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The third phase of the e-ttraction model is Leverage and one of the key parts of this is creating compelling content. Communicating your value to your perfect customers, employees and partners is very important to ensure they know what you do, why you do it and who you do it for.
We can do this on our websites, social media and in meetings. But writing blogs is a tremendous way to drip-feed your brand to thousands of people with minimal effort, easy-to-use tools and almost no cost. Plus it's still the best way to get Google to rank your website and social media profiles as it's magic for SEO.
That's why I have been writing blogs since I started my business and will continue to do so. If you need a hand doing them just reach out to me and I'm happy to give you some advice.
Closest Beer iPhone & Android Application: Collaboration Opportunity
Love beer, love technology, love entrepreneurship - but need a strategy partner? Look no further as Closest Apps.
I'm Andrew Ford, founder of Closest Apps and I'm looking for a young, motivated developer to help me build this business.
5 ways to create e-ttraction from Google
Getting on the front page of Google is essential for business. But did you know that if you are a business Professional such as a Physio, Chiro, Lawyer, Accountant your name is what you need to be found in Google. Clients refer you by name to their friends and you need to be found when they search in Google, because they will! Learn my top 5 ways to get your name on top of Google.
Three ways a Virtual Assistance save your time and money when Building Your Own Business
Need some more arms and legs in your business? Can't afford a full time staff member? Consider offshoring your work, but only after you read this blog!
Top 5 Tips on Building an e-ttractive Website
A website is the digital front door to your business. It is seen more often by your clients and prospects than your 'real' office so it's important to have it looking good at all times.
First Chapter - "Creating a powerful brand" perfect to Build Your Own Business
‘Seek and you shall understand.’
Tao philosophy
In my favourite movie, The Matrix, machines have taken over the world and are using humans as batteries. In the film, the character Morpheus says a brilliant line to the newly awakened Neo: ‘Welcome to the real world.’
Do the laws of e-ttraction work for business? Or is it all BS.
Do you believe in the laws of attraction? If you have read 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill in 1937, or any of the other similar books such as 2006 hit 'The Secret', you might. But have you ever tested it yourself?
As in the 'Matrix': Everyone Fails the first time. Is this part of Building Your Own Business?
Coaching would help them see the bigger picture, connect the value dots and help them persist and get where they are wanting to go. The dilemma is only when they feel that this activity will reach their goals will they seek and respond to coaching and advice, but they need the coaching to see how it connects to their values! Chicken and egg situation right there.
Business Travel for entrepreneurs without the corporate budgets Published on August 2, 2016
I am passionate about a few things: Helping people get into careers they love at Social Star; helping busy dads get off the couch and healthy with BB12W and also spending time with those close to me with more holiday Travel.
Busy Dad and tired? Over 40 and put on a bit? Fitness is only 12 weeks away...
I believe everyone deserves good health and so created Better Body 12 Weeks with a bunch of like minded people. My goal is to help people like me, busy dads over 40. All of our coaches have their own story which you can read on the website.
Charity begins in your Values - lessons from the streets of Makati
Today I was in the Philippines, Makati to be exact, preparing for a week of work with our outsource provider over hear and had a bit of a BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious). I realised that I can and should help more people. But why do I need a shock to get me to realise this obvious fact? In one word, values.
Marketing yourself in a 'hyper digital' world - 5 lessons of e-ttraction
Just about everyone is on social media these days. The prevalence of wifi, cheap digital phones and too many social media platforms means we are all online somewhere, whether we like it or not. If you work in the space, it's even worse.
Building Your Own Business - Is it really worth it?
Some of you might have noticed that my blogging has slowed down in recent times. From weekly, it went to fortnightly, to monthly and then stopped completely! Why is this so?
How Many Screens to Pack on Kids Holidays? - Lenovo 900 laptop Vs Lenovo Yoga 2 tablet review
It's holiday season in Australia. Summer holidays have just finished, there are public holidays every other week and the long break over Easter is fast approaching. It's also school holidays (what again!) and if you are like me, you are wondering what to do with the kids.
World Ventures Review, is it really better? Bali DreamTrip holiday A/B test
If you haven't heard of World Ventures yet, you soon will. These are the guys with the blue signs that read 'You should be here!'. You might have seen a few pics on Facebook or have been invited to a 'Travel Party' by a friend where you will see people frolicking in crystal clear blue waters, grinning from ear to ear.