Comments on: Tips From the Trenches – Small Business Trends News http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html Exploring the trends driving small business Sat, 26 May 2012 02:28:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Susan Oakes http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-611692 Susan Oakes Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:45:45 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-611692 Great interviews Anita and you can actually tell you run this as a business. As you said in one of the interviews - you need a plan and work it every day which is the way to run a successful business. My thinking on mistakes or setbacks is that they are great because it means that you can cross each one off the list as you overcome them and that it you are another step closer to success. Great interviews Anita and you can actually tell you run this as a business. As you said in one of the interviews – you need a plan and work it every day which is the way to run a successful business.

My thinking on mistakes or setbacks is that they are great because it means that you can cross each one off the list as you overcome them and that it you are another step closer to success.

]]> By: Anita Campbell http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-611575 Anita Campbell Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:30:23 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-611575 Hi Paula, I learn a lot at night on the computer -- it's a good time to think and to experiment. Sometimes, though, I have to make myself step away from the computer. It gets addicting if you don't watch out! Anita Hi Paula,

I learn a lot at night on the computer — it’s a good time to think and to experiment. Sometimes, though, I have to make myself step away from the computer. It gets addicting if you don’t watch out!

Anita

]]> By: Anita Campbell http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-611574 Anita Campbell Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:28:05 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-611574 Hi Matt R, That's the spirit! Mistakes are to be embraced, because it means you're learning. Besides, the big rewards come to those willing to take big risks. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? Good luck with your new business. Let us know here at Small Business Trends if we can help you. Anita Hi Matt R,

That’s the spirit! Mistakes are to be embraced, because it means you’re learning. Besides, the big rewards come to those willing to take big risks.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?

Good luck with your new business. Let us know here at Small Business Trends if we can help you.

Anita

]]> By: Anita Campbell http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-611573 Anita Campbell Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:26:09 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-611573 Hi Chris, As I like to say, most of the time it's not like we're neurosurgeons with patients on the operating table and one slip of a millimeter means irreversible disaster. With many business problems, all you need is a good night's sleep, some exercise and a positive approach and you're prepared to start fixing anything that comes your way. Never take things too seriously -- it gets in the way of solving problems. :) -- Anita Hi Chris,

As I like to say, most of the time it’s not like we’re neurosurgeons with patients on the operating table and one slip of a millimeter means irreversible disaster.

With many business problems, all you need is a good night’s sleep, some exercise and a positive approach and you’re prepared to start fixing anything that comes your way. Never take things too seriously — it gets in the way of solving problems. :)

– Anita

]]> By: Brent Leary http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-611257 Brent Leary Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:06:28 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-611257 Anita WE ALL like when the tables are turned and you are answering the questions. That's how WE ALL learn from you and about you! Thanks for doing these kinds of interviews and please do more of them. I dug into my archives and found a link to a show last year when I got a chance to interview Anita about how small business folks can build an effective web presence. Please feel free to check it out - http://tinyurl.com/anitac. I can't believe it's been over a year Anita. I think it's time for you to come back on! Thanks again. Anita WE ALL like when the tables are turned and you are answering the questions. That’s how WE ALL learn from you and about you! Thanks for doing these kinds of interviews and please do more of them.

I dug into my archives and found a link to a show last year when I got a chance to interview Anita about how small business folks can build an effective web presence. Please feel free to check it out – http://tinyurl.com/anitac.

I can’t believe it’s been over a year Anita. I think it’s time for you to come back on!

Thanks again.

]]> By: Martin Lindeskog http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-611129 Martin Lindeskog Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:05:04 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-611129 Great interviews! I went to the sites and wrote a comment. I agree with Ivana Taylor regarding an elaboration on how to treat your blog as a business. My own EGO blog is not a real business blog, but it could lead to business relationships and opportunities in the future, and at the same time I see my blogging as a moral support for entrepreneurs and capitalists. Great interviews! I went to the sites and wrote a comment. I agree with Ivana Taylor regarding an elaboration on how to treat your blog as a business. My own EGO blog is not a real business blog, but it could lead to business relationships and opportunities in the future, and at the same time I see my blogging as a moral support for entrepreneurs and capitalists.

