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I wrote an article on Ezinearticles about blogging as a technique to brand and gain more credibility. Today, time management is the important topic because it takes time to blog and brand. I personally have number one, started carrying a notebook everywhere I go. I can create on the go with my notebook and post it to my blog immediately with my laptop or smart phone. Saturday I am taking my notebook to Chicago with me and I will be able to create my original content while traveling. Where do I get my content? I write about what I am doing each day to achieve success. For example, the 2nd thing to create time is to combine similar activities. I went to a book fair and spent $ 5 getting a creative looking notebook to blog. I enjoyed the book fair and did something for my business. Third, just actively find the time to brand, blog, write articles, advertise, and market. Create your time by carrying a notebook, combining activities, and actively finding time.

I spent today handing out my business cards that list my blog which has a link to Fifth Avenue Collections Jewelry, which is my home based business.  While passing out my cards, I saw a vendor at Summit City in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  I spoke with the vendor because she was in a high traffic area and I wanted to know how to model/market that same idea of selling as a jewellery vendor.  I was so excited and as I was leaving the building, I bumped into a security guard who was able to give me a business card to the manager for Summit City.  I did call and left a message and I am excited about this new business network prospect.  If I was not actively promoting my busines and blog,  I would not have met the vendor which lead to a manager.  My motto is to promote, promote, promote.  I also know that original content is key to keeping my blog active.  Alot of people don't understand the importance of blogging and how it helps your business and...

Today I am submitting my blog posts to search engines and other directories.  Yesterday I discussed using Merchant Warehouse to process credit cards.  It is equally as important to promote your website online and offline.  Submitting to search engines is a great way to promote online and to get people (traffic) to your site.  To promote offline, I will be using my new business cards which I am excited to have designed. I also got my business cards from Vista print on Saturday (Whooaa).  I will be placing my business cards everywhere.  Here is a list of 17 places to place your business cards. 1.  Bus 2.  Train 3.  Taxi 4.  Bank 5.  Offices 6.  Conference rooms 7.  Waiting areas 8.  Gas stations near the gas pump! 9.  Sandwich shops 10. Restaurants 11. Daycares 12. Hospitals 13. Carry some tape to place your business cards where there is a lot of foot traffic 14. Place in...

Linda Ellis Eastman is CEO & Founder of The Professional Woman Network (PWN), an international consulting organization on women’s issues. She has certified over 3,400 individuals from 18 countries to present the PWN women’s empowerment seminars including Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Bermuda, The Bahamas, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama. Linda Eastman she is a motivational consultant.  I went to one of her courses and it was worth every penny. Thinking about her today gave me motivation to continue working on my Independent Jeweller business.  Seminars and topics offered : Train-the-Trainer Women’s Issues Certification Women’s Wellness Certification Save Our Youth Certification The PWN Coaching Certification Customer Service & Professionalism Certification Professional Presentation Skills Certification Branding & Image Certification Additional Services : International Coach-the-Coach ...