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Depending on the Internet for Your Income?

I’m sure many of you heard about the glitch Gmail has been having, and I’m sure many of you were affected. I was one of those unlucky ones … I woke up this morning and logged on to be told that Gmail had deleted my account. I can’t even tell you the thoughts and feelings that coursed through me at that moment – this is a family-friendly site, you know. I’m sure you can imagine it, though. In addition to having friends and family in my e-mail box, I have contact information for all my clients. I’m a freelancer, and … Continue reading →

Computers: Friend or Foe?

As I said to a friend this morning, computers can be a blessing or a curse. They make it easy to communicate with people far away or find out information in an instant. They are one of those things that make life easier when they are going well and are a pain in the neck when they are not. When buying a computer a lot depends on what you want it to do. Do you want a lap top that you can take everywhere with you or one that will sit in your office or the family room or a … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Home-Based Business From Disasters

This morning, there was a fire at a home in my neighborhood. Fortunately, everyone was able to leave the house safely and the fire department arrived quickly. Of course, seeing this happen to my neighbors made me realize that it could just as easily have been my house that caught on fire. Those of us that work from home may not often think about protecting our computers, files, and other work items from disasters such as fires or floods. Today, I decided to look into what kinds of things a work-at-home professional can do to protect their business from fire, … Continue reading →