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Posts from ‘August, 2008’

Flattery Will Get You No Where

I have written here before about the joys of being a blogger. Namely, having to filter out all the spam comments that people bots try to post to the blog. That is why all comments have to be approved before they post.
Some bots just post gibberish. Others say things along the lines of “Nice resource, [...]

Why Do You Have a Web Site?

Just about every one of my clients has a website or is asking em about making one. One of the first questions I ask them is “What is the purpose of your web site?”
The response I get is typically a confused look akin to what I would get if I had casually asked them if [...]

The Power of Personal Branding

An unusual thing happened to me today. But first, a little background . . .
My personal brand is very professional. When I go out on business for a meeting or event, I am always dressed immaculately in a suit and tie. This is a choice I have made, and it has paid great dividends. The [...]

How To Fail In 3 Easy Steps

All businesses have goals. Or they should. Otherwise, they won’t be in business very long. Goals can be measured in success or failure. Here is a handy guide on how to fail at your goals with nearly no effort whatsoever.
Step #1 - Do not write down your goals.
This way, you won’t have to be reminded [...]

The Last Action Hero

I don’t have time to take action, I am trying to run a business! Whut???
They have been LYING to you!
They say that “Knowledge is Power.” But the truth is, knowledge does not accomplish anything. Knowledge + Action = Power. Action is what brings about a result.
We all spend a lot of time filling our heads [...]