The blogosphere is attracting some great people. In September, I shared the entrepreneur blogs I read. The stuff put together by teams, with editors and money (with a few exceptions). I love those blogs because they represent a phenomenal resource for all of us who are learning how to run a business.
I have a second stash, my little private stash. The people out there writing about life, work, and business, who I personally like. Those sole individual bloggers, just telling us what they think, whether or not we care. Here’s a shout out to all of you who write because it stokes you out.
::HorsePigCow::
Why It Rocks
“HorsePigCow is a phrase my mom used to use to avoid embarrassment when she called someone by the wrong name. Something like, “Hi James, Jake *HorsePigCow* Jason. How are you?” It’s a way of saying, “Hell, I’m human and I screw up, but let’s move on…”
Plus she has a kid named Thaddeus.
What You Should Have Read By Now
Don’t Diss The Competition
Spread The Love
Geek Marketing
Fortuito.us
Why It Rocks
“I’ve just finished my Masters studying Soil Chemistry and decided to tag along on his research trip before I look for a job. It’s late September, 1997.
‘Someday, I’d like to live in a remote place like this, screwing around on the web. All I need is a fast connection.’ I had no idea that the phrase I just uttered would become a life goal.”
What You Should Have Read By Now
How To Pick A Good Accountant For Your Online Business
Some Community Tips For 2007
How To Talk To The Press
IttyBiz
Why It Rocks
To have the integrity to admit she walked into the emergency room with a baby in one arm and her other hand stuck in a wine box made me love her immediately. Want your content fed to you gently with class and aplomb, you should talk to my wife. Want it fed to you raw, with a sprinkle of wit, a dash of humor and the good old velvet mallet? I bring you Naomi, the nerd word smith.
What You Should Have Read By Now
Marketing: The Alcoholic’s Edition
Selling Love Or Money?
9 Steps To Rockstar Marketing
How To Make Sure Your Ads Are Ignored And Your Money Is Wasted
Rajesh Shakya
Why It Rocks
He’s won more awards than I have time to type. He’s an entrepreneurial and computer engineering guru. He’s from Nepal. And he just asked a question that was answered by Donald Trump.
What You Should Have Read By Now
Empathy In Sales
How To Prepare A Simple Business Plan
Jarkko Laine
Why It Rocks
“A few days ago some visitor found my blog by typing ‘don’t be a programmer’ in Google. We shouldn’t be just programmers and forget about our customers, but instead try to be approachable and make sure that our customers get what they really ask for. Making your customer feel comfortable all is more important than knowing all the latest algorithms.”
What You Should Have Read By Now
The Seven Deadly Sins Of A Side-Business Entrepreneur
Earning Money While You Watch TV
How To Be The Next Leo Babauta
Dog or Higher
Why It Rocks
“My (now) wife said one day ‘you need a blog’. I do everything she tells me, and so ‘dog or higher’ was born.” And the name? A Simpson’s reference. “Fat Tony was supplying rat’s milk to the school canteen. Mayor Quimby is aghast, and turns accusingly to Fat Tony, admonishing him: ‘You promised me dog or higher.'”
What You Should Have Read By Now
Everything. Just a beautiful stream of thoughts.
Rands in Repose
Why It Rocks
“No, Rand’s is not my real name. I use my real name as a full time engineering manager of teams that designs phenomenal software. The opinions expressed on this website are entirely my own. They do not represent the strategy/plans/thoughts of my employer, my friends, my cat, or that kid who always got picked last for sports and who, right now, has a larger net worth than his entire high school.”
What You Should Have Read By Now
Do You Suffer From N.A.D.D.?
How To Not Throw Up
What To Do When You’re Screwed
The Business Of Software
Why It Rocks
“At last week’s conference, Dan Nunan told a story of how some bozo had claimed that if somebody built a better search engine then people would switch from Google in an instant. Some Silicon Valley start-up could do to Google what Google did to Alta Vista. Since that bozo was me, I think I’d better justify myself.”
What You Should Have Read By Now
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of User-Assistance.
An Anthropologist Looks At Project Management
Guy’s 11 Step Process For Innovation
Wake Up Later
Why It Rocks
“Samuel Ryan is the storied web freelancer who lives in the basement of a suburban Milwaukee home with his wonderful wife of 2 years. When not imagining future schemes for online riches, he can be found failing at past schemes for online riches. He practices saying “torch” instead of “flashlight” and “peg” instead of “clothespin,” so that sometime soon, he can properly negotiate a cheap flat in London. He also hopes to become the first half-Asian to successfully navigate the Bering Strait in a skiff.”
What You Should Have Read By Now
10 Absolute No’s For Freelancers
5 Absolute Yes’s For Freelancers
Stick To The Plan (man)
Sifry.com
Why It Rocks
The pictures. That’s all I’m saying. Just one amazing photo after another.
Focus Minded
Why It Rocks
“Just as a blueprint is important when building a house, goal setting is important when starting or growing your business. If you don’t have any idea where you are going, what you’re doing, or where you see yourself in the future; then it is extremely hard to get there. You may be asking what kind of direction I can give. I’m glad you asked.”
What You Should Have Read By Now
2 Hour Business Plan
How To Prevent WW3 While Working With Your Friend.
Make Mistakes Early
Don’t Neglect To Feed The Pipeline
Vandelay
Why It Rocks
If you have blogs, read blogs, or have even heard of blogs, you should be reading this site.
What You Should Have Read By Now
What Makes Good Blog Design?
Guide To Promoting Your Blog Through Guest Posts
99 Ways To Promote Your Blog For Free
How To Set Up A Domino Effect Of Traffic
The Simple Dollar
Why It Rocks
Trent has two kids under two. He has a full time job. He writes four posts a day. It would appear that he reads no less than four books a week. Oh, and he has a little public speaking gig. Pay attention, this guy is about to rule the world.
What You Should Have Read By Now
Is It More Important To Promote Myself Or Promote The Team?
Should I Go Without Health Insurance For A Better Career Situation?
15 Things You Can Do Right Now To Help Your Career
The Instigator Blog
Why It Rocks
“Entrepreneurs and small business owners are famous (or infamous?) for their work ethic. Work, work, work, work, work. The more we work, the more we’ll succeed right?
Maybe, but not always.”
What You Should Have Read By Now
The Pros and Cons of Freelancing
How To Price Freelance Projects Successfully
14 Tips For Moving From Full-Time To Freelance Work
3 Easy Ways To Treat Your Customers Right
This post was edited courtesy of Naomi Dunford from IttyBiz. Yes, she edits, too.