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Latest Articles
How to stretch more time out of your old laptop!
Everybody has a lot of irritations and frustrationgs about technology. While there are complaints about software- there is nothing more irritating than the piece of hardware you have not working right! Before you run out and drop a bunch of money on a tablet, a laptop, or a new PC, here are some things to do that might just stretch out the usefullness of your PC.
What is technology coaching and why business owners need it:
Have you ever had a really good idea? I mean, a really good idea... an idea that made your body tingle with excitement and energy? And then quickly came crashing down with the reality that you had no idea HOW to implement your reality? Or, became overwhelmed with how to connect with other people to make your vision a reality?
What the heck is that # thingy on twitter???
Hashtagging -No, I am not talking about drugs or graffitti. We are talking about that little thingy - the # before all those tweets you might see on twitter. What is it?
How it cost me over $1,000 to use a free image on Google
So, those of you who have met me know that I am pretty passionate about technology. I LOVE to help people streamline what they are already doing to make their lives easier (and more joyful). That means sometimes I get roped into fun projects like being on the board of my local professional organization. I was elected as a "member at large" because I refuse to be the technology person (even though I am LOL).
My Software Picks
So, I told you yesterday about how I got a shiny new all-in-one computer. Generally, I get the cheapest laptop on clearance at OfficeMax... However, with all of this fun tech stuff at ZynnyMe- I found that there were some major limitations! But, quick note to y'all I built all of my websites and did a ton of graphic design, video recording etc. on a relatively recent, but not top of the line laptop- less than $500... so you don't have to spend 2k to run a business!
So, back to the point- when I went to www.ninite.com which software did I choose to load on my lovely new computer and why? Here is the lowdown:
Taking Your Therapist’s Website from an Island to a Hub!
So, let's say you have a beautiful website. You hired a fabulous graphic designer, or signed up for a Website in a Box like TherapySites, you spend several hours sweating over it- and then you think ahh- done!
Within a few days- you Google your name and there you are on Google! Woohoo- you made it! You might even get a few random calls... people saying they found you "on the Internet" but are quite vague as to where. You think- ahh the website!
Not so fast- you need to make your sure your website isn't an island!
False Promises... Google Wants $1,000?
I've been hearing a new story from small business owners:
"I got a call from Google telling me they could get on the first page of Google for only $99 a month and an additional $500 annual fee..."
“BST was the best investment I have made in myself. I went from working 45-50 hours per week to working 25 hrs, doubling my income,” Cyndi
What if this really could change everything?
You don’t have to decide today.
Just get on the interest list and we’ll walk you through what Business School for Therapists is, what it includes, and how it’s helped thousands of therapists get their life (and income) back.