Blogs We Love

They say it best, so take it away ladies...

"Welcome to BAKERY’s blog, where you will find tips and educational tidbits on growing your business via this crazy thing we call the Internet."

While you're at it, they also provide a wide variety of consultation and support for businesses in need.

Think:
- Learn what RSS feeds are
- How to network your blog
- How, what, and when to blog to be most effective

Take it from these pros, and you'll see great changes in your own busines's social networking!

Top Five Things We All Need To Know

Top Five Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know
{ET says: *ie. Like, one of the best articles I’ve read in sometime for small business people!}

THE HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Hire thee an intern- Ask them what they want, treat them very well, and you won’t be disappointed in the amazing things they can do for you!
2. Know hiring is difficult, if not back breaking work- Hire intern-to-staff for best results, make your Craigslist ads tough as hell, and know that even the best employee can go sour.
3. Get a bookkeeper, stat. Is there really more to say about this? No. We all hate QuickBooks, and it’s not a dirty secret. Pay someone how knows numbers, and focus on what you do well.
4. Connect with people anyway you know how- phone, Facebook, e-mail, networking groups, etc. Sharing is caring, people.
5. Frenemies- worth getting to know! People who do the exact same thing as you have a lot of knowledge about something you wanna know a lot about. Embrace your competitors and learn!

Picture from kudaker

Blog Love

The ever fab Modish now has a blog dedicated to business gals and guys. Run, don't walk. Modish Biz Tips Blog.

{ET says: We love, love, love this post with Grace from d*s....I love how she talks us through the ups and downs of being a small biz person. Kudos!}

Econ This Quotes

A friend always says this, and I think there is never a better time to remember- if you think you've got a great idea- do it! There are lots of great ideas out there, but make yours better and work harder, to stay ahead!

Lessons from The Great Depression

Using Lessons From The Great Depression on MSNBC.com

THE HIGHLIGHTS

-Reinvest in your business, even when you think you don't need to. Don't let your business suffer by taking large paychecks or spending money foolishly.

-Stay flexible! Wear many hats and if you have employees, let their skills shine. Train your staff in multiple tasks. If ever you need to cutback, your staff will be more flexible and able to pitch in where you need them, thus not wasting valuable capital.

{Picture from Library of Congress here}

Econ This Quotes!

Just get out there and do it! Don't let the little things hold you up from doing something great for your business.

HARO

Sometimes, it’s hard not to believe in fate. Just as I was wondering how to get a little bit more out of my shop during these rather lean times, a customer came in and blew my mind about a PR list that is easy to use and, wait for it, FREE. And face it, public relations are an important part of your business you can't afford to ignore.

Peter Shankman’s HARO- Help A Reporter Out, is a quick and easy way to share news about your business. You simply sign up for the three times a day emails, and write to reporters who are looking to write stories that match your product/service. I’ve already pitched several products from my shop successfully and I look forward to each HARO email. It’s important to constantly stay in front of your customers, and finding easy ways to do that are a small business owner’s dream. HARO’s empire also includes twitter, iTunes videos, Facebook, and much more for those truly hooked into social networking. Try it out!

{pic via newsday}