I love PandoDaily‘s strategy – “We’re going the anti-blackout route and publishing even more content today.”
Tell Congress: Don’t censor the web!
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Advice for New Entrepreneurs from 50 Fans
Entrepreneur Magazine asked their fans “If you had to give new entrepreneurs one piece of advice, what would it be?” After adding in my own two cents, and reading over 200 comments, I decided to share some of the insights.
- It is ALWAYS too early to quit. – Pamela
- Think Big! – Ramakrishna
- Learn from your mistakes, as you will make lots of them, but DON’T throw in the towel! – Sloan
- Start small. – Andrej
- Be true to your word and your friends and inspires others. – Julie
- Sacrifice in order to be successful entrepreneur and consistency is the key. Don’t waste time with college; it’s nothing but a debt when you graduate. – Janelle
- Bootstrap as much as possible. – Mary Lynne
- Stay Committed. – Amarilys
- Surround yourself with a good team. – Yael
- Please your customers. – Colin Continue reading
Where Good Ideas Come From: Insights by Steven Johnson
Ideas Take Time
An overnight success often takes years, and a Eureka moment is the result of lots work. In today’s society we expect things done yesterday, but you cannot force this kind of progress. Be patient and be willing to explore new avenues.
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Social Networking Lessons of 2011
#1 Lesson: The best way to reach new customers is through existing customers.
- WOM is cheaper than advertising
- Customer retention is cheaper than acquisition or win-back
- Loyal customers are more likely to engage
Action: Connect with current customers instead of focusing your social media efforts on new business.
8 Secrets of Success: Insights by Richard St. John (Part 2)
Push
Don’t spend time with people who don’t believe in you, instead look for positive feedback and support.
The best way to expand your boundaries is by consciously stepping outside of your comfort zone. When working out, you can only build muscle if you force yourself to keep going past the pain. However, personal trainers often provide you with the proper motivation needed to reach your fitness goals. Similarly, seeking out mentors and guidance will increase the likelihood of achieving success.
Danielle Geva 