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There are lots of entrepreneurs out there that are struggling to raise the capital to start a business. They’ve saved lots of money, but, it isn’t enough to cover all the costs. So, what can you do in this situation? Well, you have to look for additional finance options. Here are three that might be perfect for you:
It’s time to go to the beginning! There’s a question that I have never addressed, and that’s: What is PR and how can Free Publicity help me grow my business or blog?
When you work in PR you get this question a lot: so WHAT do you do exactly? Is it like Samantha from SATC just sitting behind a fancy desk, enjoying the postman and going to party’s all night?
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How will a buzz around your biz help you grow faster? Well, if people don’t know you exist, you’re wasting time, energy and basically, your life right?! You won’t make any sales with that awesome sales page that you put 100 hours of work in and over $5000 if nobody visits the site.
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To start a blog, all you need is passion, a topic of interest, a laptop, and an internet connection. That’s it! This small list of requirements makes blogging accessible to all and entices thousands to start their own blog each year. But no matter how eager you are to blog, technical difficulties can stand in your way. From slow wifi to broken laptops, these issues can affect both amateur and professional bloggers alike. While you get these difficulties dealt with, your lack of blogging could cause your blog to suffer. Thankfully here are ways to supplement your blog even when you’re disconnected. But how can you blog when your internet or laptop isn’t working? Read through the ideas in this guide to discover how.
(more…)No blog? Read: How to start a blog (with zero technical knowledge) in 4 simple steps.
Introverts belong in PR. I know it sounds odd. It sounds like a paradox. If you are an introvert, you might laugh right now. You might think I’m crazy. But I’m not. For about 50% I’m an introvert myself, and PR is my favorite way to promote my business. In fact, I have written a big guide here with all the information to do PR & free publicity yourself. As a PR professional, you don’t need to be outgoing. You need to be good at communicating. And it’s a general misconception that all introverts, are poor communicators. You know why?
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Many people dream of manufacturing their own product from scratch. If you have a great idea, building it yourself could make you very rich. But what steps do you need to take in order to begin? I did some research, because yes, it’s been a dream of mine. Of course, this process is not cheap, so make sure you enroll in my $5k in 21-days challenge before you start, to earn your extra $5000 in 3 weeks! (more…)
Are you waiting for that miracle that takes your business to the next level? You’re waiting to get discovered, for overnight success or a sudden increase in sales?
Truth bomb: It’s not going to happen until you take control. Until you take control of your life and your business, by reaching out to new audiences and letting the world know who you are and what you do. Running a successful business is hard work, I would never tell you any different. People that do are lying. But, hard work pays off, and it’s all worth it! If you truly love what you do, you love working hard.
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Do you have more passions than just one? I have! And for some reason, I keep building new businesses and I start a lot of new projects. Some people can barely keep up and people ask me all the time, how do you run several businesses? The secret? Be super organized and make sure it’s your passion. I have a few tips for anyone wanting to start a side project, a new business or side hustle while having a full-time day job. (more…)
Let’s talk money. What if you could earn your FULL emergency fund in the next 21-days? I know it sounds crazy, but that’s exactly what I did when I had no emergency fund anymore. Feeling stressed and hungry for change, are (apparently) the best motivators for hard work for me.
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Discouraging much? Seeing everybody earning 6 to 7-figures online per month (!), selling services and products like hot buns, making half a million in one month from their blog and stuff? Yes. But you can do it too! Maybe not immediately 6 or 7-figure months, but how does SOME MONEY sound? (more…)
Let’s talk backups and savings; how are you doing regarding your emergency fund and/or savings? Recently I realized that I had made the most stupid mistake ever: A few years back I bought my Macbook and iMac in the same year (and my iPad but that’s not as important). I guess it was a good year business-wise, and I needed upgrades to do even better. But what do you think recently happened? (more…)
I love September and the ‘back to school vibe’ – even when I’m no longer in school. It’s a breath of fresh air and it’s the perfect month to pick up your new year resolutions.