Twitter Fest Friday – January 23, 2009
It was a pretty quiet day in the Twitterverse today, at least in my little corner of it. But I still got some very good replies to today’s Twitter Fest Friday question.
The idea for today’s question was born more out of curiosity than anything we’ve specifically talked about on Smallbizbee.com in the last week, but something that I was pondering about my own experience with Twitter and thinking how it’s changed what I do.
Friday January 23, 2009
How has Twitter changed your business?
JoyMontgomery: @SmallBizBee No changes to business yet. A new place to meet people. I’m still just learning. http://www.structural-integrity.com/
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keithdb: @SmallBizBee Capitalize on the economic state- Time to focus- get uber-productive: http://SimplyGettingResults.com
mikehartman: @SmallBizBee Nationwide exposure @cindyHartman on air, guest of @deannatroupe, http://www.hartmaninventory.com/
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pegkd: @SmallBizBee and to be me. Plus I learn SOO much from my fellow tweeple http://www.intuitiveevolution.com/
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giazzpet: @SmallBizBee it’s help me raise awareness for our little faire coming up in June of 09 for Winslow Animal Sanctuary yay go Winslow! http://www.giazzworld.blogspot.com/
Thanks to all who took part in this week’s Twitter Fest Friday, we’ll see you next week!
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Twitter Fest Friday – January 16, 2009
I was lamenting yesterday about how tough economic times doesn’t mean that us small business owners fold up shop, or put our head in the sand and hide. In fact my point was quite the opposite. It’s time to do more, not less, and capitalize on the opportunities still being presented to us.
The thought was still on my mind this morning when I pinged the Twitterverse to see what their take was. I’m glad to see there are others out there using this downturn as a time to get their businesses mean and lean, and looking for ways to prosper.
Friday January 16, 2009
Are you fearing the recession or capitalizing on it?
zheller: there r so many reasons to fear it, but those who keep an open mind n see the big picture can capitalize on small opportunities http://www.zachheller.com/
SmallBizExpert: Capitalize on it! There are wonderful opportunities all around, if you are not overcome by fear..Stop listening to the news! http://thesmallbizexpert.blogspot.com/
smallbiztrends: Capitalizing on recession by staying focused and setting goals for growth. Plan quiet launch of new business, too. http://www.smallbiztrends.com/
smbzen: - Capitalizing of course. There are opportunities even in a recession as severe as this one. http://bizjournal.smbzen.com/
bccreative: I’m just “not participating” in the recession, but hope to capitalize on it. http://www.colthart.com/
GemAffair: We don’t fear it, but know it makes buying difficult. So, we do giveaways and promos to give back. http://www.gemaffair.com
Robadler: Both. You need to respect the macro events. But use the fear as motivation to capitalize. There will be opportunities. http://www.pr-vantage.com/
joerawlinson: Capitalize on recession: Buffett’s wisdom applies: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful” http://returncustomer.com/
sweetsue: Neither. Look for opportunities to improve, serve, help. This is “leader” thinking and tactics suitable for the long haul. http://resilienceatwork.blogspot.com/
SMCuter: fearing something only gives it power, no matter what that something is. You don’t fear, you adjust, and continue full speed http://lightninglikeheseemed.blogspot.com/
inquirystu: Respectful fear, but capitalizing on the number of start-ups needing biz services! http://inquirystudios.net/os
lifeldrshpcoach: A little of both! When I feel myself slipping into fear, I refocus on what I CAN create and what IS here, vs. what isn’t. http://www.moreinyou.com/
cindyhartman:Capitalize on it. Made us look at our business and see what new target markets are out there that we aren’t marketing to. http://www.hartmaninventoryblog.com/
freelock: Recession? What recession? When people are concerned for their wallets, what better than free software? We’re booming. http://freelock.com/
mariaschneider: Capitalize. Small startups can be smarter and faster when the big corporations are over-leveraged and running for cover. http://editorunleashed.com/JoyMontgomery: I’m spending to address it – on PR and Sales people. http://www.structural-integrity.com/Thanks to all who took part in this weeks Twitter Fest Friday, we’ll see you next week!
