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Mike Ambassador Bruny Any of my Brazen peeps will be at Chris Guillebeau's book tour stop for his new book "The $100 Start-up"in boston tonight at 7pm? It's taking place at the Harvard Coop (1400 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA). I'll be there in my birthday attire(not to be confused with my birthday suit). Look for the bow tie. www.100StartUp.Com

2 weeks ago from Boston and Entrepreneurs

 
Dana Leavy You know the phrase "You have to spend money to make money…"? I was giving some thought about investing in yourself, your career or business over the weekend. Whether this means going back to school for an advanced degree, investing in strategic advertising, or looking like a million bucks at the interview - what do you consider a smart career investment? Some thoughts that came to mind: http://tinyurl.com/bmm7sdv

2 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Entrepreneurs, Brazen Careerists in New York City and I am Gen Y3 more

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Edward Antrobus: Being fundamentally cheap by nature, spend money to make money can be a bitter pill for me to swallow. But I'm giving it a shot. I'm investing ...MoreBeing fundamentally cheap by nature, spend money to make money can be a bitter pill for me to swallow. But I'm giving it a shot. I'm investing $100 into a new venture selling taco seasonings on my blog.
2 weeks ago
Nicole Bienfang: Books- I have learned more from them on my own then I ever did at my $35,000+ a year colleges (that's right I went to more then one) I went to.
2 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Dana Leavy How do you balance who you are behind the computer, and away from the desk? As a business owner and a fine artist, I find that it's far too easy for me to let my artistic interests slide when I get busy or involved with my work. But at the same time, I feel creatively inspired by the work I'm doing for myself, and sometimes that's fulfilling enough. Does your work or job support you as a person creatively and inspire you? http://www.aspyresolutions.com

62 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Entrepreneurs, Creatively Inspired and Brazen Careerists in New York City2 more

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JRandom42: Well since my talents and skill are more scientific and technical as opposed to creative and artistic, it doesn't really matter to me otherwise.
46 weeks ago
Gil Elliot: I've come to the conclusion that there is no such thing as a personal life and a "work" life.
2 weeks ago
 
Mike Ambassador Bruny Folks, I'm creating a 4-week online class on effective conference networking for young professionals (25-40yrs) with side-hustles (working 9 to 5 & building a business at the same time). I could use some assistance with the following 3 questions: 1. Do you know anyone who fits that description? 2. If that is you, what are your biggest challenges when it comes to networking at conferences? 3. If a class was offered to help with your challenge, what would you like to see in it? A big Thank You!

2 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Youth Entrepreneurship and Ask A Coach1 more

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2 weeks ago
 
Dana Leavy How do you position yourself differently? Whether you’re a small business trying to gain marketshare and clientele, a freelancer fighting the good battle for your next creative gig, or a jobseeker putting yourself out there to snag that next job, one of the challenges remains: “How do I stand out from my competition?” Here are a couple helpful keys to standing out in a crowded market: http://tinyurl.com/6qavj6q

13 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Copywriters, I am Gen Y, Creatively Inspired and Entrepreneurs3 more

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8 weeks ago
Daniel Umbro: I hope you do not take my post with a grain of salt, being this is my first time commenting in this group. With that being said, a really really ...MoreI hope you do not take my post with a grain of salt, being this is my first time commenting in this group. With that being said, a really really great tool that any entrepreneur should be taking advantage of is the Stonyfield Entrepreneurship Institute. I'm hoping many of you have heard about this event before. The institute offers a highly interactive, intimate venue for networking, storytelling, and problem solving. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to take home a wealth of useful ideas and strategies that can be put to immediate use.

If you can't attend, many participants, including myself will be live-tweeting the two day event. We will be using the hashtag #SEI2012. If you're interested in attending this year please visit the following link:
http://bit.ly/zpRV7j
8 weeks ago
 
Shawn MacDonell Do you share a lot of your material? Or do you keep it from everyone? http://professionalasskicker.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/copyright-and-the-...

7 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

 
Shawn MacDonell Make sure and watch this video about success, great story and strong speaker: http://professionalasskicker.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/success/

8 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

 
Bernard Ferret New Green VC Fund Gets US Government Backing. Green entrepreneurs, here is your chance! http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/stories/new-green-vc-fund-gets-us-governm...

