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Between 45 and 60 minutes is the optimum time for a webinar

I recently asked "What length of time are you prepared to listen to a webinar?" on my Linkedin profile and the highest rated response was 45 minutes with 60 minutes a close second.     20 people voted and 5 people commented. You can view the interactive results here :-http://linkd.in/fxWfEQ

2017-12-25T04:52:45+10:00June 4th, 2011|

Notes about restoring a computer after the hard drive crashes

I recently had to restore my computer from operating system up. It was not an enjoyable experience, especially as I only had to do it about 18 months ago L  I shared my IT joy on twitter; ‘I wish I had an IT department to magically sort this stuff out! I will spend all w/e ...

2020-01-28T09:16:15+10:00May 29th, 2011|

I use @CarboniteAU online back-up solution

I just came across a half written diary entry, which I never got around to finishing (see below). Quite amusing, as I am now thanking my lucky stars I made the investment in Carbonite online back-up service. Last Thursday I started my computer, and nothing happened. My hard drive had crashed and I ...

2020-01-28T09:16:14+10:00May 29th, 2011|

Andrew Griffiths Top Ten Business Building Websites via @AGauthor

 Andrew Griffiths recently shared his top ten business building website via his regular newsletter; 1. BNET http://www.bnetau.com.au/ 2. TED http://www.ted.com/ 3. Flying Solo – Micro Business Community http://www.flyingsolo.com.au 4. Entrepreneur.com http://www.entrepreneur.com/ 5. Smart Company http://www.smartcompany.com.au/ 6. Springwise http://www.springwise.com/ 7. Success Magazine http://www.successmagazine.com/ 8. Business Blogs http://businessblogs.co.nz/ 9. Start Up Nation http://www.startupnationbook.com/ 10. The Marketing Profs ...

2017-03-01T14:31:07+10:00May 29th, 2011|

Why are soft skills so important via @aimqld

I was recently asked to contribute to the June 2011 Australian Institute of Management Agenda magazine. I regularily attend speaking group at the AIM and was pleased to have this opportunity.

2017-12-25T04:51:31+10:00May 16th, 2011|

What I learnt from running my first webinar from home

Go to the washroom before the session. Make sure phones, door bells, and naughty dogs called Charlie are going to be quiet and kept away from the speakers. Have a glass of water handy (no ice). Have a clock in eye sight. Have the outline of the agenda and the timings in eye sight. Have ...

2011-05-07T19:58:44+10:00May 7th, 2011|

Queensland Payroll Tax

Here is how I suggest you set up the payroll tax in QLD - but don't hold me to it! GoTo SetUp -> General Payroll Information -> SetUp Payroll Tax and enter the fields as I have done below, but of course check the current payroll guidelines. MYOB Payroll Tax Information   CLICK OK -> OK ...

2017-12-25T04:51:29+10:00May 6th, 2011|

WordPress disaster #wordpresschallenge

 I need to focus on my wordpress challenge. I have had a wordpress disaster, which you can read about at the end of this blog post. I am sorting out my shopping cart :- WP Simple Paypal Shopping cart because it is all about selling. I read back over my last posting to refresh myself ...

2017-11-19T15:50:54+10:00May 4th, 2011|
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