]]> By: Ivana Taylor http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-611119 Ivana Taylor Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:51:00 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-611119 I think you're going to have to elaborate on "Treat your blog as a business." This is such strong advice that it needs some elaboration on the specifics. I'm very clear on what you mean yet, I still feel there is more to that statement. For example, treating you blog as a business might include: - Set goals for results i.e. rankings, comments, ad revenue, etc. - Work daily on the activities that will drive you toward those goals. - Be sure to have a strong brand or position for the value that you provide your audience. - Understand your audience is your customer - build loyal and profitable relationships. I think I could go on - but I'm curious to what's on YOUR list, Anita? I think you’re going to have to elaborate on “Treat your blog as a business.” This is such strong advice that it needs some elaboration on the specifics. I’m very clear on what you mean yet, I still feel there is more to that statement. For example, treating you blog as a business might include:
- Set goals for results i.e. rankings, comments, ad revenue, etc.
- Work daily on the activities that will drive you toward those goals.
- Be sure to have a strong brand or position for the value that you provide your audience.
- Understand your audience is your customer – build loyal and profitable relationships.

I think I could go on – but I’m curious to what’s on YOUR list, Anita?

]]> By: May Chu http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-610869 May Chu Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:48:13 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-610869 After reading your interviews, it is amazing to note that you have started this website/blog in 2003. I think for a lot of new comers to the social media circle, it doesn't take long for someone (like myself) to realize the level of discipline needed to write consistently and diligently. I remember how excited I felt when I got my first comment from someone. I am still at the stage of getting comments once in awhile, but it feels good to know that someone was reading :) I think it is important to note the significance of "sticking with it" when it comes to running a web business. After reading your interviews, it is amazing to note that you have started this website/blog in 2003. I think for a lot of new comers to the social media circle, it doesn’t take long for someone (like myself) to realize the level of discipline needed to write consistently and diligently. I remember how excited I felt when I got my first comment from someone. I am still at the stage of getting comments once in awhile, but it feels good to know that someone was reading :)

I think it is important to note the significance of “sticking with it” when it comes to running a web business.

]]> By: Chaitanya Sagar http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-610839 Chaitanya Sagar Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:01:02 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-610839 Matt, YFNCG - sounded wierd before I knew what it was about! Good luck! Anita, both are great interviews. "Treat your blog as a business" is valuable advice. I interpret it as 'don't treat your blog only as a marketing tool.' And for you to treat a blog as a business, you have to understand it's nature. Blogging rewards consistent players and over time. The more you publish and the more consistent you are, the stronger it becomes. I would like to share another learning I recently had. A friend of mine, who has had great success in blogging, told me - "a blog is not a knowledge sharing tool; it's a relationship tool." As much I want it not to be true, I understand the reality. Somehow, it has had a lot of impact on me and probably will guide my future posts. Matt, YFNCG – sounded wierd before I knew what it was about! Good luck!

Anita, both are great interviews.

“Treat your blog as a business” is valuable advice. I interpret it as ‘don’t treat your blog only as a marketing tool.’ And for you to treat a blog as a business, you have to understand it’s nature. Blogging rewards consistent players and over time. The more you publish and the more consistent you are, the stronger it becomes.

I would like to share another learning I recently had. A friend of mine, who has had great success in blogging, told me – “a blog is not a knowledge sharing tool; it’s a relationship tool.” As much I want it not to be true, I understand the reality. Somehow, it has had a lot of impact on me and probably will guide my future posts.

]]> By: Paula http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html#comment-610816 Paula Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:38:03 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/08/tips-from-trenches.html/#comment-610816 Listening to someone else's experiences and mistakes is a great way to learn and get inspired. The interviews are great because we can feel more personally connected to you when others are asking you the questions. I too enjoy reading and working late into the night; the house is so quiet, the hubby and dog are snoring and there is no outside distractions. It's just me and the cats in my nice quiet office. Listening to someone else’s experiences and mistakes is a great way to learn and get inspired. The interviews are great because we can feel more personally connected to you when others are asking you the questions. I too enjoy reading and working late into the night; the house is so quiet, the hubby and dog are snoring and there is no outside distractions. It’s just me and the cats in my nice quiet office.

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