Anyone can be a writer, it’s true. But sometimes---whether you’re writing for the web, crafting an article, a direct marketing piece or a book---you’re going to get stuck and it can seem as if no amount of rewriting is going to fix your copy. Don’t wait for that sinking feeling to set in. Here’s the first thing you must do. Keep writing. Don’t give in to that feeling that says you need Click to continue
Business apps for iPad: a writer’s take
At the consumer level, it doesn’t take very long for the iPad to win people over. It’s easy to see its appeal for personal use (and I’m pretty sure I don’t need to rehash all the reasons why here). But what about for business? That’s an area that’s still being explored in terms of finding ROI. So let me share what I know about that. I've been using my iPad professionally since its US launch b Click to continue
Be nice to your back: buy a good office chair
This came up in a discussion I had the other day, and the advice I offered is important...the kind that's based on "don't make the same mistake as me, folks." If you spend a lot of time in your office, buy the absolute best, most comfortable, most adjustable office chair you can find. Put "low price" at the bottom of your list of must-haves. You are going to spend more—maybe even a lot m Click to continue
Do you still use browser bookmarks?
There was a time when my browser's bookmark collection numbered in the 100s, all neatly grouped into a range of categories. Eventually, I realized that most of these links just ended up adding to the cruft in my bookmarks column. What I also discovered was that a good number of these links I had accumulated over the years were pages that I hadn't revisited in so long that the material there Click to continue
Six ways to remain creative and passionate about getting things done
In business, it can be hard at times to maintain an unwavering focus. Even the most accomplished pros will admit that at times distractions get the best of them. Let’s face it, you don’t have to look too hard in any office to find things that can pull you away from your work. There’s a great piece in the Harvard Business Review that sums up how to best keep your eye on the ball and remain passi Click to continue
