- Underestimate the hours - Fail to set expectations - Do not communicate well and on a regular basis - Avoid face to face even if they can take out the time
From my experience, many start-up companies find new clients and win contracts via various freelancing platforms; these are not just for individual contractors. I've worked with companies helping them get started on freelancing websites and win clients. It takes time and effort to start, but once...
This is an important question that I am often asked as my clients prepare to make the most of their time at large events. Remember, your primary purpose for attending is to establish meaningful connections. Sure, you might hear and exciting speaker or two, but the most important reason to go is...
It won't work on the iPad. Children are so into tablets and touch. They want to touch all screens!
Wow...what a big question...here's a few answers... The most important thing to know is that 90% of engineering management is culture management. If you build the right culture, then the engineers will manage themselves. So, do some web searches on engineering team culture and read those types...
The steps are simple, but podcast promotion is not easy. 1. Know who your audience is 2. Make GREAT content for THAT audience. Content that leaves them going "WOW I've go to tell my friends about this." 3. Go to where that audience is. 4. Make friends with them bringing value to every conversa...
I started my business unexpectedly in 1994 when I found myself out of a job with $70K in debt. While it took me 90 days to land my first client, I picked up a job supervising a catering kitchen, and also went to teach evening education classes at three local universities in Atlanta. It is often b...
I have found great success with developing an affinity group (e.g. German Shepherd owners, muscle car fans, etc...) and then interspersing the content with offers that address their interest. For example a group of pet lovers is encouraged to share their pictures and videos of their favorite pet...
Anybody who was ever a child (which is everyone, obviously) or read a book (which isn't everyone, unfortunately) has benefitted from others' knowledge and connections. Most of us human beings mentor others off and on in various capacities. But it's pretty rare (outside of parenthood) to find a l...
Really depends on the type of product and the standard within that industry. As an example, furniture items can take months to deliver. On the other hand, if you're drop shipping, and customers can get the product cheaper and faster from somewhere like Amazon you may have some challenges. The key...