What Is Bootstrapping?

You might have come across this term many a times and even know or understand the meaning of it. But it is always goood to examine the trend and origin of the word so that a wider perspective is understood.

Bootstrapping is a term that is used in many fields to imply a meaning that has almost similar effect.

In nutshell bootstrapping refers to a self-sustaining process that proceeds without external help.

It is the use in business sphere that we want to discuss in detail. [Read more...]

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The Small Changes That Can Make Big Difference

I just watched a video by David Siteman that I am going to share with you in a moment. The video is not about the tips or tricks of the business but aims at stimulating your imagination.

David talks about small changes and the big impact they could have on your business.

I happened to agree almost instantly on what he said. We all focus on big events and big changes which obviously make difference in our working, productivity and overall business. [Read more...]

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Pruning My Business

In beginning  of 2010, I decided to shed  load that was not letting me focus on the productive part of my web businesses. These included unutilized domains which offered opportunity but lack of time did not allow me to nurture them.

I let about 12 domains to expire on their own. I kept few out of emotional attachment and possible time slot availability in future.

This year I am carrying my knife deeper.

I am closing the sick units. The websites which take my time and investment but do not offer or promise to offer much. Plus I am closing the websites which I have not been able to manage.

Few of them are close to my heart but I need to make difficult decisions.

It is time for holidays and I  have to plan for the next year. It is going to be bigger and better. I am going to be more specific and productivity oriented and try no new project.

I have taken off from few of my websites. I would keep posting here though the frequency might show few blips.

Its time to become lean and mean. ;-)

As usual, I would discuss the plans with you once I chart them.

I am sure you are already making plans for next year. If you have not, please start making one.

Good day.

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How To Find Time For Your Business?

One of the main obstacles associated with starting a new business is lack of time. One is so engrossed in the primary job and daily life that, squeezing few hours daily is a daunting task.

Well!

Many have came over the obstacle before us and they stand as great example.

At the moment you might pose as the busiest person with no time for anything new but believe me, people out there have been  a lot busier than you and succeeded in doing what made them independent.

Tom Kavala portrays his own very inspiring  example here and lists very important tips on managing the time.

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Business Planning And Lies That Surround It

Tim Berry has great blog about business planning.

I have read many of his articles on business planning. And they are fantastic.

Tim has posted a new video which is a recording of the webinar he gave as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, earlier this week.

Tim discusses lies and also talks about what you should do, instead of believing the lies, to make business planning part of your business management.

Here is the video.
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Where Is Your Strategy?

A laptop in your hand and a goal in the mind would not succeed without a strategy .

If you want to take your business from point A to point B in a year, how would you do it?

You need to devise a plan, a strategy. [Read more...]

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Making Yourself More Energy Efficient

Kelly Spors at Small Biz Trends has come with a great article on how to keep your office energy efficient.

I liked especially

  • Switch to laptops
  • Set sleep modes on all electronic
  • Use power strips
  • Keep refrigerators small and new.

It is a great read. You can read the article here

7 Ways to Make Your Office More Energy Efficient

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Creating A System That Does The Work For You

In business there are so many aspects to look at that it can really exhaust you. At the end of the day, after a long working day that took all your energies, you still be lagging behind.

If you are lost into sea of chores and panting to achieve your daily goals and missing them day after day, you often start asking yourself – What is Wrong?

You work all the day, try your best to meet your To Do List but something is missing. [Read more...]

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20 Online Project Management Tools

Referring to my last post, I could not deliver a post on the day I promise.

I was without internet for all these days.

There was some issue with modem and this paltry thing took almost 3 days to solve.

Anyhow!

I hope it works now.

As my connection to intenet was reinstated I visited many of my favorite blogs.

Small Business Trends has come out with a post on a list of 20 project management tools.

Just go through them and if you like try them.

Here is the list.

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Frugal Tips To Save Money – Few Lessons From Billionaire

Ever wondered how you could save more money. How about tips from frugal billionaires!

Here are seven tips from various billionaires on money saving

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