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Twitter Fest Friday – Jan 09, 2009
We’ve been talking a bit lately on this website about differentating your business as a way to compete, and about building your personal brand, and thought I would see what the Twiiterverse thought about the subject. As usual I got some very good replies!
Friday January 09, 2009
What differentiates you? What makes you different?
childsi: @SmallBizBee we’re a brand new charity and a community, we are looking for open dialogue with our supporters not a one-way conversation http://www.childsifoundation.org/
keylimecreative: @SmallBizBee I’m not just here to do design – I’m here to help you succeed. Clients often marvel at the fact that I have given them so many Ideas and spent a great deal of time with them to figure out what they really need. what they want and what they need to succeed is usually 2 very different things. http://www.keylimecreative.ca/
AlignedDeb: RT @SmallBizBee: Question: What differentiates you? What makes you different? My site is orange. 
and … I speak easy speak not UX s … http://www.alignedstructures.com/
CFOwise: @SmallBizBee what if what makes you different is impossible to replicate into a sustainable business model? http://www.cfowise.com/
blukentucky: @SmallBizBee guess I’m pretty ordinary … not too spectacular http://www.blukentucky.com/
andrawatkins: @smallbizbee I take natural right brained creativity and combine it with trained left brain analytical skills to help small biz clients grow http://www.positusonline.com/
pinkbrickroad: @SmallBizBee – Always wanting to know more, learn more and try more. http://www.creatingabuzz.ca/
toptomato: @smallbizbee I value quality over quantity and speed in both my design work and my personal life. http://www.tomatographics.com/
YML: @SmallBizBee A: We are a network of some of the best mkt. firms in the US. So, we can offer options that are truly client based. http://www.yourmarketinglab.com/
giazzpet: @SmallBizBee I play jazz flute and Renaissance music – hmm ren jazz? jazzren? not sure 
oh wait, plus I’m cute http://www.giazzworld.blogspot.com/
purplepopple: @SmallBizBee Scope. Statistics. Size. Rules. That is what makeshttp://www.fanhistory.com/ different. http://fanhistory.com/wiki/User:Laura
zheller: @SmallBizBee a never ending desire to learn and try new things http://www.zachheller.com/
Thanks to all who took part in this weeks Twitter Fest Friday, we’ll see you next week!
Twitter Fest Friday – Dec 19, 2008
Maybe it’s because I’ve been extremely busy the last few weeks, or that I’ve had some life changes that have added stress lately, but the quote “It’s always darkest before the dawn” has been in my head, right next to “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”.
This got me thinking about advice I’ve received through the years that I lean on in times of business or personal struggles, and how a really good piece of advice is timeless and more valuable to our success than any tangible item.
So today’s Twitter Fest Friday question was aimed at finding out what advice the Twitterverse thought of as the best they’ve received and what they fall back on to guide them.
