If you have specialty information or a passion for a topic, information marketing may be the perfect business model for you. Most bloggers are in the business of information marketing and don't even realize it. They share information on a variety of topics, but, profiting from it is another matter. With a change in mindset and some effort, you can turn your blog into a profitable business by becoming an infopreneur. What Is an Online … [Read more...]
If You Want to Grow Your Blog You Need to do LESS
Are you overwhelmed with never ending lists of blogging tasks you have to do? It's time to create a cost benefit analysis to eliminate all of those time-draining tasks that are not producing any results. I had a light bulb moment this week when I was digging out some dead lilac bushes. As I dug and yanked and pushed and pulled to get those ugly stumps out of my otherwise beautiful landscape I realized I needed to do the same thing with my … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Start Valuing Your Time
Tina was working as a lawyer and running a side hustle in the evenings and on weekends. She frequently felt overworked and like her time wasn’t her own. When she complained about this to her friend, the other woman challenged her to take responsibility for her time, rather than viewing herself as a victim of it. She told her it was time you start valuing your time. It’s not at all unusual to feel like time is out of your control. … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Make a Career Out of Blogging?
Blogging can create a some nice extra income, but how do you know when you are ready to turn your side-hustle into a full time career? Some people that are new to blogging assume it is simply a matter of creating a blog, adding some posts and people will come flocking to read them while businesses beg you to advertise their products. After a few months reality set in and they realize to make money in blogging, as with any small business it … [Read more...]
A Call to Action: Stop Procrastinating!
Who says we need to wait until January 1st to start making positive changes in our lives? IBA Member Jana Williams, of Degrees of Maternity, inspires us all to stop procrastinating and work on improving yourself regardless of the calendar. Lately, I seem to be running on this “kick yourself into gear” momentum, derived from a recent awakening out of a stifling fog of inactivity. If you have no idea what I’m referring to, feel free to … [Read more...]
Difficult Co-Workers Happen to Everyone – What Can You Do?
You can’t always pick the people you work with, just like you can’t pick your family members. But, you can learn what to do with difficult co-workers without losing your sanity! How to Handle Difficult Employees first appeared on Keriann Worley - The Pursuit of Life. Keriann is a proud IBA member, and we appreciate her experience and suggestions about a common problem in the workplace, difficult coworkers. - Tina You can’t always pick … [Read more...]
Should You Take a Different Approach or Be Patient with Your Career?
You work hard, but still find your career is stalling! What should you do? Should You Take a Different Approach or Be Patient and wait for the changes to happen? Today, Keriann Worley, of KeriannWorley.com decided to share with us 'Should You Take a Different Approach or Be Patient?'. Thanks for being a member and welcome to IBA! Should You Take a Different Approach or Be Patient with Your Career? Many times throughout your career you … [Read more...]
Wall of Fame Editor’s Choice: How to Make Competition Completely Irrelevant
Worry about the competition? Focus on teamwork and collaboration and learn how to make competition completely irrelevant then watch your business grow! Our August 2016 Wall of Fame is finally here! Yes, I'm 100% aware that August was some time ago. Unfortunately, real life has a way of surprising us sometimes (also, morning sickness should be renamed to all-day-sickness). Even so, the topics of teamwork and collaboration deserve our … [Read more...]
Learn How to Use Affiliate Links on Pinterest
You can use affiliate links on Pinterest again! Learn how it works, how to disclose, and how to get started using your affiliate links on Pinterest. How to Use Affiliate Links on Pinterest originally appeared in ND Consulting by our very own IBA Vice-President Sarah Nenni-Daher. Thanks for sharing with us! Back in February 2015, a collective curse word filtered through Pinterest when power users were told, “You may no longer use … [Read more...]