Posts by Carol Ross
In-Stock
I’ve been an intermittent subscriber to Fast Company magazine since 2000. I recently started subscribing again ($5 for the entire year–remember my value called "If you can get it for less, it’s good?") In the June issue, two separate articles pointed to how technology has changed the meaning of "in-stock" for retailers. One article profiles…
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I ran across an interesting post from Penelope Trunk, author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success, on how blogging is good for your career. Whether you are an employee or you are self-employed, it’s good stuff. Take a look.
Read MoreSeth Godin on Changing the Future
An interesting post from Seth Godin. Sage advice for solopreneurs building a business, trying to get their website up next week or next month or next year.
Read MoreSelf-Employment, 2007
About once a year, since I started my own business, I’ve done a review of what I’m learning. This year’s reflections come from having made it through the lean start-up years and having moved into a more sustainable place. Here’s what I know now: • Make time for the creative muse. It’s easy to get…
Read MoreSelf-Promotion
Marci Alboher, the online career columnist for the New York Times, has a great thread on self-promotion. Start with this posting on her blog and then go backwards. Don’t forget to read her NYT columns, titled, "Selling Yourself By Showing Yourself, In a Good Way" and "Tools and Tips for to Create Buzz Around Your…
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