Friday December 19, 2008
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
thetwinkieaward: That you don’t always have to win in sales. Sometimes you have to walk away. http://www.thetwinkieawards.com/
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tdhurst: that working smart is better than working hard. http://www.tylerhurst.com/
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BloggerNewbie:the best thing to do is the right thing, the next best thing to do is the wrong thing, the worst thing to do is nothing http://www.bloggernewbie.com/
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johndilbeck: Best advice ever received: “Be yourself.” http://21stcenturyaffiliatemarketing.com/
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timotis: Life is too damn short to be unhappy http://www.axiomcom.com/
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jasonbradford: oh yeah, one more.. I was told “You are born an original, don’t die a copy” and I’m done! http://www.jasonbradford.com/
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zheller: Hire people that are smarter than you http://www.zachheller.com/
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kkunlimited: Be yourself – be authentic http://www.kevinkellyunlimited.com/
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jasonbradford: Be Honest. If everyone loves you then you are lying to somebody… http://www.jasonbradford.com/
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DanRMorris: Best Advice Entry #1 “You can’t complain if some else is signing your checks.” http://clippershiptravel.wordpress.com/
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profitpuzzle: “Seek Advice” http://www.profitpuzzle.com/twitter
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AnthonyRusso: My Grandfather – Do a job you love and you wont work a day in your life. Took years to get here, but living that now. http://www.ganconference.com/
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justinu84: Mind over matter. Sounds kind of cliche but it really helps me thought the stressful days when I don’t want to do anything. http://vizionkc.com/
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giazzpet: “Don’t worry, be happy” and “Don’t worry about a thing” – both great songs http://www.giazzworld.blogspot.com/
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usegraymatter: Q: : “Best advice you’ve ever received? Anyone care to share?” A: Let go. http://graymatterminute.com/
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HumanCalculator: only break one law at a time. http://www.thehumancalculator.com/
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patrickrlewis: you miss 100% of the shots you never take (it’s a wayne gretzky quote but I have it on a little think on my desk) http://www.myspace.com/patrickrlewis
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SMCuter: Don’t Panic http://www.lightninglikeheseemed.blogspot.com
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fuzznfeathers: If you’re not pissing someone off, you’re not making progress. Basically meaning, don’t be afraid to rock the status quo. http://www.tmdcreative.com/
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andrawatkins: “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” George Eliot bookmark given to me by a dear friend. So true. http://www.positusonline.com/
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JudyHWright: Never take advice from someone you wouldn’t trade places with. Auntie Artichoke, family relationship coach and author http://www.artichokepress.com/
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KenShenkman: A smile is the shortest distance between two people http://www.bulkcandystore.com/
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KathyCrofoot: Best Advice: To always keep my eyes on the goal (vision) rather than the obstacles (challenges) that may get in the way. http://www.kathycrofoot.com/
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DesireeW: Best advice someone said about biz was keep your business and personal money separate! http://yourvoa.webs.com/
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iangordon: Invest in yourself. http://www.home-based-business-startups.com/
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aka_q: don’t be afraid of a little trouble… Hot water keeps you clean http://www.harvestpm.com/
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drflower: RT What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? – Follow your passion, the rest will fall into place http://dr-flower.com/
Thanks to all who took part in this weeks Twitter Fest Friday, we’ll see you next week!
Twitter Fest Friday – December 12, 2008
Today’s Twitter Fest Friday question was simple, and to the point. What’s it take to be successful?
I think the overarching theme in the answers was a “stick to it” kind of attitud. There’s many ways to say stick to it, overcome adversity, and embrace challenges and in essence that is what today’s answers convey.
Today was also one of the more fun TFF’s we’ve put together because the answers came flying in fast and furious, and the variety of it all was a joy to read!
Friday November 14, 2008
In ONE word, what does it take to be successful?
SainterThom: Support
SMCuter: hubris
LaurieSC: tenacity
bananza: Failure
http://mylifeonthegeeklist.blogspot.com/
funfelt: Perseverance!
tmcconnon: ambition
http://www.lotusjump.com/blog/
TreesRemember: VISION
http://www.thetreesremember.com/
lissaboles: Love
ExecutiveVision: : Energy.
http://www.careergirls.wordpress.com/
VR4SmallBiz: Enthusiasm
http://www.verticalresponse.com/
StevieSue: receptivity
http://www.mondaymorningmovie.com/
MySolutionSpot: Devotion
http://www.mysolutionspot.com/
caseyeberhart: Oxygen!
http://www.theidealnetworker.com/
glwallace: Persistence
http://www.linkedin.com/in/larrywallace
craigsutton: perseverance!
luckychica: courage.
http://www.thathappenedtome.com/
grahamjones: Action
WhenIGroUpCoach: Balls!
spygrl: Tenacity
http://myspace.com/spygrllushy
zheller: guts
cparmele: Adaptability
SherylSchuff: Flexibility
http://www.sherylschuff.com/blog
lisagerber: curiosity.
http://www.bigleapcreative.com/
Lori_NetSuccess: Guts
promo_diva: RE: What it takes to be successful? Patience.
