Archive for August, 2010


I’m not there: Five ways to check in when you’re checked out (for vacation)

Thursday, Aug 19th, 2010 by JacquiK | 0 Comments
Filed under: How To, Project Management, Uncategorized

Much has been written about the value of completely de-tethering yourself from the office during vacation: Look at something besides your computer screen. Recharge your (metaphorical) batteries. Reconnect with family. These are all valiant and important pursuits – but not always realistic in today’s world. As consultants, we fight a constant battle to balance our … Read more

Top 5 Ways to Improve Your PowerPoint Presentation

Wednesday, Aug 11th, 2010 by JacquiK | 0 Comments
Filed under: Consulting, Copywriting, Customer Focus, How To, Marketing, PowerPoint, Presentation, Project Management, Small Business, Uncategorized

The words “PowerPoint” and “presentation” have become almost synonymous in the business world. The software is packed with mini-tools designed to grab the audience’s attention and drive home your message. Used correctly, these tools can be a powerful message enhancer. Go overboard, and it’s just a mess. Here are the top five ways to improve … Read more

The strange appeal of Flipboard, a social media ‘magazine’ for iPad

Friday, Aug 6th, 2010 by DaveK | 0 Comments
Filed under: Facebook, Social Networking, Twitter, Uncategorized | Tags: , , ,

The buzz surrounding Flipboard for iPad hit suddenly. One minute I’d never heard of it and then the next my Twitter timeline was drowning in posts about it. I downloaded it just in time… to be blocked by everyone else trying to get in! The next day, Flipboard’s creators announced an invite system where you’d be queue’d … Read more