This is a guest post courtesy of Carrie with handy tips around appropriate insurance for some of the most common home-based business ventures. The right coverage is important because you really just never know what can happen, know what I mean? And I speak from experience when I say it’s extremely stressful to find yourself in a position where you weren’t adequately covered for...
Vine – Why it Could be Your Brand Story Teller
Ya’ll have heard of Vine right? Vine my darlings, not vino. (Although a little vino at the moment wouldn’t be remiss. But I digress.) So I’ll admit I’m a slacker in the Vine department and haven’t messed with it yet. But methinks I might jump on the bandwagon, and mayhap you should too. But first let me tell you why. 😉 The growth in the number of mobile devices on...
Brand Building Tips for the Not-So-Average Joes and Janes
This is a guest post courtesy of Kate with tips on things you might want to consider before diving headlong into a branding campaign. It’s important to have a destination in mind whenever you embark on any journey. And branding is (at least in my book) ultimately a journey of discovery, whether you are trying to build a personal brand to platform off of, or a business brand designed to...
5 Marketing Mistakes You Could Be Making, Right Now
This is a guest post courtesy of Nick. We all make mistakes. It’s simply human to err at times. Mistakes in your marketing however can not only cost you money, but cost you your rep as well if you aren’t careful. They do say knowledge is power though, this post is intended to address some of the mistakes you very well “could” be making right now, without even realizing...
#Marketing Tips for Launching Your Biz and Products
This is a guest post courtesy of Hannah, with some timely tips for launching a new business or product successfully. Ya’ll make her feel welcome now. 😉 Those who have ever tried will understand the difficulty in launching a new business. You might have a range of fantastic and original products to offer, but unless people know you exist, your business doesn’t stand a chance. Smaller...
#BGB Over @Copyblogger – A Common Sense Guide for Getting It Done!
This is my latest guest post over on Copyblogger. If you’re a writer, and you work from home, this one’s for you. 😉 And hey, even if you just work at home, you might find a nugget or two. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Make Your Biz Exciting Again with These 5 Hot Business Trends
Is your business in need of a Red Bull? Wait, scratch that, I think I’m in need of a Red Bull. This has been an exhausting week, let me tell ya. Alas, I won’t bore you with the deets, so let’s talk biz. And yes, your business may very well be in need of a Red Bull too. (Good thing they make that stuff, eh? hehe) According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 55 percent of...
Business And Psychology- Does It Pay To Be A Psychopath?
This is a guest post courtesy of Evan. I admit I was definitely a little taken aback when I read the title to this post and immediately thought of people like Freddy Krueger, Jason, and Marky Mark in the movie Fear… hehe. However keep a readin’ because this post just might surprise you and make you reassess your perceptions of psychopaths and whether or not it does indeed… pay...
Breathing Personality Into Your Branding Strategy
This is a guest post courtesy of Guy Asher. Ya’ll know I’m all about injecting a little personality into your copy and messaging, and using personality to help your brand stand a step above the rest. Guy here has some interesting tips on ways you can do just that. Got ideas of your own? Feel free to share in the comments below this post. You probably describe your business a certain...
#BGB Tutorial: Optimism + Affiliate Marketing = Rich Potential Rewards
This is a guest post courtesy of Alan. He dives pretty comprehensively into the nuts and bolts of something called affiliate marketing. If you’re a blogger or have any experience with the online realms, you may have heard of it and perhaps even dabble in it yourself. I know many a fellow blogger that makes a tidy little side income from affiliate sales. If you’ve never heard of it...

