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...
Dec 1, 2016 | Office Memo
I feel your tears and you’re not alone. You don’t have to be dared or scared about embedding a video. It’s pretty easy to do! Why should we care what they’re selling us anyway? We’re so young, girl… When you embed your clip, it...
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...
Feb 11, 2016 | Supporting Local Business
I like pretty, shiny things that sparkle. Like my grandmother’s rings with semi-precious stones the size of hockey rinks. Mother of pearl buttons on western shirts. And stained glass tableaus in church windows. Just this side of Oromocto, on G’s commute to work, is...
