Since this is Valentine’s Day week, I’d thought it would be fun to talk about some fun ways to connect with colleagues and business folks in your life. Many times, when someone reaches out to us of the blue, it can really make an positive impression. Don’t you love it when you get a surprise [...]

The Internet has grown up in past 15 years and very few people can really be true “Webmasters” (doing everything: programming, animation, graphic design, SEO, information architecture).  It’s better to rely on folks who have a speciality in their field. Hiring professionals who are very skilled within their field can save you lots of time and [...]

Below are some of the mistakes that commonly happen when a business sets up an online store. By being aware of them and focusing on what you should do, you are already on your way to a successful business.
#1 Not budgeting enough money for marketing

Build in a marketing plan and budget while designing and [...]

I’ve been researching different tools to analyze my links through twitter. Bit.ly was ok, but just didn’t have enough data and not easy to use. Tweetburner had potential, but its personal stats page was broken. Hootsuite fits just right. For a more extensive review of similar tools: http://networksboise.wordpress.com/2009/06/22/test-drive-hootsuite-ping-fm-twitterfeed-bit-ly/
My favorite reasons to use it:
-Tracking [...]

This is the first of a series of interviews with other small businesses like yourself! The best way to learn is by listening how other folks accomplish and succeed. I always love talking to small businesses and finding out what their passion is behind the business.
My first business is Mercedes Rose, a talented voice-actress, as [...]