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Resources for Entrepreneurs

At Hand Spun Digital, we are always on the look out for resources that are useful for your success.

People - I know them personally and recommend them regularly.

Useful Links - Tools, information and resource hubs.

Articles by Rosemary Senjem (Blog) - opens in its own window - This is my perspective on topics that come up frequently with clients. I chose to do a blog so it would be in a forum where you can subscribe and respond.

In Print - Books and magazines with great ideas.

Do-It-Yourself Tools - Software for the short term.

Camp Jumpstart! - opens in its own window

Intuitive Plan Workshops - opens in its own window - Workshops for budding entrepreneurs who are following their hearts.

People

Barbara Winter is a delightfully inspirational teacher and expert on self employment, or self bossing as she calls it. She is also a fabulous story teller and I think of her as the patron saint for Inspired Entrepreneurs — great wisdom mixed with whimsy, twinkles and an unending belief in your possibilities!

Barbara Winter's advice and ideas are practical and thoroughly researched. Her bimonthly newsletter, Winning Ways, is thick with ideas to increase your prosperity and your profit centers while staying true to your heart and your values. Check out all her information products.

Her seminars and workshops bring rave reviews. Can't find a class in your area? Take one of her teleseminars. These are LIVE (not recorded, as is so common these days) and you get to ask questions. Its like chatting with a dear friend about your entrepreneurial life!

Mike Dooley is one of my absolute favorite people; and that's how I felt about him before he was in the movie, The Secret, before I even met him. Meeting Mike in person was a treat beyond measure for me. He is a great role model for any entrepreneur living with fullness from your heart.

He is a wonderful, gentle, loving, playful teacher who inspires us all to seek the wealth of wisdom within. He is also a true blue Inspired Entrepreneur, who fully understands the power and importance of following your heart when it comes to business! As a speaker, his gentle loving way invokes introspection, thoughtfulness and unconditional love. He helps us tap our own wisdom and recognize it all around us. And he is dedicated to creating community with his Adventurers Club.

His books, audio, t-shirts and more ARE JUST GREAT FUN! I encourage you to sign up for his daily Notes from the Universe. Each day you get a short personalized note that usually tickles you into remembering your divine origins and how much there is to appreciate

Here's a sample:
When desirous of a life change, Rosemary, or any kind of a change, it's wiser to start from a place like: "I am who I am today, where I am today, because this was my choice and it has served me well. However, it no longer serves me, my choices have changed, and I give thanks for the amazing changes that now sweep through my amazing life."

Rather than, "I don't know how I got here. I hate this. I must be sabotaging my own progress. I just won't accept things as they are any more. I'm desperate for a change. By this time next year my life will totally rock!"

OK?? You don't even have to remember the choices that led you to the day, but by understanding you made them, the kingdom, the power, and the glory knowingly become yours.

Chic-a-boom,
The Universe

James Arthur Ray is a fantastic teacher and mentor for Inspired Entrepreneurs.

I have attended his Harmonic Wealth Weekend and recommend him highly to anyone who is serious about running your own life and finding your own harmonic balance in all areas of your life. Learn how to accelerate your personal performance and spiritual growth. Great to attend with a spouse or close family member.

The Secret of Attracting True Wealth
(See James Ray LIVE for FREE! in a city near you.
James is coming to the New York City Area (including White Plains, Long Island, Stamford, CT and Northern NJ) in April 2008!
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Are you ready to make a difference in your life and take it to the next level of success and achievement physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually?

Would you like to enrich your life and your pocket book in the process? James Ray International is gifting the enrollment fee worth over $149 to you and your guests, simply because they are committed to helping you take your life to the next level. This event promises to be an opportunity that guarantees to literally change the course of your entire life.

Seats are limited and filling up fast! Register Today For The Next James Ray Free Event Near You!

Mary Hayes Grieco
This amazing woman is a fabulous resource for anyone who needs help with Forgiveness in order to move on in life. Let go of that baggage from your past and make room for what you want in your life. Mary Hayes Grieco's transformative work is remarkable. You can meet with her personally, take a workshop, and listen to her tapes and CDs. She also has a number of workshops specifically for healers.

Hand Spun Digital Team Members - Remarkable experts in the following areas:

Search Engine Optimization
Logo Development
Branding with Music
Web Design
Web Usability

Useful Links

IRS: Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
This section provides information such as a checklist for a new business and selecting a business structure. Learn about operating a business with employees, deductions and credits, recordkeeping and accounting methods. Additional resources include the Small Business Tax Calendar, Tax Topics for Businesses, and Frequently Asked Questions. Basically everything you need to know to stay in good standing with Uncle Sam.

IRS: Small Business Products Online Ordering
You can get this info by going to a workshop about business taxes or order the latest guides and calendars right here online.

I no longer recommend Blue Host for hosting for a number of reasons related to poor communication and disregard for the customer. I will let you know when I find a better alternative.

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PayPal is an affordable way to quickly start taking credit card payments for your business. Their online shopping cart is easy to implement for most do-it-yourself web designers and includes features not found in more expensive options. Last time I checked, there were no base fees and they take 3% of your sales. This is competitive with most credit card processing companies.

"Eat Drink Dream" for Inspired Entrepreneurs is a regular Twin Cities gathering, hosted by Alice Barry of Entertaining the Idea, Inc. Eat Drink Dream is an energizing and inspiring experience for entrepreneurs.
(http://www.entertainingtheidea.com - Click the Inspired Entrepreneurs logo.)

Do-It-Yourself Tools

Remember the old adage "You get what you pay for." These tools are good in a pinch.

Periodically ask yourself: Is this really how I want to spend my time? Plan to move beyond these tools to doing more of the work you love and less struggle and skimping. Do-It-Yourselfers are famous under-earners. Make sure you are spending 80% of your time in your true work, earning at your full potential, doing what you do best. Your clients will thank you.

FreeConference.com is a great tool for connecting with business partners long distance. This excellent service is free in the basic version. Each caller pays for their own long distance. The invitation and scheduling across time zones is fabulous.

PDF Factory software
Much more affordable than Adobe for simple PDF creation on a PC for small business.

GIMP Great for self-proclaimed geeks. Tough for the technologically challenged. This software is used for image manipulation and is open source.

MyImager This tool lets you do your image manipulation online. Remember that an image will generally continue to look pretty good as you make it smaller and progressively lousy as you enlarge it.

Review of Blog Tools by PC Magazine (See the comparison chart.)
This article is a few years old, but most of the info has not changed. Gives a good overview of what blogs are and reviews the online services available. Note there are also a host of blog softwares available that can be installed on your web site.

TypePad is a great resource for getting started with your own blog. Solid features and functionality for the novice and HTML saavy visitor.