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Don’t Make it Pretty, Make it Work
May 18, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 7 Comments
This morning as I surfed through the social networks and got a bit of work done, I ran across this interesting article on TechCrunch about how Facebook hacked the NASDAQ button to post a status about CEO Mark Zuckerburg ringing the bell this … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Why I Don’t Worry About Pandas or Penguins or Whatever Else Google’s Up To
May 17, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 26 Comments
Are you feeling scared of Pandas and Penguins lately? If you follow Google's changes and updates you might be. But here's why I'm not worried about what Google's up to, other than my usual web marketing geekiness that compels me to keep up with … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Time Out on the Doom and Gloom…It’s Your Economy!
May 15, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 10 Comments
Worried about the economy? Tired of all the gloom and doom on the news? Thinking no one will hire you or buy your products/services because it's just a tough financial time for the global economy? Let's shift that thinking... Today I'm … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Cool Tool: If This Then That
May 10, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 9 Comments
Guest Post by Shelley Webb of OnTheWebbSocialMedia.com I wanted to introduce you to a cool new tool that you can use to maximize the time you spend marketing or promoting your blog. It can also do many OTHER things too. It’s called ifttt (if … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Do YOU Have a Bullseye Painted on You?
April 30, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 12 Comments
Guest Post by Amethyst Mahoney of AmethystMahoney.com Scammers are now targeting small business owners. There are so many successful (and not-so-sucessful) business owners at there that you are now being targeting. Most of the scammers are … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Five Ways Your Blog Can Make You Money
April 30, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 19 Comments
You blog because you've got something to say... maybe it's a message to share, maybe it's a way to help more people, maybe it's a personal expression thing. Whatever your motivation, it'd be nice to make a little money from it, right? Depending … [Click to Continue Reading...]

How to Instantly Boost Your Creativity & Happiness
April 29, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 4 Comments
Article by Sandra Martini "Whatever brings you down, get rid of it. Because you'll find that when you're free, your true creativity, your true self comes out." -- Tina Turner I first heard this quote years ago and when I saw it again … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Do You Want to Get Real Results From Your Blog?
April 29, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer Leave a Comment
If blogging ever feels like a frustrating time-suck that you're putting tons of energy into and not getting results from, I want to help. I've been there. When I started blogging... well... it took quite a while before I started to figure things … [Click to Continue Reading...]

How to Confidently Claim Your Value and Stand Out
April 28, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer Leave a Comment
Want to learn more about how you can charge what you're worth and confidently claim your value in a crowded marketplace? Here's just a sample of the awesome feedback we received after I interviewed Tony on my blog and in a free teleseminar Tony … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Three Ways to Break Out of Dollars for Hours and Make More Money
April 28, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 1 Comment
Yesterday I shared with you some of the ways that have worked for me to go beyond trading dollars for hours. Today I want to help you brainstorm some strategies that might work for you. Create Something: Do The Work Once, Get Paid Over and … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Want to Know My Smartest Business Decision So Far?
April 27, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 10 Comments
Hopefully I've made more than just one smart business decision. ;) But let me share one of the smartest decisions I've made so far in my business, and how you can do something similar. Here it is... I started out online working as a website … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Who the Heck Are You and Why Are You Emailing Me?
April 27, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 10 Comments
Have you ever asked that question when an email lands in your inbox? Who the heck ARE you and why are you emailing me about... (fill in the blank)? I had another one of those moments this morning. It took me about 20 minutes of Google … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Sometimes the Road Map Isn’t Enough
April 26, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 21 Comments
I have a confession. I don't drive. That's not the confession though, it's quite a bit more embarrassing. Since I don't drive, I've finally decided to attempt learning the local bus system. (And no, I've never lashed myself to the seats with … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Come Meet Me At Overnight Authority
April 25, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 2 Comments
Want to meet for a cup coffee? Next week I'm (insert music here) leeeeaving on a jet plane... and off to spend a few days in southern California for the Overnight Authority event where I'll be speaking. And I've got free tickets left as an … [Click to Continue Reading...]

What Makes You Come Alive?
April 24, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 10 Comments
I hold a personal belief that we're all designed to create amazing things. We're all creative in unique ways and we each have our own mission here on earth. Two of my favorite quotes lately are: "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you … [Click to Continue Reading...]

15 Easy Ways Your Business Can Go Earth Friendly
April 22, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 11 Comments
Want to save money by reducing your costs, gain time by increasing your efficiency and build more reasons for clients to do business with you? Be earth friendly! By following the familiar reduce, reuse, and recycle mantra you can save … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Free Software for Online Business Owners
April 21, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 6 Comments
Here are some of the free software tools I use, that you might like, too. I'd love to hear in the comments what you use that you like. Chrome or Firefox for Web Browsing – Always good to check your website in multiple browsers just to make … [Click to Continue Reading...]

Which Social Networks Will Best Showcase YOU as an Expert?
April 20, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 2 Comments
Before you spend time on ANY social network you need to identify what your goals are and whether that platform will help you reach them. If you're looking to connect with potential clients, then find out if they use that platform. If you want to … [Click to Continue Reading...]

How to Attract More Clients (Free Webinar)
April 19, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer 6 Comments
*** The webinar has happened but you can get INSTANT ACCESS to the free replay by going to the link below and entering your name and email address so we know where to send access to. *** Want to know how to attract more clients to your business? … [Click to Continue Reading...]

10 Ways to Get Money to Invest in Your Business
April 19, 2012 By Michelle Shaeffer Leave a Comment
What could you do in your business if you had access to the money you need to grow? Maybe you need stable cash flow for your start up. Maybe you need cash to hire a coach or enroll in training programs that can help you succeed. There are lots … [Click to Continue Reading...]








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