Saw a segment on the Today Show yesterday about bartering in a tough economy. Everything from cars to vacations to haircuts to decorating is fair game. As things get tighter, how can we get what we need without spending money? For about 5 years now, I’ve been bartering with web designer Kevin Prutzman (an excellent…
Month: March 2009
A Blip on the Work Radar
It was more than a little scary to be driving late Sunday night from Manhattan to Philadelphia in a big snowstorm. I’m okay with the snow and driving – I’m not okay with being passed by idiots doing 70-80 when conditions (and warning signs) call for 35 and under. If I die at the hands…
Are Moms Bad for Business?
I’m about to offend a lot of women who designate themselves as WAHMs – work-at-home moms. It’s not an intent to offend, and it’s not a character bashing. It’s some advice on how to market yourself. Start first by removing the WAHM from anything associated with your business. Thank God for Scott Stratten. He posted…
Grammar Nails on Chalkboard
I received a nice note from Jo Anne, who stopped by here last week. She’d read a post or two about grammar peeves, and she brought up one of her own – the misuse of the word “myself” in place of the word “me.” Example: “Jane and myself agree that proper grammar use is important.”…