Jan 21

Making things happen

 

Making things happen - Scott Berkun

 

It’s normal for me to juggle at least 5 different creative projects at a time, all of which I’m passionate about. Recently, I’ve been thinking about focusing on key projects and ideas I could realistically manage in the next 12 months. The trouble is choosing which ones.

I keep coming across the book Making Things Happen, an internationational best seller by former Microsoft insider Scott Berkun. In his book he talks about how to make things happen, how to manage ideas, how to figure out what to do and what to do when things go wrong. Scott makes project management almost, well… sexy.

 

Making things happen - Scott Berkun

 

I haven't read all of it yet but I'm already loving the chapter that talks about what to do when things go wrong.

  • Always stay calm
  • Evaluate the problem
  • Get the right people in the room
  • Explore alternatives
  • Make the plan really, really simple
  • Make it happen

Nothing has gone wrong so far in any of my projects. But I won't wait until something does. So today, I'm culling my project list.

Still my problem remains, which ones?

I still need to read the chapter on how to manage ideas and figure out what to do.

Go ahead. Order your copy of Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun and tell us what you think.

 

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Dec 04

ebooks, information and the number 7.

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I’ve been spending a lot of time researching the voluminous information products available  on the Internet sold as ebooks, podcasts, videos, webinars and newsletters.

From fat burning ebooks and videos, height improvement guides that help the vertically-challenged add  inches to their height regardless of age, dating advice that promise to deliver the man (or woman) of one’s dreams, to Internet money-making secrets that claim to turn one into a multi-millionaire overnight.

All for a no-brainer price that usually ends in 7  – $37, $47, $87, $97, $197, $497, $997, $4,997 (apparently because the number 7 tends to sell more).

While there are reputable operators around (if you look hard enough), there are ten times as many who deliver information products that often read like personal rants dominated by ambiguous and motivational style content lacking real practical information with depth and substance.

And then there are the “scammers” who promise fame and fortune. Guaranteed.

I don’t have tell you, it’s more than likely a false claim.

So, I’ve decided to start a project on a topic I know very well.

Over the next few months, I’ll be blogging about it and sharing my journey, warts and all, with you.

Stay tuned.

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Apr 20

Cool Job: Online Marketing Gig for the design oriented

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A cool and funky online brand services company in the building, design and architectural industry is searching for an internet-savvy sales and marketing professional.

Does this sound like you?

  • Impeccable presentation and communication
  • Computer savvy & literate
  • Effective multi-tasker
  • Ambitious and sales driven, strive under pressure
  • Work & think outside the box
  • Superior work ethic, love closing the deal
  • Prior online or advertising based sales highly advantageous but not essential
  • Ability to generate leads & follow-up on sales targets.

Email your application to webadmin@specix.com.au.

Or get more information.

 

 

 

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Apr 02

Domain Names To Make You Rich… Eventually.

Domain Names

I have to be honest. Domain names bore the heck out of me. But the things is, though they may not be the sexiest things in the world if you’re lucky enough to find a good one, it will change your life. Literally. Just ask the guy who sold business.com in 1999. Oh that’s right, he’s out of range sailing somewhere in the Pacific on a multi-million dollar, fully-crewed yacht. But I digress…

I wrote a blog in 2007 about the importance of creating a good domain name that is both memorable and improves one’s chances of attracting qualified website traffic. Even in those days, good domains especially in .com were already scarce, snapped up by early internet adopters as well as savvy entrepreneurs who traded domain names at jaw-dropping price tags.

Continue reading

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Mar 28

Retail Goes Mobile.

Robelen Bajar

Retail Goes Mobile by Robelen Bajar - Australian Retailer Magazine, Feb/Mar 2011

I wrote an article for this month’s edition of Australian Retailer Magazine on mobile commerce and the opportunities that await retailers.

So if you have a primarily bricks-and-mortar operations and have been thinking about dipping your toe and seeing what the online space opens up for you, this is a must read.