9 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

 
Dana Leavy Hey you- the savvy aspiring entrepreneur with all that pent-up creative energy just waiting to BURST out of the corporate bubble... Want to get your business idea off the ground and working for yourself full time in the next 12-18 months? Oh yea, and in the cheapest (but not so cheap that it's not effective) way possible? I did it for my biz, and would love to share my tips to help you get there too! So... "Let's Get it Goin'!" http://tinyurl.com/6nldw9q

10 weeks ago from Freelancing, Entrepreneurs, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love and Advertising Professionals3 more

Vickie Elmer: Dana, This is a great idea. I might like to interview you about what you did and what you're teaching others on this path....for a blog post which ...MoreDana, This is a great idea. I might like to interview you about what you did and what you're teaching others on this path....for a blog post which might turn into an article.
9 weeks ago
Dana Leavy: Thanks Vickie - sure, happy to contribute. I think you have my email, but if not, it's MoreThanks Vickie - sure, happy to contribute. I think you have my email, but if not, it's dana@aspyresolutions.com. Cheers!
9 weeks ago

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JRandom42: Since emergencies don't happen just when you work best, and often can't wait till your best working time comes around, what then? If it's costing ...MoreSince emergencies don't happen just when you work best, and often can't wait till your best working time comes around, what then? If it's costing them serious money, you really don't have a choice.

You either do the work on the customer's schedule, whether or not you're working at your best time, or they go to someone else who can respond to their emergency.

Restricting yourself to a set schedule, whether it's 9-5, or your own schedule just doesn't cut it these days.
10 weeks ago
Dean Robinson: I think this has as much with WHAT you do as much as WHEN you do it. If you're in a position to work when you feel like it; not having to answer ...MoreI think this has as much with WHAT you do as much as WHEN you do it. If you're in a position to work when you feel like it; not having to answer to anyone else - or if all you have to do is deliver a finished product, you can get away with this. Lets' say you're employed in some creative endeavor like writing, or video production or something where you're not tied to a start time, or even if you're in IT as a software developer with no production support responsibilities. If you're a cube warrior and morning formation is at 08:00, well, whether you dig it or not, that's when you'll be in the office. I've spent too many years with a pager or cell phone strapped to my belt to believe that my preferences could ever outweigh the demands of the person calling the tune. It has always been my position that if we are going to 'leverage our global workforce' that there is some guy in another timezone who is wide awake at 03:00 East Coast Time, so don't call me..call him. We can discuss this in the morning.
10 weeks ago
 
Dana Leavy One of the biggest barriers to entry for young people wanting to start a business or strike out on their own as freelancers is finances: how to save/get the money to start up, determining how much you need to do so, and what to expect when it comes to properly managing and planning it. Some tips I found helpful for financing your first year in business as an entrepreneur or freelancer: http://aspyresolutions.com/2012/03/how-to-afford-to-work-for-yourself/

10 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Upstarts!, Youth Entrepreneurship, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Web 2.03 more

JRandom42: How do I live with no? It's called alternate or contingency plans. If Plan A hits a roadblock, there's Plan B. It's a fact of life that not every ...MoreHow do I live with no? It's called alternate or contingency plans. If Plan A hits a roadblock, there's Plan B. It's a fact of life that not every answer is going to be yes, so it's prudent to plan for the eventuality that you'll run into a no, and to plan alternatives around it.
11 weeks ago
Melissa Ruth: I find another way...
11 weeks ago
 
Bernard Ferret A most unique and creative entrepreneurial solar project in Ohio might bring hundreds of jobs to a struggling community, and provide free electricity to its government and residents. An example to follow? http://www.thegreenjobbank.com/stories/creative-solar-power-project-brin...

11 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

 
Shawn MacDonell Today I launched a bit of a brand new brand for me and so far the response has been great! http://professionalasskicker.wordpress.com/ It really speaks to the bottom line of what I do.

12 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

 
Melissa Breau What's the most unique marketing idea you've seen recently? For me, it would be the idea of throwing a party—a retailer in Fl. holds a huge party at a local park every year with vendors who provide various services / products to her target audience. By providing them with access to more than just what she provides and doing so in a fun setting, she's experienced great success.

14 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

 
Ryan Paugh Great question asked on our YEC members-only forum today and I wanted to ask you guys for your thoughts as well: How do you define social entrepreneurship? Can a for-profit venture be social entrepreneurship or does it have to be a nonprofit?

