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Motivation
What motivates you?  Today, I had the most amazing experience; I was able to be with my step-daughter during the birth of her first child.  Having given birth to two children and having four grandchildren, this was my first experience seeing and participating in a baby’s birth. After the event, when I had time to reflect I realize not only ...
Published 2 months ago

Control Key Shortcuts
Sometimes it is quicker and easier to use shortcut keys instead of adding or using icons on your toolbars.  Below is a short list of some of the more popular shortcuts using the Ctrl key. Ctrl+A            Selects all Ctrl+B            Turns bold on and off Ctrl+C            Copies the selection Ctrl+D      Â...
Published 3 months ago

Excel Tips & Tricks
Control Key Shortcuts – Most popular shortcuts using the control (Ctrl) key
Published 3 months ago

Follow or Not…Maintaining Your Twitter Account
by Twitter Icon There are automation tools out there that will enable you to make the review and removal of those Twitter accounts you follow, but is it best for your business? I don’t think so.  Taking maybe half an hour to review those you are following and determine how to pare/clean your list takes a human eye and thought.  Sure you may...
Published 4 months ago

Facebook Changes – On The Personal Side
Yesterday, Facebook announced several changes which have been implemented and will change the way you and your personal information will be used not only on Facebook but through out the internet.  Here are some of those changes in layman’s terms: Fan Button changes to Like Button:  The button which said “Become A Fan” on Fa...
Published 5 months ago

To Hunt or Not
I spend many hours online, reading, researching and connecting with others for both clients an my business.  During these times I find with regularity links that don’t work or take me to a web page that does not contain the promised information. So this then brings me to the question “Do I hunt for it or do I just forget it?”  W...
Published 5 months ago

Vacation Here We Come!
Ah, Spring and Summer! Living in the Midwest we wait all winter long for the warmer summer months to enjoy the outdoors and those awesome warm weather activities.  As your associates and you begin your vacation plans don’t over look your need for assistance in your business.  We were cleaning files and found our blog post from September out...
Published 5 months ago

Spring Forward – Not Just Clocks Need Updating
What spring cleaning do you do for your business? Does it include document management, equipment cleaning and tune-ups, processes and procedures, along with the dusting, painting and other eye candy? Document management; fancy words for getting your files in order both paper and electronic Paper Files: Schedule time to review all your files and ...
Published 5 months ago

Spring Fever – Back in 15 Minutes
Those that know me well can tell you that I am a warm weather person so you can imagine what spring is like here in my house. The first signs of the season change is an explosion of activity – cleaning, checking and preparing the garden, planning the new flower and vegetable beds, scheduling the spring and summer get-togethers. Having a home ...
Published 6 months ago

Facebook Friends vs. Fans
I have been asked this question several times by clients so here we will give a brief explanation of the difference between friends and fans on Facebook. On Facebook Personal Profiles those you connect with are friends.  In the profile options you can either accept or decline a friend request received.  This gives you the ability to control who a...
Published 6 months ago