intacct_peter: what does it take to be successful in one word – tenacity
thebetsy: One word- faith
http://inquisix.com/?r=03b4d99f978b308e913fb59ced1996e599c63eff
jigsawverbiage: Faith.
http://www.multiobjectmanipulation.blogspot.com/
endeavor_global: Cajones!
coachkaren: action
http://activateabundance.com/signup.php
TrulyHeidi: Perseverance!
iangordon: action
http://www.home-based-business-startups.com/
DGoodrich: Ambition
AverageGalDotCo: – persistence
mariaschneider: Nerve
imaccess: determination
http://www.internetmarketingaccess.com/
eclewis: Drive.
rfisk: relentless
amandajevans: confidence
http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com/Blog
avegagray: perseverance
erin_bury: Determination
jc22: Persistence
http://www.menuism.com/users/justin
cathydavidphoto: CONFIDENCE!
http://www.cathydavidphoto.com/
realmatrix: If I were to only use 1 word….(Persistence!)
http://www.yourofficeanywhere.wordpress.com/
freelock: Persistence
DONNAAMOS: Resilience
poogie777: BAM…brain and motivation!
http://www.bellingham-subdued-excitement.com/
BizCoachDeb – Levity
MoneyMakeover2: ALIGNMENT.
doverstr – Tenacity
1davidn: Persistence
BigHeadAsian: my one word would be “Drive”
MarkWSchumann: <In ONE word, what does it take to be successful?> Success.
http://schumann.cleveland.oh.us/
MrsCarrington: perseverance is most important for success imho.
http://www.homeschoolmomtips.com/
TheWritingWell: PASSION
stmhoward: “focus”
MirPeace: – Balls!http://www.talismantheband.com/
Thanks to all who took part in this weeks Twitter Fest Friday, we’ll see you next week!
Twitter Fest Friday – Dec 05, 2008
It seems like every time we turn around we are hit with headlines proclaiming doom, gloom, and the near failure of civilization! There is no doubt the United States has some troubles financially, and really no debating the hole we’ve gotten ourselves into with the housing market, and bailouts, but are things really that bad for you personally as big media would have us believe? I wanted to get to the bottom of it, so today’s Twitter Fest Friday question was pretty simple, and if the answers I had gotten back were “the sky is falling, duck and run!!!” then I would begin to believe the hype. However, as you’ll see in the replies, the outlook for many of us is anything but dour, and on the whole we are overwhelming optimistic about the next 12 months. Optimism doesn’t surprise me a bit, it’s what many of our businesses were built on, and will continue to be the driving factor going forward.
Friday November 14, 2008
Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the next 12 months, and why? What are your biggest challenges in the next 12 months?
glwallace Optomistic! While everyone is freaking out about the economy, there are great deals to be made. http://www.linkedin.com/in/larrywallace
ajhaveri : pessimistic. Whitney predicts banks will pull $2 trillion+ in credit card based credit out of the system…http://bizjournal.smbzen.com/
egennicks fully optimistic..small banks are still lending, anything under $100k initial invest still positive http://www.powerhousefranchising.com/
boutiquegirl Answer to your question I am Optimistic of cause! Why because I am happy person by nature http://www.atuniqueboutique.com/
juliaemily Optamistic of course no one is successful while being pessimistic!! http://juliaemily.tumblr.com/
lynntay hesitantly optimistic – I believe we(US) are resilient and determined bunch with new leadership. Personally I WILL succeed!
lynntay we have to decide not to bog down in the gloom and doom and decide to pull ourselves out of this, we can do it http://www.lifestylebychoice.com/
kFenolio I’m hopeful, which I suppose makes me optimistic. Where I’ve landed has potential. Now the rest of the world must cooperate. http://www.americasbestcompanies.com/blog/
vpynchon optimistic b/c it’s a choice: optimistic heart & pessimistic mind; holding breath for new administration . . . .http://www.americasbestcompanies.com/blog/
belindasanchez money…money…money http://www.belindasanchezhomes.com/
AnthonyRusso Optimistic. My industry is growing and my company is working with larger and larger clients. http://www.ganconference.com/
fayans biggest challenges in the next 12 months? “To keep my passion alive in everything I do” http://thoushallblog.com/
jamieannjohnson VERY optimistic =)
jamieannjohnson Growing pains! Scary, exciting & a bit overwhelming at times.
kanikaseth to lose weight 
http://seth-happens.blogspot.com/
Eric_Brantner I’m optimistic for the next 12 months. I guess my biggest challenge will be to find time to market my services daily http://www.ericbrantner.com/
YourBoot Cautiously optimistic? I think the work and business is there for people who are flexible and willing to really look for it. http://www.julielenzerkirk.com/
1davidn Optimistic. If anyone can work out of this mess, Americans can like going to the moon. But, we can’t print money out of mess.
JulieLinhart Biggest challenge is finding enough time to run current business and follow through on all my new business ideas
JulieLinhart it also helps to work a bit more creatively. If you don’t have creative vision get help from someone who does http://www.cgpros.com/
FlgChamber We r optimistic because hardwork & community unity, like our Buy•Dine•Stay Flagstaff campaign remind all to support local biz.…
FlgChamber Continue 2 provide optimistic & resourceful assistance 4 our member businesses. In these times, everyone needs a helping hand. http://www.flagstaffchamber.com/
SherylSchuff Extremely optimistic! Gr8 time 2 B sm biz owner w/complete responsibility 4 my financial future. Eager 2 hlp others do same. http://www.sherylschuff.com/blog
JenHarris09 Lets not look at them as challenges, rather opportunities to conquer. Optimism will get you through every time. works 4 me. http://tsheets.com/
thundertech optimistic-many are looking to us for creative ways to create conversations. Quality & innovation will help us excel http://www.thundertech.com/
JulieLinhart Very optimistic! 1. There are always opportunities if you think outside the box and have a bit of vision. more on next reply
JulieLinhart Optimistic reason 2: 2: Everything is runs in cycles, if something hits bottom , there is no other way to go but up. http://www.cgpros.com/
eclewis: my biggest chal – marketing, learning new areas in my field, and trying to find new business niches http://www.eclewis.com/
susanptatum: I’m highly optimistic. The economy may get worse before it gets better, but it causes us to make much needed changes. http://www.tatummarketing.com/
Thanks to all who took part in this weeks Twitter Fest Friday, we’ll see you next week!
Twitter Fest Friday – Nov 14, 2008
It was apparent early on that today’s Twitter Fest Friday question really struck a nerve with the Twitterverse. The replies were fast, furious, and passionate. When it comes to pet peeves in business I’ve written here a couple times about what mine are, and I was also happy to see that I’m not the only person who has certain peeves they just cannot over look when doing business. What’s interesting is that a lot of the replies overlap, so it seems that many of us have the same pet peeves when doing business with others, so the question becomes “Why don’t businesses focus more on allieviating these irritants?”. Some might tell you they don’t have time to fix it, others may not know it is a problem, and hopefully for only a select few they just don’t care.
The takeaway for businesses here is to really look at these replies, look at how impassioned people get (using the word “hate”) when talking about things that drive them crazy! Let your competitors make the mistakes below, you certainly don’t have too. The old adage rings true that if someone has a good experience with your business they will tell 1 person, if they have a bad experience they will tell 10.
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Friday November 14, 2008
What’s your biggest pet peeve when it comes to business…Or doing business with someone?
KrisColvin: My biggest pet peeve is with myself – doing business & gaining traction & agreement take time. I am too impatient.
glwallace: 1. When they show up late. 2. When they take a call during our meeting. 3. When they don’t take notes. (I could go on and on)
jantallent: my biggest pet peeve in doing business would be people who you can NOT please no matter what you do or do not do 
Eric_Brantner: - My biggest pet peeve is when someone hires you for your expert services, but then they try to tell you how to do your job.
johnflynn50: Very good post. How about sales people who are clueless about the product they are selling?
debbiemahler: My Biz peeve is clients who want to reinterpret the contract to include more work they need you to do but don’t want to pay 4
BizJunkie: Can’t stand having to deal with people that are not potential buyers, but just want to talk and sound smart. What’s with that?
hblackwell: Why do businesses hire people who cannot smile (especially under pressure)? simple thing – but so overlooked
Bill Wassenaar Simple: Dealing with other businesses not run by actual business people. There is so much wasted time in the business world when trying to deal like this. Have they never read “E-Myth”?
