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A strategy many businesses use involves enlisting the assistance of an expert or well-known figure for your mutual benefit. These experts in your field might make an appearance, give a talk, teach a workshop, do a book signing that, if publicized adequately, will draw customers to your place of business and gain attention for the presenter.
  For instance, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores now has the assistance of well-known quilter M’Liss Rae Hawley. They are carrying a M’Liss’s exclusive line of fabric designs consisting of floral and travel themes. She also will offer classes appealing to quilters of any level…beginners …read more

This very clever Animated Music Video made me think about how all the aspects of a business (and life) need to be synched, balanced and in tune.
Fittingly, the video is called The Fantastic Machine. You are the conductor of your business symphony. Enjoy the experience!
Tip of the hat to Lorraine Cohen at Powerfull Living Blog for pointing out the video.

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I was thrilled when I saw Home Biz Notes and my name listed as one of the Women Bloggers of 2008 at Virtual Women’s Day Celebrations.  This included a list of 25 women’s blogs and bloggers for January. 
Biz Chicks Rule , another b5media Business Channel blog, also was one of those named.  Congratulations Kristen and Bridget!
According to Heidi,  
Women are blogging in record numbers these days – so may blogs, so much content and so little time to check them all out. Each month during 2008, I will be highlighting dozens of blogs written by women, on a variety of topics, …read more

You may not have started your career choice as a home business owner…or perhaps you did. However, many people are evolving into this type of venture at some stage in their life, either on a parttime or full time basis, with both online and walk-in businesses.
Many factors will influence your success. Some you can control and others you will find beyond your reach. However, here are a few tips for helping you along that pathway to success in your home business:
*Set goals – Have an overall objective, but set goals for each day. I try …read more

Spread word of your success.  Don’t keep it hidden under a bushel.  You can do this without seeming egotistical…simply let others know wherever appropriate. 
This is difficult for some of us because we may come from the generation where I still hear my mom saying, “Don’t toot your own horn.  People will think you’re bragging. ”
However, if you wait solely for others to discover what you’re doing, the world won’t hear about your or your business.  You can share, as I call it, without seeming egotistical or “pushy.”  You can announce over forums and round-ups of success stories, as well as doing the …read more

We generally like to learn about other’s success stories that give us the feeling…
“Ah! If she/he can do that, I can be successful with my business” 
Or…“What a great tip!  I’ll have to try that with my home business.”
Over the existence of Home Biz Notes, I’ve interviewed and mentioned numerous home business.  I’ll round up some of these in case you missed them…or are at a point in your business where some of these tips now will inspire you.
*Mark Allen operates an online business through the utilization of CafePress as his “store.”
*Dorothy Thompson has discovered that the Internet offers her the opportunity to …read more

In a previous post, The Exciting Evolution of a Home Business to a Big Business, I told you about Patricia Bolton, founder of Quilting Arts Magazine and Cloth Paper Scissors.  Her venture evolved from a home business headquartered in the family barn to it’s merger with another corporation.
Now Patricia has taken this business and her career to another level…TV.  I received the announcement that Patricia will be hosting a series of Quilting Arts programs on PBS around the end of 2007.   Taping of the episodes begins shortly and her staff is lining up guests for these programs. 
(I’ve also written about Patricia’s success on my Quilting …read more

Doug presented the monthly b5 media Business Channel feature today with highlights from the various bloggers. There you’ll find a nice summary of news, information and tips to assist you in your business ventures.
Home Biz Notes‘ post about 5 secrets for creating success in your home business was included.