Sunday, March 3, 2013

Click Millionaires: Work Less, Live More with an Internet Business You Love

Click Millionaires
Click Millionaires: Work Less, Live More with an Internet Business You Love
Scott Fox (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars(116)

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The rules have changed. The American Dream is no longer the corner office.It's a successful business you can run from your home office, the beach, or wherever you desire. It's work you love that still allows you the freedom and income to live the life you truly want. Sound like a tall order? Well, thanks to the Internet, anyone can launch a business with little or no start-up capital or technical expertise. And in Click Millionaires, e-commerce expert Scott Fox teaches weary corporate warriors and aspiring entrepreneurs how to trade the 9û5 job they hate for an online business they love. The book explains how to combine outsourcing, software, and automated online marketing to build recurring revenues, all while working less and making fewer of the lifestyle compromises that corporate success requires. Readers will learn how to: Find a lucrative niche on the Internet that matches their interests and skills Choose an online businessmodel: fromblogs, noozles, and audience communities to digital delivery, online services, affiliate marketingùeven physical products Position themselves as a experts Build their audience Design the lifestyle they want Balance passion and profits to realize their personal definition of success Featuring stories of dozens of regular folks who have reinvented themselves as Click Millionaires, this inspiring and practical guide shows readers how to stop dreaming of a better life and start living it!

  • Rank: #2249 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2012-05-23
  • Released on: 2012-05-23
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

Description #1 by Powells.com:

Business-eBusiness

Description #2 by LangtonInfo.com:

Teaches the design principles that can be used to launch an online business that can be fulfilling and enjoyable.

Description #3 by ValoreBooks.com:

Click Millionaires : Work Less, Live More with an Internet Business You Love, ISBN-13: 9780814431917, ISBN-10: 0814431917

Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: How I Went from Gang Member to Multimillionaire Entrepreneur

Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain
Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: How I Went from Gang Member to Multimillionaire Entrepreneur
Ryan Blair (Author), Don Yaeger (Contributor)

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The New York Times bestseller by a former gang member turned multimillionaire entrepreneur
 
Like many entrepreneurs, Ryan Blair had no formal business education. But he had great survival instincts, tenacity, and, above all, a Anothing to lose” mind-set. His middle-class childhood came to an abrupt end when his abusive father succumbed to drug addiction and abandoned the family. Blair and his mother moved to a bad neighborhood, and soon he was in and out of juvenile detention, joining a gang just to survive.
 
Then his mother fell in love with a successful entrepreneur who took Ryan under his wing. With his mentor’s help, Blair turned himself into a wildly successful businessman. He started his first company, 24/7 Tech, at the age of twenty-one, and since then has created and sold several companies for hundreds of millions of dollars.
 
Now Blair shows readers how to start and grow their own profitable businesses. Sharing lessons from his mentors and advice from his own life-changing experiences, Blair provides an inspirational guide for people willing to put in the hard work, time, and dedication needed to achieve entrepreneurial success.

  • Rank: #50899 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-03-26
  • Released on: 2013-03-26
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 1.00 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 256 pages

Description #1 by Barnes & Noble - Urbookstore1:

Categories: August 2011, Gang members->United States->Biography, Entrepreneurs->United States->Biography. Contributors: Ryan Blair - Author. Format: Hardcover

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Description #3 by Barnes & Noble:

Categories: Hot Books: Bestselling and in the News, Gang members->United States->Biography, August 2011. Contributors: Ryan Blair - Author. Format: Paperback

The Lean Entrepreneur: How Visionaries Create Products, Innovate with New Ventures, and Disrupt Markets

The Lean Entrepreneur
The Lean Entrepreneur: How Visionaries Create Products, Innovate with New Ventures, and Disrupt Markets
Brant Cooper (Author), Patrick Vlaskovits (Author), Eric Ries (Foreword)
4.8 out of 5 stars(17)

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You are not a Visionary… yet.

The Lean Entrepreneur
shows you how to become one.

Most of us believe entrepreneurial visionaries are born, not made. Our media glorify business outliers like Bezos, Branson, Gates, and Jobs as heroes with X-ray vision who can look to the future, see clearly what will be, imagine a fully formed product or experience and then, simply make the vision real.

