Sometimes I come across things in business and smack my head in disbelief that something so obvious would go unnoticed (I’ll share a recent example in a minute).
The truth of the matter is, most small business owners have fallen victim to these types of things which I call “Business Blind Spots”.
You probably know what I’m talking about…
They are poor judgments, mistakes or blunders that seem blatantly obvious to someone outside of the company but to someone who’s running it, they go unnoticed.
Here’s an example of one I found at the Orlando airport…
I’m a “success story” junkie
I love reading about the trials and tribulations of people taking their ideas and making them a success. There are so many nuggets that can be gleamed from their experience and it serves as a wonderful example that anyone with a great idea, a little ambition and determination can makes things happen.
That’s why when I came across this article I just had to share it.
I tried for months to figure out how to create a membership site using WordPress. The problem was, I could never find a solution that did everything I wanted it to do.
To make matters worse, when I did find something I thought would work, it was a technical nightmare to get configured and setup.
If you’ve ever found yourself in the same situation, I have good news
Now there is a solution that is easy to setup and was built specifically for WordPress. You can see how I’m using it by watching the video below:
This is my first time participating in Blog Action Day and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.
Blog Action Day is a day where bloggers from around the world join together to discuss one issue in the hopes of reaching a lot of people and creating a lot of awareness. The issue this year is poverty.
I’ll admit, three years ago I would have found it difficult to engage in a conversation about poverty. The reason - I hadn’t experienced it first hand.
Recently I read an article written by ProBlogger where he was discussing the concept of using Twitter and Affiliate Marketing.
The basic argument or question was…
Should affiliates use Twitter to promote products as an affiliate?
As more and more tools pop up it will inevitably attract the marketing minds who will look to find a way to get their messages out to more people (me included).
So do I think Twitter should be used for affiliate marketing?
Here is my response to the campaign that was being discussed designed by Joel Comm…
There are many people in this world who you can look to for business inspiration but one of my all-time favorites was Paul Newman.
Here’s a guy who took a simple idea (his salad dressing recipes) and turned it into one of the most successful philanthropic ventures we’ve ever seen.
Paul is a wonderful example of why I love great business ideas because he demonstrates that with a single idea you can have a massive impact on the world.
For him, it started by selling his popular recipes which grew into a wildly successful business. The inspiring part of this story is how he then took that success and turned it into a well of contribution.
Recently while visiting Don’s Brain Blog I came across the YouTube video that was published on the NewmansOwn.com website as a tribute to Paul.
It’s been a project that has been underway for quite some time and I couldn’t be more excited now that it’s launched.
The target market is small business owners and solo entrepreneurs who are looking for some personal guidance in the area of marketing, specifically online marketing.
The real “hook” is the fact that although you get a lot of personal consulting, you won’t have the expense that this type of consulting usually brings.
The “Makes You Think” column is a weekly look at various articles across the web that forced me to stop, think and reflect on what was being said. Participation and discussion is not only welcomed, but encouraged.
The articles this week forced me to think about the way a blog is being used to grow a business. I explore articles that look at and discuss the business of blogging, the future of WordPress, and I even talk about what Martha Stewart and the NFL have in common.
It’s an interesting read that definitely “Makes You Think”.
I’m putting the final touches on a site dedicated to all things WordPress. It will contain news, ideas and updates for WordPress themes, plugins and hacks.
The problem is, I’m struggling to determine what the final URL will be.
Will you help?
What Domain Do You Like Best?
BestOfWordpress.com (37%)
EverythingWordpress.com (55%)
WordPressChatter.com (6%)
WordPressGossip.com (2%)
Total Votes: 178
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If you have any other ideas for different domains, please let me know in the comments.
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