I write a lot about outsourcing, the kind companies do to dispense with non-essentials and focus on what they make or sell. As an independent contractor, I know a thing or two about outsourcing from personal experience. The more things I don’t have to do in my non-work life, the more time I have for […]
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When the Words Won't Come
For writers, words are our product. When writer’s block strikes, it’s like the factory shutting down. It’s especially bad news for freelance writers, because when the words don’t come, the checks don’t come either. So just like factories, we can’t afford a work – or a word – stoppage. As a result, people use lots […]
Tech in the Columbia Gorge
Hood River, Oregon, is a special place. People visit because of the world-class windsurfing, apple and pear orchards, B&Bs and micro-brewed beer. It’s a picturesque town nestled on the banks of the Columbia River, with an old-fashioned downtown that’s home to lots of new coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. Skiing on Mt. Hood is only […]
Research This: Del.icio.us and Google News Alerts
I’m late to using Web 2.0 Internet research tools, but they’re just so danged good I can’t not share. Two of my latest discoveries are especially good for research, Del.icio.us and Google News Alerts. Delicious is a social bookmarking site that lets you tag and store Web pages on their site. You can share pages […]
Social networking story on IncTechnology.com
Social networks are slowly oozing inside companies, which are rolling them out to better connect with employees and former employees. You can read more about the trend in OurSpace: Creating An In-House Network, a new story I wrote for IncTechnology.com. Inc., the magazine for entrepreneurs and small business, started IncTechnology in 2007 to cover technology […]
Happy New Year
Here’s to the New Year! Watch this space for links to my stories online, links to great resources for writers and freelancers, and much more.