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Maintaining Motivation at Home

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:48:58 GMT

Maintaining high levels of motivation when you are working from home is very difficult. Get some tips here.

Book Reviews

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:45:38 GMT

Look here for book reviews of some of the best books around for small businesses.

Book Review - Today Matters

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:40:19 GMT

Book review of Today Matters, by John Maxwell

Best Home Business for Women

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:16:28 GMT

The best home business for women focuses on developing leadership skills in women as well as helping them make a lot of money. Learn more here.

Interesting Facts About Woman Owned Businesses

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:10:47 GMT

Woman owned businesses are growing and successful. Learn some interesting facts here.

Book Review - What Men Don't Tell Women About Business

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:57:33 GMT

A book review of What Men Don't Tell Women About Business by Christopher Flett

Twitter Writing Contest- Win A MacBook Air!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:17:03 GMT

How would you like to wn a MacBook Air? Well, copyblogger is hosting a Twitter Haiku contest! If the first prize doesn't thrill you, you might be interested in the second and tird place prizes, so click on the link here for details and rules. And hurry -- submissions will only be accepted until Midnight Eastern Standard Time, Sunday, November 16, 2008

Best Internet Marketing Blogs

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:55:02 GMT

Check out my new blog post about the new list of the best Internet Marketing Blogs. Great stuff!

Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:49:00 GMT

Listen to advice from Your Small Business Guide on BlogTalkRadio!

TwiTip - Twitter Tools for Beginners

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:45:37 GMT

If you are new or fairly new at using Twitter as a marketing or networking tool, consider checking out Darren Rouse's TwiTip site. TwiTip is where Darren is sharing the tips he has learned from using Twitter over the last year or so as a marketing and networking tool. Darren Rouse, a.k.a. ProBlogger, is a blogging and networking expert. Consider joining the thousands of people who benefit everyday from his terrific (and free!) advice.

A Great Tool for Building a Website

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:26:29 GMT

I have heard from some people who listened to my radio show last Friday. The topic was "Building a Web Presence." The people I have heard from have asked for mroe information about the web site development tool I talked about on the show. I have devoted a web page to providing more information about that tool. Feel free tor ead more.

The Marketing Benefits of Writing and Distributing Articles on the Internet

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:29:05 GMT

Tune in to Your Small Business Guide's radio show on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 12:00 noon PST to learn mroe about marketing your business by writing and publishing articles.

Social Networking and Your Business

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:58:40 GMT

Learn how to use social networking sites to help market your business

Online Tools for Your Small Business

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:13:35 GMT

Learn about the best online tools for your small business or home based business!

Setting Up a Facebook Page

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:01:26 GMT

Learn how to set up a Facebook page with this simple step-by-step guide.

Setting Up a Blog with Blogger

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:10:59 GMT

Learn how to use blogger to set up a blog with this quick and easy guide.

MLM's Dirty Laundry On Display

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:31:39 GMT

Read my latest blog post on the effect some big name mudslinging will have on the entire MLM industry.

Book Review - Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Black Book of Connections

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:14:25 GMT

This book review discusses Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Black Book of Connections.

ProBlogger Book Review

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:12:55 GMT

This is a review of the bookby Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett entitled ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income.

Business Banking Tips for Home-Based and Other Small Businesses

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:09:00 GMT

Get some small business banking tips here!

Veronica Robbins' Home Team Entry Page

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:04:03 GMT

This section of the site is reserved for my business associates and clients. It includes special success tips and strategies. Browse the rest of the site and contact me for more information.

Tips for Getting Over the Frustration Hump in Your New Online Buisness

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:15:17 GMT

Have you been working on your new business for a while and are you experiencing frustration? Take a look at this blog post for some tips.

New Blog Post on the Importance of Reputation for Small Business Owners

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:21:05 GMT

Check out this new blog post on the importance of your repoutation as a small business owner to your success. The post includes some instructive examples.

Really Cheap Marketing Strategies

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:04:23 GMT

Really cheap marketing strategies for any small business

Marketing Your Small Business

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:00:06 GMT

Learn what to do and what to avoid in marketing your small business.

Using Twitter as a Marketing Tool

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:54:49 GMT

Learn how and why to use Twitter as a marketing tool for your small business.

Home based business ideas

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:31:54 GMT

Get information to decide which home based business is right for you!

Work At Home Masters Course

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:20:08 GMT

A Masters Course for anyone wanting to work at home!

