Facebook Buys Instagram for $1 Billion

April 10, 2012

As I’m sure many of you have heard, Facebook is buying Instagram for $1 billion in cash and stocks and It seems to have stirred some people up.

In case you don’t know what Instagram is, let me give you some basic info.
According to Wikipedia: Instagram is a free photo sharing application that allows users to take [...]

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5 Ways to Have a Strong Business in a Weak Economy

April 5, 2012

Small businesses can have a very difficult time when the economy is bad. It can be a very stressful time and business owners can easily feel overwhelmed. There is no need for your business to become a thing of the past. With a little hard work, dedication and these helpful tips, you can stay afloat [...]

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Data Storage Tools for Your Personal Computer

April 3, 2012

Have you ever wondered, “what’s the best way for me to back up and store my files”? If so, here’s a very basic overview of the main contenders and their pros and cons. Keep in mind, these are solutions for files that aren’t completely vital or work related. We’ll discuss a solution for that kind [...]

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Top 12 Must Have Admin Skills

March 29, 2012

With the job market becoming more and more competitive every day, making sure that you possess the right skills will keep you relevant and marketable to potential employers and clients. Here are 12 of the most common and most in demand skills you should possess:

Software Expertise – depending on what type of business is being [...]

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31 Days to a Better Blog revisited for 2012

March 27, 2012

Back in 2010 I talked briefly about the benefits of Darren Rowse’s 31 Day Challenge to help you build a better blog.  I loved it then and still use the tips and tricks I learned to this day.
For 2012, 31 Days to Build a Better Blog has been “Fully redesigned, revised and updated”, offering [...]

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20 Ways to Market Your Business (besides using the internet)

March 22, 2012

As previously discussed here, failing to have a proper marketing plan will greatly affect your customer’s ability to discover you and your business. What is a marketing plan? Here is a great and simple template from J.H. Mattern Communications. 
Once you complete this form you will have an idea of what your business’ strengths and [...]

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The New iPad {iPad 3}

March 20, 2012

So, I’ve been reading reviews on the New iPad {or iPad 3, whichever you want to call it}. Before I get into the somewhat surprising feedback, let me first run down some of the basics about it:

Better resolution. The iPad 3 has Retina Display, which basically means it has a high resolution screen and 4x [...]

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What To Do When It’s Too Nice Out To Work

March 15, 2012

Today is one of those days. You know, when it’s 70 degrees out, sun shining,
birds singing. Generally speaking, perfect weather. I am sitting at my desk staring longingly outside while the warm breeze rustled the stack of papers next to  me.  I’m starting to feel like I want to climb out the window and go [...]

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Basecamp Got a Facelift! Check Out the New Basecamp.

March 13, 2012

We have previously discussed the benefits of using Basecamp, now known as Basecamp Classic, as a project management tool. It’s one of the best and now it’s even better as 2012 brought New Basecamp, a whole new look and additional tools for your business needs.
You can read my original post here to familiarize yourself with [...]

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Know When to Walk Away

March 8, 2012

You got to know when to hold ‘em,know when to fold ‘em,
Know when to walk away and know when to run
-Kenny Rogers, The Gambler-
Sometimes, in business, you have to make decisions that are unpopular or unpleasant (or both). One of the most common scenarios where this is true involves having to bid adieu [...]

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