Small Businesses Category

How Web Designers Sell Themselves

Monday, September 21st, 2009

By Judy Vorfeld
Are you one of those Web designers who design quite well, but don’t have time to work on your own site? Savvy Web surfers looking for designers expect a great deal from a site offering Web development/design.
Here are some points you should consider if you offer Web development on your [...]

When is swine flu NOT swine flu? asks Gerry McGovern

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

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 [...]

Crook captures shot of screech owls

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

My brother, David Crook, went hiking this afternoon with his daughter, Michelle Dias, at Pinnacle Peak Park. They came across this adorable Eastern Screech Owl and its two babies.

Mashable covers SM rule breaker Becky Blanton

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

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 [...]

How reliable is your customer feedback?

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

This is a question Gerry McGovern asks in today’s article on Giraffe Forum. It’s something we all need to ask ourselves, no matter what size of business we operate.
McGovern asks if the feedback you’re getting for your website truly reflects the needs of the majority of your customers. He goes on to ask if [...]

Want to learn how to outsource? To become a virtual assistant? Join Remote Professionals Mentor Program!

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Beginning August 27th, Remote Professionals, an organization I belong to and highly endorse, will launch its first Mentor Program series.
This 12-week program will meet for one hour per week to offer essential information to those new to providing services remotely. This series has recruited some of the most experienced names in independent outsourcing to offer [...]