Ok so you have probably heard this phrase before, but have you thought about what it really means? No, it doesn’t mean go on a shopping spree, go to the spa, or spend hours at the salon for the latest do, although that does sound nice doesn’t it? It means do the things you need...Continue reading
Basic Business Knowledge is Vital
All businesses have two things in common, no matter what type of business or where it is operated. It is a business and it must be run like a business! While a college degree in business or accounting is not essential, knowledge of at least some of the more simple and basic business practices is....Continue reading
Be the 10%
Every day millions upon millions of people are dragging themselves out of bed, taking a shower, getting dressed, gulping down a quick cup of coffee, and maybe scarfing down some breakfast if there is time, to head out to jobs in big office towers or factories; the brick and mortar world. All the while these...Continue reading
Attitude
Attitude: A settled way of thinking or feeling, typically reflected in a person’s behavior. We all know the phrase, “He/she has an attitude!” But we usually think of it in a derogatory or sarcastic sense. We don’t think of attitude as something positive and necessary to be successful in business, and in life. Many people...Continue reading
Quote of the Month
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. (George Bernard Shaw)
Comparing a Static Website and WordPress Blog
Trying to make a decision between using a static website vs. WordPress blog for your small business? Here is a comparison of both so you can make an informed decision! Static Website A website made with HTML is commonly known as a static website. When a website is made in HTML it can...Continue reading
Freelancing – How to Get into the Business
For sure we have all read an article, seen a photograph, used some software, or visited a website that was designed by some type of freelancer. And for sure at some point or another in our lives we have entertained the thought of stepping away from our current jobs and starting on a new career...Continue reading
7 Reasons Why WordPress Rocks for Websites
When I created my first website I did it from ‘scratch’. That means I hand-coded every line of the site in HTML coding. It was time-consuming, pain-staking and some times down right frustrating. Many years have passed and these days getting your website up is NOT the hard part. WordPress makes it very easy...Continue reading
WordPress Plugin Conflicts
Almost since I started using WordPress I found and installed what I think is a very handy plugin, which I now use on all my sites, called Display Widgets. What this plugin does is provide you with very simple drop downs and check boxes for you to select what page(s) you would like to display or not display your...Continue reading
Freelancing – Benefits & Drawbacks
You are thumbing through your favourite magazine and come across a fascinating story. It captivates you and when you finish reading you go looking for information on the author. The biography of course has their name, where they are from, and perhaps details on other writings, but you notice too that he/she is a professional...Continue reading