To listen to some of the “old-timers,” we've got it pretty easy these days. You've probably heard them all: “Back in my day we used to... “... speak only when spoken to.” “... walk both ways in five-f...
You know what's great about others' misfortune? We can learn from it. Dozens, if not hundreds or thousands, of blog posts touch on this topic. They discuss the infamy of Coca-Cola's decision to change...
Drawing by Robert MacMillan I love graphic design so much that if I could, I would do it for free. Just to see the smiling faces of my clients is payment enough. Well, that might be stretching it a li...
Social networking sites are all the rage today. Some people look at them as ways for teenage girls to gossip about boys and show off pictures from weekend parties, but they are far more powerful than...
I know the feeling: You're out on the ninth hole with your dad and you start talking shop. You talk about cash flow, employee management, amusing anecdotes and other universal topics. Then, you start...
The larger the risk, the more lucrative the potential. This concept is a basic tenant of investing, but it is applicable to every facet of life from the schoolyard to the boardroom. Ever notice who ge...
I was driving through my hometown the other day when a bit of nostalgia crept in. I remembered a downtown where families could spend a weekend afternoon window shopping the specialty shops and stop to...
I don’t think that I work in greater partnership with anyone as I do with printers. Most of my clients require printing services and expect me to handle the ordering, paying, delivery and any troubles...
Time is of the essence, and nothing shapes your ability to earn money more than time. How long does it take to complete a project? Billable hours. How long does it take to bill a project? Unbillable h...