68 Responses to My goals for 2012

1. Melanie Hetfield says:

   January 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm

   Always a pleasure to read your articles Lilach!!
   Twitter: MelanieHetfield

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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm

     thanks so much Melanie:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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2. Sarah says:

   January 3, 2012 at 4:14 pm

   Thank you for the mention Lilach. Working with you these last few months has been a pleasure. Your writing has improved, your content has grown stronger and I am really excited about our plans for 2012. Watch out world
   Sarah recently posted..Using Hootsuite to manage your blog and social profiles
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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm

     Thanks so much Sarah, I’ve loved every minute of working with you and am so excited about 2012 – bring it on:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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3. Simon says:

   January 3, 2012 at 4:48 pm

   What’s in 2012 for us? Frankly, recovering and then expanding after we lost one of our own….

   That said, we’ve got some exciting ideas about taking our courses online, as well as making them more widely available face to face.

   Always fun to read your stuff!

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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 5:04 pm

     Thanks Simon:)

     I think 2012 is going to be a great year for many. I’m definitely more excited and optimistic than I was this time last year:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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4. Tim Gillette says:

   January 3, 2012 at 4:53 pm

   Glad to see you are still pushing with your programs. I love to read your blog and get more ideas for myself.. you are truly a social media Rockstar to me.

   Tim
   Twitter: rockerlifecoach

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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 5:05 pm

     Thanks Tim, that really means a lot to me.

     Happy New Year:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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5. Alain-Marie Carron says:

   January 3, 2012 at 5:08 pm

   I learned a lot from you in 2011, thank you for that! I hope your Network Waves project will have a great start in 2012 (I pr-subscribed to it). Happy new year!

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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 5:11 pm

     Thanks Alain, that’s so great to hear:) Happy New Year to you too – and look forward to seeing you at Network Waves too:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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6. Garnet Nagy says:

   January 3, 2012 at 5:09 pm

   Start ups can be tricky, glad to see you are sticking with it and pushing ahead!

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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 5:12 pm

     Thanks Garnet, tricky is an understatement lol
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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7. Kunal Gandhi says:

   January 3, 2012 at 5:11 pm

   I’ve always had a passion for social media, and I transformed this passion into a successful job pitch over the last few months with my ex-employer. In December 2011 I was about to be made redundant and had 2 choices: Spend forever looking for a job, or go it alone and see what happens! And here we are… After successfully pitching to my ex-employer to take me on as an external social media consultant , 2012 will be my first year being a self-employed Social Media Strategist/Consultant for businesses, and in actual fact, today is my first day!
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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 5:31 pm

     Thanks Kunal for sharing your story.

     Wishing you the very best of luck on your new journey – I’m sure 2012 will bring you much excited, success and fun:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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8. Claire says:

   January 3, 2012 at 5:18 pm

   Thank you for the mention, Lilach. I always enjoy reading your posts because I always learn something as well as appreciating your honesty and straightforwardness!
   I’m really looking forward to learning lots more in 2012, building on new and existing relationships online and starting to develop my own network!
   I hope this year goes just how you want it to! =)

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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 5:31 pm

     Thanks Claire, my pleasure:)

     Here’s to a very successful and exciting 2012:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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9. David Sharp says:

   January 3, 2012 at 5:30 pm

   Hi Lilach thanks for the mention I always look forward to reading your blog and have learned a lot. All the very best for the new year.

   Dave
   David Sharp recently posted..The Formula For Success and Desire
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   • Lilach says:

     January 3, 2012 at 5:32 pm

     Thanks Dave, my pleasure. Happy New to you too:)
     Twitter: lilachbullock

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10. Jayne Kopp says:

    January 3, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Wow, Lilach, Thanks so much for including me on the list of new friends. Its quite a surprise considering we only met a short while ago.

    I have huge plans for this year… it’s going to be good Lilach, I can feel it in my bones. Can you?

