This is a guest post courtesy of Julie. All this talk of empire building recently, and Julie is on a mission to build one of her own. So, I agreed to her submission for two reasons. She has a great story with wisdom to share, and I wanted to help support her by bringing attention to her Kickstarter campaign. It’s hard to put yourself out there into the world, and try to create something out...
Mother Nature Approved “Green” Promo Items for Yo’ Biz
Alert- since Earth Day was just this week, I thought a little Mother Nature lovin’ to be an appropriate focus for today’s post. Being an entrepreneur who is aware of the earth and its inhabitants, you strive to improve. (I did say strive now, no one expects perfection.) You’re giving, and your intentions are pure. A blog entry by Carrie Klassen of Pink Elephant Communications...
3 Downfalls of Being Self-Employed You Can Easily Overcome
This is a guest post courtesy of Kimberly. Working for yourself isn’t always rainbows, butterflies, and cherry licorice. It has a downside just like anything in life. Please make Kimberly feel welcome and feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments below this post. So you got the nerve to step out on your own. Exciting, isn’t it? Living the life of an entrepreneur is exhilarating. You...
A Complete Marketing Campaign- Printed Tools & Online Strategies
This is a guest post courtesy of Gareth on the value of marketing both within the online realm as well as the more traditional print media realm. Obviously both have their own unique set of pros and cons, but old school doesn’t necessarily mean old fashioned or ineffective. Please make him feel welcome and drop any thoughts in the comment section below. It’s become fashionable to dismiss...
Making Your Passion Profitable: Tips for Building Your Small Business
Project Runway’s 10th season recently concluded after designer Dmitri Sholokhov was named the winner. Sholokhov was rewarded with a $100,000 cash prize, a technology suite valued at $50,000 and a new luxury car. He will also have his work featured in Marie Claire magazine and has the opportunity to sell an exclusive collection at the prestigious retailer Lord & Taylor. For most aspiring...
Happy New Year My Lovelies!
I am currently in the throes of final preparations for our wedding, BGB style. Coming soon to a venue near you. hehe (OK maybe not exactly near you, but it sounded good.) Just wanted to take a moment out of the day to wish all of you a challenging (the good kind of challenging), wonderfully fabulous, productive, lucrative, and blessed 2013 in every way. While today is typically considered a day...
#BGB Tutorial- 20 Handy Print Marketing Tips for Better Branding
Today’s guest post is brought to you courtesy of Company Folders. Some great tips here. If you find one or three useful, please consider sharing this post with others. 😉 With the convenience of digital marketing, many companies have forgotten how effective print marketing can be in attracting new customers and keeping existing ones. However, in order to be effective, you have to have...
What Kind of Leader Are You? 3 Archetypes of Business Bosses
It’s no joke that vibrant leaders can drive businesses to new heights. But the common ideal of an all-encompassing business head is a misnomer. In reality, leaders take on different roles to perform different services. One of many hats and all that jazz. A business owner charged with setting and establishing a company vision won’t be able to attend to the needs of his or her employees...
What Swallowing a 2 Inch Needle Can Teach You About Making Your Business Stand Out
This is a guest post courtesy of Logan. I think you’ll find it an entertaining, interesting, and downright useful read. If you do, please help share this post and make him feel welcome in the comments below. Take it away Logan! Back in high school I wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed. I did some pretty stupid things. Things that Johnny Knoxville would be proud of. But when I think back on...
On @RedheadWriting on Being Unpopular- and Why You Shouldn’t Fear It!
OK so this post will be relatively short and sweet, as I’ve got a video to share with you today. (Now, now, settle down… it’s not MY video. I know, you’re so disappointed.) Actually, the video is of my gal Erika Napoletano. She recently spoke at a TedxBoulder Event and in my (hey, only sometimes!) un-humble opinion, she knocked it outta the park. In the video she talks about her own personal...

