Anointed CEO

I got an email from Small Business Trends Editor Anita Campbell to notify me that I won their contest.

They are redesigning their site and logo and asked their readers to give feedback for a chance to win a $399 worth of logo from Logoworks by HP.

Seriously, I didn’t expect to win at all. I can’t remember when the last time I won something from any contest or event was. Helping them to make decision is really my intention as I have a little background and past experience in graphic design. You see, it pays to help someone without waiting something in return.

Thanks Anita, Logoworks, and to the community of Small Business Trends.

I will be using this free logo design service to my Internet Marketing Company, EffiStrat Inc.

As I promised to the Small Business Trends community, I’ll blog my experience with Logoworks and the final logo. I am more than excited to share everything to you guys.

Stay tuned for updates to my new logo.

Too many small business websites was designed without their target users in mind. I think the web designer is up to please the business owner and had overlooked how the website will actually help the business.

Even worst, most business owners really don’t know what design is good and awful, and yet they call the shot.

Well, It doesn’t matter as long as both parties get what they want.

Poor business owner. Poor web designer.

Confession: That’s my story in my first job as a web designer back in 1999. The time where having a website is considered remarkable for small businesses.

Nine years after, I am still seeing how many business owners are victimized unintentionally by web design firm or consultant.

When will this end?

It will end on this blog. If you’re a business owner or a web designer, I’ll be giving away free information to help you to have a better website for your success. Subscribe to my RSS Feed.

Good news to three lucky small business owners in Calgary.

In commencement of EffiStrat Inc., we will be giving away Free professionally designed business website and Internet marketing consultation to its owners. This is no obligation or hidden fee offers.

So why are we doing this? I believe in what the scripture says “Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.”

If your business has an existing site, we can re-design and implement ethical Internet marketing strategies to your website.

With nine years of experience of our staff, it’s almost guaranteed that your site will bring you new customers few months after its launching.

Remember, we’ll only take three (3) businesses. Here are few guidelines to qualify for this free offer:

1. Business should be registered and running in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
2. Business should be categorized as small and local business.

Send your application with the following information:

1. Business Name
2. Date the business was registered.
3. Location of the business.
4. Industry of the business.
5. Products and services offered.
6. Number of employees.
7. Do you have an existing website?
8. Why do you think your business should be chosen for this free website and Internet marketing services?

This is completely free and you have nothing to lose. Submit your application to support [at] effistrat [dot] com. If you have questions just drop a comment on this blog.

After lots of thinking I decided to change the core topic of this blog to Internet Marketing for Small and Local Business.

Starting today, I’ll be sharing some ideas for small business owners on how can they leverage the power of the Internet to help their businesses. On occasion I’ll blog on entrepreneurship, personal development, leadership, traditional marketing, and technology.

So, stay tuned.

After 2 months of no post here, I feel like is my very first. Well, I am putting up an Internet Marketing Company this year and operate full time next year.

There will be few post as expected for the next couple of months, but I’ll do my best to have a great post.

2008 - a Year of Conquest!

Just a breather on business and money related stuff.

I will feel selfish if I will not share this video to you guys. She’s adorable, smart, and anointed.

In the last couple of years, God brought me to circumstances so that I could learn the basics of personal money management, finding the right business opportunity, and executing it. It cost me lot of pain and money but the education is priceless. Now, I would like to share to you some chunks of wisdom.

Know the Definition of Assets and Liabilities
These terms could mean different to different people or institution. But you as a steward, how do you define it?

Taken from great investor, businessman, and author, Mr. Robert Kiyosaki:

Assets – anything that brings money to your pocket today.
Liabilities – anything that takes out money to your pocket.

Now, do some personal exercise, categorize each if it’s an asset or a liability.

1. Car
2. Savings Account
3. Television
4. House and Lot
5. Business
6. Pension Plan
7. Mutual Fund
8. Jewelries
9. Website or Blog
10. Personal Computer

Feel free to add more things on the list. Once you’ve categorized each, ask yourself, where do I spend most of my money? Acquiring assets or liabilities? This wisdom alone can save you lots of money. So the next time your bank will tell you that your Car is an asset, it is true. It is their asset and liabilities to you.

This wisdom appear elementary but if you’re unsure of some things, you are welcome to post it in comments.