Small Business Camp

Did you see the movie “Inception?” I missed it in the movie theater but recently saw it last week. All I can say is “WOW!” You have to see “Inception!” I don’t want to spoil the movie for you but the entire plot revolves around the power of an IDEA. It causes you to consider [...]

Margin or margins is a word you hear a lot in business. I want to talk about what it means and why it is important today on MBA Mondays. I did talk about margins once before, in the context of the income statement, back when we were walking through the basic financial statements. But I’d [...]

With summer fast approaching the unemployment rate among our teens and young adults are set to hit record levels. Being broke, young and having lots of free time is a deadly combination that may lead to crime and sexual promiscuity. I need your help to do something about it. Together we can work together to [...]

Creating an outline the night before can help your writing flow the following day. Here’s the outline for this post. You have the energy but you need to release it. Understand how you are motivated. Examine moving toward vs. moving away from goals. It’s possible combine both. Track your energy levels during the day and [...]

I must confess! I actually jumped into this process of writing a book in 30 days without a real road map for success. I’m great at the big picture! I can see myself and several other people displaying their books at the PowerNetworking conference in June (http://frasernet.com/). But, what about the small picture? How about [...]

It’s 6:38am and I just jumped out of bed filled with energy. People who have been reading my emails over the years will recognize a pattern. At least four times a year, I “stumble” upon a project that gives me energy. You want to be mindful of how you feel while you are engaged in [...]

This is the first day of my 30 day writing challenge. My goal is to spend at least 20 minutes each day writing and to daily add a blog post on my website. I decided to use an online stopwatch (http://www.online-stopwatch.com/) to beep when the 20 minutes expired. It’s amazing how you can trick your [...]

I’m telling you …… You can do it! What would you like to create in 30 days? The next 30 days can be unlike any other. I don’t know about you but, I plan to make the next 30 days my best ever! Here are a few principles that I have to follow in order [...]

“Write Your Book in 30 Days,” An Innovative Program for Busy Entrepreneurs and Executives Miami, February 22, 2011- Self Publishing and, more specifically, E-books sales have taken off in the last few years thanks to new technology and ease-of-use for consumers. Many entrepreneurs, who have written books to showcase their expertise in their fields, have [...]

Give me 30 days and I can give you a book! In partnership with Joy Farrington of Lit Diva, on March 1st, 2011 we are launching our next “Write Your Book in 30 Days” campaign. You can join our FaceBook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=186446007900 During the months of March or April, you can join us and [...]

Tonight, Monday, February 7th, at 7pm EST is the final episode of The 16 Week Challenge WebTV Show (http://16weekchallenge.com/). What have you been doing over the past 16 weeks? Did you reach your goals? How was the journey? What lessons did you learn? It was George Santayana who said, “Those who cannot remember the past [...]

Join the conversation and receive updates from the Small Business Camp Weekend. The hashtag is #sbcfeb2011 Watch as people go from inspiration to implementation. The event will be held on Friday from 7-9pm and Saturday from 9am-9pm. Return back to this page for new pictures, comments and updates! I received several “not-so-nice” emails, the last [...]

How are you using the concept of “free” in your marketing strategy? I was inspired to write this article based on an email that I received in response to my offer to provide a “free” consultation to anyone who was interested in spending at least $200 on Facebook ads. As I paraphrase, “Andrew, people only [...]

It’s time! If you are ready to really grow your organization then Facebook advertising is the way to go. I’m even willing to help you by offering a free^ consultation on how to increase your revenue with Facebook ads. Send an e-mail to me at andrew@smallbusinesscamp.com and include your phone number. You have to be [...]

Help! Someone May Steal My Idea I hear this comment a great deal. Everyone has the next billion dollar idea but they are scared to share the idea with others. Eventually, you end up going to your grave without ever making the first attempt to bring your concept to fruition. >>>> <<<< Do You Enjoy Working with [...]

Consider the following facts about YouTube.com – Every minute 24 hours of video is uploaded – Over 700 billion videos were viewed in 2010. – Journalists and entertainment companies use it to discover “what’s hot” How are you harnessing video power in your business or non-profit? On tonight’s episode of The 16 Week Challenge Web [...]

Wow! Yippie! Yeah! I finally did it! I’m starring in a TV commercial. I’ve helped a number of people produce their own TV spots. Being behind the camera is a wonderful thing. Well, no more! I’m the star! It’s time to shine! Hey, how about you? How come you are not shinning? Let’s stop hiding. [...]

My number of non-profit clients have been growing steadily. I’ve helped several people move from dreams of making millions by taking a company public to pursuing their true passion to teach public speaking. For many of you, a non-profit may be the way to go. Get involved in the new movement toward Social Entrepreneurship. On [...]

During the winter months, I just always seem to think better when I’m in a warm climate. Orlando, Florida here I come! You can join me in-person or over the phone. I plan to host a 3-night Small Business Revival from Tuesday, Jan. 18th until the 20th. Register at http://sbcorlando.eventbrite.com/ Churches have revival! Why not [...]

Are you really listening to your clients? Are you so enamored with the way you deliver your products/services that you are unwilling to change your approach? I often remind people to move from content to context. You must always be open to a new “context” for your content. Just a few days before the Christmas [...]