The Rust Belt Chronicles has moved!

I took the plunge and my blog has officially moved too: http://therustbeltchronicles.com.

I am hoping all of my supporters, friends and Blogger bloggers follow me to my new site. Everything at my new site isn't up entirely, but why procrastinate? It's been a good ride on Blogger.com but it's time to take the leap and continue to do something meaningful that Matters!

I wish all of you the best of success and remember to live your dream, not someone else's.

For the last time on Blogger:

Until We Meet Again,
 Jim Carver

Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
http://therustbeltchronicles.com.

 

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A Successful Business Strategy?

As I awoke yesterday, a new business strategy raced through my mind. Should I consider going live with the new Rust Belt Chronicles site instead of waiting to add all the bells and whistles? As an entrepreneur, what’s a better successful business strategy? Will going "live" hurt the establishment of our small business?

Is fear holding me back? We are entering a competitive field. Are businesses, readers and subscribers willing to hang with us until we become a full service venture?

After going online a reader complimented me on our new website and asked if I had considered going “live” and working the details out as I go. Thank you, Stephen!

Perhaps, Stephen and I share telepathic thoughts?

We’ve decided to venture forward and launch sooner than later.

We believe it will work for the following reasons:

• It’s never going to be “perfect”, if that's the goal the launch could take months.

• We miss coverage of current stories and the opportunity to market ourselves to our audience by delaying.

• By waiting, we forego awareness to possible advertisers.

• It’s better to show our commitment towards what we intend to publish.

Will some people take one look at our coverage and never return? Sure. Those folks will always be floating through life. Naysayers are a dime a dozen and experts at everything (in their own mind).

There will undoubtedly be those who disagree with our views, stories and objectivity. Like Rick Nelson said: “You can’t please everyone” and we don’t intend too. We will ask tough questions that need to be asked. We will uncover concerns and bring darkness into light.

At the same time, we will offer articles of individuals who inspire with hope, success and motivation. News shouldn’t be always about gloom and doom. We will cover the best examples of people and businesses making a difference in today’s world. I think that is enough to keep a few people busy on a regular basis.

Specific categories may have little or no coverage until we can develop additional writers for assistance. No pain, no gain.

When is The Rust Belt Chronicles going live?

The Rust Belt Chronicles will begin coverage as soon as our legal paperwork is resolved. This could be a week or two. Articles are already being written and as soon as we get the legal go-ahead the debut will fly!

I am looking forward to this new journey and the opportunity to do something meaningful that matters!

Stay tuned and tell a friend about our exciting online newspaper.

Until We Meet Again,

                                                             Jim Carver

Disclaimer- Books and links on this website contain affiliate marketing sources between Jim Carver and third party companies. I only recommend products, brands and businesses that I strongly support. Photos used on this site are used courtesy of the original authors and in no way endorse The Rust Belt Chronicles or my work. Thank you.

Being an Entrepreneur is a Blast!

It’s been a week since my last update, so I wanted to stay in touch with my readers. Building a small business and being an entrepreneur is invigorating. If you've ever considered building your own business start today!

Here is the update:

Construction is going well on the new Rust Belt Chronicles website. I’ve been working on building the website daily and it usually doesn’t end until 5:00 a.m. I’m working the bugs and troubleshooting all the issues on my own; which is a great way to understand the pitfalls and how technology functions between applications. The experience is invaluable!

When will we Launch?

I am hoping to launch the new website by mid-month, although it could get pushed back until May. Sometimes a day or two becomes immersed in sorting technical issues out. I don’t have the time to seek advice on the problems and there are no manuals to resort too, so I never know how much time it will take to resolve a problem. Life doesn’t always go as planned.

Opportunity

Had I not been laid-off it would have taken many months to build this small business. Who knows, I might have become a frustrated entrepreneur and thrown in the towel? Now, I have no choice but to succeed!

I became very excited to learn my wife is going to be assisting me in running the business. I offered her the title of Vice-President, but she wouldn’t go for that; since it reminded her of the people at the hospital prior to being laid-off. It feels great to have some help with daily operations and not attempting to do it all myself!

Help Wanted  

The Rust Belt Chronicles is looking for passionate writers for weekly articles (blogs) covering Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, health, religion, politics; plus local and regional news. If you would like to become involved please send me an email to:lexbandofgold@gmail.com. We are tossing some ideas around in lieu of pay, since we are starting out with little overhead.

Agenda Cleared

I decided not to write for the other organization at the present time. It’s taking all my time to work on The Rust Belt Chronicles. Tons of decisions on various segments of the business need worked on as well.

The Best Time of My Life

Starting your own business is a blast, despite all the moments of frustration. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else. To realize, you’ve managed to build a business is a confidence booster. It’s something many people talk about, but few act upon.

Please join us in our new adventure. We wish to create something everyone can enjoy. An online journal that’s different, daring and bold. Together, we will strive for truth, honesty and something meaningful that matters!  

 Until We Meet Again,
 Jim Carver

Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com

http://jimcarver.blogspot.com/

Disclaimer- Books and links on this website contain affiliate marketing sources between Jim Carver and third party companies. I only recommend products, brands and businesses that I strongly support. Photos used on this site are used courtesy of the original authors and in no way endorse The Rust Belt Chronicles or my work. Thank you.

Cleveland Browns receive 7th round pick for McCoy

The Cleveland Browns traded QB, Colt McCoy and a 6th round 2013 draft pick to the San Francisco 49’ers today. The compensation is reportedly a 5th and 7th round 2013 draft picks for the Cleveland Browns.

With the recent signing of QB, Jason Campbell, McCoy became expendable. McCoy started 21 games with the Browns in three seasons after being drafted in 2010. Injuries and the direction of the former regime’s offensive scheme often kept McCoy out of the fold.

The third round pick of the Browns now has a new start with the 49’ers, who also signed kicker, Phil Dawson during free agency. Colt will be competing for a backup position with San Francisco.

What direction the Cleveland Browns take with the #6 pick in the upcoming draft now takes an interesting twist. Will they choose Gino Smith at QB? This is also a good move by the Browns front office to give them flexibility in trading down in the draft.

cbssports.com intitially broke the news of the trade and no official word has come from the Cleveland Browns.

Should be an interesting scenario unfolding on NFL Draft Day in Cleveland!