Heather Whamond I hate automated sales calls – phone calls about actual sales. Payless Shoes is a major offender.
Kimberly White Businesses that do not return phone calls or emails after THEY have requested you contact them. http://www.accountingoutsidethebox.net
NikiSherman: It bugs me when someone assumes they know all about what you’re trying to talk to them about without listening to a word .
Don’t forget the deadline to win $100 of our hard earned dollars is 11:59pm PST November 16, 2008. Where else can you get $100 for 500 words? We’re looking forward to what you have to share!
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Twitter Fest Friday!
The question today was a simple yet important one, and focused on getting a sense of how businesses were using social media, or whether their business had embraced social media at all. I was not surprised to find the overwhelming response was “Yes we’ve embraced social media, and here’s how”, since that is what I would expect from users on a social media site.
A more interesting question is why aren’t some businesses leveraging social media outlets? I think a lot has to do with the adoption period one goes through when beginning to use something new, it just takes time. Also, for some businesses I’m sure there’s a learning curve, so while they know social media is important they don’t know where to start. And lastly for some businesses, sad but true, they still see social media as a “kids toy”, which means they’re completely missing out on the multitude of opportunities social media presents. As any Twitter Follower of SmallBizBee knows social media has allowed us to grow our business in ways impossible only a few short years ago.
Friday November 7, 2008
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How has your biz embraced social media? If it hasn’t why not?
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jenngivler: My biz has embraced social media as the #1 I connect with and build relationships with clients and partners. con’t…-
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debbiemahler: We jumped in full body mode! Facebook, LI, MySpace, etc. It has really helped expand our sphere of influence & new prospects!-
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giazzpet: I’m learning very quickly to embrace it and use it wisely http://www.giazzworld.blogspot.com/Eric_Brantner: Definitely. For those of us w/limited marketing funds, social media is a great way to make valuable connections. Business Copywriter/
James Wallace for the enterprise and SMBs!! social search, content aggregation and submission of all media files, userprofile and business profile collaboration and much much more!! wait, did I say ranking with ratings, comments, and voting all inclusive?? http://www.imvivo.com/
rdjwilliams: We have corporate blogs for 2 of our companies, but that’s about it, for now. Would like to be on facebook. http://intellistickoilcondition.wordpress.com/
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fuzznfeathers: Twitter for business. Facebook for local community. http://www.tmdcreative.com/
ChrisFerdinandi: My blog (obviously), followed by Facebook, followed by Twitter http://managerssandbox.com/
jenngivler:Twitter, and FB is a close second… Then Savor the Success, Gaia http://www.createathrivingbusiness.com/
Lori_NetSuccess: Our Biz Dev Team uses LinkedIn the most, our Developers use Twitter the most, I use them all equally. http://www.netsuccess.com/
stallfinder: Facebook & Twitter http://www.stallfinder.com/
Bob Thompson mostly facebook and linkedin for the network connections. but i do love taking a break to watch videos online on youtube
Twitter Fest Friday
Welcome to the Halloween edition of Twitter Fest Friday! Today I asked three questions to the Twitter Followers all with a general theme of “challenge”. Since an overwhelming number of people list owning their own business as a life dream I was curious to know what holds them back, what challenges must be faced in order to achieve that dream, and how we go about assessing our weaknesses and fixing them. There was no surprise that money topped the list of challenges faced when starting a small business, and I’ll think you’ll see from the replies we all struggle with the same issues when starting out.
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Friday October 31, 2008
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For the biz owners in the group…what was your biggest obstacle to starting a business? or For would be business owners…what’s holding you back?
taless: getting my home-based business going has been challenging. Booking events is easy, booking home parties has been a challengehttp://www.learningfelt.com/
brooklynblondie: Marketing my company and funding my efforts!!!!