Postcards Get Your Message Out

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:48:03 GMT

Postcards are an effective marketing tool. Get some ideas for using postcards to get your message out!

Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:40:45 GMT

Learn the difference between entrepreneurs and average small business owners.

Check Out the Your Small Business Guide Blog!

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:45:08 GMT

Today, the blog topic was motivation, but it is filled with ideas about how to manage and market your small business as well as links to excellent articles and resources. Read it. Bookmark it. Digg it. Subscribe to the RSS feed. You'll be glad you did.

10 Things the Game of Baseball Can Teach You About Running a Small Business

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:58:25 GMT

I love baseball, and I love my business. I combined a few lessons from both in this article I wrote for HubPages.

The Not-So-Secret Keys to Business Success

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:19:05 GMT

I just published a new hub page on the keys to business success. Check it out!

Choosing a Bank for Your Small Business

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:23:15 GMT

Choosing a bank for your small business can be challenging. Learn about some things to look for.

MLM Tips

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:05:09 GMT

This page is designed for people who are already involved in MLM opportunities. Access resources, make more money, succeed!

Mlm Help

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:01:16 GMT

Get some targeted mlm help for jump-starting your network marketing business!

Starting a Business

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:52:48 GMT

Starting a business, even a small business, is not as easy as you may think. Look here for the things you need to keep in mind while starting a new business.

New Business Failure - Can you Prevent it?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:44:01 GMT

How can you prevent new business failure for YOUR business?

What is Network Marketing?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:32:16 GMT

Learn what network marketing is all about and how it can work for you.

Conducting a SWOT Analysis

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:12:53 GMT

A SWOT analysis can be very useful in starting and running a small business. There are many uses. Learn about them here.

Important Sales Principle

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:57:50 GMT

I was reading one of my favorite sales-relates e-zines this morning, and one of the articles was about a very important sales principle - one that you really must remember if you want to succeed with your small business. Here it is: It is not about you. Who is its all about? Your customers. Your clients. Your prospects. The more you learn about them, their business, their needs their motivation - the better you will do.

Using Networking Events to Your Greatest Advantage

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:14:41 GMT

Tips for making the most of networking events, from conferences and trade shows to Chamber of Commerce mixers

Small Business Funding Sources

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:34:45 GMT

This is an introductory discussion of some funding sources for new small businesses.

Avoiding Home Business Scams

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:23:38 GMT

Home business scams are everywhere. As the potential for making money at home grows, so do the number of scams out there. Here are some tips to help you avoid them.

Veronica Robbins' Home Team Page

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:12:30 GMT

This is the entry to Veronica Robbins' home team site.

Contest!

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:43:19 GMT

Our current contest will be posted here. Check back often for your chance to win!

Ebook Writing Made Simple

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:25:33 GMT

Here are some easy to follow tools for ebook writing and publishing.

A Success Story - A Leap of Faith

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:55:09 GMT

This success story took baby steps through a career path she loved for 12 years before taking the big leap of faith into her own business. She wanted freedom, and she found freedom and wealth!

The Importance of Attitude

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:26:57 GMT

There are few things more critical to success in business than maintaining a positive attitude. Of course, there are a variety of skill sets that are also important, and it helps to have a good location, product, etc., but nothing will make up for a poor attitude. Here are a few tips for maintaining a positive attitude: 1- Start each day with some quiet time for meditation and inspirational reading. Centering yourself each day in this way is a great way to stay positive. 2- Do everything you can to surround yourself with positive people. Walk away from the naysayers and embrace the happy people. Put yourself in the presence of people you admire. 3- Acknowledge that you control your own thoughts. When you catch yourself dwelling on something negative, immediately replace that thought with a positive one. You choose your own thoughts. Watch the entrepreneurship pages of this site in the coming weeks for more on maintaining a positive attitude. This is a new and exciting day - full of opportunity!

The Value of a Personal Note

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:53:27 GMT

We all know that the cornerstone of success in business is relationships. As you build powerful relationships, built on trust and mutual benefit, your business will grow. One of the best ways to build relationships is to regularly communicate with your clients, customers, or prospects through notes and cards. Sending a heartfelt card is a great way to let customers know you are thinking of them. Sending a card or a personal note written in your own handwriting communicates your concern for your client. There is an online service that can let you send professional quality, personalized cards from your desktop at a discounted price. You can even upload your own handwriting and use it as the font! Click on the link below for more information. From that link you can even sign up for a free gift account and send a free card to one of your prospects! Make a decision today to start building those relationships with customers and prospects. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes.