microDomination: How to leverage social media and content marketing to build a mini–business empire around your personal brand

How to harness your passion, develop your platform, and build a community of fans to sustain your micro–business 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. INDICE: About the author ix 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

• ISBN: 978-1-118-50564-9
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 23/05/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés