Description
microDomination
How to leverage social media and content marketing to build a mini-business empire around your personal brand
Author: Young Trevor
Language: EnglishSubject for microDomination:
Keywords
social media business, social media marketing, social media business strategies, e-business ideas, e-business success stories, e-business startup, social media marketing strategies, social media marketing case studies, social media marketing tools, social media enterprise, social media enterprise strategies, get rich doing what you love, become your own boss, small business, small business startup, life in balance, small business startup guide, small business startup strategies
248 p. · 13.8x20.9 cm · Paperback
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If you dream of launching your own business, but aren't sure what that business should be, microDomination has the answer. This new book from entrepreneur and communications guru Trevor Young, shows you how to tap into your particular area of expertise and build a small business around what you know and love. No matter what particular subject you're knowledgeable in, from dog training to cooking to financial planning, microDomination shows you how to build a brand around yourself and turn that brand and expertise into profits even from the comfort of your own home.
In the first part of the book, Young uses real-life examples to introduce you to the businesspeople?or "micro mavens"?who are living their dreams and earning money doing what they love. The second part of the book reveals the nuts-and-bolts strategies and tactics you can use to emulate their success and achieve your goal of "microdominating."
- Includes inspirational case studies and practical advice on starting a micro-business based on your talent or expertise
- Features actionable guidance on using content marketing and social media to grow your brand and business
- Written by a leading thinker in the fields of public relations, marketing, and communications
If you're stuck in a dead-end job or just dream of turning your hobby into a business, microDomination gives you a proven plan for turning your passion into prosperity.
Introduction xiii
Part 1: Introducing the micro maven 1
1 From small-time personal profile to global microbrand 3
2 Meet the micro mavens 11
Part II: Exploring the micro maven 23
3 Micro mavens: the sum of many parts 25
4 The seven powerful characteristics of micro mavens 37
Part III: Becoming a micro maven 67
5 Introducing the micro maven blueprint 69
6 Develop a platform 81
7 Build your brand 107
8 Grow your business 141
9 Live your dream 181
Part V: The micro maven in action 189
10 Profile of five micro mavens 191
11 Starting your micro maven journey 211
Index 213
Trevor Young is a PR and social media specialist and keynote speaker with a solid track record working with major blue-chip brands, start-ups and fast-growth companies. In 2011, his blog PR Warrior was named by SmartCompany.com.au as one of the 25 Best Business Blogs in Australia. Visit www.trevoryoung.me or follow on Twitter @trevoryoung.