The article outlines the following topics in an easy-to-digest format:

  • Statistics and trends in mobile shopping and mobile social networking in Australia
  • The mobile commerce and mobile marketing landscape and how retailers can benefit
  • Mobile websites or native apps -  Which one is for you?
  • Practical advice and guidelines for mobilising your business

 

Pick up a copy of the Australian Retailer Magazine or download my article here.

 

Happy Reading!

 

 

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Mar 25

Cool Job: Mixing fashion and digital marketing

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A very cool job indeed!

  • Digitally obsessed fashionista
  • Design creative content
  • Drive online sales

This is an exciting time for one of Australia’s biggest and most respected fashion retailers as they embark on an eCommerce journey.

This newly created role will focus on creating compelling content and brand imagery for this fashion forward retailer, and alongside the marketing team, successfully deliver an online strategy that drives sales and increases brand profile. This will invole driving targeted communications campaigns and increasing conversion through analysis of customer behaviour and implementing onsite improvements.

You will be a digital native, ideally with web design skills at your core. You must be proficient in all Microsoft packages and have an excellent knowledge of Photoshop and Dreamweaver.  An understanding of the basics of HTML, CSS and Javascript will be a distinct advantage. This is a great opportunity to join a well known Australian retailer at an exciting time of online investment.

To be considered for this exciting role, send your CV to jayde@mitchelLake.com.  For further information call Jayde on (03) 9328 2770 (03) 9328 2770 .
Gosh! What are you waiting for?

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Mar 25

Cool Job: Digital Acquisition Manager

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My friends over at S2M Digital are currently recruiting on behalf of a large technology company operating in the gaming industry. They are looking for somebody to come on board and own their customer acquistion channels (PPC/SEM, eDM, Display, Online Retail Mesaging)

They’re looking for someone with a background in ROI focused online marketing with particular emphasis on the aforementioned areas. Probably around 3-5 years experience. Paying 80k + super

For further info please drop an email to mchambers@s2m.com.au

Successful referalls will be rewarded with a $500 voucher or donation to a charity of your choice.

Doesn’t that sound cool!

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Mar 25

Social Web Editor: Leading SME mag

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Very cool social media / writing gig over at Dynamic Business

“When we say social we mean in both senses of the word: social media savvy and a sociable person happy to be the friendly face of our website in the community, maintaining our strong relationships with PRs, contributors and advertisers.

Can you write compelling headlines, use social media in your sleep and manage online forums? Do you have a genuine interest in entrepreneurs and small business? This could be the job for you.”

Get that job here!

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Mar 21

On going solo.

That’s me with my dance partner, Sean.

Robelen Bajar - 2010 Australian Dancesport Championships

Winners are grinners: Robelen Bajar and Sean Lawrence at the 2010 Australian Dancesport Championships

It’s been a heck of a long time since my last entry. So I thought I’d start this year’s blog with reflections of the past 12 months as it has indeed been a year of massive changes personally and professionally – new directions, new goals, new life and a new boss… we’ll get to that later.

After a few high-heel wearing and power-dressing years in corporate (I would have easily won best-dressed if there had been one), attending meetings that eat up my day, managing the never-ending churn of marketing campaigns, playing politics and fighting with and alongside the boys (it was a male-dominated industry) – experiences that I thrived upon once upon a time, suddenly lost its appeal. Continue reading

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Nov 17

How Google Works (and all the gory details)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14:  Artwork from ...
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The race to the top of Google is an ever changing game.

We kinda know what to do to stay in it - build a good linking strategy, provide relevant & fresh content, create a user-centred website, participate in the online community via social media. These are just some of the things that keep us in the game.

And in the frantic race to the coveted #1 spot – some people cheat. And more often than not, they get the red flag and booted out of the game – a situation no business would want to be in. Black hat tactics such as link farming, irrelevant linking, keyword stuffing and gateway pages are just some of the ways unscrupulous operators try to manipulate their search engine ranking for short-term gains. But it ain’t worth it.  Continue reading

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