Have you noticed, maybe my perception, that the number of telemarketer calls to home and cell phones has been increasing – and from an increasing number of telemarketers that don’t identify themselves on caller ID? Have you already listed your phone numbers on the FCC Do Not Call list? If you need your phone to …
Sep 13
Chickens and Pigs – Depends on the Opportunity
Sometime a long time ago, someone had asked me (from the start-up venture context) if I was a chicken or a pig. At the time I was surprised by the question but I never forgot the impression it made on me when I finally got what they were asking. The story goes something like this: …
Aug 30
Fresh SEO Trends – from SEOMoz
I ran across some great slides assembled by Rand of SEOMoz. He has put together some nice data, lists, and useful insights about SEO and the likely growth of organic (substantive) growth through social networks, word of mouth, etc. Everything old is new again! SEOmoz Pitch Deck July 2011 View more presentations from Rand Fishkin …
Aug 01
Clarity and Commitment
It seems that the majority of discussions I have with business owners ultimately wind up in an area I will call “Clarity and Commitment”. Like urban sprawl, many businesses evolve over time to include a portfolio mix of clients, revenue streams, and employees. I am certain, as I have confirmed, that if you ask most …
Jun 21
What is the ROI for an Executive MBA degree?
Reposted from original article: www.mbalifecycle.com (source:Percept Research) Excerpt: Before investing all of the time and money in an 18- to 20- month program, one has to wonder if EMBA students and their organizations see a return on investment (ROI)? According to the 2009 MBA Student Exit Benchmarking Survey conducted by Percept Research, the payoffs are tremendous! In …
Jun 17
The Event Horizon
Seems that as you get closer to seeing the work “done”, the further it seems to appear that “finished” is moving away. It’s almost like the macro level work gets you so close and then all the details start showing up and you begin to realize just how much more needs to be done …
Jun 09
A sea of WP plug-in’s!
First, don’t think for a minute that I am complaining. I am quite overwhelmed with appreciation for all the contributions people make to the open source initiatives. I read a comment on a blog from a gentleman who puts his plug-in’s (and they are high quality) out for free because he doesn’t believe people should …
May 31
Testing New Theme
Getting a feel for changes in theme, sidebar, elements, code, etc. Feels a little like sending up test rockets to see if they will reach orbit. The WordPress philosophy is quite interesting. Related articles 10 tips for creating high quality WordPress themes (catswhocode.com) Why You Should Change Your WordPress Theme Today (blogs.sitepoint.com) WordPress Theme …