Many in our entrepreneur community still believe that to be visionary, we must merely execute on a seemingly good idea and ignore all doubt. With this mindset, companies build doomed products in a vacuum; enterprises make ill-fated innovation investment decisions; and employees and shareholders come along for an uncomfortable ride.

Falling prey to the Myth of the Visionary confuses talented entrepreneurs, product managers, innovators and investors. It leads us to heartbreaking, costly and preventable failures in new product and venture development.

The Lean Entrepreneur
moves us beyond this myth. It combines powerful customer insight, rapid experimentation and easily actionable data from the Lean Startup methodology to empower individuals, companies, and entire teams to evolve their vision, solve problems, and create value at the speed of the Internet.

Anyone can be visionary.  The Lean Entrepreneur shows you how to: 

  • Apply actionable tips, tricks and hacks from successful lean entrepreneurs. 
  • Leverage the Innovation Spectrum to disrupt existing markets and create new ones. 
  • Drive strategies for efficient market testing with Minimal Viable Products. 
  • Engage customers with Viability Testing and radically reduce time and budget for product development. 
  • Rapidly create cross-functional innovation teams that devour roadblocks and set new benchmarks. 
  • Bring your organization critical focus on the power of loyal customers and valuable products you can build to serve them. 
Leverage instructive tools, skill-building exercises, and worksheets along with bonus online videos.

  • Rank: #1210 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-02-26
  • Released on: 2013-02-26
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.84" h x .91" w x 5.91" l, 1.44 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 288 pages

Description #1 by eCampus.com:

The Lean Entrepreneur How Visionaries Create Products, Innovate with New Ventures, and Disrupt Markets, ISBN-13: 9781118295342, ISBN-10: 111829534X

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Description #3 by Overstock.com:

"Advice for entrepreneurs looking to build a business people actually want to invest inDesigned to reduce waste by testing the market for a product early and often, the concept of the lean startup has been embraced around the world, and successful entrepreneurs and authors Brant Cooper and Patrick Vlaskovits join the conversation with their own personal experiences. The Lean Entrepreneur is designed to make lean startup and customer development principles immediately actionable no matter what the industry, size, or stage.This must-read book presents a lexicon of concepts and a universally applicable road map to success, as well as illustrative examples of innovative approaches to industry-specific disruption ranging from technology startups to consumer packaged goods to music to investment and finance. Providing a step-by-step approach to best practices, and giving readers a business model analysis guide, the book is rich in cases studies, illustrative graphics, worksheets, and exercises for a truly immersive guide to starting or improving a company. Invaluable reading for all readers in all businesses, the book teaches entrepreneurs how to approach risk head-on and test market ideas immediately, foster stronger customer relations, test different business model risks, and create a customer funnel based on buyers' process in order to eliminate unnecessary time and effort.A lean entrepreneur has already bought into lean startup, customer development, design thinking, and other iterative, customer-centric methods of product development. The lean entrepreneur wants to know how to apply these to their business. In other words: how to get started tomorrow. This book shows the way. Expands on the core ideas of the "Lean Startup" concept, adding the use of powerful, low-cost analytics to the mix Explains how earlier, more frequent market research can save a business time and money Incorporates cases studies, graphics, worksheets, and exercises to help readers better...

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Selling on Etsy: Turning Your Hobby Into a Profitable Business

Selling on Etsy
Selling on Etsy: Turning Your Hobby Into a Profitable Business
Megan Kutchman (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

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Small Business & Entrepreneurship

It used to be that you could afford to enjoy a hobby for that hobby's sake. These days, every little penny counts.

What if you could learn every step it took to make an income from the craft or hobby you enjoy? What if your woodworking, macrame, photography or oil paintings could not only provide you with additional income, but also a career?

Etsy, a global marketplace for handcrafted items and art, is your gateway to creating additional income doing something you love.

If you make it, you can sell it on Etsy.

Selling on Etsy teaches you everything you need to create a successful, thriving business selling your handmade items online.

It isn't enough to make an item and list it in the hopes that it will sell; you need to do research to find out if there is a market for your craft, how to create a unique angle to make it highly desirable to your customers and how to make the most of free keyword tools to make your Etsy listings easy to find and easy to buy.

