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SmartBlog On Social Media : The 6 best free Facebook apps for businesses

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:29:49 +0000

Thanks for this super collection of ideas and apps. I wanted to remind people who may experience their eyes glazing over at apps and learning how to use them that you can also spice things up simply by adding a photo to each update your post to your page. Use the apps, yes, but if you can't do that right now, or if your schedule does not allow you to figure it all out at the moment, don't wait another moment to start attaching a picture to every single post at your Page. It will attract more attention and engagement and make whatever content you have more enticing. Everyone loves color! Thanks again for a super post! My recent post Transcript: #HandmadeChat #3: How To Hire A Virtual Assistant

Life Pro Coaching : About - Life Pro Coaching

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:48:55 +0000

I love this focus on the mindset. It matters more than people think. Thought are things, as Napoleon Hill. Thanks for this reminder, and best of luck on your program!

Dwain Deville : Are You Really Focused?

Sat, 2 Oct 2010 23:35:03 +0000

This is a great post! I have been guilty of this detouring. Then I get back on track, and think it's kind of obvious. This is a timely reminder for me, to appreciate that I am the only person in my head, and that I have to communicate everything -- even the obvious. Thanks again!

Michael Hyatt Blog : A Solution for Consistent, Social Media Branding

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:06:59 +0000

Very nice! I'm going to get in touch with Matt! This is the solution I've been waiting for. Thanks for sharing!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Why Most Authors Should Not Emulate Seth Godin

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:01:44 +0000

I agree with you that most authors cannot do what Seth has decided to do. For him, though, I think it's a logical next step for wherever he's going in his business. He's a thought leader, and even if it turns out to be a failed great experiment for him, he will come out a winner because he tried something new and shared his experiences with others as he went along. True, most people cannot do that. But for Seth and others who have a huge audience, and can reach them directly in the way Seth can, it's an insightful and fun decision. No matter what happens, I think he will not regret it. And neither will I because I get to learn from his success or his failure, as the case may be.

Michael Hyatt Blog : My Current iPhone Apps

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:59:51 +0000

I love this post. It's fun and interesting to see how other people use their iPhones. I use a lot of the apps you mentioned, with one of my newest favorites being Twitvid. Here are some others I really enjoy. I am a fairly new runner and I love the RunKeeper app ($9.99, but they have a free version). It keeps track of how often I run, where I run, and my times. I also enjoy MailMyPhoto (free). I use it to size down photos quickly and easily to the size I need for my blog. Then, I can easily add them to a quick blog post using Posterous. I use FlickUp ($1.99) to automatically Tweet photos and add them to my Flickr account ($4.99, but they have a free version). Like you, I love the FaceBook app. I have never heard of CalenGoo but I'm going to download it today. I really like the iPhone's native calendar and if this is better, I'll be in heaven! Thanks for the tip!

Michael Hyatt Blog : The Third Ingredient of a Successful Blog

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:08:46 +0000

I'd like the theme so I can compare it to Thesis, which is what I use now. Also, so I can compare it to other blog platforms I've used including TypePad, Blogger and another custom theme created by a freelancer. I really like Thesis, but without knowing much about code, I feel that it has some limitations. At the end of the day, I need to hire someone like John, and I'm working up to that. I'm not sure if he remembers, but I had a conversation with John a few months back and he quoted me a rate to design my blog. I could not afford it. Hence, another reason why I want to try his theme. Because I already know it will be good.

TargetStars : Why should your business remain home-based?

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:44:32 +0000

The main reason my business is still home-based after 10 years is because it gives me maximum flexibility to be available to my husband and our young children. I wouldn't have it any other way, even though it is challenging to focus in important projects with children around. But when I need total focus, I go to the library or the local coffee shop. I'm fortunate that my husband is also my business partner and we both work at home. This makes it easy to trade off work hours and kid duties. Thanks for a great post. Long live home-based businesses!!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Behind the Scenes of My Redesigned Blog

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:51:26 +0000

Congratulations on your launch! Everything looks really nice. What a great way to start the new year -- with a new blog design!

Indie Business Advocate : Don't Get Caught Napping While Laws Affecting Your Business Are Being Discussed!

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:20:59 +0000

You are an amazing entrepreneur. Your tenacity is contagious. I'm excited to work with you and thanks for being one of the South Carolina Legislative Leaders!

Indie Business Advocate : Don't Get Caught Napping While Laws Affecting Your Business Are Being Discussed!

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:20:20 +0000

Thanks for your comment, and for sharing the post with your Twitter followers. What's so fascinating is that, up until now, the government has been safe considering one-size-fits-all laws since most of the affected companies were huge and had the same basic interests. Now, tiny companies can compete in industries once occupied only by giants. Congress has to consider that, but if we don't tell them to, they won't! I'm excited to be working with you and so many other talented small business owners on this important issue.

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:09:39 +0000

Thank you, but please know that it is you and companies like yours and Lela's that are the real heroes! You carve out a niche by hand from scratch with little to no money. Your brainpower, sweat and tenacity are examples for others to follow. I don't think anyone wants to see that spirit silenced in this nation. You are the voice, the inspiration, the example. Thank you for rolling up your sleeves with us.

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:07:47 +0000

Yes! Dismissing the entrepreneurial spirit is a good way to put it. I'm so glad you are with us!

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:07:11 +0000

Yes! And Kayla, who started her business in a medicine cabinet, knows this well. Thank you for joining us!

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:06:41 +0000

Your energy is contagious. You have worked hard and it shows! Thank you for your tenacity and dedication to Cactus & Ivy, and now to the cause of so many others as well. Thanks for being the South Carolina Legislative Leader too! You are an amazingly valuable asset to the cause.

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:28:52 +0000

That's a good question. The first place we thought of looking is at SBA's definitions, but of course you can gross millions of dollars a year and still be "small" according those! We are not sure yet and will obviously have to work with you and other industry participants to craft a proposal that takes those differences into account. Thanks for making such a good point!

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:52:00 +0000

Without companies like yours, there'd be no big deal. The products you and other small manufacturers make are special and if there were fewer of them, everyone would suffer. It takes a village!

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:51:05 +0000

People like you and the stories you have to tell will be vital to the success of our efforts to inject reason into the lawmaking process. Thank you for joining forces!

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:50:26 +0000

You were there with us! I hope everyone reads and takes advantage of the suggestions in your blog post about GMP. I love what you said about entrepreneurship. I just Tweeted it! Quote that everywhere!

Indie Business Advocate : Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:43:22 +0000

Cosmetics are safe, fun to use, colorful and they help people feel good about themselves. We need more, not less of them. The organizations striking fear, uncertainty and doubt into everyone's minds are self-serving, self-righteous and wealthy. They have no idea what it's like to manage a small business. They are helping to create a vanilla world where everyone looks the same and buys the same types of products. I don't want to live in a country like that, and there's no good reason to force me to.