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May31
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You've probably seen those LifeLock commercials - the one where the company owner is handing out his social security number all over town. It's intriguing that's for sure, and no one wants to be troubled by identity theft, but is LifeLock a good idea, or not. I recently saw a post, Watch Out: LifeLock Sued Again at Steve Bass's Tips & Tweaks. I'd never really given the matter much thought, just sort of seen the commercials.
But the post links to a longer post regarding LifeLocks, semi shady history of lawsuits, a post that points out how your credit rating may be affected by signing on with such a company. Not good news if you need your credit rating in good standing - such as if you're a small business owner. The second post also offers some interesting advice about how individuals can likely fix their own identity - and maybe do a better job of it, along with links about how to get started. A great read, on a topic you don't see too often.
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May31
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CNN has a time worthy article; Never pay retail again. Article basics: In a time of crazy rising gas and housing costs (over much of the world) people are looking for other ways to save their hard earned...
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Snagging up lower cost, and earth friendly paper notebooks for the office, is a little easier nowadays. Costs have really gone down, which begs the question; why not always buy recycled notebooks? Here are some inexpensive choices: Foray Wirebound...
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May30
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Advertising is expensive. But even small offices need to jump on board with some advertising - even if you're as small as an office of one. Here are some top ideas for advertising that are low cost or free....
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May29
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What's new and noteworthy, in an office sort of way? Well... Work From Home Momma is running a series that anyone with a car will want to read, the How Will The Rising Cost of Gas Prices Impact Your...
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May28
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Looking for something not so yawn inducing when it comes to office desk fare? This is a good start.This awesome desk, featured at MoCo Loco, is actually part of a 1944 DC-3 wing. What the? I know, totally unique....
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In not so surprising, yet still bad news, Communication News reports that a new trend may be double the email spam in 2008. According to CN, Proofpoint, one provider of email security and data loss prevention notes that spam...
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May27
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The three day weekend is over - I bet you could use a smile. Since MacBook Air came out, I have been following it a little bit more than a non-Mac user probably should. I LOVE small and tidy...
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When I worked in an out-of-the-home office setting I usually had some big bulky day planner - either super fat, or so tall that it'd never fit in a small bag. I like almost all organizers, but, sometimes it's...
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May26
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This is such cool news from HP. They've got a newer recycled (and affordable) printer - the HP Deskjet D2545 Printer - I somehow missed its original debut last year, so it's new to me. It's not bad looking...
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May19
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If you have a smaller office, even a midsized office, you may not be spending as much time on your company website as you should. However, company websites are just as big a deal for tiny businesses as large...
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iBook, MacBook, MacBook Pro and PowerBook laptop owners can all get stuck in the same room with one charger, and it won't matter. The new TruePower U-Charge was just released from FastMac and has the ability to charge all...
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May18
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Your office might, in fact be spying on you. I just read this interesting article over at PC World; In-House Spy Software Becomes Big Business. Because I work at home, I sometimes forget what it felt like to have...
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May14
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Spam, phishing, viruses; e-mail can seem like an alien invasion at times. A recent article in eWeek noted that possibly, "One in every 617 spam messages now contains malicious code." Avoid massive problems by making sure your e-mail practices...
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May13
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If your office situation just isn’t doing it for you anymore you might be thinking about firing up the job hunt machine. Right now, with everyone complaining about the economy, it might seem dumb to go job hunting; but...
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May12
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I'm not saying that hypnotizing your clients is exactly the right thing to do in all situations; but come on, once in a while doesn't a client or two drone on and on, with no end in sight? When I...
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May11
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Business Week is pretty cool. They always have lots of good articles for office minded folks. Because of that I tend to point out at least one or two good Business Week reads a week.However, Business Week has decided that...
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May 9
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Hope you've been saving up those printer paper boxes because here comes the...Homemade Cardboard Box Desk!I know, it seems like a joke, but let's look at the pros: Free - unless you need to buy boxes. But one, I know...
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May 8
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Weekly staff meetings are usually useful for most offices. It's a break in the norm, and a way to discuss upcoming projects, changes to office protocol, and discuss and negative or positive office issues. However, an office meeting like...
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May 7
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This week we've been discussing communication and listening skills. Following are 10 tips to improve your listening skills. Alternatively, discuss these tips with another office co-worker (or management). Good communication is vital to companies. Proper listening leads to good...
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May 6
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The other day I posted; Five Signs That Your Office Has Communication Problems. Now let's look at one reason why office spaces may have poor communication. One of the key traits of an office with communication issues is an...
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May 5
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I know, you love all your co-workers all the time... Wait, you don't? Well, this is a great project for the next time someone steals your stapler (again!).The very sweet, 3" office supplies trebuchet!Reuse of office supplies: CheckGood office revenge...
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May 4
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Quick; name a major problem of many an office... You know what I think - coats and bags. Coats and bags are always everywhere. People sling them over chairs, if it's raining water gets everywhere, and in short, you...
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May 3
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Any office setting with more than one employee can exhibit communication problems. How can you tell when there are some real issues occurring on a regular basis? Issues that need attending to...5 signs your office may have major communication...
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