Selling on Etsy shows you how to do:

-Quick and easy market research using free tools
-Determine a pricing strategy that allows you to profit and grow your business
-Develop a brand name and own it across the web
-Work out the details for shipping, photography and customer-friendly policies
-Go step-by-step through creating a shop and your first listings
-Market your shop effectively through traditional and uncommon marketing methods, both online and offline
-Seek out cost effective methods to advertise your business and analyze results for the best returns
-Make customer service work for you by being accessible to your customers without being taken advantage of
-Take your business beyond Etsy and sell on your own website

With Selling on Etsy, you have all of the tools and information you need to go from hobby crafter to a full-fledged business.

Whether you're new to selling online or trying to make the most of your existing Etsy shop, Selling on Etsy gets you there with proven, results-oriented steps and techniques designed to guide you on your path to success.

Freedom from the 9 to 5 is out there. Are you ready to reach out and grab it?

  • Rank: #15383 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2013-02-03
  • Released on: 2013-02-03
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

Description #1 by DeepDiscount:

Turn your handmade hobby into a thriving businessMost Etsy sellers are confident in their crafting and artistic capabilities. However, many need guidance on the business-related intricacies of starting and maintaining a successful Etsy business. Etsy-preneurship helps existing and potential Etsy sellers understand the business fundamentals needed to become a small business owner on Etsy, including taxes, bookkeeping, marketing, finances, administrative tasks, daily operations, legal requirements, business plans, and improving your business skills. This book will help you make the jump from enjoying your handmade/craft/art hobby to running a profitable business.Etsy-preneurship offers step-by-step advice on what it takes to bring in extra income or even one day run a full-time business on EtsyOutlines the basic business skills and knowledge you need to run a business on Etsy Explains how Etsy makes entrepreneurship attainable for everyoneEach chapter even includes a downloadable business spreadsheet tool to help you put the steps into action. This book empowers Etsy sellers to turn their handmade hobby into a thriving business by employing foundational business concepts.

Description #2 by Etsy - apinchofwonderful:

Crafting as a Business by Wendy Rosen Turn your hobby into a profitable business. This all-color reference by the creator of the National Buyers Markets of American Crafts and publisher of American Style is filled with firsthand success stories, and dozens of practical worksheets. See how to develop and design your product, outline business plans, deal with copyright, find your likely customer, price correctly, interpret trends, and create publicity. This item will ship within 24 hours of payment. Any questions? I love to convo. Thanks for shopping with me.

Description #3 by Etsy - grannyscozy:

Now You Too Can Design Your Own Projects And Patterns Like A Professional! Provided by a published designer with over 15 years experience! Designing your own arts and crafts projects just got easier than you could have ever imagined! If you've ever wanted to design your own projects and patterns, for publications or just to provide unique gifts for your loved ones, then this issue of Profitable Crafts will have you designing wonderful new products in no time. It doesn't matter if you've never designed a single crafts product, the methods covered in this manual are easy enough for any beginner to understand and follow. Even if you are a professional designer, you'll still find methods and techniques included in this manual to help improve your designing skills. I designed my first doll dress thanks to your help and it turned out GREAT! I'm going to start on the dollhouse this week and make a large one for my daughter so that she can finally have the dollhouse of her dreams. Keep the books coming Maria, I'm enjoying every single one of them! Deirdre T. A Bit About The Author Maria has been crocheting since she was 11 years old, and has over 15 years experience at selling at arts and crafts shows. When she attends shows, she always receives visits from other crafters that have booths at the same shows, asking her for advice when they see her booth full 95% of the time with paying customers. She has mentored literally hundreds of crafters, both online and off, and helped them turn their part time hobby into a profitable full time business. She has not had a single person complain about her techniques not working, even though she has over 10 years experience of providing her mentoring services for craft related topics. She has over 13 years experience at designing her own crochet patterns and other craft projects, and has had a number of her patterns and projects published in nation wide magazines. She has had one article published in a national magazine, and has also won numerous awards for some of her best designs. You Will Quickly Learn How To See things with a different perspective to help make designing easier Design wonderful products using normal every day household objects Design crocheted dresses for dolls quickly and easily without using a pattern Make sewn clothing for dolls that fit perfectly Use things in nature like sticks to create wonderful gifts for your loved ones Brainstorm so that you can come up with many different designs from just one object Use nature to help get your creative juices flowing Improve your designing skills by using something as simple as a spoon, can and pencil Design in crochet quickly and easily following just a few simple techniques Design a wonderful dollhouse, using nothing but sticks and cardboard It doesn't matter what type of craft you like to make, or what your favorite hobby is. The techniques provided in this issue of Profitable Crafts can be applied towards any craft, no matter what your current skill. When designing your own projects and patterns, you will then become the legal copyright holder for your designs and can then resell your patterns and instructions for increased profits. You'll find such joy in designing your own projects once you devour what's in this manual, that you may never use another's instructions again! I can't believe the chuckles I got when I read your newest issue of Profitable Crafts. You explain things in such a fun way, I never want to stop reading! Tommy V. You get at least 10 times your money's worth. Just imagine the pride you'll feel when you can start saying "I designed it myself". Maria Vowell usually charges a high-class fee to teach others just a few of the methods covered in this manual, but you can get these methods today at a very affordable price! Act immediately and receive the following bonuses Since I know it's 100% to your benefit to act right away, I want to sweeten the pot and give you every possible reason to say YES today! If you respond immediately, you'll also receive the following: Free bonus one: Free resell rights to this manual. You will get a sales letter just like this one, where you can resell this manual and keep 100% of the profits! Reselling is simple, just add your order link, upload the sales page and ebook to your own hosting account and promote for 100% profits from all sales generated from your site! *For many more ebooks, handmade things, and other great items visit my etsy store www.grannyscozy.etsy.cok Thank you! *After payment clears, this eBook will be delivered within 24 hours to your registered Paypal email address and on CD delivered via postal mail to your paypal shipping address. What is An eBook? An eBook is an electronic book, one you read digitally on your computer, laptop screen or on devices called eBook readers. You will find them in various formats and until the industry has a standard accessible in all devices these various formats will exist. PDF format is a popular format for eBooks. All platforms are able to gain access and read PDF formatting. So regardless if you have a PC or Mac, you are in business! PDF requires the Acrobat Reader but this software comes on many new computers and if not included, it's a free downloaded from Adobe web site.

