Free Ecourses!!

It’s now, officially September… And that means it’s time to head back to school!
Instead of making you re-visit your high school years, we thought we’d send you to “biz school” with these free ecourses! An ecourse is a great way to learn new things - you’ll get a small lesson sent to your email each […]

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It is said that there are two functions to any successful business in innovation and marketing. Innovation means you have a product designed to solve the needs of your target audience. However, just because you have an amazing and innovative product doesn’t mean it will sell.
Here’s how to find out if your product will […]

Building a website is the first step to developing an online presence.  The next step is to get the word out.  However telling people about your website and new business is only the start.  Using the internet, and mass communication technologies associated with the internet, you can reach thousands of potential customers every day.
Social Networking
Social […]

This week’s podcast hits the air as we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary… and it features our first male guest. Yep, that’s right…. a boy!
Justin Pierre from Motion City Soundtrack stops by to talk business (actually we talked about everything from sushi to the fact that Minnesota is located smack dab in the middle […]

 
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Website Review - Want to increase your web sales? Or are you just plain stuck when it comes to your site? I’m here to help. You tell me what you’d like to accomplish, and I’ll review your site and give you suggestions on what to tweak to make it a more productive, thriving site. You’ll […]

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Free Press Release Guide»

A press release can be your best friend, but it can feel like your worst enemy when you’re sitting down to write it. Check out this free guide I created on press releases. It’s a quick read - under 5 pages. But it has lots of helpful tips, including a list of online press release […]

managing your biz

It’s Time To Get Back To Blogging»

Now that Summer 2008 is officially behind us, it’s time to get back to blogging! Your blog is one of your best biz tools, and if you’ve been neglecting the poor thing, we’ve got the motivation to get you back on track!
The Back To Blogging program starts September 8 and runs through October 10. You […]

marketing

How To Promote Your Biz With Twitter»

Perhaps you’ve heard about Twitter.  It’s a social media tool which enables people to post via instant message.  Originally designed to help people stay connected it’s quickly becoming a tool used by businesses around the world.
So how do you respond to the question, “What are you doing?” and make it about your business?  How do […]

indie businesses

Online Business Anxieties»

Different people dream of starting an online business for different reasons. It may be due to financial reasons and needing extra money, while another person may be a new mom who doesn’t want to leave their child in daycare.
While their reasons for starting a business may vary, one thing that many people have in common […]

Recommended Tools

Resources & Tools»

To be successful, you need to have the right tools. Here are a few of my favorite things - including website hosts, blog software, shopping carts and more. I actually use many of the following things in my business. And for the things that may not apply to my particular business and don’t have personal […]

advertising

Time’s Running Out For The 2008 Holiday Gift Guide»

It’s almost October - and that means the holidays will be here before you know it! Now is the time to plan your holiday marketing so that you can create holiday profits.
A listing in  Indie Biz Chicks Holiday Gift Guide is a great way to put your business in front of holiday shoppers.
This isn’t your […]