I have recently been introduced to Basecamphq.com, and as a project manager who has used a variety of tools, I’ve got to tell you – I LOVE this site, so wanted to share it with you!  (No it’s not a typo – the “hq” does belong.)

If you are working with a team and particularly if you’re collaborating with a team remotely, this is probably one of the easiest systems I’ve seen to stay connected and keep everyone in the loop without getting buried in emails.  I was thrilled when one of the web design teams I’m working with asked me to submit all of my project tasks to them using this site.

Here are some of the basic features on the dashboard:

• An overview of the entire project that you can sort by who is responsible for a task
• A message board, so your questions don’t get stuck under a pile
• To-Do section that you actually enter your project scope in – high level down to specific task detail
• Set up milestones to keep everyone on track with knowing the expectations
• You can set up notifications to be sent to you or anyone on your team when changes/updates have been made to the project
• Web based and can be accessed from anywhere

Although the site is fairly “intuitive”, it does have some great tutorials as well.  Check it out and let me know your thoughts.

Until next time, J.
“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”

If every time you turn around there’s a new technology, a new sales tool, a new program ~ and you just don’t have time to take it all in and digest it ~ you don’t want to miss this!

Really ~ check out how to eliminate information overload once and for all by visiting:  EasyMarketingInfo.com

One of the industries best has outdone himself.  Save time and money by checking this out….you might find that time to play an extra round of golf, or go on a road trip!

Until next time, J.
“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”

This weeks ABC is N for Ning ~ Getting your own social networking platform is no longer a mad dash to the developers’ forum. Instead you can just log on to www.NING.com and create it within a few minutes. Ning.com is catching on fast with community builders and you can get a host of apps like blogs, share videos, forums and live chat and all this comes in DIY mode. NING.com is also a Web 2.0 phenomenon and is offering a free community tool creation option as of now.

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I wanted to remind you about a brand new complimentary call that Ali Brown is hosting that will help your small business get off to a spectacular start for the new year.  (I’m a big fan of Ali’s and strongly suggest that you consider following her as one of your “teachers” as well.)

It’s called, “Your 11 Best No-Cost to Low-Cost Marketing & Business Strategies for 2010!” and it happens Wednesday, January 6 at 8pm Eastern.

(In a hurry? Sign up for this complimentary call now at
http://www.HowToLiveAbundantly.com)

Both Ali and her award winning guest marketer Lorrie (of Red Hot Copy) have been watching what’s changed in marketing and online businesses during the past few years, and after much discussion, they want to share their recommendations with YOU.

On this call you’ll discover:

• how to best leverage social media applications such as Facebook and Twitter for business results (without wasting all day online)

• the online system you’re likely already using that you are NOT maximizing to your advantage — and how to do so at no additional cost

• how to plug your marketing money leaks and make full use of all the opportunities you’re missing online and offline to get more leads and sales

• teleseminars vs. webinars vs. podcasts: which pull BEST right now and why

• today’s NEW protocols for scoring the best joint ventures and affiliate relationships you’ve ever had

• best lead-generation (list-building) practices for 2010 specifically for highest-quality leads

Again, learn more and register for this complimentary preview call on January 6 at
http://www.HowToLiveAbundantly.com

Don’t miss out on this powerful one-time call that is sure to help you clarify and simplify your marketing strategies for the best results in 2010!

See you on the call!
Until next time, J.

“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”

P.S. – Feel free to forward this email to your friends and associates

This weeks ABC is K for Keywords ~ Keywords are one of the building blocks of online marketing and though there are new ways to promote online businesses, keywords remain in the center of all the action. Keyword marketing means that you advertise on search engines (mostly Google but also Yahoo and Bing) using certain keywords which relate to the business being promoted. Google Adwords is one of the leading tools for keyword marketing and is usually part of most online promotional activities. For more detailed information also take a look at www.wordtracker.com.

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This weeks ABC is J for Jumptags ~ Jumptags is an online bookmarking service allowing you to set up a free web based account, so you can manage it from anywhere.  Currently the types of information that can be bookmarked (or tagged) are notes, videos, html code, RSS feeds, & Skype calls.

