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The Cost of a Mistake
Minimize the Cost of a Mistake by Preparing You need to believe in your professional self. That means you need to know that the quality of your work is well worth the price you charge. This is a tenet of the Top 10 Principles for Successful Website Creators, as...
It’s Not Brain Surgery, But…
Believe in Yourself and in Your Website Work One of the great things about working within the internet industry is that our work rarely puts lives at risk. We’re not brain surgeons or air traffic controllers. We never harm any animals in the course of doing our jobs....
Listen for Opportunity
Opportunity Comes from Many Places; Listen for It! Opportunity knocks more than once, contrary to the old adage. If you don’t grab an offer when it first appears, so the old saying goes, you’ll regret it because it will never come again. That's just wrong. If you...
How to Find Out If They’re a Good Fit
Listen for Clues from Your Employees & Clients Business owners, project managers and marketing directors may not always speak the same language, but they’ve got to learn to communicate to do their specific jobs. If you run a business or you’re in charge of a...
The Rewards of a Better Product or Service
The Benefits of Being Better Lead to Satisfaction You’d think that one of the most important benefits of being better than your competition is that you get more business. Clients, especially those that demand the best, recognize your value and flock to you for your...
Put Aside Your Ego to Listen without Prejudice
Listen without Prejudice to Grow in New Ways If you’re like most business and web agency owners, you listen to your gut. Your instincts — especially if you’ve devoted yourself to business experience and education — may be honed to a fine edge, an edge that gives you...
How to Read Between the Business Lines
Aid Decision Making with Clear Communication You well know that people don't always say what they really mean. Very often, in fact, they're two different things entirely. In many communication streams, both personal and professional, you have to pay close attention to...
The Rewards of Laughter
The Gift of Laughter Keeps Giving and Giving You know that feeling you get when things are going well? The skies seem brighter and the weather warmer. No ill words can harm you. You actually feel lighter as you bounce through the day on the balls of your feet. A smile...
Do Good, Feel Good
Doing Good Deeds Delivers Health Benefits Every day, you work hard to fulfill your passion — whether it's successfully building your business, making lots of money or making the next big discovery that changes the world. You may spend hours coding a new website to...
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