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Can I get my Reality TV with a heaping side of Entrepreneurship and hold the drama?

Bravo's Chef Roble and Co.

Over the course of two years, my television habits have changed a lot. I found myself craving more and more scripted drama over Reality TV. It seems like it just one show with a ton of spin offs – the Kardashian Clan and their many shows, Housewives of X (pick a location/sport) and so on. Yes I am going to admit that I watch a few and was obsessed with them for … [Read More...]

Operation CoWork: JellyWeek2012 and Working at Bitmap Creative Labs

Operation CoWork: JellyWeek2012 and Working at Bitmap

I am really excited for these next few entries in my Operation Cowork experiment. Last week I was thinking to myself that it was time for another one especially before it get extremely cold here in New York. I decided to hit up two more local libraries and that when I came across news about JellyWeek 2012. For those of you who aren't familiar with the term, Jelly … [Read More...]

The Pitfall of a Booming Business

The Suze Orman Show Jill forgets to bill $40K worth of work

Imagine this: you start a business based on something that you love to do. In the beginning things are moving fairly smoothly and you have everything under control. A year or two goes by and things in your personal life are changing (for the better) and your business is booming but you find yourself in major debt. Why? You fail to bill your clients. Being a busy … [Read More...]


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Operation CoWork: Working at the Macon BK Library Branch

Operation CoWork: Working at the Macon BK Library Branch

After my wonderful experience last week, I learn one thing that I need to start incorporating into Operation CoWork. I should give each location on my list at minimum two days, whether it’s back-to-back or spread out. This way I can give more of an informed opinion. So this week I headed out to another local library on my list – the Macon Branch. I didn’t know what to expect, just hope that I could get some work done in a quiet place and have access to an outlet. I haven’t been to the Macon Branch in years, probably sometime back in Junior High. It was the closest to the school, … [Read More...]

Sometimes we all need a shift kick in the A$$ (Words of Encouragement)

A Toni Morrison Quote from her book Song of Solomon

Dear friend, We can all follow our dreams. It may seem impossible or extremely difficult at times, but it’s doable. We may fall several times before we figure out how not to though. I know you are working at that 9-5 job/building your business and hating every minute of it, wishing you could just bust out and live the life you want. You may know a few people who’re already on their dream path and say, “That will be me one day!” You know that saying “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”, don’t you know there’s someone who thinks your grass is greener … [Read More...]

Can I get my Reality TV with a heaping side of Entrepreneurship and hold the drama?

Bravo's Chef Roble and Co.

Over the course of two years, my television habits have changed a lot. I found myself craving more and more scripted drama over Reality TV. It seems like it just one show with a ton of spin offs – the Kardashian Clan and their many shows, Housewives of X (pick a location/sport) and so on. Yes I am going to admit that I watch a few and was obsessed with them for a while but after figuring out their formula they got boring. For example I used to be a huge fan of MTV’s The Real World (the 1st reality show) but after a couple of seasons you figure that every cast is going to have at least one … [Read More...]

Operation CoWork: JellyWeek2012 and Working at Bitmap Creative Labs

Operation CoWork: JellyWeek2012 and Working at Bitmap

I am really excited for these next few entries in my Operation Cowork experiment. Last week I was thinking to myself that it was time for another one especially before it get extremely cold here in New York. I decided to hit up two more local libraries and that when I came across news about JellyWeek 2012. For those of you who aren't familiar with the term, Jelly is a casual work space everywhere everyone’s invited. Some meetups may take place in someone’s home, local coffee shops or in as the case is this week at CoWorking space worldwide. This post is coming to you live from … [Read More...]

Announcing: Support an Entrepreneur AD Campaign

Advertise your Side Hustle/Independent Business on ArtiatesiaDeal.com

Hey entrepreneurs, The other day I blogged about letting the world know that you are open for business and for good reason, how else are you going to increase traffic, build your list and make sales? I also mention how I’m plan on getting back on track with my own advertising plans. I’m in the progress of launching a new service and decided to purchase ad space on a very popular social network frequent by other business owners just like myself. In a recent phone call, my mentor suggested to me that I should think about selling advertising space here on the blog. It was such a great … [Read More...]

Are you Open for Business?

Are you Open for Business?

If you build it they will come, but how would they know where to go. You have to tell them. When you have a side hustle or running a business full-time you need to tell people that you are open for business. How are your potential customers going to know what services and products you provide? Or know that you can a new site or radio talk show? Although most businesses hold typical operating hours, advertising can help your business earn potential income in those hours you are getting you’re much need rest. For me I know that I can’t stay at my computer 24/7. I already wear glasses … [Read More...]