You can set up features to allow public and private jumptags.  Many use the public feature to tag an article or blog post to gain more exposure.  The private settings are used by those in joint collaboration of a project.  Hop on over to see if your business can benefit from any of the features offered at www.jumptags.com

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This weeks ABC is H for Hostgator - All online marketers need a platform to make their websites accessible.  Some may be savvy enough or large enough to have their own servers to use.  But if you are new to Internet marketing or just want to focus on revenue generating actions and not maintaining the actual infrastructure, you will need a website hosting service.

There are many options available, and one of the top ten hosting services that has been gaining steady market share is Hostgator.  You can obtain and register your domain name through them, as well as set up websites, email accounts,merchant accounts, and more.  Or, if you’re strictly looking for someone to “host” your website account they do that too.  Check out their offerings and tutorials.

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This weeks ABC is G for Google Analytics -  Love it. Hate it. But most online marketers cannot do without it. Google Analytics offers one of the strongest, free analytics software which can be implemented quite easily on web sites and helps track user behaviour. Most small to medium businesses use Google Analytics to measure the result of their online marketing activities.  (If you’re not, you should.)  The online website is very simple to use and has a low learning curve. There are many free tutorials also available on Google Analytics especially when it comes to understanding the facts and figures it displays.

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You know I’m a BIG fan of Ali’s so I wanted to be sure you were aware of this!
It’s right around the corner, so I wanted to nudge you again in case you haven’t signed up yet for Ali Brown’s new one-time preview call just for entrepreneurs.

It’s called, *Business Building Blocks: A preview call outlining your key steps to starting, growing, and running your first million-dollar business* and it happens TUESDAY, September 22 at 8pm Eastern.

(In a hurry? Sign up for this complimentary call now at
http://www.HowToLiveAbundantly.com)

Ali made her share of mistakes on her way to the top. When she first started her business without any help, it nearly drove her crazy trying to figure out what to do, how to do it, and when to find the time.

Her path may have been without a roadmap at first, but she soon discovered the value of listening to someone who had been where she wanted to go. (She tells me that her international success even boggles HER mind at times.) She has grown her own business from a tiny one-room apartment in New York to a sprawling empire run from her beach house in Los Angeles.

Today her company ranks #263 this year in the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in the United States! Ali is proud to share on this one-time call for the first time. . .

* 5 strategies to set up your business for success – no matter what your current level

* Cash flow secrets – keep the green flowing. . . even in a tough economy

* How to structure your existing business for fast growth (without imploding!)

* 3 marketing and positioning strategies to increase your revenues immediately with your current business

* Important legal considerations for your type of business (make sure to protect yourself and your family)

* Keys to running your business like a million-dollar enterprise. . . even if you don’t have money for marketing or staff

* For “maybe” business owners: Whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you (it’s a whole different ball game)

* And much more. . .

She’ll also be sharing about her new step-by-step program *Business Building Blocks: Your solid foundation for growing your million dollar company* which was created especially for entrepreneurs who have been in business (as well as those who are looking to take the leap.)

Again, learn more and register for this complimentary preview call on September 22 at
http://www.HowToLiveAbundantly.com

This is NOT a call to be missed. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial business, you’ll gain value from what Ali has to say.

See you on the call!

P.S. – Feel free to forward this email to your friends and associates, but spots are limited on these calls, so be sure to reserve your spot first at
http://www.HowToLiveAbundantly.com

This weeks ABC is B for Blogs – Creating your own voice on the web with blogs, is an excellent marketing tool for businesses and individuals who have a certain style of writing and specialize in niche topics. Blogs can help build up a brand, connect to consumers directly, and can be easily published with extensive potential for the right business. Some feel blogs are more useful than many websites because they are interactive and search engines like them due to frequent content changes.  Popular blogging platforms include:

• WordPress,
• Blogger,
• Typepad and
• Blogspot

They also have tutorials explaining how to set them up and get started.  Although setting up a blog isn’t difficult you can get professionals to develop and manage it as well.

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