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8 Gadgets That Will Make Your Entrepreneurial Life More Enjoyable

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When’s the last time you’ve bought a gift for yourself?

There are so many fantastic items and gadgets out there that can benefit you as an entrepreneur, and you may not even know that they exist.

If you could spend a little bit of money to make life as an entrepreneur just that little bit better, wouldn’t you agree that it’s money well spent?

In this article, I aim to draw some light to some of these gadgets, most of which I use myself on a daily basis. These won’t just make life more enjoyable, they may help you become more productive as well! So whether you’re treating yourself or looking to buy gifts for another entrepreneur in your life, here are 8 fantastic gadgets worth considering.

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2019: Return – A Year In Review

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What an interesting year it’s been!

Having been away from the internet marketing world for several years, 2019 was an interesting year for me. I decided that now was the right time to return to my blog here on JamesMcAllisterOnline.com, and reignite the personal brand I’ve aimed to build since I started in 2013.

At the same time, my two eCommerce brands – the companies I’ve been running since I left several years ago, have continued to blossom and present their own unique challenges as well.

I’ve learned a lot this year, and while not everything that I’ve tried worked as intended, many things have.

In this post, I’d like to take some time to reflect on 2019 – sharing my successes, my failures, and goals for 2020.

Let’s first start with an overview on the year as a whole.’

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10 Scams Shady Marketers Use To Trick You Into Spending Money

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In all fields, there are good and bad people.

People that want what’s best for their customers, and those who can only look out for their own selfish interests.

Some say that the internet is like the wild west, where people can pop up, cause harm, and disappear without a trace. In many ways, this is unfortunately still true.

As the internet has evolved and consumers have become more aware, the scams and tricks shady marketers use to steal money from people have as well. Some of these aren’t as obvious as the methods used in years past, and you may not even recognize them even though they’re wildly used.

I recently put together a mini course on identifying these scam tactics, and I’d love to share it with you here.

Let’s take a look at each one of the 10 tactics scammers use, and see how many you can recognize. You’re sure to spot these out there if you pay attention to them!

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