Thanks for joining me for Part 2 of this video series on how to leverage the equipment, software and mindset to operate as an efficient mobile office while you travel.

In Part One; I gave you an overview of the tools and technology needed to run your mobile office.

Today, I’m going to get deeper into logistics, planning and strategies to reduce road stress before you travel.

Go ahead and check it out now and be sure to share any comments or questions you may have.

Happy traveling!

How to be “Mobile” On the Road-Part 2 is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

I know it’s a bit of an oxymoron. But, I promise you this is not a “Why did the chicken cross the road?” metaphor.

The fact is, many people are not properly equipped to be productive while on the road. To be truly mobile while traveling, it takes more than a cell phone, laptop and internet card to keep you effectively connected and operational.

Are you equipped to leverage all of the mobile applications and tools available on the web while you travel? Let’s say you meet someone who could really benefit from your product or service. Are you prepared to give an impromptu presentation? Or, maybe you are working on last minute research for a presentation in the morning and your hotel’s Wi-Fi goes down.
What do you do?

What you don’t have to do is panic, because in this short video…and the one to follow, I am going to reveal some powerful tips and tools for staying connected and productive while you travel:

You’ll discover:

• The 5 types of equipment you need to operate as a virtual office while you travel
• 5 of my most recommended types of “Cloud” software you can use to streamline operations and connect with your team
• Powerful tips on how to reduce road stress with proper planning before you travel
• And a few more golden nuggets I know you’ll find useful.

Go ahead and check it out now and be sure to share any comments or questions you may have.

How to be “Mobile” On the Road-Part 1 is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

I love metaphors. And, just coming out of “Bowl” season, I am inspired by the football teams which demonstrate versatility in the way they run their offense. Truly, the better teams have a quarterback who can execute a great running game, as well as passing.

Similarly, as the quarterback of your Internet business…and the creator of content, it makes sense to have total versatility in presenting your video content.

Take a look at this short video in which I share some tips that I’ve learned from ‘live video’ master, Rick Davis, in setting up the lighting, generating spontaneous content…and oh yeah…seeing screencast videos from the other side of the camera.

And, if you’re seeing this video before January 13th, go ahead and click here to join us on Rick’s January 12th live  webinar on ‘Creating Impactful Live Action Videos’.

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/418800697

Live Action vs Screencast Video is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

As you go about the daily tasks of working your business, there is a very easy system which you can set up that will keep your business on track. I call it setting up your “Business Rules”.

One of the best ways to maintain your high energy level and rate of production is to not have to think about how you would approach each new decision that presents itself. That’s where “Business Rules” come in.

Check out this new video to better understand their significance and how to set them up for yourself. (Note: Please click on the little icon in the lower right below the video to make it full size.)

Why You Need ‘Business Rules’ is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

Having no kids of our own, it’s a wonderful treat for Deb and I when we’re able to provide a child with a magical experience.

I think you’ll love this 1 minute video about a Holiday gift Deb and I set up for the children of our visiting friends from Australia. It’s our Christmas gift to you, as well.

Enjoy!

Mynders

The Best Time of My Life is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

Many of us in the “Boomer” generation remember growing up with the ‘New Math’…the so called fresh approach for teaching kids arithmetic in grade school.

Well, the online world has evolved from the ‘Wonder of everything is possible’ to ‘An abundance of information at our fingertips’ to ‘ A feeling of overwhelm’. Most have literally reached the point where it seems there are just too many things to be done.

Have you ever felt moments when it seemed that the best you could hope for was to stay on top of what’s already on your plate, rather than move forward with new potentials?

My research is telling me that the age of taking yet another course (and adding to the already full plate) is reaching saturation. Instead, we are shifting to looking for better ways to process what we already have before us.

If that is you, then you’re going to love this leverage strategy in this 4 minute video. I call it “Box plus One”. Watch the video, and you’ll find why. And, if it is helpful, please comment and tweet.

Box Plus One|Leveraging Results is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

It’s a given that you need websites for a variety of online purposes…full website to showcase your products and services; Blog to share fresh and relevant content; Optin pages to build your List; Sales pages to sell products; Membership sites to format the product content purchased, etc.

The big question then becomes, should you hire a web designer or build it yourself?

Where do you start? Or, if you are experienced, how do you move forward from here? Should your domain name be the same as your company name?

There are so many questions to answer. There are a lot of build it your self sites out there and a lot of great tips on the Internet. So what it really boils down to is what works best for you and your situation. You really need to weigh all of your options along with the pro and cons for both sides.

We have created the following video to help answer some of those questions for you and, if you already have a number of websites, reframe the issues, so you can make the best decision for the next phase of your business.

If you’d rather take it with you on your MP3 player, download the Audio now!

Using a Web Designer vs. Doing It Yourself is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

Today’s social media arena has become so complex. It evolves with new players rapidly, and the old stalwarts are changing their rules frequently. How do you stay up-to-date?

The answer is leverage. Do the few things that can have the biggest impact on your business…and do them well.

In the 7 minute video below, you will learn how to simply take content that you create on your Facebook Business Pages and leverage it to create more ‘Likes’ (followers). And, if your content has periodic links to your optin pages, then you will have the added benefit of bringing many of your social media community over to your in-house List. And this is the ultimate goal.

Please leave us a comment below if this is helpful.

Add Followers from your Facebook Business Page is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

Do you have so many marketing potentials that you just don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with all you need to do. Want a great solution?

It all begins with a Planning process that will get you to take action in a way that works for you. In this post, we’re talking about putting Google’s “Calendar” feature to work in such a way that you’re in control.

This 10 minute video on setting up Marketing overlays in ‘Google Calendar’ will give you the step by step method I share with my high-achieving consulting clients to help them achieve some pretty lofty Goals.

And please leave us a comment to tell us how you’ll apply this, when you’re done.

Google Calendar: Marketing Overlays is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts

If you have files you need to access from more than one computer, or from your computer and your iPad, or large files you want to share with someone else, then you need to have Dropbox on your computer.

Dropbox is an online service that gives you free file storage and sharing “in the cloud” (they have a paid version as well, but the free one is plenty for most of us).

When you sign up for Dropbox, you will have an online Dropbox that you sign in to through your browser, and a Dropbox folder on your computer. The two are synced, so when you update a file on your computer, then it is updated online as well.

And if you share a folder with another person who also has Dropbox installed, then the file is automatically updated in their Dropbox as well!

Perfect for files that more than one person is updating or using, such as your VA or outsource staff, or your business partners.

One caveat about Dropbox. If you drag a file out of Dropbox (even if it is just in a folder that is shared with you), it removes it from the main Dropbox for everyone! So be sure to copy and paste files you want to move to your own computer in a folder outside of your Dropbox folder.

And if you open a file from within Dropbox and then edit it and save it back to Dropbox, a ‘conflicted copy’ will be created that everyone who shares that folder can see. So be very careful about editing files within Dropbox and adding personal or confidential information.

That said, it’s an awesome service. Here’s how to get it set up.

Oh, and if you click one of these two links to register for Dropbox (Dropbox Link 1 or Dropbox Link 2), you will get an extra 250 MB of free storage right off the bat (and so will we).

File Storage and Sharing with Dropbox is a post from: Business Building Shortcuts