I love the internet, blogging, and social media

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 14 2010 | Comments (0)
I guess I’ve found a great time to do international business…technology has allowed us all to stay so tuned in, that location doesnt matter as much… Today I went over my blog posts, read back through comments, and reflected. I am able to follow...

Everyone Wants to Do it – Start an online business

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 04 2010 | Comments (3)
I enjoy learning about people’s interests, and what makes them tick. A couple years ago I became a “expert” in the ecommerce category of allexperts. At first I was going to do the category in import/export, but even still I am not an expert...

As Chinese New Years Approaches – Danger Lingers

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jan 28 2010 | Comments (4)
As the lunar calendar draws to a close, so many more unfortunate Chinese people are desparate to return to their hometowns. They did not earn enough money the previous year, or save enough, to make it home to see their family and loved ones….. So, some push...

Passion and emotions in the workplace – good or bad

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jan 24 2010 | Comments (2)
Is it good to be passionate and emotional in the workplace? Many may say passion is ok, but emotion may be an issue. But how to separate them? Looking at one’s own personal pro and con – I am sure my passion and emotion gets the best of me. I have...

Time to Shine in 2010

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jan 08 2010 | Comments (0)
Its been since christmas since blogging….no i haven’t forgotten about you guys….its more because ive been working day and night – and that is pretty boring to blog about. But i am getting more confident, more focused. I am sure 2010 will...

Reputation Management for Bank of America

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 13 2009 | Comments (2)
If you’ve been following my blog, you will see posts about my difficult experiences dealing with Bank of America as I’ve been overseas in China and Asia.  Two of specific note include: More Bank of America Fights – International  Travel Issues Thank...

China is Beating India in English speakers

Posted by Michael Michelini | Nov 22 2009 | Comments (5)
Reading this article has given me even more confidence that i am doing busines in the correct country in the world.  India Times reports already by population there are more people in china speaking english than in india. The study estimates less than five per...

did google destroy the service world?

Posted by Michael Michelini | Oct 14 2009 | Comments (1)
Bet that headline caught your attention, right? well, in some way, i would have to say google…..or more appropriately the internet itself, may have destroyed the service based industry…. Why would i say something crazy like this, and secondly, is what...

Why I use twitter, and why you should too!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Oct 09 2009 | Comments (2)
When i first signed up for twitter, it was around summer 2008, i cant remember how i heard about it, i remember it was during a spyble all night development day. I signed up and it then said “what are you doing now?” i said, doing finances. Logged off, and...

Recent Travels – Nanjing, Ningbo, Xiamen

Posted by Michael Michelini | Sep 25 2009 | Comments (2)
The past few weeks i have been pretty busy flying to various cities, and many people have been asking me to give some stories and explain what the heck i am up to! So, while those who follow me on twitter (follow me – @michelini ) should have a better understanding,...

My Twitter Account Suspended – focus on facebook

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 05 2009 | Comments (0)
So I have been pushing my twitter, facebook, and all other social media tools like no other over the weekend. I start to really realize connecting to friends online now is big business, and its not really friends anymore, its the new link trading and public relations....

A blog – what you can and cannot say?

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jun 27 2009 | Comments (4)
Feel a bit back to corporate world. What is a person allowed to say online? In an internet company, I think it is funny to show photos of people sleeping at the office (because they are working late that night), cute toys someone has, or jokes within a company....

Theme of this Blog – focus or not?

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jun 21 2009 | Comments (5)
Some people tell me I should write more focused, industrial topics on this blog. But then….it won’t be my personal blog anymore! I think the theme of this site is clear, its about my pursuit through life. Lately, its been about what i’m involved...

No more mask! Separation of Personal and Business Online

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jun 16 2009 | Comments (6)
I’m trying to remember my first email address….. [email protected] and then there was netplx.net . The dial up modem to connect to junos email server and download the mail, half of which was sponsored advertisements. I am thinking that was 1995, when...

My site was hacked! Invisible iframe to Chinese malware site

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jun 14 2009 | Comments (8)
Ouch, what a way to end a week. Late last night talking to Andrew at New York Bar Store and then he tells me about a phone call he got from a customer saying there was some spam on our site, newyorkbarstore.com. Then I take a look, view source, and a HIDDEN iframe...

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American ecommerce guy, I've been living in South China - Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Dongguan (+ a touch of Philippines) since end of 2007.

Successfully selling online since 2004, took it fulltime early 2007. Love international business & connecting, and working on ways to give hard working people global opportunities. (Read More...)

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