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Tuesday
Dec152009

A Note from Brown

First, let me apologize for not getting the newsletter out in November.  Sadly, I had to put my 13-year-old companion, Annie, my boxer, to sleep the very day the newsletter should have gone out.  She had been ill for over a week, which put me behind on the work front, but I'm very glad to have had that time with her.

I've managed to catch back up somewhat and was determined to get this newsletter out today, and on that note, did you read Chris Brogan's article, "What's Your Business Wish List for 2010?"?  It got me thinking that it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and not really think about the big-picture view of things.  If you had to look back to one year ago, would you say that you've moved a lot of big rocks since then?  Have you accomplished the things that you hoped to accomplish?

It's not about resolutions.  It's about directives, giving yourself something to be moving toward at any given point in time.  These should be the major pieces of your business puzzle that you hope to have in place by the end of the year.  If you don't name them, how can you expect to reach them, or how will you know when you do?

Wishing is about dreaming and imagining what's possible.  Santa won't always bring what you ask for, but there may be a thing or two on your list that you could actually receive, but only if you ask.  Consider posting your business wish list for 2010 to your blog or newsletter.  You never know who might come across it, and someone might be able to help you out with an item or two on your list.

In this newsletter, I'll tell you about the big rocks I intend to move in 2010.

Tuesday
Dec152009

Build a Better Website: With the Give Back Project

This is still in the beginning phases, but I thought I'd let you be the first to know about it.  It's one of my big goals for 2010, and I hope to continue working with you to see it into existence.

The Back Story:

I went into business for myself for two reasons, to become self-reliant and independent financially and to help my mom.  She struggled most of her life, and I wanted her to be self-reliant one day, too.  I knew business could be a means to that end.  I've always believed that owning a business was a path to creating a self-sustained life, so I've made it my path, and in recent years, I've set out to help others do the same.  Right now, that puzzle has two pieces.  The first is the Give Back Project, which I'll tell you about next, and the second is Upstart Smart (more on that in the last article).  For now, though, here's what the Give Back Project is all about.

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Tuesday
Dec152009

A Brown Bug Project: Mommy Dayz

I'm getting a little behind with my list here.  It seems like so long ago that I completed this project.  I apologize for keeping it from you this long!  Meet Mommy Dayz, a site that provides helpful advice, ideas, and tips to moms (and dads).  Check it out, if you're looking for a little inspiration.

Tuesday
Dec152009

Big Deal: Jump into 2010!

For "Inside Brown's Brain" readers only: Save $50 on your Jump Start!  Start the year off right by figuring how you'll move the big rocks in your business in 2010.  Sign up for your Jump Start session, and save $50!  Just enter the following discount code at checkout (discount code: JumpInto2010).  Offer expires 01/31/10.

Tuesday
Dec152009

From Our Sister Site

And, here's the last piece of the puzzle and my other big goal for 2010, to continue creating a valuable resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs through Upstart Smart.  I'm planning for a year filled with content to help you learn to survive and thrive as an entrepreneur.

How You Can Help:

Download the premier e-book from Upstart Smart, One Entrepreneur's Journey, where 26 women entrepreneurs share advice and insight from their experiences in business.