    2011 was an interesting year to say the least. Definitely some growth spurts as well as forming new roots in different areas of my business. I’ve definitely met a great bunch of new clients but had to use this year to make a few changes to shuffle down to where I needed to be. I do feel I’m on track now but need to really put the pedal to the metal and make things happen.

    I did have a look at your Network Waves and wondered what happened, but being I don’t know you well, I figured it might come up in a post… which it did!

    I am most curious as to how you gained such a vast readership. I have only managed to accomplish just over 25% of your readership but it has been over a year so I’ve definitely dropped the ball there somewhere. It likely has a lot to do with consistency (here’s hoping)… as I have had to bow out a few times this year to take courses, focus on children and attend to some family issues.

    I’m pleased it’s a new year and hope 2011 didn’t let the door hit it in the A$$ on the way out!

    I look forward to interacting with you this year. I am sure you can show me a thing or two about a thing or two.
    Congrats on your progress Lilach and here’s to a fantastic 2012. (clink)

    Jayne
    Jayne Kopp recently posted..The Safest Investment For Success
    Twitter: jaynekopp

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      Thanks so much Jayne:)

      I can feel it too and am so excited about 2012.

      Yes, I decided to keep quiet about Network Waves… it’s been such a long time waiting and with development (which is pretty much out of your control). It’s certainly been a roller coaster ride for me!

      In terms of my readership, well it didn’t happen overnight. I’ve been blogging for just over 6 months although I did have a presence online beforehand. I think what’s made the difference for me is being consistent in my blogging. I used to blog 2-3 times a week, sometimes only once… The last 2-3 months I’ve been blogging daily and what a transformation. It really does make a difference but it’s a huge amount of work – I won’t lie to you. Because with writing content daily you also have to promote your blog and then have the time to respond to people when they comment like yourself:) One of the other things I try and do is learn what my readers actually want me to write about so it’s as focused as possible and provides as much value. This has certainly helped in terms of people sharing my content and then getting more traffic etc.

      It also helps to network online as much as you can and build relationships, I find I get a lot of repeat visitors this way too.

      Wishing you a very happy, successful and fun 2012 – a virtual clink back to you:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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11. Stacy says:

    January 3, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Hi Lilach,

    A very happy new year to you! I wish you the very best and I’m so glad that we were able to connect last year! You are such a wonderful person and you offer such valuable information to your readers! I can’t wait to see all that you accomplish this year!

    Stacy
    Stacy recently posted..Habit Building Day #3: Study Success
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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 5:42 pm

      Thanks so much Stacy:) It’s great to be able to connect with you too:)

      Wishing you a fabulous and successful 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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12. Homi says:

    January 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Hi Lilach,

    I look forward to this year and hope to do better and to see more of your blogs and tweets.

    I have created and developed mobile phone business card, mobile phone slideshow and Mobile phone CV.
    I also do Google organic optimisation SEO.

    One of my main focus this year is mobile web.
    Anyway too much about me.

    Homi

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks Homi – you’re a busy bee aren’t you:)

      Your businesses look very interesting and I wish you the very best of success for 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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13. Phillip Dews says:

    January 3, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Great first post of the year Lilach, I seem to remember meeting up in central London a few months ago and you calling me for directions, was a great afternoon out anyway and we must do it again sometime, I also seem to remember helping you launch this blog and designing the book cover (amongst other things for you) which was a pleasure to do, glad your happy with it anyway.
    I have taken a back burner on my blogging to concentrate on web development as i seem to be better at that (a turnover of 5 figures for the past 6 months can atest to that). I remember also you telling me about NW as well and how shocked I was at that statement, here was me thinking that you was invincible and that everything you touched turned to gold (still noone is perfect, even the best ones).

    Well here is me wishing you a great 2012, a great NW launch and plenty of good times ahead Lilach.
    all the Best
    -Phillip Dews

    P.S. also thanks for the backlink

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks Phillip – yes it was great to meet you in London – I love how networking online can also turn into face to face networking and friendship:)

      So pleased things are working out well for you, very much deserved.

