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Humor in the Workplace
2008-06-10 03:39:00
Humor in the Workplace by Martin Brossman Humor to me is much more than telling a silly joke. It’s about a state of being, an attitude of looking for humor and joy in things. It’s about realizing that you can create humor and joy in just about any context. I learned this empirically ...
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Are You Living Within Your Means?
2008-06-09 09:00:00
Boy, do I wish I had paid more attention in my economics class in high school. Like many other Americans today, I am paying down a mountain of debt that somehow magically manifested itself in my life. It’s amazing how quickly one dollar spent can turn into two and then three thousand dollars ...
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Revolutionizing the Modern Workplace
2008-06-06 09:00:00
Imagine a workplace where you could pick your own hours and come and go whenever you wanted. Heck, if you didn’t even want to go to work at all, you might even get away with that too. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? The concept of “going bedouin” is fairly new, ...
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Embracing Conflict
2008-06-04 09:42:00
Embracing Conflict By Martin Brossman The bottom-line cost to avoiding conflict is tremendous, but few people are taught how to be effective with conflict. My introduction to the subject surfaced just out of college when I discovered I did not have sufficient tools to deal with conflict on the job. Promoted to manager of ...
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Arrested for Blogging
2008-06-04 09:00:00
Who knew blogging could be so dangerous? According to a recent article published in BusinessWeek, two bloggers were arrested in Malaysia after it was determined that they contributed to the ruling party’s dismal performance following a general election that was held in March. According to the article, The subsequent arrest of two bloggers under ...
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When Your Page Takes Too Long to Load: How it Can Hurt You
2008-06-02 09:00:00
Have you ever looked up information that led you to a web site and when you finally got to the web site, you were waiting forever for the page to load? Chances are that if the page took forever to load, you didn’t hang around to wait for it. With more and ...
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All Spammed Out
2008-05-30 09:00:00
We’ve all had it happen to us at one point or another. For me, it’s an everyday thing- although it is not that bad. I’m talking about spam. I’ve been making a somewhat weak attempt NOT to check my email as much over the weekend as part of this great plan to ...
More About: Internet Marketing

Gender in Social Media: Who?s Dominating?
2008-05-28 09:00:00
With the growing popularity of social media and web 2.0, if you’re thinking of creating a web site and want to know what kind of audience to target, you should start thinking about women. When it comes to conducting business online and using the Internet, many people naturally assume that it’s a man’s world ...
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The Influence of the Internet on Purchasing
2008-05-26 09:00:00
A study conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project and put together by John B. Horrigan, looked at whether or not the Internet had any influence on how and what people buy. The Pew Internet & American Life Project based their findings on telephone interviews that were conducted between August and September of 2007 among a sample of 2,400 adults who were at least 18 years of age or older. What They Found The study looked at the purchasing decisions made by consumers with regards to three separate categories: music, cell phones and real estate. Here’s a brief breakdown of what they found for each category: Music: 56% used the Internet to research the product. 7% claimed that online information had a major impact on their decision. 22% made their purchase online. 5% posted a rating or comments online after their purchase. 83% found out about music from the radio, TV, or in a movie. 64% found out about music from family, friends or co-workers. With regards t...
More About: The Internet , Influence

Step Away From the Computer! Computer Injuries & Prevention
2008-05-23 09:00:00
If you work in an environment where you spend a great deal of time on the computer where you’re typing incessantly or staring at a computer screen or both, you could be causing damage to your muscles. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are not uncommon to find among those who work in this type ...
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There are Still Jobs to Be Had
2008-05-21 09:00:00
Despite what you may have heard about the recent economic crisis facing the United States, there are still jobs to be had. So, what’s the best way to go about looking for a new career? The Internet, duh! According to an article published in Fortune, there are at least 30 sites on the ...
More About: Internet Marketing , Jobs

May I Have Your Attention, Please?
2008-05-19 09:00:00
In the off chance that you’ve sat down to watch television (seeing as we are so incredibly busy these days with the Internet), have you ever noticed how some television advertisements are all of a sudden significantly louder than the original program you were watching? I know I’ve had it happen to me. ...
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Are Men More Easily Persuaded via the Internet?
2008-05-16 09:00:00
According to a recent articlemebeli, if you want to persuade a woman of something, you’re better off doing it to her face versus a man. Apparently men can be persuaded just as easily via email. The article is based on a study that was conducted by American psychologists who suggested that the traditional idea of women as more relationship-focused and men as more task-focused is more than just a stereotype. According to the article, which was published in Telegraph.co.uk: Rosanna Guadagno and Robert Cialdini, who are both social psychologists, asked single-sex pairs of students to discuss the merits of introducing a new exams system both in an online chatroom and face to face. Unknown to the other test subjects, one member of each couple was instructed to talk up the proposals.hotel furnishing in Bulgaria The results of the study showed that females were more likely to be persuaded when discussing things in person because they had access to things such as facial features, bo...
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The Value of Social Media: It May Just Save Your Life
2008-05-14 09:00:00
If you’re reading this blog, it’s probably because you have some level of interest in Internet marketing because you’re curious about how you can get your business to grow by using resources found on the Internet. Either that, or you’ve accidentally landed here for whatever the reason. However, for many of us who use ...
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The Impact of the Internet In Our Lives: Are you Addicted to it?
2008-05-12 09:00:00
How much time do you spend watching television each day? Do you have a favorite show that you absolutely cannot miss? Most of us are so busy with our schedules and other miscellaneous extra-curricular activities, that we’re lucky if we have five minutes to ourselves at the end of the day. Now, ...
More About: Internet , Lives , The Internet , Addicted

10 Tips for Writing Better
2008-05-09 09:00:00
Ever wonder why your web site isn’t getting the kind of traffic you think it should be getting? Well, it could be due to several problems, but the one area that most people overlook is the part that has to do with the writing. Writing is an essential part of any web site’s ...
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The Art of E-mail?
2008-05-07 09:00:00
Ah, the beauty of e-mail. Does anyone even pick up a pen anymore? What’s the point of writing out a letter to someone and paying however much it is nowadays for a stamp to mail it out and wait for them to get it two-three days later when you can simply send someone ...
More About: Mail , Internet Marketing , E-Mail

Using Social Networks to Socialize
2008-05-05 09:00:00
Social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook used to be strictly for socializing purposes. You could hook up with friends, send messages back and forth, exchange pictures and information, etc. However, now these same social networking sites have developed into much more. Let’s take a look at the infamous Facebook. A Little ...
More About: Social , Internet Marketing , Social Networks , Networks

In Search of the Truth
2008-05-02 09:00:00
There’s no doubt that most of us use the Internet for research purposes.  But how do we know that the resources we’re using on the Internet are telling the truth?  There are lots of Internet marketing companies out there that advertise various products and services, but how do we know that those services are reliable?  ...
More About: Truth , Social Networking , Blogging , Search , The Truth

The Value of Auto Transport
2008-05-01 20:19:00
If you’re thinking moving or relocating to a different area but don’t want to have to drive your vehicle, then you should consider auto transport. Auto transport is no longer just something reserved for car dealerships. Rather, it is gaining increasing attention from everyday people who are concerned with saving money as well ...
More About: Marketing , Transport

Internet Dependency (Part 2/2)
2008-04-30 09:00:00
My mother always used to (and still does) tell me to “Never depend on other people for things.” The advice is so simple and true and yet, people still ignore it anyway.  I mean, how many times have you asked someone to do something as simple as remember to bring back the cd they borrowed ...
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Internet Dependency (Part 1/2)
2008-04-28 09:00:00
It is no surprise that ever since it’s introduction, Internet usage by United States businesses and governement has been growing rapidly over the past decade or so.  Additionally, Internet dependence has permeated to every inch of the global economy.  For instance, according to a 2007 study published by the World Bank, between the years of ...
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A Pleasure Doing Business (Part 3/3)
2008-04-25 09:00:00
According to a 2007 business dependence report by Business Roundtable (BR), there is major concern that when it comes to having an online business, many companies are not ready or prepared to handle Internet-related disruptions that may arise.  You might be thinking, “So, what’s the big deal?” Well, as stated in my previous blog, when ...
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A Pleasure Doing Business (Part 2/3)
2008-04-23 09:00:00
Lately, the Internet has been a valuable resource and tool for many businesses.  In fact, some would even go so far as to say that it’s truly a ‘dream come true’.  But the Internet isn’t without its risks when it comes down to doing business.  According to a 2007 report issued by the Business Roundtable (BR), ...
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Auto Transport Targets a New Audience
2008-04-22 01:33:00
With the threat of recession looming above our heads, increasing numbers of Americans are scrambling to find other alternatives to saving money, especially when it comes to gas.  For this reason, auto transport has gained considerable attention.  The biggest example of  car carriers can be seen when people are getting ready to move from one house to another, when the one house is located across the country or in another country altogether.  In the past, if you were moving from New York to Florida, you wouldn’t have thought twice about packing the kids and your personal belongings up into the car, renting a U-Haul and perhaps even having an additional adult follow you down with more stuff.  It was like a fun adventure, a bonding experience for you and the family if you will. Car hauling is no longer just something that car dealerships use to get their vehicles from one place to another.  Rather it is appealing to the masses, to the thousands of Americans who want the conv...
More About: Transport , Auto , Audience

A Pleasure Doing Business (Part 1/3)
2008-04-21 09:00:00
More businesses are choosing to use the Internet than ever before due to convenience and cost.  We have entered into an age where businesses are almost relying on the Internet.  There are many ways in which the Internet is used for business purposes.  The Internet is a resource.  It is a tool for communicating effectively with others whether that’s through Internet marketing, advertising or some other means. Some of these are outlined below.  Business Uses of the Internet track activity within that particular business industry stay current with latest news about what’s going on using blogs to find out what customers think about your products/services locate buyers or new markets for business evaluate products and get customer feedback hire or search for new employees market/advertise to potential consumers get the latest computer upgrades and software provide ways for consumers to purchase your product/services online save on postage and distribution costs by adv...
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Dear Diary (Part 2/2)
2008-04-18 09:00:00
So, what are the benefits of keeping a diary online as opposed to in the privacy of your apartment or home?  One might suggest that part of the appeal stems from the fact that so many people spend a good portion of time on the Internet anyway.  After all, who wants to leave their computer, walk ...
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Dear Diary (Part 1/2)
2008-04-16 09:00:00
Keeping a diary or a journal used to be something that you did in private.  You’d get a little notebook and a pen and wait until no one was around so that you could write down your innermost thoughts.  Then you’d take your diary and shove it back under the matress where no one else ...
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The Modern Approach
2008-04-14 09:00:00
All across the United States, more people and businesses are turning towards their computers to save money as well as get ahead. There is now a wave of people out there who are using the Internet to create social networks as well as facilitate the exchange of information. Internet marketing has been around ...
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Tips for Better Net-iquette
2008-04-11 09:00:00
Almost anyone with any sort of decency knows the value in having good manners; things like holding the door for the person behind you, taking small bites at meals, not chewing or speaking with your mouth full of food, etc, etc.  But remembering your manners isn’t just for the dinner table and social setting anymore.  ...
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