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Starting a Business Podcast: Ways to Build a Community

October 4, 2010 – 12:44 pm

When I started my own business, one of the challenges I faced was how to effectively use social media to build a community around my brand. And that was before the Facebook-Twitter explosion! Now, with so many social media opportunities, it can seem a daunting task to the small business owner to create and grow a following. This is especially true for freelancers, whose services may appeal to a small níche audience. For my inaugural podcast to kick off my “How to Start Your Business with $100” Book Tour, I discuss “Ways to Build a Community”. Have a listen below, try out my suggestions, then let me know how it goes by leaving a comment.

Hope to see you on my tour! Remember to check out my companion blog, The Biz100 Tour, for tour dates and special announcements.

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Announcing The Biz100 Tour: 100 Events on Starting and Growing your Business

October 3, 2010 – 8:45 pm
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As some of you may know, I have been planning a book tour around “How to Start Your Business with $100.” However, a book tour wasn’t what I wanted. It’s not what I’m about. I’m looking to connect with as many entrepreneurs and small business owners as possible, so that I can teach that either how to start a business with $100 or how to scale the business they already have.
With that, I’m  so pleased to announce the <drum roll please>….
Biz100 Tour:
100 Events on Starting and Growing your Business for less than $100!
Oh, yes! You heard correctly. I’m doing 100 events!
About the Tour: The Biz100 Tour runs from October 5, 2010 through December 15, 2010. The tour will consist of 100 events geared toward growing the small business.
Types of Events: An event can be one of the following:

Webinars (with special guest stars)
In-person Events
Social Chats (on Facebook and Twitter)
Teleconferences
Ustream shows

Watch this video on WHY I’m doing 100 events:

What to Expect:

New resources, tools, and surprises every day!
Events that you can watch or attend almost every day!
Meeting those small business owners who have succeeded and can help you succeed as well.

Event Schedule: To check out what exciting events are coming [...]

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The Secret Behind Paying it Forward

June 17, 2010 – 1:34 pm
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There are times in our lives when we receive help, as well as give it to the people who need it the most. As I mentioned in my post last week, people have been asking me how they can help spread the word about “How to Start Your Business with $100“. I’m humbled and I am here to pay it forward.
I had such a great response to my birthday post on how to receive a free e-book version of how to start your business, that it occurred to me: Continuing to give the e-book away is the way to go.
Now, you may ask, “Ja-Naé, what is the secret to paying it forward?” The answer will soon be in your inbox. If you get a copy of the the book, share it with anyone and everyone who needs it. Do not expect anything in return. Know that I am giving you a gift that you can pass on. That is what communities do. They help one another; build each other up and move forward as a united front.
The secret of giving is what you get in return. Sometimes it’s a thank you. Sometimes you get a client. Sometimes all you receive [...]

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35+ Business and Leadership Quotes for Entrepreneurs

May 14, 2010 – 8:43 am
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We all need inspiration. Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business, as well as growing it into a successful small business takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. If you’re on this road, then here are some business and leadership quotes that may help you along the way.
1. “The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes” -Tony Blair
2. “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” -Lao Tzu
3. “The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” -Ken Blanchard
4. “You do not lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault, not leadership.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower
5. “A good leader is not the person who does things right, but the person who finds the right things to do.” -Anthony T. Dadova
6. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adams
7. “Leadership is a combination of strategy and character. If you must be without one, be without the strategy.” -Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf
8. “Outstanding leaders go out of the way [...]

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