http://ja-nae.net/blog Adventures In: Experimentation, Imagination & Sophistication Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://ja-nae.net/blog/social-entrepreneurship-and-the-rise-of-integration-into-local-communities http://ja-nae.net/blog/social-entrepreneurship-and-the-rise-of-integration-into-local-communities#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:35:03 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=5200 Social Entrepreneurship is working its way into more and more local communities within the US. Spokane, Washington is one of a growing number of communities taking part in a changing global model of how non-profits do business. For those who are not familiar, social entrepreneurship is the business model is based on creating sustainable, profitable companies that are then used to create social change. Two traditional examples of social entrepreneurship in action in the United States are the Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries. Both provide jobs and training, integrate within their communities, and are sustainable, taking more than 50% of their revenue from local patrons. In tough economic times, other non-profits that normally fund most of their work through contributions from donors are seeing that funding dry up. Additionally, they are seeing a drop in volunteer numbers. No longer able to rely on the prior way of doing business, smaller non-profit organizations are looking past the old models and trying to view social impact through the lens of the entrepreneur. For example, the Christ Kitchen started with taking donations to help impoverished women get back on their feet. They quickly learned they needed to focus on putting these women to work [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/social-entrepreneurship-and-the-rise-of-integration-into-local-communities/feed 0 http://ja-nae.net/blog/famous-quotes-inspiration-from-historys-leaders-and-social-influencers http://ja-nae.net/blog/famous-quotes-inspiration-from-historys-leaders-and-social-influencers#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:36:16 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=5236 I cannot tell you how excited I am for Our Revolution Week starting next Thursday or for the launch of the book (click link for details on what to expect). With the release of How to Create a Revolution: A Step-By-Step Guide to History’s Social Influencers, I thought it would be fun to give you a little revolutionary motivation on this beautiful Tuesday afternoon. Here are some of the quotes from the book. Enjoy! “The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” -William James “All I was doing was trying to get home from work.” -Rosa Parks “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” -Carl Jung “It’s really not so uncomfortable. Why, I think I easily would be able to hold out for a week. I was a little worried about the roof at first, but after I watched it for hours and it didn’t get any worse, I’ve sort of eased off thinking about it. But I don’t sit under the side that’s caved in [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/famous-quotes-inspiration-from-historys-leaders-and-social-influencers/feed 0 http://ja-nae.net/blog/game-changer-transmedia-storytelling-for-the-little-guy http://ja-nae.net/blog/game-changer-transmedia-storytelling-for-the-little-guy#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:52:36 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=5152 Game Changers. They come in all shapes and sizes. Today on my Game Changer segment on The Pulse Network, I dug into the definition of transmedia and how brands are using it today. Check it out: But there is a major misconception when it comes to transmedia storytelling. Many believe that you have to be associated with a film or a large brand. That just isn’t the case. You can be a small business, an entrepreneur, a group, non-profit, volunteer organization…you name it. And for you “little guys” out there, here are three ways to get started: What is Your Story: Before you can do anything, you must decide what your story is about. What is the journey? What obstacle(s) do your “characters” face and how do they overcome them? Pick 3 Entry Points: Once you have your story in place, pick three entry points for into your story. These entries points can be a segment of time, a sub storyline that compliments the world you’re trying to create, or the introduction of a supplementary character. Pick 3 Channels: For each entry point, use a different channel to tell the story. Maybe a piece of the story is told through video, where [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/game-changer-transmedia-storytelling-for-the-little-guy/feed 0 http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-freelancer-top-jobs-of-2011 http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-freelancer-top-jobs-of-2011#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:43:57 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4901 As a freelancer, it can be hard to know where the market is for your skill sets. Many of the freelancers I know continue to market towards what has worked for them in the past. And why not? If it’s not broke, then don’t fix it. Makes sense, right? Though that may work as a short term solution, even freelancers need to look towards trends. Freelancer.com, the largest outsourcing marketplace, has recently released its list of the top 50 freelance job trends for the fourth quarter of 2011. Freelancer.com has gathered stats from 134,820 online jobs that were posted over the last quarter of 2011, which represent a 18.3% increase from Q3. Here are the important trending freelance jobs: According to Freelancer.com: Android takes off again in Q4. After a slow Q3, Android jobs rocketed up 33% (to 2,454) in Q4. Apple iPhone jobs grew 18% (to 3,682). By the end of 2012, Android should be close to overtaking the