Monthly Archives: September 2010
How does someone crowdsource their career?
I recently attended a great networking event held by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation. I was able to discover this great opportunity by joining the LVED’s Linked In group, which I urge you to join.
A quick tip for everyone out there looking to increase their client base and make great connections is to sign up with Linked In and begin joining groups in your industry and location. I have been able to develop a lot of great relationships with people after connecting with them through Linked In.
This particular networking event was held at the Firehouse in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and was part of a national event being promoted by Brazen Careerist. It was known as the Brazen Careerist Crowdsource Your Career Meetup.
Brazen Careerist is a networking group for young professionals that help each other build a network of their peers to share ideas …
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10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
If you are an entrepreneur or thinking of becoming an entrepreneur, here is a great checklist of 10 common mistakes that you’ll want to avoid before you decide to start your own business.
- Thinking You Can Do It On Your Own — It’s very difficult to build a scalable business with just one person. Although some businesses such as website design, public relations, and other service-based businesses can survive individually, most businesses will need to ensure that they’re profitable enough to acquire hired help. To ensure that your business will be profitable, be sure to determine that your business has sufficient profit margins to bring in hired help.
- Asking For Too Many Opinions — Everyone has an opinion when it comes to a business and it’s easy to become confused or misled by so many differing opinions. To resolve that issue, build an “advisory board,” two or three people who
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Productivity Tip That Boosts Your Bottom Line
I recently received an email from Mike Michalowicz with a great tip to be more productive and boost in your bottom line. It simply deals with creating effective to-do lists. I’m sure everyone has a to-do list, but a simple twist on how it’s organized can really help you focus on items that help you earn more money and satisfy your clients.
First, write a list of all of the things that you would like to accomplish. This doesn’t have to be arranged by priority — just a list of everything. Add tasks as they come along.
Next, for all of the tasks that will help you generate revenue in the next month, put a dollar sign next to it. For all of the tasks that help serve your client base, put a smiley face next to it. Start off each day with the items that boost your bottom line.…
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