Mar 1, 2018 | Book Review
I’ve let my business get in a rut before, where I’m so busy pressing my nose to the grindstone, that when I look up, all I see is forest. I look right past those trees and finer details, take a deep breath and get back to work. And to be clear, it happens...
Jan 31, 2018 | Office Memo
I often lump ‘Pinterest’ in with my social media management tasks. I post to the platform, just like I do my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, after all. And I use a scheduler – Tailwind. In reality, though, Pinterest is a search engine like Google or Bing....
Oct 20, 2017 | Go Outside
Going outside makes me feel good. It’s something I know in my bones. And it’s true no matter the weather. Actually getting dressed and walking out the door is often another matter altogether, especially on work days. ‘The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier,...
Oct 13, 2017 | Office Memo
Back in July of 2014, our government enacted CASL: Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation. At a loss on how to protect Canadians from Nigerian Princes and other such ne’er-do-wells, the Government created guidelines on how everyone should send electronic messages. The basic...
Oct 6, 2017 | Office Memo
The Prairie Telegraph is pleased to have Patti Haus, digital communicator and locavore blogger, join us today to share her favourite tips on getting IT done! Working from home can be liberating. You are your own boss. You take breaks when you want to. And you (and...
Sep 8, 2017 | Office Memo
I am an affiliate with Interact Quiz Builder and I may receive compensation if you choose to purchase one of their plans. All opinions are my own. I revert back to my middle school days whenever I’m presented with an opportunity to complete a quiz. Judge if you...
Mar 24, 2017 | Office Memo
Bad customer service infects like a virus. The snide answer creates a ripple effect, spreading its snark in a wide circle, affecting everything it touches. After all, aren’t we all more comfortable complaining than bragging? No matter the size of your business,...
Jan 27, 2017 | Office Memo
I lost a whole afternoon to a flyer design. I wanted the colour of the little bubbles to match the brand and even used a clipping mask to use brand images within the bubbles. When it was finished, it was a work of art. Productivity is rarely in the details. All those...
Dec 19, 2016 | Office Memo
The sound of high heels clicking across the tile takes me right back to childhood, my mum getting ready for a night out, spritzing perfume, spending time on her hair and cosmetics, and putting on a pair of small heels to make her look elegant and fancy. I felt in awe...
Nov 24, 2016 | Office Memo
Trying to organize your email, especially if your inbox fills up fast – not easy. I use Gmail for my personal email and I forward my business email here, too. Plus, I generally have multiple irons in the fire. I tried all the tricks. First, I tried to create...