iPhone for the rate of development of new applications. Apple iPad jobs rose 22% (to 1692). Blackberry jobs were flat, up 2%, but with volumes too low to register on the Fast 50. As reported before, Symbian and Windows phone [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-freelancer-top-jobs-of-2011/feed 0 http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-leaders-3-lessons-from-the-girl-scouts http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-leaders-3-lessons-from-the-girl-scouts#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:40:36 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4891 http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-leaders-3-lessons-from-the-girl-scouts/feed 0 http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-start-a-startup-complimentary-ebook http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-start-a-startup-complimentary-ebook#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:11:01 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4837 Yesterday, I was asked when the revision of How to Start Your Business with $100 would be out and what I will include in this one. Though I do not have an exact date yet for when it will be released (I’m still finishing up my book on social change), I can tell you that besides all the goodies that are in the first version, we will include: * Social Media 101 * Social Media ROI * SEO 101 * Top Mobile apps for Productivity and much more! Until then, I am happy to give you guys a complimentary copy of the book. Download Your Complimentary Ebook Now. Please feel free to pass it on and share it with people. This 120+-page ebook gives you access to: Over 197 resources and tools to help you start your business Guide to branding your business Marketing tips to use in a B2B and B2C market Budgeting and Financial research Joint Venture Contract Template Proven negotiating techniques How to build a website with very little money Integration of email and social media Step-by-step guide on how to start your business within 30 days If you know a budding entrepreneur, small startup or freelancer, [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-start-a-startup-complimentary-ebook/feed 4 http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-revolutionary-change-cycle http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-revolutionary-change-cycle#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:56:38 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4771 We live in a world of constant change. The events of 2011 have exhibited that all too well. As in life, change comes in cycles: birth, growth, death, and renewal. Understanding these cycles can help us thrive in change, rather than fear it. Though change can be painful, it is a source of creativity, innovation and transformation. While working on my upcoming book, How to Create a Revolution, I created the Revolutionary Change Cycle. Take a Look: During my research for the book, I found a transformation system developed by family therapist, Virginia Satir. Divided into five segments, her system illustrates how the family unit can transform the status quo into something new. While not related, it strengthens the correlation of change behavior amongst all group dynamics. Here’s the deal: Feel free to share. Tweet it, Google +, Facebook it, or post it on your own site. I would love your thoughts. The Revolutionary Change Cycle by Ja-Nae Duane is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Related Posts: The Power of Vulnerability How to Breed a Team of Innovators How to Recognize Opportunity What Do You Believe In]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/the-revolutionary-change-cycle/feed 0 http://ja-nae.net/blog/25-resources-for-creative-thinkers http://ja-nae.net/blog/25-resources-for-creative-thinkers#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:38:47 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4611 Have you ever had a project or deadline in which you had to think of a creative idea to build around? My sister, Samantha, had that same exact problem this weekend. She had been pondering for hours what to do her class project on. When I finally talked to her, she was close to tears. This was a huge project that she had yet to begin or know what it might entail. Here are some resources, I share with her to get her out of a rut. Hope you find them useful: Spark Creativity There are times when we get stuck and have trouble coming up with new ideas. For those occasions, there are a few techniques you can use to trigger that creative impulse and get the creative juices flowing. Here are a few: Carry a Journal. How often do you come up with a great idea only to forget it later?  Well, you can’t really know how often since you forget it.  So get a small notepad and pen and carry them with you wherever you go.  Whenever an interesting thought or idea hits you, write it down.  Take a look at your journal later and you might [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/25-resources-for-creative-thinkers/feed 2 http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-technology-can-help-you http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-technology-can-help-you#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:38:27 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4667 http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-technology-can-help-you/feed 0 http://ja-nae.net/blog/break-the-rules http://ja-nae.net/blog/break-the-rules#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:57:15 +0000 Ja-Naé Duane http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4608 New adventures and opportunities do not always show up at your door step. Sometimes, you have to break the rules and get out of your comfort zone in order to find them. Here's how.]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/break-the-rules/feed 1