Most of us have a daily routine we follow; whether it is written or not. In John Maxwell’s, Today Matters, he shares 12 areas of focus to add into your daily routine. Following, is that “daily dozen” list along with some additional insight.

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I had the fortune of attending a panel presentation at a TechBiz Connection meeting, with industry experts speaking on the topic of business planning and execution. As a busy tech entrepreneur, business planning admittedly stays at the bottom of the to do list. These experts give compelling reasons why this is a big mistake and [...]

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There are so many social media networks that add value in some way. Most are free, while some offer upgrades for special features. Here is a list of the networks I use, organized by frequency, along with a brief description of my perceived value.

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Twas the night before Black Friday… This if for those who have waited to the last minute and still want to get in on the action. Following are some resources to help you find the best deals.

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With the GTD methodology, you need a calendar, lists, inbox and a good old fashioned file cabinet. Here is an implementation of the GTD using Google Apps, RememberTheMilk.com, HighRise.com, Jott.com, an inbox and a file cabinet.

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I had the pleasure of listening to Mark Cuban speak at Blog World 2007. He shared numerous insights about blogging which I have summarized here.

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Partnerships are a great way to help boost the value proposition you can provide for your clients, especially when you are just starting out with tight cash flow and a small sales budget. Here is a method I have seen work many times.

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USA Today is about to get behind blogs/podcasts in a big way. Blogger & Podcaster magazine will be launching a guide (think TV Guide for blogs and podcasts) in partnership with USA Today which generates 10,400,000 unique visitors at USAToday.com. In addition, the Blogger & Podcaster Guide will be published in the print version of [...]

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Sales is a critical factor for success in business. When you have a startup, often you must wear the sales hat among the many others. In this case, I am referring to selling your product or service to a client. Here are some suggestions that will help turbo charge your sales efforts.

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