Early in June of 2002, I was assigned the task of researching the latest and greatest in enterprise search engine technology that would be appropriate for use in an E-Government Portal.
How Often Should You E-mail Your List?
Last month someone on my e-mail list wrote me a long e-mail calling me an “Internet whore.” He went on to say he was un-subscribing from my newsletter. He added that I was “slocking *****” and that I had “lost my ethics.”
I thought about the anonymous writer and reflected on what he said. It made me wonder how often any of us doing business online should send out our email. Weekly? Monthly? Hourly?
FONTS FOR BUSINESS WRITING: CHOOSING BETWEEN THEM
Choosing a font is something that most of us give little thought to. After all, most fonts are more or less the same, right? Let’s face it, most writing is presented in a stock-standard font like Times New Roman or Arial.
How Does a Copywriter Work?
A copywriter does not just write the words, he or she renders soul to the idea that sells. The copywriter collects all possible information before sitting down to write a copy. The copywriter thoroughly studies the market segment and tries to understand the psychology of the audience at whom the campaign is going to be targeted.
Cranky or Sweet Money?
Have you ever handed someone money when you knew they really needed it?
Did you notice what their face and eyes looked like when you gave it to them? Did you feel the joy in their voice, maybe it was relief, which feels like joy? Do you remember what you felt like, knowing that you could help?
The Trials and Tribulations of A Confused Computer
During a recent period of PC breakdowns, I realized that I took my computer for granted. I thought the high tech machine would never let me down. Just when I thought things were going smoothly, “BANG”, I was in deep trouble.
Publishing eBooks on a Shoestring Budget
I recently received an email from a hockey coach with a Web site. He was searching for a way to create an ebook to sell on his site. But since he just wanted to create just one ebook, he didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a program to do the job. His question – is it possible to create ebooks for free?
Make Recognizing Employees A Part Of Your Daily Routine
Good managers remember to recognize and motivate employees. Great managers do it every day. Here are some proven methods for making sure that praising employees becomes part of your daily routine:
Your Perfect Home Business May Be Right In Front of You!
Every week I receive email from would-be entrepreneurs, asking, ‘What kind of home business should I start?’
The WISCDAR process
We all live in a communication age. Never has it been more important to be able to put our points across in as compelling and persuasive a way as possible. Yet the idea of writing a sales letter, job application, report or internal memo can still fill us with dread.