Do you think that your email address counts in branding your business? I hope you said YES! So often I see business people who have an email address that reads xbusiness@comcast.net or johnsrepairservice@gmail.com. While I always set up a companyname@gmail.com address for my clients, it is for a totally different purpose than to run their…
Which one are you an Entrepreneur, Manager, Technician? In the book by Michael Gerber, the E-Myth Revisited, he talks about what type of business owner you are. There are three key roles each business person: The Entrepreneur The Manager The Technician 70% of people who start their own business are considered the technician. They are…
Your brain may be, but is your Heart into Social Media? With Valentines Day fast approaching, I thought I would ask the question. So many of us understand the value of social media, but as we run our businesses, we may forget the importance of it. So often, myself included, will put off writing that…
Do you use social media for your recruiting and hiring efforts? I recently helped Illinois workNet create a series of recordings and a webinar focusing on recruiting practices using social media. Check out all of the resources on the Social Media Guide. Here are a few of the tips: Create a job posting on your…
Public Service Announcement – Hacker tried to access my computer files As a home-based business, I have to be just as diligent as a company that has office space. Read my story and share it with those who might be caught unaware. Last Friday both of my phone lines to the house rang at the…
