Luck Has Nothing To Do With It!

Amazing how people can manipulate their thoughts, isn't it? For example, how often is luck attributed to and given full credit for your hard work?

Superheroes Need Not Apply

Are you a work superhero(ine)? Are you the one who knows where everything is, what everything costs, what happened to last year's __________ and, who did what to whom when? In addition, are you the one who can fix anything, soothe the raging client and stay late daily? AND, are you the one through whom everything must pass, or the only person who can do…

Little Things That Mean A Lot

In looking for ways to be heard over the Internet's noise and be remembered, think subtle, personal and realistic. It only takes small things: things that impress big and cost little. These are the things that count.

Hacking and Tech Mischief: Superior Ad Blocking on OS X

I love surfing the web. I have DSL and I get pretty good download speeds (compared to 56K modems, insane download speeds). Even though I have a good connection, I still hate downloading obtrusive ads. You know those huge "skyscraper" ads, or those pesky Flash ads that seem to take forever to download?

Help Visitors Buy: High-Profit Tips

How do I find the information you are asking for? Sometimes, you will have to ask visitors for information for which they don't immediately know the answer. For example, if they are looking for replacement parts for a widget, you may have to ask what model of widget they own. If you need to ask for such details, make sure you tell visitors where they…