With more and more people seeking professional blogging jobs or those who are interested in monetizing their blog the question of how to write an effective blog post is being posed. When blogs first came on the scene no one could have predicted that one day you would be able to make money off of them or find jobs blogging. However, that day is here and many bloggers are monetizing their blogs through affiliate links and ads. Even more flock to apply for professional blogger jobs which can be hard to come by. In the blogging world what will get … Continue reading →

Today I decided to learn a little about something that I have no experience with at all, the toll free phone number. I only use the telephone for one of my businesses, and I only have one phone – my cell phone. That is all I need right now, because I communicate with my writing clients through email and my law office has such a small client load that I have not found myself going over my allotted minutes. Some home-based businesses do benefit form having a toll free phone number. Could yours be one of them? Customers love toll … Continue reading →

Let’s continue to go through the basics of creating a Facebook fan page for your business. Once we get past the basics we will discuss promoting and growing it. Basic Information Once your fan page has 25 fans you can claim your username. If your page has fewer than 25 fans then your URL of your page is long and includes a lot numbers. It would not be an easy URL for fans to remember. As soon as you hit the first milestone and get 25 fans then claim your username. If your page is called Pink Hair Barrettes then … Continue reading →

Whether you like to use Facebook or not or feel you lack the time to build a fan page your potential clients are on Facebook right now conversing with your competitor. Businesses can benefit by gaining new customers and exposure by having a Facebook fan page. If you do not have a page or if you are trying to build your page then keep reading for some tips on how to create a successful page. First we will start with the basics of how to create your page. Profile or Fan Page I have seen multiple small business owners use … Continue reading →

What is a landing page? The landing page is the first thing potential Facebook fans see when they visit your fan page. Therefore it serves as a virtual first impression of your business or blog. A potential fan clicks the Like button based on their first impression. What do you want a new person to see? What do you want them to know about you, your business and/or your blog? Often the Wall, which is the most common landing place, does not reflect the full version of your brand. Control what potential fans see by having them land on a … Continue reading →

If you ever feel like you are caught in a permanent tug – of – war between your home-based business and your home life, you are not alone. It is only natural to want to be successful at work, and it is just as natural to want to be a successful parent and homemaker. When you find yourself feeling down because you feel like you are not excelling in one or both of these areas of your life, it is important to take time to address those feelings. Working through the feelings will eventually help you to feel better because … Continue reading →