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Betani: Re: starting business — Courage. It was hard to swallow my fear and set up shop
dallisonlee: The biggest obstacle was funding…followed by finding the right clients.http://www.dallisonlee.com/
makingthenews: Finance. Had to pay for website and equipment but with 3 kids (now 4) I had no savings so had to dig deep. A £1k grant helped.http://www.makingthenews.co.uk/
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WayneLiew:Come think about it seriously, perhaps time and my current studies. I despise attending classes. LOL http://www.affboom.com/
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WhenIGroUpCoach: Money! Lots and lots of it. Stupid NYC and not wanting to live in a closet. http://whenigrowupcoach.com/
life_enthusiast:Biggest obstacle in starting biz was convincing Hubby that it was a worthwhileChrisFerdinandi: If you consider my blog a business (and I do), for me its just finding the time to develop it while keeping my day job. http://managerssandbox.com/
MarkRiffey: Obstacle: Inertia. Get off your duff and just do something.-
MarkRiffey: Not just complacent, but scared of that 1st step. Perry Marshall says “Lean into the fear” aka starting down a hill on skis http://www.rescuemarketing.com/blog/
designtwit: MY biggest obstacle to starting my business? Answer: myself. Layoff during last recession in ’99 made me. Thanks recession. http://www.fusionframes.com/giazzpet: I’ve been with Market America 4 + yrs, and we’ve decided to just be sales reps Pt 1- giazzpet: @smallbizbee Pt2, now we are learning about getting into our own business by doing drop shipping, and I’m learning everyday about marketing
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RussellWhite: my biggest obstacle to starting my business was ME. Once I got my head and insecurities out of the way, I was home free. http://www.pinnaclesolutions.org/James Wallace: that question baffles me SBB. At one point it was developing a complex web application that met the requirements of the vision. Like minds coming together is another rare occurance(sp?). Execution phase…time to market…continual improvements to keep ahead of the curve…(will be back with more). Thanks for the brain excercise though!! 
Tom McFeeley: Getting over the fear of the unknown and realizing my success was directly tied to me, my drive, my confidence and that my services provide real and necessary value http://tommymac71.blogspot.com/
lawschoolexpert: biggest obstacle – convincing my husband ; ) http://lawschoolexpert.blogspot.com/What don’t you know, and how will you learn it?
tumblemoose: I don’t know what’s up with my firefox. I’ve got NFI what to do about it http://www.tumblemoose.com/
caddyinfo: How will social media sites improve the integration and access of late adopters, low-tech-ers? Learn: analytics, anecdotal, ???-
caddyinfo: Each SM tries to be easy. But how does one who struggles to use any sm juggle 6? (I do) Will 1 SM be a gate keeper to my cust? http://www.caddyinfo.com/
KyleSC: I don’t know shopping carts well. Will learn by trial subscriptions http://www.virtualadminksc.com/eclewis: didn’t know about marketing, am trying to learn by going to networking events, trying new things online, and asking people ?s http://www.eclewis.com/
Thanks to all who took part in this weeks Twitter Fest Friday! Have a safe and happy Halloween, we’ll see you next week.
Twitter Fest Friday
Like most of us I’ve been thinking about our economy and how it is affecting small business, and how it affects us individually. For this week’s Twitter Fest Friday question, I thought I would see how we were feeling about the “tough times” and take the temperature of the Twitter community regarding the unique situations we are all in. It was nice to see the mood wasn’t what I would call dire, there is just a consciousness of what needs to be done to be prudent with our business and ourselves.
Friday October 17, 2008
Questions: How has the economy affected your business, or your plans to start a business? And how has the poor economy affected your daily life?
