30th January 2009
In years past, gardeners or farmers tasted their soil. If it tasted sour, they knew that it wasn't good for raising crops. The same thing went for a bitter taste. But if it tasted sweet, they knew to go ahead and plant. They could also expect high yields....
28th January 2009
For any long-term endeavor you need to establish the standard or standards by which you can judge your ventures success or failure. You must decide for yourself what you consider this success to be. This is where I suggest detaching yourself emotionally f...
23rd January 2009
The Internet, which runs on wires, cables, and computer chips, may not seem like a place for the personal touch. But technology did not create the Internet and all its content; people did that. The Internet is a great place to provide your clients and cus...
23rd January 2009
Your website may be the cornerstone of your business, but if nobody knows its out there then what good is it? I quit counting the number of people I have spoken with over the years who were convinced that simply having a site somehow guaranteed them inst...
20th January 2009
Content is King! I cannot repeat this enough. Your need the right content presented in the right way, to make prospective clients and customers want to explore your site for the first time, make a purchase, and more importantly come back later for more. M...
16th January 2009
If you have been keeping up with this series of articles you may recall I have covered a number of steps you must follow in order to successfully launch your company online. I have covered identifying a need, clarifying
your offer, setting your cyberb...
16th January 2009
Many of the people who start online businesses learn how to build their own websites and promote them by reading books, attending online seminars, or networking with friends and colleagues. Just because you can do all this does not mean you have to. Ask y...
14th January 2009
Without a road map it is difficult, if not impossible, to reach your destination. Trying to run your company without a solid business plan could leave you running in many different directions without accomplishing anything of value. As I mentioned in a pr...
12th January 2009
You have probably heard the stories of those 20-somethings who started an online business in their garage which they later sold for millions of dollars. Many folks believe those days are long past. I wholeheartedly disagree. It seems every week I hear abo...
09th January 2009
Everywhere you look today it seems every company, large or small, is adding a website to their marketing and advertising arsenal. Fortunately the steps needed to conduct business online are well within the reach of individuals who have little or no prior ...
09th January 2009
Everywhere you look today it seems every company, large or small, is adding a website to their marketing and advertising arsenal. Fortunately the steps needed to conduct business online are well within the reach of individuals who have little or no prior ...
08th May 2008
The router is one of the most versatile tools in the workshop. With the correct bits you can form edges, add decorative inlays and even make raised panel doors. Practice is the key to successful routing. However, the right bit is just as important. In thi...
07th May 2008
The router is basically a simple portable tool, consisting of a very high-speed motor mounted vertically on a horizontal base plate. In this article I'll cover the types of routers available as well as the safe way to use them.
Parts Of The Router
Mot...
30th April 2008
The reciprocating saw is an adaptation of the saber saw, or jig saw, for heavy duty work such as construction. In this article I'll cover the types available as well as blade types and their uses.
Reciprocating saws range widely in power, speed, and fe...
24th April 2008
In a previous article I covered selecting the right circular saw and using it in a safe manner. In this article I'll cover how to adjust and set your new saw as well as how to pick the right blade for the job.
A safety tip before I go on. When replacin...
