While snuffling and whining about my system going down (down means something was eating Windows XP2), I made a list of everything on my system so my wonderful tech guys could restore as much as possible...at least save some. This is my mini-list of where I've been online with commentary. Hey! It wouldn't be me to be politically correct - you'd think I'm lying.
1. Skype. Neat little service that I'm sure most of you have at least downloaded the software for. My tech friend in Orlando called me using his and it was crystal clear reception. Across the country it appears to work great. Go give it a try.
2. Your Squeeze Page. You know how important it is to build a list of targeted prospects for your business, even if your business services are only offered off-line. If you've used Yahoo or some other local marketing only service, this may be of interest. Go give it a try.
3. Warrior Forum. Want to learn what works and what's suspect online? Then register here! It's an education and it will take you some time to absorb it all...don't try in one sitting. Warning don't even think you'll get away with spamming this forum - they'll boot you out on your ass so fast you'll get road rash! Go learn something!
4. Shout Boxes. This is one I'm going to try here soon - be afraid...be very afraid. This service allows you to put those little boxes on your site for your visitors to leave comments. I like the idea of getting direct feedback from you folks and you really want to find out who is visiting your site. Interesting what people think your business is supposed to be...you'll be surprised to find out. Go give it a try.
5. Baby Boomer People Meet Ok, so I'm strange. This is a great place to just meet someone online who isn't into hip-hop, ass-dragging pants and can speak in a complete sentence. Go give it a try.
6. Solo-E.com This one I've been a quiet member of for about 6 months. It is for Solo Entrepreneurs and has a great selection of resources that are made for us. They offer quite an array (big word = variety) of just the things we need to work solo. Finally, someone else gets it! Do This Today!
What I'm reading this week:
Negotiate To Win by Jim Thomas. What caught my attention was the title. Negotiate...it brings up a lot of images that Jim clarifies. One point he makes and that I've found true... Many of us have not been exposed to the haggling, back and forth that negotiating requires. Win-Win was the big thing back in the '80's but no one told you how to go about getting to that illustrious state without giving away the store! Jim's humor is...well, how can I say this - corny, however he makes negotiating simple and with a little practice, easy for many of us.
Look for more resources later next week and I leave you with this:
Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it. -author unknown
