In just a few days, we’ll be visited by scary looking witches, vampires, zombies, and Charlie Sheen lookalikes, but we know it’s all in good fun. What’s really scary is the growing number of dangers we face online as individuals and as business owners. That’s probably why the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared October…
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Fall Schedule of Events
It’s a sure sign that summer’s drawing to a close when my calendar starts to fill up with speaking engagements. I’ve got one scheduled each month from September to November, which is often enough that I stay fairly comfortable with it, yet not so often that it infringes on my regular workload. Here’s what I’ll…
Free Resources and a Special Offer for Social Media Day
Last year the folks over at Mashable declared June 30th as Social Media Day. Thousands of meet-ups are taking place around the world to allow social media users to come out from behind their computer screens and connect in person. As far as I’ve heard, no event’s being held here in Hamilton, so I’m really…
Energize Your Blog
What’s the biggest challenge you face with your blog? For many people, the answer to that question is thinking of ideas to blog about. If that sounds like you, be assured that you’re not alone. I’d hate to think of how much time I’ve wasted staring at my screen, finally starting to draft a post,…
Migrating a Large Website to WordPress
After hearing me extolling the virtues of WordPress a while back, my faithful blog reader, loyal client, and lifelong sister, Kathy Stinson, asked me if we should be switching her site over. Despite my passion for WordPress, I recommended against it, thinking that the size of Kathy’s website would make for a huge and therefore…
Get Ready to Blog in 2011
Do you struggle to come up with ideas for your blog, or ways to keep your readers engaged? Are you thinking about starting a new blog? Lucky for you, the folks at Blog Energizer have just released their 2011 Blogging Calendar! The 2010 Blogging Calendar simply listed monthly, weekly, and daily observances that can be…
A Free Gift and A Special Offer for Computer Learning Month
I’m not sure who designated October as Computer Learning Month, but it makes sense. In September, many people start new routines or resume existing ones, so by October they start feeling the effects of those changes. If you feel like your computer is hindering your productivity in any way, there’s a very good chance that…
10 Words That Say “Buy”
Do you write your own marketing copy? Whether it’s for use online or in printed materials, you can easily spend hours working on it until it’s just right. Then, it’s so discouraging when you don’t get the results you’d hoped for. Believe me, I’ve been there too! One of the challenges many of us face…
How to Streamline Operations without Breaking the Bank
When I first started my virtual assistant practice, administration was a tricky business. I had to create an agreement in Microsoft Word, save it as a PDF, and email it to my new client. The client would then have to print it, sign it, and either fax it back to me or scan it and…
Is Your Time Management Approach Working For You?
Today is day three of the special Time Management series from my guest blogger, Rodger Constandse. Be sure to come back every day this week for a chance to win valuable prizes to enhance your productivity. Are you struggling to find enough hours in the day? Do you feel like you have too much to…
