Doing jobs for family and friends… A no-no?

We’ve all had different types of jobs referred to us by all different types of people. Some referred by other business associates, and some by friends and family. However, one could easily assume that a job for a friend or family member would be easier than one...

Great way to cold call businesses that won’t be mad

Recently I visited a corner cafe in my neighborhood and couldn’t help but notice all the business cards and flyers on their main counter. Now I came into the cafe with intentions of buying lunch, but totally distracted by all of these eager businesses looking...

Advantages of WordPress over HTML websites

There’s an increased popularity and demand for new websites to be created on the WordPress platform.  Traditionally websites are created based on HTML coding with some other goodies like CSS, JavaScript, and more added to the soup to create beautiful works of web art....

New security update for Twitter; now HTTPS

If you’re like me, you’re probably on the go with your business all throughout the day.  Checking emails off your phone, responding to social media, and occasionally stopping by the local coffee shop for lunch while using your laptop to work. It’s...

Local Businesses using Social Media Right

When it comes to businesses, social media is a means of brand awareness and advertising.  To further permeate areas where people dwell with their ads, coupons, services, and so on.  I personally feel some big named brands are a bit late with coming to the party, but...