Archive for December, 2008

Wanting to Start Up On Your Own?

In today’s economy you are probably worried a little about job security and wondering how you can avoid job or wage loss. Many – and I mean many – people are now starting their own home-based businesses.
It’s not really difficult, you choose something you are passionate at and can make money doing because others [...]

Spend a Day Being Creative

Yes, finally all of the holiday shopping and cooking is over. But it’s not quite time to get back to work just yet. Whether you have kids or you are single or it’s just you and your spouse, take some time to express your creativity. It’s a great way to exercise your brain without [...]

Gmail as a Project Management Tool?

I’m attempting to write (and complete) an ebook, but I haven’t even opened it in almost two weeks (sigh). This shouldn’t be a long project because this is all stuff I know off the top of my head – not much research required – the words should just flow onto my keys. But [...]

Snow…

So, it snowed.  I can’t really say I have many feelings about snow. When I saw the large (very large) snow flakes just now, I felt more of a cringe than excitement.  Just thoughts of salt splattering on my car, large mounds of dirt being shovelled into once clean streets blackening everything, ice as thick [...]

Choosing a Web Host for Your Business

If you are planning to build a website for your business – be it freelancing, home office or even a craft business, here are some tips that you should consider before selecting and purchasing hosting services.
I’m listing the 10 considerations you should take, but for more detail please view the original article in full as [...]

Photography: Sleeping Wolf

I took this photo on my first camping trip, August 2008. This is one of the wolves from the Lakota Wolf Preserves in NJ. This is the summer coat, I’m hoping to return this winter to see them with their full coats.

Goal Setting Online

If you remember a few posts back I talked about creating SMART Goals. These help you to become specific in your goal creation so that you can make attainable goals for yourself.
Well, here is an online site called MyGoals, which actually allows you to track and manage your goals online – regardless of what [...]

Photography: Yellow Flower

This is a photo I took in late fall 2007, believe it or not. Still in bloom as if in Spring.

Tip: Relax Your Mind and Just Do It

How many times did you have a small task that needs to be completed (such as going online to pay a bill, or tightening a knob on a drawer, or sending out a holiday party invitation) – but you kept putting if off? There was no reason to put it off, but you just [...]

Tip: Do a Little Quality Assurance on Your Own Work

If you really want to make an impression with the work you submit to clients or managers or other team members, spend a little time doing a little Quality Assurance (QA) on your work before sending it over.  Make sure your work is of the highest quality, regardless of how insignificant you may think it [...]