Do You Over-Complicate Your Business?

Brenda Horton and Guy Kawasaki at SXSWi 2009

Are You Confusing Your Customers? Oftentimes, as small business owners, we tend to over-complicate things. Too often we make our business much harder than it needs to be for ourselves and our customers. Here's why; "Lots of research in economics and psychology shows that when we know something, it becomes hard for us to imagine not knowing it.  As a result, we become lousy communicators. Think of a lawyer who can't give you a straight, comprehensible answer to a legal question.  His vast knowledge and experience render him unable to fathom how little you know. So, when he talks to you, « Continue »

10 Step Action Plan: How To Organize A Meetup Group

Nevada County Online Business Strategies Group

The  Power Of Local Meetups By nature, I am an extrovert.  I know it sounds crazy if you are an introvert, but being around people energizes me. I am naturally curious about other human beings and I have always thrived in social settings. [cincopa AgHADZqZQUt0] However, the work I do requires a tremendous amount of solitude, focused and uninterrupted time on my computer. Can you see the problem?  Introducing Meetup.com. Haven't heard of Meetup? Meetup.com's mission is to revitalize local community and help people around the world self-organize. No need to wait for some « Continue »

Launching Your Social Media Marketing Plan For Sustainable Brands

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This is the presentation Brenda gave at the Green Festival - San Francisco on November 6, 2010. Below are links to the resources referenced in the presentation.  Let us know what you think by leaving comments below. Click image above or this link to see presentation: www.slideshare.net/envisionplanact/launching-your-social-media-marketing-plan-for-sustainable-brands   Resourses Green Blogs www.bestgreenblogs.com www.businessdegreeonline.net/green-blogs Claim your business www.google.com/local/add/businesscenter https://biz.yelp.com/claiming « Continue »

Is A Virtual Work Environment Good For The Planet?

San Francisco, California

Can Software Save The Planet From Climate Change? I lowered my carbon footprint the day I began working from my home office versus commuting to a work place. As a software business owner , straw bale home owner, Prius car owner, organic-gardener and composter, hemp clothes lover, and user of chemical-free household and make-up products, I often get asked if software is sustainable or earth friendly. Unless you have been living on another planet, you know that climate change is no longer a debate. It's here. Anyone who tries to argue a case that it is not happening ---  just remember « Continue »

10 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Green Festival

Recycled Art Made From Trash Green Festival 2009

Tired of attending the same old boring business conferences year after year?  Then you won't want to miss the annual Green Festival coming to a city near you. I have the privilege of speaking at the upcoming San Francisco Green Festival on November 6th and 7th during the Green Business Conference. I will be sharing the stage with Joey Shepp, founder of Earthsite, a new media agency where we will be presenting on social media and online marketing plans. If you want fun, edutainment, great food, and excellent networking, then check out my top 10 reasons why you won't want to miss this « Continue »