different things can cause us to feel stuck.  First, if we aren’t sure how to complete a task, we can get overwhelmed and not move forward.  Or, maybe we just don’t know what [...]

Nvu

In starting a home based or online business, you will need a website.  How do you design one?  Many website software editors will cost you some good money.   Well, you can use Nvu to create your pages and it’s FREE! I haven’t’ used it personally, but my son has, and he said it’s pretty easy [...]

Lawn Greetings Business

Today, I have a fun business for you!  Have you seen the lawn greetings to celebrate a special occasion?  It’s a great way to celebrate: Birthdays Anniversaries Graduations Engagements Weddings New Baby Retirement Valentines Day Mothers Day Fathers Day Retirement I remember, when we had first child, we came home from the hospital to a [...]

Motivation Monday – Celebrate!

Last week we talked about setting deadlines for yourself as a help in staying motivated.  Well, today, those deadlines pay off, because when you reach them, celebrate!  When you’re your own boss, there’s no one to stand over you and say “job well done.”  So, you have to create your own positive feedback. Celebrate the [...]

Free Business Cards

If you’re in business, you need to have business cards.  You don’t want to wait until someone asks for one to get them made.  You should always be prepared.   It does not appear too professional, if when someone asks you about your business, you pull out a scrap of paper and write down your website, [...]