Definition of CLOUD COMPUTING “The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server…” Merriam-Webster Dictonary Obviously this is a very basic definition but I’ve…
Why use virtual and mobile technology? On September 19th I had the opportunity to present “Embracing and Utilizing New Technology” to 160 entrepreneurs at the Women TIES Retreat in Skaneateles, New York. I’m taking this opportunity to re-purpose the information…
For the last year or so I’ve been using ( insert addicted) to Instagram – a photography app for my iPhone. Why do I love Instagram? I love seeing the results of ordinary looking images when enhanced by the filters…
I recently read an article by Brian Solis @BrianSolis, The Path from a Social Brand to a Social Business. The premise of the article is that we’ve barely scratched the surface of what can be accomplished when we embrace this…
The Story of the Blue Mug I recently wrote a post about one of my Blissdom Conference sessions. It was about the advice the speaker gave about “Making time for Joy” After the speaker finished, one of the ladies at…
Making Time for Joy! I’m a business woman, a graphic designer, then a blogger. There are other things in between, and even in front of those three things, but that’s the mind set I was in as I attended the…
Next week is my second opportunity to attend the Blissdom Conference in Nashville, TN. “Blissdom is for women who find and express their bliss by publishing online“ I’ve attended many conferences over the years; they are great opportunities to learn…
Years ago, I had a friend ask me if their daughter should pursue her “hobby” of computers. It was the late 90’s and my friends didn’t understand how their daughter could earn a living with a degree in computer graphics….
Client Stories Client: Mary’s Meadow Bed and Breakfast, Cazenovia, NY Scope: Create a printed piece to use for advertisements at tourist offices and other vendors. Collateral: Clients own photos of interior rooms and exterior building and landscape. Hand drawn art…
Participating in social media can be a time consuming race down a rabbit hole. One tweet leads to an interesting website, which leads to another and so on. Before you know it you’ve lost an hour! Is social media really…