Take a minute to think about all the conversations you have had on forums and social networking sites about business. How active are you? I want you to also think about how often you take the time to comment on a question when you have the knowledge they are seeking. Do you shy away from joining the conversation even if you have some valid and useful input because you are new to a group? Are you afraid to join a conversation with those who you know have been in the game for a long time and include your input because of feeling intimidated? Or are you the go getter, joining in on many conversations, letting people know who you are and what you know? If your not getting out there and joining in the conversations, you should be! Take a few of these tips and exercise them at least 5

I would have to say yes, I have experienced it first hand, the first time back in 2003.  Is it to the extent now to what I remember it then? Probably, but when I see it going on now I generally scoff at the ignorance and click away. (I want to clarify I said generally because I am human, every once in awhile I may find myself in ‘drama’) Let me go ahead and share my first time experience with you: See back in 2003 I was a moderator in an exclusive group (so they wanted to think anyway). There were two main woman in this group and I was brought on like the third, the right hand. I was in the loop about most everything. I knew there plans, was asked for my opinion, I was the soul person in charge of any graphics made for the group, I knew what pissed them off, what made them happy, I

So you’ve met Loretta? I would think a bit weird if you say no…why because this woman is everywhere! I first met her on Internet Based Mom’s forum, where she answered many a question not just from me but so many on the forum! In one word she is AWESOME! I love her Easy WAHM Websites, one stop shop of more than just a website template, you are getting a complete website content and all! It’s a pretty cool deal! The thing is that’s not all that is offered! Nope you can find VA assistance, hosting and so much more at EWW! It’s truly a place for anything you might need from aid you in working from home. From personal experience the hosting is fabulous! I absolutely adore her Stitching the Night Away and Craft Blog. I suppose being a crafter myself would make me a bit biased here,

Crocheting is a beautiful craft and I adore every bit of time I get to spend creating something totally awesome with it, but is a time consuming task and it takes some concentration to do it, although I tend to be able watch TV and crochet at the same time which I guess makes me a multitasker beyond this desk, he he! I have been for the past year creating and selling my items at farmers/craft markets, it’s an awesome feeling that people love my stuff. However, I have had people ask if I had patterns as they enjoy crocheting too and would love to be able to make my designs themselves. Totally fine with that BUT I had not written done some of my original designs yet. I directed them to websites that may interest them. Then it hit me, I need to get these written out and start offering

I’ll barter, I’ll sell BUT I won’t sell out. I have been thinking on this subject for sometime now and with the rash of things going on I really need to grasp hold and get a direction on it. You see, I have am constantly researching for my design business on what others are charging, what they offer and the ratio of quality work and price. Garbage web design sites weren’t even considered in my research, yet the portfolio’s look quite meaty on some of them. Then I realize they are practically giving away the designs with there prices. I guess I would take less than fabulous, mediocre design too for the prices. I have also seen some truly AMAZING work of others, who are talented like me, who almost made me spit out my coffee because of the nearly FREE price tags on their ad banner

I love LA ink, I do adore reality shows and have to say LA Ink takes the cake. It’s not that I only have tattoos and love the artwork produced from Kat’s shop (or even the fact my nickname is Kat) but I adore following it cause of all the drama surrounding the business. Seeing I run my own business from home I am interested in watching another woman rock their business by striving to be bigger and better. That she certainly has and continues to do! As I watch the show I can instantly see the dynamics of the business from a perspective of a working woman. A business is like a machine and all the components must work together for it to run smoothly, if somethings breaks down it must be fixed or it will cease to work and will eventually fall apart. I so appreciate this show on so many

I love to craft, paint and crochet when I have some relaxing free time in my life but I can’t just follow a pattern, I am always looking to be unique. I just stumbled into bringing my crafts into a profitable endeavor over the summer of 2009 offline. I set up and Etsy account in June Chrissy Craft Shop but didn’t officially open until December 2009. When you hit upon something unique and favorable to others they let you know. I have the great pleasure of guest blogging at the Craft Blog owned and operated by Loretta Oliver and Passionate About Crafting owned and operated by Shelly Hill which really get my creations seen with a vast diverse display of comments by their regular readers, what a great bunch of too! Because of the winter coming to an end my Snow Pony creation will be