16 weeks ago from Shotgun Startups, Upstarts!, Nonprofiteers, Entrepreneurs and Youth Entrepreneurship3 more

Lauren Bernstein: I define social entrepreneurship as a field where financial, social, and environmental bottom lines are considered with the same amount of weight. ...MoreI define social entrepreneurship as a field where financial, social, and environmental bottom lines are considered with the same amount of weight. By that definition, a social enterprise should indeed be a for-profit venture, because the brilliance of social enterprises are their ability to turn a profit while creating social good. I think that a nonprofit social enterprise is a contradiction.
16 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh What are your favorite books for entrepreneurship? Here are some faves from members of our YEC Women program: http://bit.ly/vnj75e What would you add?

19 weeks ago from Youth Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups, Web Startups and Upstarts!3 more

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Timothy Johnson III: I'd add "The Personal MBA: Mastering the Art of Business", by Josh Kaufman and "168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think" by Laura Vanderkam
17 weeks ago
Beatriz Alemar: The E-myth and Get Clients Now. My personal favs about entrepreneurship.
16 weeks ago
 
Dana Leavy Hey there aspiring entrepreneurs and creative freelancers! Thinking about flying solo, i.e. leaving the 9 to 5 and starting up your own business? Tune in to our interactive webinar on 2/22: Going from Employee to Entrepreneur: Breaking Free from the 9 to 5. We'll be talking about why now is actually a great time to start a business, and how to actually create more job & financial security for yourself doing so. Check it out! http://aspyresolutions.com/smallbiz-webinar/

16 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals, Career Changers, Freelancing, Youth Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs3 more

 
Dana Leavy 2012 is the year of the entrepreneur! And even if you're not ready to jump into it full-on, I invite you try my new Small Biz StartUp e-course "From Employee to Entrepreneur", designed to give you a "taste" of what it's like to start your own biz and live the entrepreneurial journey! Designed to help those looking to transition from one career to self-employment with everything you need to know about the small business & freelance venture startup process. https://ruzuku.com/courses/484/

17 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Youth Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Creating a Life You Love and Career Changers3 more

 
Ryan Paugh One of the biggest issues that entrepreneurs of all ages have trouble with is dealing with problem clients who don't pay on time, don't respect scope of work, etc. My friend and fellow YEC member, Ashley Bodi, started an amazing business to help entrepreneurs deal with these issues. Tomorrow at 8:30pm est (5:30pm pst) we're producing a live video Q&A with her. Stop by and ask her your questions. Rsvp here: http://live.theyec.org/ashleybodi How do you deal with these issues in your own business?

18 weeks ago from Youth Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups, Web Startups and Upstarts!3 more

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Noel Rozny: That's an awesome business idea!
17 weeks ago
JRandom42: You mean that businesses can get paid by their customers on time without having to send out Uncle Dominic, Cousin Carmine and Cousin Vito to ...MoreYou mean that businesses can get paid by their customers on time without having to send out Uncle Dominic, Cousin Carmine and Cousin Vito to sprain their thumbs? No Way! :)
17 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Edward Antrobus Have you ever heard of the $30,000 Challenge? I've decided to start a miniature version of it, the $3000 challenge. A race to see which small-time blogger can grow to $3k online income first. If your interested in participating, see bit.ly/xXNCwg for more information.

18 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, Innovators Incubation and Entrepreneurs2 more

 
Brett Kunsch I'm rebranding and revamping my website/blog this month. I've heard Genesis and Thesis are great, and want something that a non-developer (i.e. ME) can use. I want to be able to basically do anything my crazy mind thinks up with with an easy to use design dash that integrates with Wordpress. Any recommendations? BIG thanks all :)

71 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Professional Writers and Editors, Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas2 more

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Edward Antrobus: Brett, What did you ultimately choose?
28 weeks ago
Page: I looove Genesis and use them in my e-courses for teaching people how to design and market themselves. After a few years of using other premium ...MoreI looove Genesis and use them in my e-courses for teaching people how to design and market themselves. After a few years of using other premium and free themes, I've found these to be the most solid. http://pageteaches.com/
18 weeks ago
 
Coach Al Johnson CURIOUS: What is the one thing you wish you would have known BEFORE you started your business and what would you do differently had you known?

19 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

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