For a couple months now, in between the craziness of work life, I’ve finally wrapped up the niggling little parts of what was left in getting my official business site launched. If you’ve always wondered what on earth it is that I do exactly, I hope this will help explain it a little more clearly. ... Read More →

Our inboxes are the hubs of our daily lives. Some of us check them the first thing when we roll out of bed. (That's a bad habit too!) They store notes from various people that are important to us on some level trying to get our attention. But if we start to using it as keeping track of the things we need to get done, problems emerge. See one email but there are 3 tasks attached, one with a deadline? Get distracted by all the things that keep coming in instead of focusing on the tasks that need your attention? These create stress. Read More →

“Only one thing matters in this life and that is to get them to sign on the line which is dotted” – Glengarry Glen Ross The following video is NSFW. The quote above summarizes the important part nicely, but the context is in the video. These are shiny objects: Your website Twitter Facebook Yelp Google... Read More →

Lately I’ve heard a lot of people ask the question how do you say no to something constructively? Maybe you’re busier than you know what to do with, but someone’s emailing you with this one project, thing, idea that they must talk with you about, get your input on, a review of their book/blog/business plan,... Read More →

I hate sales. Let me rephrase that. I hate the idea of cold calling prospects, pinging Twitter accounts, filling people’s inboxes in hopes to get their attention long enough to take money from them.  I find it highly distasteful.  I hate the subtle sales pages that make promises for only $47 dollars you get a... Read More →

There’s a lot to say for practice, but at some point we have to jump out of the plane or into the deep end.  We cling to the safety blanket of what it is, instead of doing the things that would get us to the place we envision in our minds.  This applies to all... Read More →

We need to get started on Facebook, start tweeting about our business, stick social media icons on our pages, get social and maybe that will save our business. Um, no. Social media will not save your business. It might enhance it, connect you with others in your industry, and provide some leads.  Instead of waiting for the... Read More →

Disclosure: I’m co-founder of sbbuzz with Pamela O’Hara and Michelle Riggen-Ransom of BatchBlue Software. A few months ago, small business owner Whitney (@wald12) came to Michelle and Pam for advice on how to get started with technology and social media for her business. Brilliantly inspired by #journchat, they created a chat for small business owners... Read More →

Hiding a cape we never see?  The strength to keep your business moving through a tough economy?  Share your secret super powers with the world by filling out a quick form and win some awesome prizes. To celebrate Small Business Week, Batchblue chose to hold the 2nd annual Small Business Super Hero contest this week. ... Read More →