As I get back behind the keyboard to start writing again, I decided to kick things off with a new article at the American Chronicle. This time I take a look at the rise in popularity for direct sales (as employment opportunities continue to wane) and offer a few tips to those that might be considering that type of opportunity.
At a time when employment seems to be the unsecured option, some people have decided to take their income into their own hands. In business and, more specifically, in …

Lets face it, many inventors just starting out have to bootstrap to get their product to the market. Before you can go all of the way, you’ll want to test your product on the people you are hoping will buy it!
My latest article for the American Chronicle covers the topic of choosing a product test group and some ideas to help you get started.
So, you have created a new product and have a limited number of samples to work with. You feel it is innovative and there is no …

Yesterday I covered what was a byproduct from this very article.  Today I am ready to announce that I have published yet another article at the American Chronicle and it is called: Hobby To Business: Good Business Sense Or Craft Killer?
Here is your taste:
Some people have been able to take their hobby, make it a business, and still love it at the end of the day. Other would-be entrepreneurs aren’t nearly as lucky. The truth is that it takes work to create a business and that is no different for …

Unfortunately I only ever wrote one article for the American Chronicle after I joined in October of last year.  I was unable to find the time to write something new, until recently.  Yesterday I published a new article on their website and it is called, “Why You’re On Twitter (& What You Can Do About It!)” for businesses.
Articles talking about the success businesses have had on the networking site are everywhere. While they make it seem like sales will increase just by joining, I know better.  In my article …

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-28 http://tr.im/q1Jl #
A big thanks to #virginmobile for having such good customer service. In less than 10 min their rep took care of the problem on my acct. #
Teenage Entrepreneurs, Building Their Own Job Engine http://bit.ly/tikNM #twine #
The kyocera X-tc has one problem I have noticed… when I want to erase a mistype while typing in messenger the back button x's out the app. #
There is no way, that I have noticed, to be able to delete text in messenger without it x-ing out of the …

While I wish I had taken the time to tweak the color scheme, overall I think this is a wonderful blog theme.  The look is organized (something that my old theme had lost when I last rearranged it). I really like the rotating preview, that is whole reason why I chose this theme. I wanted a way to rotate a clip of my own articles. Okay, so it is a bit big. Either way, this was a wonderfully crafted free theme, so it works great for the price!
I might still …

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-21 http://tr.im/pd8w #
5 Audit Attractors to Watch Out For http://bit.ly/8lVM4 #twine #
Entrepreneurs Take Second Jobs to Stay Afloat http://bit.ly/pkWyY #twine #
This is *not* a morning I wanted to roll out of bed for. For me, 6 hours is not enough sleep. I might find myself napping later. #
I had taken a break from AngelaShupe.com but I think I am ready to take a new leap forward, putting my blog back in business full-time. #
This will most likely start with interviews. I'm going to start accepting requests …

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-14 http://tr.im/oqEn #
I'm so glad that it cooled off. When I went to bed last night I couldn't stop sweating. #
In the Trenches: Entrepreneurial Lessons From The Experts http://bit.ly/chImg #twine #
I was a plus sized kid (and I am now a plus sized adult), so this interview is a particular favorite of mine: http://tr.im/owAL #
I had a hard time falling to sleep last night, a harder time waking up. #
Keeping kids occupied while you work during summer break http://bit.ly/WF2RN #twine #
Mom turns lice crisis into …

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-07 http://tr.im/nGjW #
Bcuz Monkey fell asleep late last night I am hoping that I will be able to get a jump start on my day in silence. #
It was kind of wet and dreary out this morning but it's turning out to be a beautiful, sunny day. #
Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Never Use Personal Credit for Business http://bit.ly/7isPc #twine #
Hot dog vending and ice cream trucks make tempting business opportunities in a … http://bit.ly/oay3O #twine #
7 Essential Steps Before Starting A Business http://bit.ly/cwunB #twine …