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses

The Lean Startup
The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
Eric Ries (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars(277)

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Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable.  The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.

Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business.

The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively.  Inspired by lessons from lean manufacturing, it relies on “validated learning,” rapid scientific experimentation, as well as a number of counter-intuitive practices that shorten product development cycles, measure actual progress without resorting to vanity metrics, and learn what customers really want. It enables a company to shift directions with agility, altering plans inch by inch, minute by minute.

Rather than wasting time creating elaborate business plans, The Lean Startup offers entrepreneurs - in companies of all sizes - a way to test their vision continuously, to adapt and adjust before it’s too late. Ries provides a scientific approach to creating and managing successful startups in a age when companies need to innovate more than ever.

  • Rank: #297 in Books
  • Published on: 2011-09-13
  • Released on: 2011-09-13
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 7.99" h x 1.18" w x 5.98" l, .98 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 336 pages

Description #1 by Powells.com:

Business-Small Business

Description #2 by nooeo.info:

"Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business. The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively. Inspired by lessons from lean manufacturing, it relies on validated learning, rapid scientific experimentation, as well as a number of counter-intuitive practices that shorten product development cycles, measure actual progress without resorting to vanity metrics, and learn what customers really want. It enables a company to shift directions with agility, altering plans inch by inch, minute by minute. Rather than wasting time creating elaborate business plans, The Lean Startup offers entrepreneurs - in companies of all sizes - a way to test their vision continuously, to adapt and adjust before it's too late. Ries provides a scientific approach to creating and managing successful startups in a age when companies need to innovate more than ever.From the Hardcover edition.File Size: 2143 KBPrint Length: 338 pagesPage Numbers Source ISBN: B005PR422K Publisher: Crown Business (September 13, 2011) Sold by: Random House Digital, Inc.Language: EnglishASIN: B004J4XGN6"

Description #3 by Audible.com:

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses (Unabridged) - Author: Eric Ries; Narrator: Eric Ries; Format: Audio Book (Digital Audiobook Download)

Friday, March 1, 2013

Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (And Other Social Networks)

Likeable Social Media
Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (And Other Social Networks)
Dave Kerpen (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars(261)

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THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!

The secret to successful word-of-mouth marketing on the social web is easy: BE LIKEABLE.

A friend’s recommendation is more powerful than any advertisement. In the world of Facebook, Twitter, and beyond, that recommendation can travel farther—and faster—than ever before.