      Here’s to a very successful 2012 for us both:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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14. Tessa says:

    January 3, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Thanks Lilach for the posts.
    Been enjoying reading them and trying to put the tips to use as mush as possible. Have a successful 2012

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks Tessa, my pleasure:) Wishing you a very successful and happy 2012 too:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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15. Claire H says:

    January 3, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Hi Lilach
    I love your honesty. Yes, we all have ups and downs, sometimes we just want to by-pass the downs but everything has a learning curve. I wish Network Waves all the very best for 2012 and for your other ventures too, look forward to hearing about them. You have also made me re-think my blog. Look out world I may just start it again!

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Claire. I think you have to be honest in life and business. No one lives in a rose tinted house and all businesses have up’s and downs. It’s part of life and it’s a cycle we all have to go through… besides life would be incredibly dull and boring if it wasn’t set to try us lol

      Wishing you much luck and success for 2012 too:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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16. Monyelle says:

    January 3, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Lilach,

    It’s been a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to a wonderful year of getting to know you and hopefully working with you! Best wishes on all you do in 2012! xoxo
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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 6:46 pm

      Thanks Moneyelle, ditto:)

      Here’s to a very successful and exciting 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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17. Val Heisey says:

    January 3, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Lilach, I want to thank you for all the valuable content you provide, but mostly, for being a dear friend. The possibilities are endless when we have such a great support network.
    I look forward to 2012 and our continued friendship. My best to you this year and I’ll see you on the blogs!

    Happy New Year!
    Val
    Val Heisey recently posted..Are category pages beneficial for effective Blog SEO?
    Twitter: valheisey

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks so much Val, that means so much:) I’m loving how I’m not only networking online but making some awesome friends too:)

      Here’s to a fabulous, successful and exciting 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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18. Jan Jordyn says:

    January 3, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Hi Lilach,

    I just want to wish you and all your connections a very Happy, Creative & Prosperous 2012! I’m launching a new venture myself this year, so I’m hoping we might get to work together soon. Really looking forward to Network Waves. I’m quite certain it will be awesome – and like all the best things in life – worth waiting for.

    Warmest Wishes,

    Jan

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks Jan:) Looking forward to your new venture too.

      Here’s to a very successful and exciting year ahead:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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19. Fiona Scott says:

    January 3, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Very best wishes to your and your family Lilach. It’s been a great pleasure “meeting” you and reading your posts last year, and I’m sure you will keep us all enlightened in twenty twelve.

    We’ve recorded a vid to wish you a Prosperous, Productive and Prolific 2012 which you can watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRqi21wxp4o&list=UUbXYKNaavE2a7xej3JgEZ_w&index=1&feature=plcp
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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Fiona, it’s great meeting you online too.

      Love your video, it looks like you had a great holiday:)

      Wishing you and Greg a very successful 2012 too:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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20. Rachel Blankstein says:

    January 3, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Great post as always. I have no doubt Lilach that you will knock it out of the park this year (I think that’s a U.S. phrase ). Anyway, it would be nice for us all to have the momentum of the new year with us always and try to capture that energy. I think we are all feeling it now and it would be great for us all to remind each other of it during the year.
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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks so much Rachel:) I’m liking that US phrase:)

      Here’s to a very successful 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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21. Mavis Nong says:

    January 3, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    Hi Lilach,

    What a great post! I wish you the very best in 2012 and I’m so glad that we were able to connect last year! You are amazing and you offer such valuable information to your readers!

    Thanks very much for the kind mention

    All the best,
    Mavis

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    • Lilach says:

      January 3, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks so much Mavis. Great to connect with you too:)

      Here’s to a very successful and exciting 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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22. Robert Bradley says:

    January 3, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    I am looking forward to 2012, unlike some of my professional colleagues who are less willing to adapt to market conditions.

