A Little Business Know-How from the Chick in the Skirt…
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Nov 2nd, 2008
It’s almost that time of year again when millions of well-intentioned individuals resolve to stop smoking, lose weight and spend more time with their families. That’s right; a new year is quickly approaching! As with dieting, dropping bad habits and other New Year’s resolutions, this is also the perfect time of year to think [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Sep 4th, 2008
Last night I stumbled across one of the very first books I ever bought on entrepreneurship. As I thumbed through its pages, it occurred to me that not much has changed in 20 years. Entrepreneurs are still about innovation, forward thinking and seizing opportunities. We still take risks, work 30 hours each [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Sep 2nd, 2008
Okay… It’s not everyday that I suggest taking the power of graphic design into your own hands. But recently I was desperate for a new logo to use as part of a special marketing program. Short on time, I decided to design one myself. I can be pretty creative when push comes [...]
Posted in What's Hot in Business on Feb 2nd, 2008
Okay. So I’m officially addicted to the StumbleUpon toolbar, which is so cool! With the click of a button you are brought to random sites (based on categories chosen when you sign up) where you can rate them, leave reviews and add them to your favorites. It’s a great way to discover even more useful [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas, What's Hot in Business on Jan 7th, 2008
I’m sure you’ve heard this one before: There are a million businesses that you can start on a shoestring. Some are evergreen businesses – those that never go out of style - and some have yet to be conceived. So my advice to you is to get creative! Get busy! Start brainstorming! Look around you! [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Dec 21st, 2007
Don’t sit there scratching your head wondering what you can do to make a buck… Get busy! Entrepreneurs are always on the move, always thinking and always finding ways to increase business. Here are eight ideas that have worked tremendously for me in the past:
Send a ‘Just checking in’ e-mail to five former clients/customers. This [...]
Posted in Market Niche, Start-Up Ideas, What's Hot in Business on Dec 15th, 2007
I’ve said it before…I’ll say it again; the Internet is back in a BIG way. We’re not the dotcoms of yesterday. We’re online destinations, social communities and retail powerhouses. Sure the bubble burst way back when, but bubbles never last anyway. Today, we have more information, have learned from past mistakes and can support online businesses [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas, What's Hot in Business on Dec 1st, 2007
I’m not one to beat around the bush, so let me just say this: the Internet is back in a BIG way. But this is not your net of yesterday. Today’s sites are fueled by collaborative environments, tons of free content and the ability to socialize in brand spanking new ways. That’s why Web site design [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Dec 1st, 2007
My name is Crystal Williams, the Chief Blogging Babe of this site. I’m here to give you the lowdown on small business…from start-up ideas to the nitty gritty on how to get a leg up on your competitors. It’s all very basic stuff, just often made complicated by those not wearing skirts. :-) Here you’ll get the scoop in black and white, [...]
