SubscribeA little more about Projects
by Himanshu Jhamb, Dec 7, 2009
This post is an extension of a previous by post about projects by Himanshu titled What a Project is Not, which talks about what projects are. This post is about what makes projects powerful. Breakneck speed innovation calls for creating projects are an equally rapid pace. If not, your product or service is going to see obsolescence at the same speed. So, you have a need to invent. This provides the goal – you need to bring something to existence. Doing so is going costly, but at the same time unavoidable and necessary. Understanding these principles will help you to think powerfully about projects. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: You can’t be rich just by blogging…
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 7, 2009
There are successful professional bloggers whose primary source of income is blogging, which is an intensive endeavor that could consume 60 – 80 hours per week. Professional blogging career is for some. But for the rest, there are a few ways of making money from blogging. Direct ways to make money off of a blog include advertising, sponsorships, selling premium content, etc. Blogs can also help indirectly by strengthening your personal brand and it would be ideal for you to focus on this unless you want to become a professional blogger. Before too long, investigate potential ROI from your initiatives. more…
No Access – still 92% of internet users use Social Media
by Deepika Bajaj, Dec 8, 2009
The most populous country on earth blocks Twitter, Flickr, Facebook and Bing. But social media is still alive. How is that? On a recent trip to China, Deepika found that they use social media differently, for a different purpose and use different tools. Find out more…
BLOGTASTIC!: There are a few short-term benefits
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 8, 2009
Celebrity bloggers can achieve instant success, because they have paid their price through offline careers. But for the rest of us to attain blogging success is a long and arduous task. Following the same pattern, your blog could be an amplifier of what you do offline. Rather than thinking that “blog” is THE thing, consider it as an extension of your offline world. Simply put, on order to get the prize, you have to pay the price. more…
Now You Have the Meeting – Be Sure To Set the Objective and the Agenda
by Robert Driscoll, Dec 9, 2009
In a previous post, Robert discussed what actions are needed to identify and develop opportunities. This happens before you meet with your customers. Now that you have secured a meeting with your customer, what actions are needed to be successful. This is the theme for this post. Have a clear goal for the meeting and communicate this to the customer. You could do this by going over the agenda. Read this article to find out how to go about creating a powerful agenda. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Traffic is NOT the only metric for successful blogging
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 9, 2009
Traffic is money. Even if you don’t get the traffic you desire, you may be getting indirect benefits from your blog that may very well compensate for your investment in your blog. People blog for a variety of reasons – getting leads, securing speaking engagements, etc being a few. So, keep your goal in sight. But also, do not forget to enjoy the journey itself. more…
Cost of your Wants
by Guy Ralfe, Dec 10, 2009
In our culture, it is easy to get our wants and desires satisfied. Often we overlook the distinction between want and need. This may provide instant gratification, but will cause long term financial trouble. Have you wondered how much your mortgage really costs you? Wants are emotional and you need discipline to control your impulses. In this post, Guy relates to his personal experience edging him to fall for temptation. Watch out for those wants and desires – the consequences can be a lot more than you expect. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Your blog can change who you are…
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 10, 2009
Blogging can be transformational! Doubt it? Ask any serious blogger and they will attest for it. It will make you more observant and encourage you to choose your identity. It will extend your reach and create new opportunities. But you have the choice to choose the factors that will influence who you transform into. They may be your current network, books you read, current job, etc. more…
BLOGTASTIC!: Your blog can change your readers
by Rajesh Setty, Dec 11, 2009
If you consistently produce high value posts, you will certainly introduce some positive change in your long-term readers. Rajesh mentions a personal experience that helped him become re-energized about his blog. You may never meet the people who read your blog, but when they remind you that you enabled a transformation in their lives, it will be worthwhile. more…