Archive for October, 2009

Climate change and the 6 Americas

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

What do these things have in common?
1. failure to use a condom
2. volcanic eruptions
3. buying imported foods
4. the earth’s tilt
5. leaving the lights on when leaving a room
6. wildfires
7. running unnecessary errands in your car
Though some are natural events and others intentional/unintentional human activities, all can engender consequences which contribute to climate change.
Whether or not [...]

Your blog’s role in your professional visibility

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Ever wonder where blogging is headed now that social media web sites have become mainstream tools?
If you’ve decided that blogs are so 2008, think again.
I just watched a great 8-part video series on Build a Better Blog, presented by Denise Wakeman of “The Blog Squad” fame. The series is called 5 Tactics for [...]

Whoops! What now?

Friday, October 9th, 2009

There are many scenarios that can derail your well-oiled SOHO operation. These’ll getcha, just like a change up in baseball. And next thing you know, you’re out.
Kids home for the summer or holidays. New baby. New pet. Extended visit from family or other house guests. Illness or death. Adult Child returns to the nest (that [...]

Prepare now for when business picks up again

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Here’s a list of things to do now, if you are in a work slowdown, so that when things pick up again you’ll be ready!
1. Recommit to your core services
It’s easy to get off track when you are slow. Requests for charitable work or even paid projects that lie outside the area you love to work [...]