This post is part of the “Just Three Things” series… As freelancers and small business owners, we all have an endless to do list. Whether it’s written down, or is running around in the back of our minds and keeping us up at night – there are things we want and need to do to […]
Just Three Things – Small Business Goals
There is something to be said for setting goals and holding yourself accountable for reaching those goals. I’m just about five months in after having reached my dream of taking the freelance plunge in June 2008. There was an incredible set of steps I had to take in order to reach this goal. But just […]
Essential Web Developer Tools (Validation, Browsers, Transparent PNG’s and More)
When getting ready to design and develop any web site – whether for a client or for myself – there are a few sets of resources that I find myself going back to EVERY single time. Of course I save all the great resources I come across on Delicious, however only a select handful get […]
How to use WordPress as a Truly Customized CMS
WordPress is incredibly versatile, in that although it is primarily known as a blogging platform, it can be used to run a non-blog web site as well. The more I use it – especially for my own projects where I have full creative reign – I am constantly amazed by just how much it is […]
Lessons from Paradise – Back From Hiatus in the US Virgin Islands
I just got back from a fantastic trip back to my hometown of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Sad, but I hadn’t been back in EIGHT years! My husband, daughter and I had a great time visiting with family and going back to my old stomping grounds. It was fun to play tourist, and to […]
Get Clients Now! Filling the Pipeline, Week 4
We’re finally in the home stretch of the Get Clients Now! – Filling the Pipeline program. I have to be honest… I’m falling back on my old ways again! When I started the series, I mentioned that one of the primary reasons I started posting my process on the blog is that I get all […]
Let’s Get Social! (And Some Link Love)
A bit overdue, but I’ve been wanting to write a post about social networking for a while now. Casual Friday is as good a day as any to kick back with a little bit of socializing – so I hope you’ll join me! More Than Just An Online Water Cooler Let’s face it… participating in […]
Get Clients Now! Filling the Pipeline, Week 3
Welcome to the “other side” LOL – the 2nd half of the Get Clients Now! 28 Day Marketing Program aimed at Filling the Pipeline. Last week was a good week for me, however I’m really seeing how much WORK marketing really is! I admit my daily scores are not as high as I would have […]
Get Clients Now! Filling the Pipeline, Week 2
Here we are at the 2nd week of the Get Clients Now! 28 Day Marketing Program aimed at Filling the Pipeline. I hope everyone had a productive first week! I’ve been doing a lot of work on my Success Ingredient items (specifically Networking Venues). I’m seeing a huge difference this time around as far as […]
Get Clients Now! Filling the Pipeline, Week 1
For those of you who have been following along with the Get Clients Now! posts, you know that I’ve just started a 2nd program this weekend. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, please see the Intro Post on the series – basically, I’m making myself accountable for my marketing efforts by publicly posting […]