I met Karma Martell through my long-time internet pal, BL Ochman. Karma’s work as a powerful web developer and savvy businesswoman was just covered in the WSJ, and I wanted to share it. She found what the customer needed and ran with it. And everyone’s happy. What a nice combination of Internet and phone support [...]
Another writing principle from my friend and mentor, Harold V. Cordry:
Never “talk down” to your readers. When you write, it’s between yourself and a reader (singular). [Maybe this is only a personal philosophy that has evolved over a lifetime of writing but to me it seems a good one.] This lone reader is someone you [...]
Gerry McGovern’s blog today discusses language in a riveting post that also addresses the (mainly) online business aspect of today’s language. He says, in part that “search is the greatest laboratory of human behavior that has ever existed.”
McGovern talks about how various global governments are trying to change the name of swine flu, and why [...]
Read a much longer post with superb tips and more video
You May Find a Little Tarnish!
©Judy Vorfeld
If you’re considering a home-based business, why not begin a special list of the advantages and disadvantages of running such a business. While the following article may seem flippant, there is a serious side to almost every phrase.
Before you make your final decision, interview everyone whose comments might [...]
Kelly Ward, who helped me build 4 Paws for Ability and Christmas Hills Tree Farm, just changed the name of her business to Digital K. She says:
To better symbolize my expanding range of services, I have recently changed the name of my business from Ward Web Works to Digital K.
There has been no [...]
From the moment I met Becky Blanton online last August, I always suspected her claim to fame would be unique. “Ordinary” is not in her vocabulary.
Becky has become a dear friend and mentor. She is remarkable. She helps me help others start and sustain small businesses and nonprofits. She sees me advocating for 4 [...]
JTrek LLC, a division of Xtel Communications Inc, just announced openings for beta testers to check out its personal security surveillance software.
Ever since I learned about JTrek, I’ve wondered about the many ways people can use their Smartphones to record situations that appear dangerous. Or situations where there’s been an accident or other incident. And [...]
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_EzjGcmWh7KA/SUJK8RRyrxI/AAAAAAAAAmw/JBoSssk21bI/who-put-you-in-charge-you-of-course.html”>Mike Figliuolo brilliantly shows how to handle leadership correctly. Or not. He calls poor leadership “pulling a Haig.” An Al Haig.
Worth the read if you lead others…
If you need a W-9 form (or forms), go to this link, fill in everything except your signature on your computer, print it out, sign it, and send it on its way!
Voila!
