Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue: Feminine Wisdo | Page 85

In fact, it’s a great practice to follow a variety of blogs. There are four types of blogs I recommend each entrepreneur follow: b. Aunt blogs – These blogs live in your niche but have the size of audience you’d like to grow to. c. Cousin blogs – Reading blogs from a separate but globally-related genre. Often these spark new ideas you can use in unique ways. d. Learning blogs – No matter their field, small business owners can draw insight into their own practices from experts on topics such as bookkeeping, human resources, or marketing. You can read a more in-depth description of these kinds of blogs here. “Sharing a story is the personal pe of post to b rfect type uild that ‘know-like- trust’ facto r.” Julia Cameron in her book, The Artists’ Way, suggests refilling your creative well by, well, being creative. I suggest making this part of your daily (or at a minimum, weekly) routine to keep inspiration flowing. After all, an empty pitcher fills no cups. Go for a walk, meditate, do some yoga, workout at the gym, paint or color, or sit on the beach and let the universe speak to you. Bet you come back with a few great ideas – and maybe even a little tan. These six ways are effective in keeping your ideas flowing, generating meaningful blog posts, and publishing on a c onsistent basis. By doing so, you’ll more quickly build the “know-like-trust” factor with your ideal clients and increase your expertise status. Who knows, Read you might even have some fun Online! along the way! Deborah Kevin - Deborah Kevin (pronounced “key-vin”) loves helping heart-centered entrepreneurs attract their ideal clients and grow their businesses by creating and implementing a compelling blog strategy. She’s a member of the Association of Writing Professionals. Her passions include travel, cooking, hiking, and kayaking. She lives with her family in Maryland. Visit www.DeborahKevin.com to learn more and to download your free eGuide, 5 Steps to Publishing Client-Attracting Posts. Debora h Kevin 85 a. Brother blogs – These are written by like-minded folks who share a similar focus, audience size, and demographics as your business. 6. BRAINSTORM BY LETTING GO