On A Cloud With WorkFlowy

We hear about this new cloud computing thing nearly every day. Cloud computing is really just running applications and storing data on someone else’s computer so you don’t need to have the space or software on yours. There are some issues, of course. Things like security, access, reliability, all seem to crop up from time […]

What Type Of Research

A post by a seller on a well known site asked other sellers, “What type of research are many of you talking about?” in response to several posts about sellers needing to do research to determine which things they should sell. I responded that it was a “great question” and it certainly was — but […]

Need Some Help?

You may have started your business entirely on your own. At the beginning things were a little busy, maybe even confusing. Your business was small and you managed. Then, like all small businesses, you went through a growth period that tested your abilities or left you short on time. You needed someone to assist you […]

How To Promote Your Online Store Or Website (Part 1)

Sometimes promoting your online business seems all but hopeless. What can you do? Where do you begin? It’s all so confusing! But it doesn’t have to be. If you set aside a specific time each day, or even just once or twice a week, and spend an hour of serious effort, then as the days, […]

The Little Things

I sold cars for a couple of years when I was between careers. It was an interesting and educational experience. I would recommend it to anyone who needs their temperment adjusted and to learn to live on not so much money. One episode, however, is worth sharing here. I had been with the dealership for […]

How Much Is Too Much

It may sound like a silly question but I run into people all the time who don’t seem to realize that there can be too much managing going on and not enough real business. Often people get into business without knowing anything about business management or the day to day aspects of operating a business. […]

Consulting, Contracting and Freelancing

Consulting, Contracting and Freelancing: Be Your Own Boss. Use the skills and experience you have gained in the workplace to move on to the next stage of your working life-as a consultant, contractor or freelancer. Self-employment as a service provider can give you the opportunity to work on your own terms, in your preferred location […]

What’s Stopping You?

What’s Stopping You?: Shatter the 9 Most Common Myths Keeping You from Starting Your Own Business.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey has written one of the best works ever in personal development and a refreshing change from so much verbage out there in other works. I have been an avid student of personal development since the 70’s and learned a lot from this excellent work. For the […]