I posted over on Biz Chicks Rule about how Jesse and I sat down and figured out our budget for 2008 based on past spending, current and projected income, and sensible life adjustments.
One of the changes we decided to make is trading in our vehicles (mine is paid off, his has a monthly payment that’s […]
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What does $70,000 mean? A whole heck of a lot of work, that’s what! But seriously, Susan asked and I’m glad someone is interested because I’ve been thinking I should break this down for you folks who (a) don’t believe I did it, (b) don’t believe it’s possible, or (c) want to do it, too.
Susan […]
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So I’ve been thinking about my strategy for next year as I review how things went this year, and I have this crazy idea. What if I decided to make $100,000 in 2008?
I know talking about money is all taboo, but I don’t care. If it makes you uncomfortable, stop reading. I made about […]
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WIW Fiction Writing All-Day Seminar
Sign Up Now for Saturday, February 9, 2008
Registration form on the WIW Web site at washwriter.org
Sponsored jointly by American University’s Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program and Washington Independent Writers
American University, the Atrium, first floor of the Battelle Building
Continental breakfast
Opening speakers: John Curry, WIW Board member and seminar […]
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Even though I don’t personally celebrate holidays, I do close for busines on days that other businesses like my own are off. And that means that after this note today and all day tomorrow, I will be taking a brief vacation to recharge. I’ll be back in full force on Wednesday to let you know […]
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How’s that for an article title? It caught my eye when I was perusing the recent posts over at Startup Spark, and I just had to bring it to your attention.
Check out the list of 10 fail-safe failure inducers, and leave a comment with the ones you’re guilty of committing. Here are my business sins […]
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I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions, but I do think the end of the year is the perfect time to reevaluate your goals and set new ones. And sometimes, just thinking about what might help to accomplish your ultimate goal is enough to get you going on some smaller goals along the way.
Here are […]
Filed under: Time management, Productivity, Freelance life, Full-time freelancing, Good idea, Organization, Goal setting, Tips & Tricks | 7 Comments »
This week’s Apprentice-style challenge in the b5media Business Channel got me thinking about inspiration and how it’s played a role in my business. And when I started mulling over what inspires me, I realized that I owe all of you a big, big thank-you for everything you do to keep me going.
Your comments on the […]
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Check out these awesome writerly gifts for you or for one of your writer pals! Click on the image or link for product info and use your back button to return to Inkthinker.
Plus…
Give the gift of Sirius. Order before Dec 19 and […]
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Over at Performancing, they’re accepting best blog nominations in the following categories:
Best Overall Blog
Most Influential Blogger
Best Blog Design
Best Blog Typography
Best Blog Name
Best New Blog
Best Blog Community
Most Improved Blog of 2007
Best Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of
Best Blog Podcast
Best Use of a Corporate Blog
Best Video Blog
Best Writing/Blogging Blog
Best Science/Technology Blog
Most Controversial Blog
Best SEO Blog
Best Celeb/Style Blog
Best Business/Money […]
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I’ve been looking for ways to improve my blogging in 2008, and I found this great article by Darren Rowse at ProBlogger that lists 20 different types of blog posts to help you mix it up. I had no idea there were so many, and he seems convinced that there are many, many more types. […]
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WIW Pubspeak–Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Program 7:00-9:00 p.m., food and beverage orders from 6:30 p.m.
Bertucci’s–Clarendon
The Market Common
2700-2800 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Wheelchair accessible, call (703) 528-9177
Metro: Clarendon, on the Orange Line
HOW TO MAKE REAL MONEY IN SECOND LIFE: Boost Your Business, Market Your Services, and Sell Your Products in the World’s Hottest Virtual Community (McGraw-Hill, December 2007)
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