    For professionals I think the right the right frame of mind has to be based on client-centred propositions
    where the “value-add” can demonstrated. To quote a recent tweet of mine if you don’t know where you value is then your clients definitely won’t.

    Some professionals are still aggrieved about the loss of value in transaction based services but this is inevitable in the long run. The value in commodity services is in how efficiently you execute them and creating volume.

    True value comes from expertise in business environments and activities where there is scope for differentiation through expertise, experience and what I call technology leverage. So my message for 2012 is differentiation = value = profit. In my case this includes specialist services for IFA’s, an on-line accounting system for contractors and expert witness services.

    Hope this has sparked some thoughts on how you can create value in your businesses in 2012.

    @rjbradley

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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 9:27 am

      Thanks Robert, I too am looking forward to 2012. All business need to adapt and the sooner they realise that, not just in terms of the economy but also as you say in the way they work – i.e demonstrating the value etc.

      I think the smarter businesses who are prepared to make changes will win in the long run.
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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23. Marieke Hensel says:

    January 4, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Sweet, Lilach!

    Congrats on all that you have accomplished in 2011!

    Happy 2012 to you!

    
    Marieke
    Marieke Hensel recently posted..Top 10 Best Social Media Blog Posts of 2011

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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 9:27 am

      Thanks Marieke, my pleasure:)

      Happy New Year to you too and here’s to a very successful 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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24. Steve Hall says:

    January 4, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Hi Thanks for the update. I am very focused on making 2012 a big year. 2011 was a huge anti-climax after the heights of 2010.

    I need to get back to prospecting and canvassing more, closing more business first time and to showing more (mmm, any!) respect for money. I’m putting 2011 down as a sabbatical whereas 2012 is going to be a huge kickzzzz year!

    Always, enjoying reading your content,……. keep it coming!

    Steve
    Steve Hall recently posted..Welcome to This Is Spain
    Twitter: thisisspain

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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 9:29 am

      Thanks Steve:)

      I think 2011 has been an interesting year for many… I’m certainly sensing a lot more buzz and excitement for 2012.

      People are reading to kick some ***!

      Here’s to a very successful and exciting 2012 for us both:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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25. Steve Hughes says:

    January 4, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Hi Lilach – I’m just overly impressed on the opt-ins and traffic after 6 months. Definitely motivating, and I have to get my butt in gear. Keep up the solid work, and I look forward to Network Waves
    Steve Hughes recently posted..5 Social Media Favorites from 2011
    Twitter: sbhsbh

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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 9:31 am

      Thanks Steve, appreciate your comment:) Funnily enough the day I posted this my traffic went up to 4000 and optins 70. My goals for the next six months is 5000 consistent daily visitors and 100 optins…

      Wishing you a very happy and successful 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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26. Carl Ashton says:

    January 4, 2012 at 9:33 am

    hey Lilach!

    Happy new year!

    great post, all the best for Network Waves I’m sure it will be AWESOME!

    Love all the mentions at the end of your post too, nice touch of class mate

    Carl.
    Carl Ashton recently posted..What’s Your VISION For 2012?
    Twitter: CarlDavidAshton

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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Carl, appreciate your comment:)

      Happy new year to you too and here’s a very successful and exciting year ahead:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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27. Stefan Boyle says:

    January 4, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Hi Lilach
    Happy New year and as always another great post from you… look forward to reading many more in the year ahead!
    I can totally relate to you when it comes to frustration with technology and what you envisage will work and come together quickly and easily, takes far longer than anticipated or doesn’t work at all! In my experience, this is common to many people, especially with primarily online businesses and the ones that end up thriving are driven relentlessly forward by the person who has the vision and the dream but equally (if not more) importantly, the tenacity and determination to make it work!
    Never ever ever give up!
    Best
    Stefan
    Twitter: print_republic

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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 9:33 am

      Thanks Stefan:)

      Yes development projects is something I had never embarked on before… and as a control freak I was in for a big surprise!! I’ve since found out that the problems we’ve encountered as you say are common… just a shame I didn’t realise before… but then I wonder if I had known if I would have embarked on the journey…

      Wishing you a very happy new year too and here’s to a very successful 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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28. Carol Dodsley says:

    January 5, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    As Always an inspirational article Lilach – you share so much and have so much passion for what you do and helping others to achieve too.

