Business and the iPad

I make no secret about how much I love my iPad. When I upgraded my phone to the iPhone, I fell in love and knew an iPad was in my future. I once joked that if the iPhone was a man, I would marry it. Well, if the iPad was a man, I may just commit adultery. My love for these Mac products has caused many to ask me questions about the products. I always have to make it clear that my iPhone and my iPad are not game devices. I don’t even have Angry Birds on my phone and … Continue reading

Business Idea – Interior Design or Decorating

Everyone wants a home that looks inviting and well styled. Sometimes, people can not find the time or the right pieces to create the nicely decorated home that they want to have. Interior designers and decorators help homeowners to create homes that feel as beautiful as they look. They work with their clients to translate their personal styles into the style of their living space. The best part is, many of them do it from the comfort of their own homes. You may wonder if there is a difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator. There is, and … Continue reading

Using an iPad for Business

Working from home will almost always require a computer and an Internet connection. Being handcuffed to your desk all day to be in reaching distance of your keyboard is the last thing most of us want. Many are looking for alternatives methods to getting work done on the go or even sitting on their front porch. Laptops are a popular way many have found to take their office on the road. Recently, I mentioned how I was able to use my iPhone for business. The apps available such as Paypal, Pages, TurboScan, and Blogsy, are making freelance writing and other … Continue reading

Mobile Credit Card Processing – Is It Right For Your Business?

Getting paid. It is at the forefront of every home-based professional’s mind at least one or more times each day, in the form of thoughts like “When is client x going to pay that invoice”, “I have to make time to get to the bank to deposit these checks”, and “Why aren’t there credit card processing systems that are geared towards the needs of home-based professionals like me”. Fortunately, although I cannot tell you when client x is going to pay (hopefully soon) or run to the bank for you, I can tell you about recent innovations in credit card … Continue reading

Store Hours for Black Friday – 2012

It’s time to make your plan of attack for Black Friday. Several stores have released information about when they will open their doors and what some of their big deals will be. Here’s what I’ve been able to discover so far. Use this information to help plan out where you will go to first on Black Friday. Staples is opening it’s doors at 5:00 in the morning on Friday, November 23, 2012. Their Early Bird Specials will last until noon (or while supplies last). Walmart will start it’s Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving Day, and will open its doors at … Continue reading

How to Evaluate a Genealogy App Review

Genealogy and computer technology have become intertwined in many ways. There are plenty of genealogy apps out there. How can you tell a good one from one that isn’t as useful? Here are some tips about how to evaluate a genealogy app review. You just read a review about a new, shiny, interesting sounding, genealogy app. Before you make the purchase, or download an app that is free, there are some basic factors that you should consider. Taking the time to consider these factors could be the difference between finding a great genealogy app, and getting stuck with a genealogy … Continue reading

EA Has a Sweet Deal on Games

EA is a company that makes video games. Right now, they are having their second annual “Sweet Deal”. They have slashed the prices on many games that can be played on various mobile devices. Some of these apps are free to download! Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. If your family celebrates Easter, then it is likely that you will be spending a lot of time over at the home of one of your relatives tomorrow. If you don’t live nearby, this could mean that your family will be spending hours together, in the family vehicle, with little to entertain themselves with. … Continue reading