Yep, I’ve compiled a list of those grammar and spelling mistakes that drive teachers, employers, colleagues, etc. crazy…and mnemonic devices to help you remember the correct usage. Let’s get started with… Your and You’re This one’s easy! “Your” is the possessive form, showing ownership of something: Don’t forget to put gas in your car. (What belongs …
Category: Productivity
Jul 08
Prime Day 2017: Amazing Deals for Your Small Business
Amazon’s Third Annual Prime Day is upon us and that means an opportunity to grab some awesome deals for your small business (and yourself!). Beginning at 9PM ET (6PM PT) on July 10, get in on thousands of lightning deals with new deals starting as often as every 5 minutes for 30 hours straight. What is …
Jun 19
Fraud Alert: HP Support Phone Call Scam
When it comes to cell phone practices, I tend to ignore 800 numbers as well as any numbers I do not recognize. An 800 number I don’t recognize? Fuggedaboutit. But when 800-711-2884 called me twice in one day, I was curious who it could be. An internet search seemed to reveal that it was HP …
Dec 18
Small Business Tools: Truly Free Stock Photography
UPDATE: Stock.Xchng in now FreeImages, but the standard license remains mostly unchanged. Link revisions and other slight changes have been made below. As a small business owner, you need access to great images for your website, blog posts, social media, print marketing, etc. There is an abundance of “royalty free” sites out there that charge …
Nov 12
Positive Thinking: Yes, Virginia, It Really Works
We hear it all the time – “Think positive!” or “Remember the power of positive thinking!”. Is there really power in positive thinking? Absolutely! You may not be able to make miracles happen simply by thinking positively, but you’ll certainly never make things happen by thinking negatively!! Here are a few tips to help you …