    Thank you for the mention – what an amazing way to share information and great products and services with others – by having a new year mention list included in your 2012 goals.

    I look forward to more inspired reading, information and learning from you in 2012

    Happy New Year Lilach
    Continue to do what you do
    Thank you for being YOU
    Carol
    Better known as the How2 Girl
    http://www.thehow2girl.com
    ps: MY brand new facebook programme can be found at
    http://thehow2girl.com/productsservices/123-fb-fanpages/
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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks Carol, really appreciate your great comment:)

      Here’s to a very successful and exciting 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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29. Dee Hudson says:

    January 5, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Good luck with Network Waves this year Lilach, I love your blog it’s always full of insperation and honest truth about life as a marketer/blogger.
    Heres wishing you a Very Happy New Year!
    Twitter: realdeehudson

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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks so much Dee:)

      Wishing you a very successful 2012 too:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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30. Terry Petrovick says:

    January 5, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    You are one impressive lady! I think I will start calling you the queen of blogs! I look forward to seeing what you create in 2012!

    I think lots of your followers would appreciate topics that include Action Items that will the Desired Results.
    Thanks!

    Best of Success!

    Terry

    PS I want to be like you when I grow up!
    Terry Petrovick recently posted..How to Introduce Yourself in a Memorable Way at a Networking Group
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    • Lilach says:

      January 5, 2012 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks so much Terry, so lovely of you to say:)

      Appreciate your advice too – care to write a guest post sometime? I love your blog too:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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31. Susan says:

    January 6, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Great post to start the New Year Lilach and to explain about Network Waves – knowing you as well as we do that was a big step for you but you know that when it launches it will be 100 times better than the original version – it was just meant to be like that! Looking forward to working with you in 2012
    Susan recently posted..3 Reasons Why People Don’t Become Financially Successful
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    • Lilach says:

      January 6, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks Susan:) Really looking forward to this year, lots of exciting times ahead for us both:)

      Here’s to a very successful 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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32. Duke Romkey says:

    January 6, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Thanks for the mention Lilach! I’m interested to learn more about Network Waves so you will have to keep me up to date!
    Duke Romkey recently posted..Rewrite Your Future And The Direction Of Your Home Business
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    • Lilach says:

      January 7, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Thanks Duke, my pleasure:) I’ll keep you posted:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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33. Larry Lewis says:

    January 7, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Looks like you have amazingly exciting plans for 2012, and i have no doubts they will succeed. You are an awesome blogger and marketer, one of the best, and i don’t say that lightly. Every time i read your posts i’m impressed. It’s great seeing someone with such a clear vision for their future, who wants to make a difference!
    Larry Lewis recently posted..How to Lose Weight After Christmas!
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    • Lilach says:

      January 7, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks so much Larry, really appreciate your great comments:)

      Wishing us both a very successful and exciting 2012:)
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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34. Alex Morris says:

    January 13, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Sorry to hear about Network Waves, it must have been a very tough time for you! I hate it when things go wrong. But if it’s launching soon I wish you all the best! Onwards and upwards in 2012.

    I’m not a businessman myself I just do the writing work for them as I’m fairly qualified. I’ve only just started blogging but it’s good fun. The trick is to get into the routine of posting every day. I kept forgetting to begin with and then there are awkward gaps between posts.

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    • Lilach says:

      January 14, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks Alex:) Well I’m a great believer in karma and things happening for a reason – even though it doesn’t necessarily feel it at the time!

      I agree about posting every day, it’s getting to become routine for me, so much so I can’t imagine posting 2-3 times a week now…
      Twitter: lilachbullock

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