I have 10 business & marketing books sitting here on my desk that I have been meaning to give away to you fine readers for ages. And since I would like to pick your brains on a topic, I figured this was the perfect time to get this stuff out of my house, I mean, spread some holiday and conversational cheer while hopefully encouraging you to share your thoughts.
First up - The Goodz
All of these books are fantastic resources to help you start or grow your business!
Meatball Sundae by Seth Godin (his latest!)
Word of Mouth Marketing by Andy Sernovitz
Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port
93.3 Random Acts of Marketing by Drew McLellan
Award Winning Customer Service by Renee Evenson
The Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business by Cameron Foote
Digital Design Business Practices by Liane Sebastian
Fresh Ideas in Limited Budget Design by Betsy Newberry
Meet & Grow Rich by Joe Vitale & Bill Hibbler (2 copies)
Plus a BONUS PRIZE - whoever puts the most thought into their answer will also get a copy of Business Forms Software CD from Socrates.com (judged totally subjectively by your truly).
So… how do you get your hands on one of these fine books? Leave a comment answering one (or both) of the following questions. I will pick the ten best answers to win. But if your answer turns into a lengthy response, you are definitely encouraged to write up your answer on your own blog instead. Especially if you think your readers would benefit from your thoughts:
How do you use Social Media (social networking, social bookmarking, forums, communities, blogs, comments, groups, listservs, etc.) to promote yourself and your business?
AND / OR
Are there ways you would like to promote yourself or your business online that you aren’t doing, and why? (Lack of knowledge, fears, time constraints, etc.)
Although I can’t promise that you will win the book of your choice, feel free to let me know which book you prefer to win so that I can try to accommodate your request.
And thank you in advance for participating! 
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I just signed up for Youtube today. I never thought video would be a relevant form of media for my blog, but it’s amazing how quickly things can change sometimes.
I am now facing unexpected time expenditure in migrating and redesigning my blog –thanks, Blogger
— which is taking away from my ability to learn and use other social channels, which had been my primary goal earlier this week.
If I win, I’d like to check out Digital Design Business Practices.
I think the most important way I use social media to promote myself and my business is by building a rapport with my current and potential customers. Being in the knitting business I find myself on the forums and other sites answering questions, or giving tips and tricks of the trade. I am also involved with some classes and tutorials through forums and other online media, and this makes me quite approachable. I am always around and visible, and available.
I find that people appreciate this, and are willing to purchase a pattern from me that might be a little beyond their skill set, knowing that I will be there to support them.
One big way I would like to promote myself and my business more, is by getting more video tutorials put together to post on my website and other video websites like YouTube. People have outright asked me to do this, and I know they would be quite popular.
Up until now it has been mostly an equipment issue. Now that I have a decent camera, the time issue is rearing it’s ugly head.
The second thing I would love to do to help promote myself online is to make over my blog into a full blown website that is easier to navigate. That can be chalked up to a little lack of knowledge (though I am married to a great resource!) and the time issue monster!
Here’s my post:
http://kidsfunreviewed.com/a-little-diversion-on-social-media