Proper email tone and formatting is essential for non-native speakers of any language (see [post](http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/silverman/2009/09/did-your-email-get-lost-in-tra.html)). Nadia is right on. It's hard work wading through tons of emails and translate the meaning. … [Read more...]
Best Biz Practices: Email Marketing and Autoresponders
Mike's latest [post](http://bestbizpractices.org/2009/09/14/web-2-0-email-marketing-autoresponders/) details some good strategies about email marketing. I don't do much of this yet but do subscribe to several email lists and find them valuable. For me, I hate the overdone ones … [Read more...]
Zenhabits: How Simplicity Can Help Creativity, Briefly
This [post](http://zenhabits.net/2009/09/how-simplicity-can-help-creativity-briefly/) over at Zen habits has some great ideas on producing creative work. Item #5 is a great way to break through the "nothing is getting done" mode when all those distractions come to roost. At my … [Read more...]
Copyblogger: Finding Your Village of Customers
I really like the whole [village](http://www.copyblogger.com/village-of-customers/) concept for small businesses. It reminds me of the neighborhood I live in. You see in our local merchants the genuine concern for the neighborhood because you deal directly with them. They are … [Read more...]
Creative Class: Thoughts On Gender And Work
A thought provoking post over at Creative Class about [Gender And Work](http://www.creativeclass.com/creative_class/2009/09/08/thoughts-on-gender-and-work-for-labour-day/). I think the shift toward a more female work force in Canada (and maybe other places) is the nature of work, … [Read more...]
