Trapped in Telephone Purgatory?
Use These Short Cuts & Break Free Does this scenario sound familiar? Your latest credit card statement comes in the mail, and there’s an error. You know that it needs to be dealt with, but for some reason you keep putting it off. Then it hits you. The reason for your procrastination is that you just cannot bear the thought of calling “customer service”. Just the idea of facing a telephone maze of pressing buttons and repeating personal information over and over again is so daunting, so loathsome, you actually consider just paying the charge. The good news is your days of...
Read MoreSearch Google™ Like a Pro (Part Two)
In Part One of Search Google™ Like a Pro, we shared some special search features that, according to Google™, less than 5% of users actually utilize when searching for information and sites online. Below you’ll find more great strategies to help you become a Google™ search master. 1) Define Intervention – You can use Google™ as a dictionary. To have Google™ define a word, simply type in the Define: operator followed by the word you want to look up. Example: define: intervention. You can also use Google™ to find synonyms by using the tilde symbol before a word....
Read MoreSearch Google™ Like a Pro (Part One)
At one point or another, we all use Google™ to help us search the Internet but, according to Google™, less than 5% of users actually utilize the special features that make finding whatever we’re looking for online so much easier. So, if you’re not in the 5% of users who are Google™ search masters, then keep reading. Here are a few search tips straight from Google™. Exact Word or Phrase – Let’s say you turn to Google™ to find out who said this exact quote, “Great poetry requires great audiences.” If you type in the entire phrase, Google™ will return...
Read MorePodcasts
Take Your iPod to the Next Level If you’re lucky enough to own an iPod, or any mp3 player for that matter, then you know just how fun they can be. The idea of converting your CDs into mp3 files and being able to listen to them wherever you go is exciting to say the least. The fun doesn’t have to stop there though. The development of the iPod has opened up a world of other interesting opportunities, podcasts among them. Podcasts, by definition, have actually been around for a while; but the name, which is a combination of “iPod” and “broadcast”, came about...
Read MoreThe Importance of Preparation
Preparation is a crucial element to success in all your endeavors, be it preparing for an important meeting or an upcoming summer vacation. As Zig Ziglar once said, “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” Ronald Shapiro, author of the New York Times bestseller, Dare to Prepare: How to Win Before You Begin, suggests these great steps you can use to prepare for anything: What is your objective? Determine where you want to end up before you get started, and make sure you don’t just pick the easiest or most obvious...
Read MoreGo Back to School…For Free!
These days, many adults are taking classes to retool their skills or learn about new industries. With a little research and a little effort, returning to school may be a whole lot easier…and a whole lot cheaper…than you think! Here are some great tips for getting that education for free. Scholarships… Many scholarships don’t have age limits, which means everyone is eligible. Check outwww.Fastweb.com and www.SuperCollege.com to search for available scholarships. Professional and Trade Organizations… Local and national professional and trade organizations often...
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