SOB Business Cafe 10-10-08

Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Copyblogger tells a story about connecting purposefully.
Why is it important to have a purpose for your blog writing?

Chris Brogan tells a story about how he learned 25 things.
Once something cool happens, I try to figure out ways to share, to get you involved, and to try and inform on what I learn as I learn it. Upon reaching some recent milestones, I thought it might be really interesting to share some thoughts with you on how I think this is what I’ve done. I’m not exactly sure.

Zoli’s Blog tells a story that isn’t the same as Little Red Hen’s.
Lot’s of noise today, RIP Good Times, IT’S OVER! POP GOES THE BUBBLE, Sorry, Startups: Party’s Over etc. I think the panic is overdone.

The Savvy Entrepreneur
I personally suffer from multiple strains of Someday Syndrome. And you?

Build a Solo Practice tells a story of survival.
There is an interesting phenomenon afoot. The tougher the times, the more people get up off the couch, break through their “I’m afraid” paralysis and finally start taking charge of their lives in a way they may not have in the past.

Bringing Brands to Life! tells a story about storytelling.
These days, being “real” and “authentic” seems to be on everybody’s mind.

Related ala carte selections include

confused of calcutta sends over a story that could be found in the news.

The Copywriter Underground sends over a rehab tool.

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like. No tips required. Comments appreciated.

–ME “Liz” Strauss