23 November 2008

Solo Entrepreneur: Risk, Values & SohoBlog Resources

One of the books I shared with you in my last post, Take The Risk
has a chapter titled, "Living Your Faith In An Uncertain
World".

Maybe it's the economy or the time of the year however I've
noticed many entrepreneurs giving more thought to their business
in regards to what they actually set out to create.

Some of you may take offense with this post, oh well. I do write
my opinion here and you always have a choice.

When I think of faith, for me it has nothing to do with religion.
It's more what you believe, what values you live your life by
and whether you will compromise your values when it's expedient
to do so.

In Take The Risk, there are 3 questions you may want to ask
yourself and give serious thought when it comes to your own Solo
Entrepreneurial Journey. I've listed them here, and you'll
have to get the book for help in answering them.

  • What is the worst that could result from trying to integrate my
    faith with my work?


  • What is the best that could happen if I integrate my faith with
    my work?


  • What is the worst that could happen if I don't try to integrate
    my faith with my work?

    I'm not going to tell you answering these questions for yourself
    will be easy, for some of you it will be easy and for others not.

    Whatever your religious leanings or lack thereof is not the
    issue here - it's what are you bringing into your business by
    what you value
    .

    As promised here's a selection of 10 SOHOBLOGS links from my
    personal bookmarks. Click a few links, read a few posts and see
    if any of these can help you get further along your own Solo
    Entrepreneur Journey
    .

    Blog Talk Radio
    This is one of the tools that got misplaced but worth it! Start
    your own radio program to showcase your expertise and get new
    subscribers to your list. Great for local marketing too!

    Biznik
    Grow your business faster and more profitably with Biznik, the
    local, independent business networking community where
    collaboration beats competition.

    Ge Entrepreneurial
    Small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info,
    home based business, business franchises and startup
    opportunities for entrepreneurs.

    Here's another misplaced tool link but it's worth it if you've
    noticed sites you've left your email on tracking you by your IP
    address.
    Go Trusted
    "Free 7-Day Trial Offer!" Hide your IP and bypass firewalls,
    proxy servers and content filters. Instant Internet anonymity,
    security and privacy for Windows.

    Digital Journal
    "News, photos, video and debates from citizen journalists and
    bloggers around the world."

    Iblog Business
    Offering the webs best blogging news headlines & business blogs
    straight from the business blogosphere.

    American Small Business
    Our site is an information portal designed to link you to the
    best business related stories and content on the web, brought to
    you by the Wizard of Ads Partners.

    On Startups
    This blog is for working entrepreneurs and doesn't focus on
    topics just for the internet business owner.

    Get Clients Now
    Free resources on sales and marketing for consultants, coaches,
    professionals and salespeople

    Small Biz Technology
    Technology insights and news for small businesses, home offices
    and all things in between.

    That's it for today and I leave you with this -
    There are only two words that will always lead you to success.
    Those words are yes and no. Undoubtedly, you've mastered saying yes. So start practicing saying no. Your goals depend on it!
    ~ Jack Canfield



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