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I had written several posts on my original website several years ago when I was spending more time posting and less time actually writing prose fiction. I’ve brought some of these to this website, using the publication date of record on that site. I’m dating this post...

Website content – use proper words and grammar

I see some business and personal websites where something isn’t right. Either: 1) someone in the business without a good grasp of English wrote the content themselves or: 2) they got the lowest bidder with the same or lower quality English to write something for...

How to … Tips on using Humidifiers

In keeping with my attempt to provide what I hope is interesting and/or useful information in my blogs … With winter weather, our homes tend to have drier air inside. Dry air can lead to respiratory discomfort and even medical problems.  Static electricity...

10 Steps to a great Spotlight speech

I recently presented suggestions for how to give a 60 second or 1 minute self-introduction speech to some group – whether business people or some other. I mentioned that there are at least three different types of introductory marketing speeches: – a...

Steps to a great 60 second self-introduction speech

Many Chambers of Commerce and other business associations around the country have groups which help other members market products and/or services.  The most common name I’ve seen for these is “Lead Groups”.  They are basically networking groups...