Archives for June 2013

4 Marketing Strategies for a Business on a Tight Budget

As an entrepreneur, learning how to market your business is vital.  If people don’t know about your business and can’t purchase from you, the business will soon go belly up.  Effective marketing helps you spread the word about your business and garner new customers and additional revenue. When you’re just starting out, you may think […]

Becoming an Entrepreneurial Writer: WordPress.org vs WordPress.com

This past weekend, I attended a workshop with Girl Develop It Philly on learning the ins and outs of WordPress.org in a course called WordPress 101. The number one confusing thing about WordPress that I see is that many people don’t understand that there is a difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. Both can be great […]

Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs suffer from fewer health problems than other types of workers, according to a Gallup poll. What this means is that people who work for themselves often live healthier lifestyles.  However, that’s not always the case – and working for yourself adds a different type of stress to your life.  Plus, entrepreneurs bare the full […]

Setting Up Your Small Business Email

When you start a new business, it is important to put your best professional foot forward. Part of that process is using an email address that is better than newbusinessowner@aol.com or myname52@gmail.com. When you start a business, you should setup a professional email address. Here’s a basic guide to get started.   Pick a Professional […]

Ditch The Office! Hit The Coffee Shop Instead

There’s something about a quad Americano that makes work seem effortless. At first I thought it was the caffeine that helped me crush my to-do list. But, back at the office, no amount espresso can help me focus. Which got me thinking; maybe it wasn’t what I was drinking, but where I was working that […]