Beware: Being on ActiveRain causes Growing Pains
This statement couldn't be more true!
Warning: If you're not prepared for a huge increase in connections, contacts, inquiries, business opportunities, friendships and more - then this is not the place for you.
If you're interested in writing about topics that will strike a cord with someone, if you speak from the heart and have knowledge about a particular subject matter and are interested in connecting with possible clients and colleagues to develop relationships that will not only benefit your business but you personally - then this IS the place for you.
This picture is a very accurate portrayal of what life has been like for me the past few months and believe me I'm not complaining. At a time when many people are losing their jobs and struggling, I find myself and my business at an amazing place.
I have never been one to brag and I'm not about to start now but I did feel it was important to share, based on first hand experience, with ActiveRain newcomers and those who are lurking around the network wondering if this is the network/community for them and if it really will benefit their business - it is, it does, it will!
I also felt that I owed the many great friends and blog subscribers that I have here on ActiveRain an apology for not being active with my commenting and blogging. While I have tried my best to stay in contact with many of you via social networking sites, there is simply no comparison or replacement for the interactions and connections that I have and can continue to make in this community. My first priority has been and will always be to my clients (I think everyone can understand/respect that commitment) and of course to my family as striking that balance with work/life is so important.
I have worked hard the last few months to get my business to where it needs to be in order to continue to grow and get back to something I love doing - writing, blogging, sharing and connecting with this great community. So while I can't say you'll see a blog from me every day I can promise that you will see me more on your blogs commenting and sharing and hopefully I will see you on mine if something I've shared strikes a cord with you. I look forward to reconnecting and connecting with many of the new members I have yet to meet.
Wow, it feels great to be back - I've missed this place. I'll let you in on a little secret...I was sorting through some things in my office and came across a handwritten note from a fellow ActiveRain member who had taken the time to reach out to me to thank me for comments left on her blog and how happy she was to know me and have a friend in Bucks County PA.
That's what I'm talking about - Connections - afterall my success and growth of my business is without a doubt due to ActiveRain. I can't think of any other place to spend my time when not working on client projects and spending time with my family, then with my ActiveRain family.
Have you found the right balance in all things needing your attention - your business, your family, your connections and friendships? Needing some inspiration? Visit Kate Elim's Post and Get Inspired - I did in more ways than one!
Feel free to share:
How ActiveRain or a special person or experience has inspired you and impacted your business.
Stay Tuned for an upcoming blog that will guarantee to make a mega splash.
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