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Finding Resources For Online Workshops
May 3rd
Hmm, this is being harder than I thought it would be. I’ve done several keyword searches and still have come up empty-handed for any really useful information on how to put a workshop online.
The problem is that everything I’ve been able to find has been related to classroom courses being put online. All the web sites, information, and programs that actually help you put a program online are for teachers, who need to keep track of attendance, quizzes, grades, etc.
What I need it a program where I can deliver the content, keep in contact with the participants, and have a More >
Keeping The Books Straight
Jan 5th
Now you can know your bottom line with a click of the mouse.
One of the most, if not the most, critical part of your business is its financial stability. Without that you can have the greatest customer service, superb products or services, and the best location or most beautiful offices and you can still fail miserably.
Many people who go into business don’t have any accounting background, heck a good portion of them probably don’t even balance their checkbook every month. Lots of people, especially young adults, keep their financial standing in their head. During college days that might not be More >
When Your Computer Disrupts Productivity
Nov 18th
As a home based business it’s easy to get distracted. A beautiful day calls to spend time in the garden. That dirty window just has to be cleaned. The kids need attention. The dog needs a walk. We can come up with so many excuses, we never actually get any business done.
However, even our most important tool, our computer, can become one more drain on time. It can be very tempting to surf the net, rather than figure out how to make your web page load properly. Spending time writing in social media can help your business, but it can More >
Share Files On The Go
Jul 4th
Pretty soon we’ll all just have some sort of small device for doing our computer work. Well actually I hope that doesn’t happen, because I think editing photos would be pretty tedious.
Anyway, as more and more people are working from home, working on the go, and working across businesses we’ll not always have access from our workstation. So social business tools are coming of age.
One interesting tool to take a look at is Box. With Box you can organize files in a folder structure that works well for you, share large files securely (256-bit SSL encryption), control who can use More >