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upsidedowngrl: @SmallBizBee The economy has made it very difficult for me to land well paying writing gigs due to most of my clients outsourcing my gigs.-
upsidedowngrl: @SmallBizBee Well, if there are no jobs then there is no money… I am still searching for work and hoping to do some freelance projects. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2007381&l=15d37&id=1345347939
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donaldleegraham: @SmallBizBee we are still in startup mode so it helps keeps us focused on primary goals and being lean http://www.lee-graham.com/
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giazzpet: @SmallBizBee We’ve had to make a few sacrifices, but we know what our budget can take, and learn about getting into bus. for ourselves http://www.giazzworld.blogspot.com/
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rdjwilliams: @SmallBizBee In many ways: eat out less often, use coupons more, really compare prices on everything, use less credit and more cash http://intellistickoilcondition.wordpress.com/
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chloevdc: @SmallBizBee personally, am still excited to start one now. those that can survive in this climate will last! http://sistp.blogspot.com/ -
Lori_NetSuccess: @SmallBizBee I am negotiating harder on web projects and am certainly more conservative with the use of NetSuccess (and my own ) good credit http://www.netsuccess.com/
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prosechild: @Smallbizbee no paid ad budget & some projects on hold, on personal tip no shopping and smaller entertainment budget http://www.blackgirltees.com/ -
websrvnt: @SmallBizBee I work with coaches and I have seen an upswing these past few weeks. http://thewebservant.com/ -
karensalter: @SmallBizBee Wow, I think the better question may be How has the poor economy NOT affected your daily life! http://www.salterva.com/
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MichaelGuerin: @SmallBizBee the economy hasn’t affected our life much, though our IRAs and 401ks took a big hit. I’m self-employed, so maybe that helps…http://www.ampyourcashflow.com/
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Fundoodies123: @SmallBizBee cutting back on things for myself, no music lessons for the kids this semester – first time in 10 years that’s happened.-
Fundoodies123: @SmallBizBee However, we do pay a double mortgage which comes with double taxes. No fun. Less driving, more computing. http://www.fundoodies.com/
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tiasparkles: @SmallBizBee Hasn’t affected my daily life but th CAD is too strong against th NZ $ which means I can’t transfer funds t CA rite now bummer! http://tiasparkles.wordpress.com/
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Lukeither: @SmallBizBee asked, “How has the poor economy affected your daily life?,” The economy has been a blessing/curse. Dreams died, new ones born. http://www.lukeithermd.com/
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caddyinfo: @SmallBizBee Economy Effects: Reinforced my Dave Ramsey inspired belief in living on much less than I make and paying cash. http://www.caddyinfo.com/
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KyleSC: @SmallBizBee Thinking twice about spending, always concerned about retirement http://www.virutaladminksc.com/
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Allen_Taylor: @SmallBizBee It hasn’t.
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Allen_Taylor: @SmallBizBee Yes, my business hasn’t suffered. It’s still growing. http://taylor-and-associates.com/taylors-internet-marketing-blog/
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Catch up with me on Twitter and chime in on the next Twitter-Fest Friday! Thanks to all who contributed this time around.
Twitter Fest Friday
Friday 10/10/2008
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AlzayCalhoun: @SmallBizBee That is real simple. I wished someone had told me to build a list. An email list. If done correctly, it is a huge asset to any company online or off. You create your own biz community.
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PamperingU: @SmallBizBee 2. Wish I had done more research on stuff like…the cost of advertising/marketing & other professional services, ouch!
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tessneale: @SmallBizBee don’t care to much about what others say, do your thing & TRUST your gut feeling. don’t let the ‘calamity-howlers’ bug you!
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PamperingU: @SmallBizBee 1. I wish someone had prepared me for the lack of interest and support from family and friends…shocking, I tell you…LOL
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eclewis: @smallbizbee never swear in front of or to anyone no matter how mad (when in sanctity of your own home, all bets are off through!)
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bebizzy: @SmallBizBee That you don’t have to do it all yourself. Outsourcing can be a good thing.
- giazzpet: @SmallBizBee I think people that own their own business need to know about social marketing such as twitter, it certainly helped me
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BarFlyMcGee: @SmallBizBee Be twice as patient and have five times more persistence
Catch up with me on Twitter and chime in on the next Twitter-Fest Friday! Thanks to all who contributed this time around.
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