Job worries

This would-be entrepreneur should get ready to start a business.

Frustrated Entrepreneur

Thought you would get a kick out of this.

Working with a spouse.

I thought this was an excellent article.

http://www.womenentrepreneur.com/article/3604.html

This is a great topic and a subject I overlooked in my new eBook, How To Start A Business From Scratch…Without Having Any.

My first job at the age of 10, was for a husband and wife.  By midway through the day they were yelling at each other through gritted teeth.

I’m not even crazy about having partners. I would make a spouse the last partner of choice.

Real People are Online

I thought this was a great post at http://blogs.squidoo.com/squidblog/?p=276

And remind yourself:

People online are real people.

If you send a nasty email, there’s a real human being on the other end who gets it.
If you flame in a forum, you’re wasting real people’s time.
If you spam someone, you’re really only making yourself look bad.
If you write IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS it sounds like shouting.
If you want something to happen your way, try asking instead of demanding.
If you give, you’ll probably wind up getting, too.
If you blog just to pick fights, don’t be surprised when people don’t trust you.
If you collaborate, say thanks.
If you’re independent, say no thanks.
If you like someone, tell them.
If you don’t, walk away from the computer.
If you’re giving feedback, lead with just one good thing.
If you’re getting feedback, realize that the person must care a lot to have sent it.
If you goof, apologize.
If you apologize, mean it.
If you smile, mean that too.
If you don’t like something, don’t do it.
If you do like something, spread it.

But far far more important:

Give people a break.
The break you probably deserve yourself.
People are out to do good, 99% of the time.
You probably are too.
Say thanks out loud and a lot.
Try making someone’s day.
Chances are they’ll make yours in return.

Being irrational

In a recent post by Seth Godin he talks about being “irrationally committed”.

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/09/irrationally-co.html

I translate that to mean – you sometimes have to be a little crazy to succeed.  I think that really applies to small business.  You have to be willing to take that one-more-punch.  You have to be so “committed” that many people will probably think you are irrational.

But that is what separates the greats from the also-rans.

My new eBook is out!

My new eBook, “How To Start A Business From Scratch…Without Having Any”, is out.
It contains:
- Videos
- Downloads
- Resources
- Tips
- And really humorous stories.

You can check it out at

www.sales-getter.com

Your Choice

Some people tell you if you to go into your own business just for the money (scratch), it’s unrewarding. I disagree. If that is your only motivation, and you handle yourself ethically, I say, go for it. If making money in your own business turns you on, and that is all you want out of your business, I have no problem with it – as long as it does not hurt someone along the way. It’s your business! And it’s your first real decision. I actually think going into business just for the money is a fine decision. Money moves your world. You can do more of what you want with money and you can help a lot more people if you have money. Plus, if you’re going to spend eight to 16 hours of your waking day working, you better be well compensated.

That being said, it does indeed feel good to know that you have helped someone, or a large group of people, with something you helped them get. I like that feeling too.

Press Release – eBook

Press Release:

How To Start A Business From Scratch…Without Having Any.

Local business veteran writes Interactive eBook on starting and growing a business with little or no money.

Norcross, Ga – Louie Bernstein, founder and CEO of MindIQ, an Atlanta Technology company since 1986, has released a new, Interactive eBook, How To Start A Business From Scratch…Without Having Any.

“After running a company for 22+ years you learn a lot and have a lot of tips from that experience to share. I just wish I had something like this when I was starting out”, said Louie Bernstein. The interactive eBook covers topics from, making sure you have the right stuff, to choosing a business, to hiring employees and everything in between.

How To Start A Business From Scratch…Without Having Any includes:
- Videos
- Tips
- Resources
- Reader Question and Answer
- Some really humorous stories.

There are more than 200 million people worldwide who, for whatever reason, either hate their job or worry about being fired. This eBook is meant for those people.

How To Start A Business From Scratch…Without Having Any includes the following topics:
Chapter 1: Do You Have What it Takes?
Chapter 2: Getting started – How to Choose a Business
Chapter 3: The Right Tools
Chapter 4: Your Web Site
Chapter 5: Marketing
Chapter 6: Sales
Chapter 7: Negotiating
Chapter 8: Bankers, Lawyers and Accountants
Chapter 9: Employees – “If” You Have to Have Them
Chapter 10: Internet Marketing
Chapter 11: When It All Hits the Fan
Chapter 12: A Business Plan and Investors
Chapter 13: Conclusion, or Just The Beginning?
Just for Reference

“People who are worried about losing their job and want to be prepared or are just ready to make the switch, would learn quite a bit from this eBook,” says Mike Kelly, CEO of MitchellsAbrasives.com. “I’ve been in business a long time and I even learned some valuable things.”

“The cool thing about an eBook is that you can include videos, training courses, sound files, etc. And you have can have a new release in the readers “hands” within minutes. We have taken advantage of all of that”, says Bernstein. “I think it will really change the way people read. Just look where Amazon is headed with their Kindle product.”

There is a list of free resources included with the eBook and can be found at
www.sales-getter.com.

Louie Bernstein started MindIQ, a 2002 Inc.500 winner, representing America’s fastest growing privately held companies and has been included in the 2005 Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Top 40 Innovative Technology companies in the state.

Press contact phone number: 770-349-3256
Press contact email: Louie@sales-getter.com
Company website: www.sales-getter.com