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September 19, 2006 in Happy Links

Going solo:

17 tips for freelancers marks the 17th anniversary of Megan Jeffery's jump to becoming a freelance artist. There's wisdom in these here tips.
Going Solo: A Few Words Of Advice from Stowe Boyd offers good tips on marketing, and balance.
How Odeo Screwed Up. Ok, these are more "anti-tips" for going solo - but just as valuable, if not more. (If anyone has even more details on Evan's talk please let me know).
Interview with Dan Cederholm of Cork'd.
Cork'd is such an inspiring little startup/side project done right. I quite enjoyed this interview. Dan has been solo for sometime with SimpleBits, but this is his most entrepreneurial (and enviable) venture yet.

Comments

one more suggestion -- www.sohodojo.com -- just another linke for those looking to become involved in the micropeneur world - enjoy!!

Posted by: Arnie | Sep 23, 2006 5:27:28 PM

Seth Godin: Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
Excellent book for any business trying to figure out how to get ahead. This might be Seth's most successful (remarkable?) idea. A must read.
Seth Godin: Unleashing the Ideavirus
This is the book that made me fall in love with Seth and his ways. I wrote my own little book of notes while reading it.
Ben McConnell and Jackie Huba: Creating Customer Evangelists: How Loyal Customers Become a Volunteer Sales Force
My favorite business book ever.
Guy Kawasaki: The Art of the Start : The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything
This book blew me away. Excellent resource for entrepreneuers, or would-be entrepreneuers.
Malcolm Gladwell: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Every bit as good as the hype. Fascinating read about how ideas spread and how you can best spread yours.
Tom Peters: Re-imagine!
This is not a book for wimps. I still haven't taken it all in. It's densely packed with jewels, nuggets and mind blowing material. Feels like reading an encyclopedia that you can't live without.
Seth Godin: All Marketers Are Liars : The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World
Another great book from Seth. This one got me thinking about how I present my business, and how others want to perceive me. It gave me some great ideas. The "liar" metaphor was too much of a stretch IMO (it was done to grab attention but he had to spend too much time saying "no, not really liars") but the counsel is rock solid.