by Cathy Miller | Apr 18, 2011
Have you ever noticed that some people need rules? They need structure They need organization They need molds That’s not a bad thing. When you take it to extremes, it becomes old – like mold. Molds for business writing are great tools – just don’t let them...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 12, 2011
One of the hottest posts here was 7 Easy Steps to Remove Personal Information From Spokeo. Well, dust off the instructions because Spokeo is back at it. They didn’t go anywhere But, apparently, previously deleted profiles are back on The last time I found...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 11, 2011
The silence was my first clue. After multiple follow-ups, and no word from my case study client, my nerves kicked in. When I did hear, it was to be told they were not satisfied with the case study draft I sent them. It’s the first time I heard that...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 6, 2011
Have you decided your business blog really does need CPR? Did the audio emitting from your blog turn out to be gasps for life? Or worse – there was total silence? Quick, grab the defibrillator. Hopefully, it’s not life-threatening. It might just be a cry...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 4, 2011
If you want a sure-fire way for generating passionate responses, ask readers about their pet peeves. Responses to a discussion started in a LinkedIn® group are exploding like New Year’s finest bubbly. The author of the question asked for input on – Commonly...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 31, 2011
Have you upgraded to WordPress 3.1 yet? If you’re like me, you’re always a bit leery about upgrades So far, this one’s a keeper Take a look and see what you think. Ready to Up Your Game? The first thing you want to do is back up your site. You...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 30, 2011
Is your business blog alive and kicking – or – barely breathing? As the 1st quarter ends, now is a good time to take the pulse on your business blog. 1. Planning – Finding the Reason Last week’s post offered ideas for conducting a 1st...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 28, 2011
No, I didn’t speak to Elizabeth Taylor or Michael Jackson. But, then you probably knew that Their message was in a brief blurb in the morning paper We really should slow down and read what’s in front of us The article was in the paper the day after the...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 24, 2011
Vanity plates are the headlines of personality. Some are funny and others are downright strange Headlines are your blog’s vanity plates. Which description best represents your blog headlines? Headline Grabbers 1. It makes others smile. And hopefully in a good...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 23, 2011
The end of March is approaching – the end of another 1st quarter. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Is your business communication plan on track? Do you have a communication plan? Check the Schedule Is your business communication plan chugging along or still...