LIkeable Social Media helps you harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing to transform your business. Listen to your customers and prospects. Deliver value, excitement, and surprise. And most important, learn how to truly engage your customers and help them spread the word.

Praise for Likeable Social Media:

“Dave Kerpen’s insights and clear, how-to instructions on building brand popularity by truly engaging with customers on Facebook, Twitter, and the many other social media platforms are nothing short of brilliant.”
Jim McCann, founder of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and Celebrations.com

“Alas, common sense is not so common. Dave takes you on a (sadly, much needed) guided tour of how to be human in a digital world.”
Seth Godin, author of Poke the Box

Likeable Social Media cuts through the marketing jargon and technical detail to give you what you really need to make sense of this rapidly changing world of digital marketing and communications. Being human—being likeable—will get you far.”
Scott Monty, Global Digital Communications, Ford Motor Company

“Dave gives you what you need: Practical, specific how-to advice to get people talking about you."
Andy Sernovitz, author of Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking

  • Rank: #1899 in Books
  • Published on: 2011-05-17
  • Released on: 2011-06-07
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.98" h x .67" w x 6.18" l, .83 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 272 pages

Description #1 by eCampus.com:

Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (& Other Social Networks), ISBN-13: 9780071762342, ISBN-10: 0071762345

Description #2 by Barnes & Noble - indoo:

Categories: Social media->Marketing. Contributors: Dave Kerpen - Author. Format: Paperback

Description #3 by Barnes & Noble - Textbookcenter.com:

Categories: Social media->Marketing. Contributors: Dave Kerpen - Author. Format: Paperback

How to Write Great Blog Posts that Engage Readers (Better Blog Booklets)

How to
How to Write Great Blog Posts that Engage Readers (Better Blog Booklets)
Steve Scott (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars(29)

Download: $0.99 (as of 03/01/2013 13:12 PST)

Small Business & Entrepreneurship

REVEALED: How to Write "A-List" Blog Posts and Build an Audience of Raving Fans


Booklet Length: 7596 Words

What's the secret to blogging success? It all starts with the content you create. You see, it's impossible to build a profitable blog if you're NOT providing value to visitors.

In "How to Write Great Blog Posts that Engage Readers" you'll get a simple system for writing blog posts that readers love!

Take Your Blog to the NEXT Level...


Once upon a time, blogging was a platform for sharing your thoughts with the world. Now it has become a big business. You can’t write about yourself and expect to make money.

What you need to do is create content in a strategic way where you're building a business.

Always remember this:

Most people read blogs for selfish reasons. Their loyalty largely depends on how much value you provide. They may "like" you, but they’ll stop reading the moment you stop publishing great content.

Your goal is to always answer the "what's in it for me?" question that people have about your website.

What you'll get with this booklet is a proven recipe for publishing great posts on a regular basis. You won’t just learn how to write the occasional “one hit wonder.” Instead you'll discover a method for cranking out great articles on a weekly basis.

Follow the 5-Step Compelling Content Action Plan


"How to Write Great Blog Posts that Engage Readers" details a proven strategy for building a rock-solid publishing plan.

Inside this booklet you'll discover:
  1. 19 Compelling Blog Post Ideas

  2. 5 Steps to an Actionable Blog Post Schedule

  3. 12 Elements of Engaging Blog Posts

  4. How to Improve the Quality of Your Blog Content

  5. 9 "Must Read" Content Creation Resources

You can write great blog posts! Just follow this blueprint and you'll learn how to do it.

Would You Like To Know More?


Download now and take your blog writing to the next level.

Scroll to the top of the page and select the 'buy button'.

  • Rank: #2114 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2013-01-23
  • Released on: 2013-01-23
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

Description #1 by OnlineBookPlace.com:

"In causewired, Tom Watson has written the seminal book on peer-to-peer philanthropy and its counterpart movements in politics and branding."-Charles Best, Founder, donorschoose.org "Whether you're a net-native college student or a geezer like me, causewired is required reading if want to understand the future of activism and engagement. Tom Watson gives deep, insider perspectives on the transformative potential of social networking and other innovations for linking communication and compassion."-Mario Morino, Chairman, Venture Philanthropy Partners "With eloquence and enthusiasm borne of deep experience in the world of social change and philanthropy, Tom Watson describes the intersection of causes and technology and shares a compelling vision of a philanthropic future powered by the social web. This is an essential book about one of the Internet's most important functions: bringing people together to help make our world a better place."-Peter Daou, Internet Advisor to Senator Hillary Clinton "causewired is a fascinating look into the rapidly evolving world of the Internet, social networking, and social change. Watson demonstrates how individuals are using new digital outlets and tools-most importantly, blogging, social networking, and online giving platforms-to explore how we may each act to impact the critical events of our day, from the 2008 election to Hurricane Katrina and Darfur. His engaging writing style and breadth of perspective help us see not only what is happening today, but what will happen in the years to come as we each act upon our potential to change our world and communities."-Jed Emerson, Managing Director for Integrated Performance, Uhuru Capital "If you don't want to be left behind in our new wired society-or if you're already behind-this book is a must-read! Tom Watson has produced what could be a marketing bible for the field of philanthropy, and a primer for individuals who want to help change the world."- Judy Miller, Director, Hilton Humanitarian Prize An eye-opening guide to the massive societal impact of online social networks For today's super-wired, always-on, live-life-in-public young Americans, the causes they support define who they are. Societal aspirations have so permeated the "net native" population that causes have become like musical tastes. causewired illustrates wired causes in action, bringing real-world stories to readers. The first book to track the massive societal impact on causes of online social networksfrom blogs, to video, to the rise of social networks, causewired reveals the extraordinary influence of online social networksin raising money for charity, in changing the political climate and electing candidates, and in raising consciousness for causes. From Facebook causes and campaigns on myspace, to a raft of new startups and innovative projects, and political movements like the Obama campaign and Save Darfur, this immensely relevant book delivers actionable research and recommendations to help readers launch their own successful wired social campaigns. Tom Watson (Mount Vernon, NY) is the publisher of onPhilanthropy.com and founder of newcritics.com, an online journal of culture. A contributing writer to the Huffington Post with a 25-year professional career that includes the founding of two companies and several popular online publications, he is Chief Strategy Officer of Changing Our World Inc., a national philanthropic services company.

Description #2 by nooeo.info:

"Sticky Readers is a humorous, but helpful book about writing better blog posts. While the book is helpful for all writers, it was written with bloggers in mind. Sticky Readers explains the various ways to make your writing more engaging (ie less boring) so that a reader will "stick" around for the whole thing, rather than read the first paragraph, get bored and leave. Sticky Readers is not a book about English grammar, but a book about how to tell an engaging story. It also includes a section about combating writer's block and a list of Top Ten Mistakes that bloggers make to drive readers away.File Size: 168 KBPrint Length: 78 pagesPage Numbers Source ISBN: 1463636571 Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.Language: EnglishASIN: B0055IMOIS"

Description #3 by DeepDiscount:

Poetry. Megan Boyle's debut poetry collection is at once confessional, sociological, emotional, detached, funny, sad, delightful, reckless, and meditative. Written in the naturally meticulous, defaultedly complex, always affecting voice of a person too imaginative and self-aware and intelligent to be fully consumed by depression and loneliness but too aware of the meaninglessness and ephemeral nature of existence (and too depressed and lonely) to write on any level but an existential, emotionally-driven, unsimplified one, Megan Boyle's debut poetry collection is the rare work of art that conveys troubling and scary information, undiluted, about humans and the universe but in a way, ultimately, that makes you excited to be alive, eager to be troubled and scared, grateful to simply be here."...unbelievably engaging and mesmerizing. Boyle writes with such openness about living in a world that constantly mystifies you, the strange act of watching yourself do things you can't quite understand, making a mess of things and figuring out how to keep living [...] I can't think of another book quite like it, can't think of a voice as distinctive and strange as Boyle's."--Kevin Wilson, author of The Family Fang"Just reading this collection, [Megan Boyle] immediately became one of my favorite modern poets."--Benn Ray, WYPR's The Signal"[O]ne of the funniest, most satisfying, most original, most satisfying books of poetry I've come across in years."--Rachel Whang, Atomic Books"[A] blunt work that challenges the reader, dares the reader to find out what this woman has on her mind. Boyle exhibits a generous exhibitionist quality that leaves one wondering if she might be the next Laurie Anderson."--Nicolle Elizabeth, The Brooklyn Rail