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Face to face meetings are still important. Take the train or plane and go to the big smoke and attend some networking events and press the flesh. Always hold project kick-off meetings face to fac
Remember that if you are an entrepreneur your goal is to make money, not to spend all your time posting and commenting. That’s being a professional blogger and you’d better make sure that you are getting enough ad revenue to pay the bills. Remember to keep the real work flowing as well.
Establish a rhythm, don’t post five entries one day then none for a month - it’s better to post infrequently but regularly. Keep some topics in reserve so you always have something to say.
pick your core audience to match these goals and don’t spread yourself too thin.
defining your communications goals – do you want customers, guru status, consulting gigs, a job? Each needs the right comms style.
Ensure you are using the right channels – Twitter is great for letting people know you are around, blogs are great for showing your thinking skills, but nothing beats a phone call for direct contact.
post comments on other people’s blogs to draw attention back to yourself and show off your knowledge and wit.
publish yourself via a blog, Twitter, IM, LinkedIn and other appropriate sites
People still work with people – so concentrate on building contacts, and sustaining them
Startup in the sticks - Top 10 tips on how to be an isolated Entrepreneur in the UK