I’m all for bootstrapping but at some point you need to open your wallet if you want you and then your business to grow.   A danger of experiencing success is the temptation to stop learning. My business has grown tremendously in the past two years and the more success I’ve experienced the more I have invested in my business. They’re not expenses. They’re investments. Here are a few.

Build a Better Blog in 31 Days
This product by Darren Rowse (@ProBlogger) improved my blog tremendously. It’s more a reference tool than a quick read. I even spent another $20 to get it printed in a special binder so it ended up costing more.  If you blog then buy it.

Blog Coaching
Jonathan Milligan (@CPACareerCoach) gives away A TON of helpful info on blogging in his group on 48days.net. I’ve hired him to help me with my blogging.

World Domination Summit
Chris Guillebeau (@ChrisGuillebeau) is hosting this event in June in Portland, Oregon. It’s a really random group of people who want to dominate the world (in a good way, if that’s possible). It’s sold out, sorry.   [Read more…]