Category Archives: Website Development

It’s never too late to learn, but in business there comes a point when you need to focus your value time on you skills and what you do best.  On the Internet you can find virtually anything you need, whether it’s a graphic designer, developer, content writer, marketer, financial analyst, brand developer and what ever else you desire. There are plenty of websites to find talent for the services you need, and at great prices. Many sites offer a bid platform where you state the price you are willing to pay and people compete for your projects. Some of my favorites include eLance.com, Freelanced.com, Fiverr.com, LogoDesignGuru.com and MycroBurst.com. Some services are great to outsource overseas, (those that are repetitive, time consuming and can be easily taught to someone).  You can find overseas help as low as $4 per hour, but make sure they provide you updates so they know your expectations from the beginning. Other services such as content writing are best to hire local or within the US so there are no language barriers.  Many business owners feel comfortable meeting and getting to know the people you are forming a working relationship with.  With the web, it’s very easy … Continue reading →

There are plenty of places to invest your hard earned money these days: real estate, stocks, gold, silver, bonds, CD’s and commodities. In this rough economy, is it really investing when it seems tougher to make money in volatile investments? It’s not fun seeing real estate prices cut in 1/3 or your stocks dropping faster then the Red Sox did late in the 2011 season. With all of these investment options, you really have no control of what could happen. It’s all speculation and nothing is guaranteed anymore. This volatility in the stock market is more than most can handle. Personally, I would rather invest in myself, my businesses and my work ethic, all of which you have some control of what’s going on. Many investors, entrepreneurs and business owners often overlook this option. Your business is something you can grow, generate revenue and maybe eventually sell. If your business is your passion and something you truly believe in, you gotta go all in and don’t hold back. In our era, digital property and Internet real estate can make you thousands of dollars more than any other investment. It’s exciting to meet with niche business owners, hear their story and … Continue reading →

As you go through life in the business world, branding yourself as the expert in a specific field is the most important thing you can do to gain credibility among potential clients. Whether you are an athlete, celebrity, journalist, fashion model, attorney, financial advisor, website developer or personal trainer, showing people you are the best at your trade will associate you with your industry for years to come. The Internet is the most cost effective and creative way to brand your self. I promise you, a domains name such as “www.YourName.com” will be the best $9.99 investment you will ever make (GoDaddy.com). First have a designer create a logo that represents yourself and one that you are proud to stand behind. Besides your physical appearance, your company logo is the first impression of what you represent. Then with a creative web developer and a crafty search engine marketer, you can now easily become the expert and leader in your industry. On your website and social media networks, give people daily or weekly tips that provide valuable advice in your industry. Once you create a following, give your site visitors’ website sharing tools such as AddThis.com to make your expertise go … Continue reading →