Retiring This Blog

After 6 years of bringing you small businesses Internet marketing tips and the latest small business trends, I'm officially retiring this blog.

Many of you have been faithful readers for years, and for that, I thank you. 

It's time to move my efforts into other areas of my business. I will still occasionally share tips with those of you who are on my email list. And I will continue to share my tips on Facebook. If you'd like to stay in the loop and continue to get tips, LIKE my Internet Marketing page here: https://www.facebook.com/BonelliEnterprises

To see the other things I'm up to these days, and to stay up on what I'm doing next :-), visit my main Web site: http://bonellienterprisesllc.com/
There you'll find several different ways to LIKE or FOLLOW me!

Thanks again for your readership and for sharing it with your associates.

Happy Holidays and Buon Natale!
Ciao, Paula

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I've been busy closing out my 2011 books, preparing data so taxes can be done, planning my goals for Quarter 1, and many other things one does with the onset of a New Year.

I don't make New Years' resolutions, but I decided to be mindful and intentional about shutting out, powering off and taming all the electronic devices I have that keep me "connected" to my business. I've overhauled my email inbox and massively unsubscribed to everything that doesn't match or fit my goals. Whew! Feels good. Now I can focus...

Have you made any business resolutions that will make you more productive in the New Year? Share them below. You never know  - your thoughts may inspire someone else!

I left Corporate America back in 1997 and I've never looked back or regretted it. Being on my own has taught me to be patient. That's a word that I'm still working on, but I'm much farther along than when I first set out.

Quarter 4 of each year is rather busy for me, personally and professionally. And then Quarter 1 hits and I have that moment (or several moments) of panic - where will my next project come from? Will I be able to pay my bills this month? Ah - the downside of being a soloprenuer - the ebbs and flows of income. One freelance writing job came to an end; another is beginning. Several contracts have reached their conclusion; there are more on the horizon.

Oddly enough, even though I've had a few moments of panic, I'm relatively calm about my bank account in the New Year. After all these years, I know that something ALWAYS comes together. It's a matter of harvesting the seeds I've planted over the years. Everything happens for a reason and exactly when it's supposed to. The best part? The requests for work just keep getting more interesting!

I methodically work in areas that I'm passionate about, to the exclusion of all else. When you do this, the work comes from the most unexpected sources! And it rarely feels like "work".

So as the New Year rolls on, I'll enjoy reaping the benefits of successfully serving my clients and partners for 15 years. The hard work pays off in the way of some pretty amazing referrals. If you are among my clients or partners, I extend a grateful THANK YOU. You've allowed me to continue doing what I love!

Ciao for now, Paula

Hello all! I'm still on blog vacation until next week. Until then I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Stay tuned for more Small Biz updates soon. In the mean time, I'm considering a partnership with a company that builds apps and I NEED YOUR INPUT, please.

Has your business ever considered an app? I need your input to help me decide whether or not my business should make the investment. Would you be willing to spend $1,000-$3,000 to have an app built? This would be initial design and build cost only. The monthly hosting fee (like your Web site) is approx. $40/month plus an annual app license renewal fee of $200.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Let me know if you would consider an app for your business. If you would not, please tell me why. Leave your comments below or email me directly at bonellienterprises[at]gmail.com.

Ciao for now, Paula