… and their lack of new shoes. They are in EXACTLY the same boat as my poor old website! I’m delighted that I am so busy with awesome clients that i don’t have time to update my own website… but that’s such a poor reflection on me as a co-pilot! Sheesh! It’s shameful, really, that … Read morethe poor cobbler’s children…
A colleague asked me today “which plugins do you use by default when you start a new WordPress project?” The answer to that evolved into a hopefully useful list for others who work with small business & solopreneur clients. It of course depends on the client and what their goals are for their website & … Read moreOur favourite WordPress plugins…
Below is a copy of a letter you can print and send (postage-free) to the Governor General of Canada, imploring him to dissolve parliament and remove Stephen Harper and the Conservatives from office on account of their poor conduct and fraudulent practices. There is no postage required to send a letter to the Governor General. … Read moresend a letter…
So I was tuned into the Badass Conference today…one of the best things i’ve done in a while, i might add. Among the many badasses interviewed, one was Tommy Walker. Now, admittedly, i’d never heard of Tommy before, and when his mug popped up on the video stream i thought, “hm, kinda looks badass, but … Read moreahhh…reality.
I say, unequivocally, YES! Though some might wonder “what it’s all about,” ultimately, the Occupy Movement (to my mind, at least) is about awakening, engaging and empowering the average citizen out of their/our apathetic slumber…and into action. Action on inequality and injustice. Even if that action is merely clicking “like” on facebook, it’s still more … Read moreAre we – the 99% – making a difference? Occupy today.
Today I ran across an excellent how-to article that fits exactly with my client base… Top 10 Ways to Find Clients, by Kellye Crane at Solo PR Pro, shares great advice on finding clients by accessing who you know to generate new work, new connections and new directions. Being a solo flyer is a tough … Read moregetting your word out and finding clients
So, you’ve started a business… or decided that what you do for fun could actually make you a living if you got off your butt and pursued it. Now what? Well, from my experience, first you need some financial advice. You need someone to tell you exactly how to set up your systems to manage … Read moreWhat do I do now??
today my mom shared a video with me… one i must admit i wish i had seen 25 years ago. (except its only 6 years old) the video is Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford University Commencement Address. i’ve been to a few commencements (not my own yet, tho) and i’m pretty sure none of them were … Read morethis life… are we doing it right?
So, in this past year of reduction & renovation in our lives, we’ve come to learn a few things about ourselves and our approach to life. I was spurred to write this after reading Leo Babauta’s short dissertation on minimalism. He advocates avoiding the advertising and media that fans the flames of material desire. Now… … Read morewhat leaves you wanting…
Every day I become a little less tolerant of our so-called charter of rights & freedoms… precisely because our government seems to think they can just erode & eradicate the pieces within it at their whim & fancy. Here’s a good example… According to our friends at OpenMedia.ca: The government is set to ram through … Read moreStand up and say WTF????