Over the years, I’ve made a number of purchases trying to find the best wrist rest to use with my desktop computer mouse. I’ve tried working without a wrist rest, too. But even though my…
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Hiring Older Workers: Advantages, Myths and Strategies
Are you having trouble finding good employees for your small business? If so, hiring older workers could be the way to fill your job openings with experienced, loyal employees. Right now, many industries are experiencing…
Costly Advertising Error
There’s a missing ingredient in the food ad above – an advertising error that cost a lot of money. Can you spot it? It’s one that might have been caused by haste. Productivity and speed…
How to Fix Grayed-Out Text Blocks in the WordPress Editor
Have you ever logged in to edit your WordPress site and discovered that the text on the pages you want to edit are grayed out? If you click anywhere on the page, just one block…
Dog(gone) Quality Control Error
This is a package of buns I started to put in my shopping cart at a Walmart store near me recently. When I realized what was actually in the bag, I laughed and put it…
Website Builders: Facts & Fiction
Is it really as simple as website hosting companies say it is to build your own website using WordPress and other do-it-yourself website building tools? Are the words “quick” and “easy” fact or fiction when…
Ergonomics Basics for Your Home Office
Do you have an achy back? Tech neck? Sore knees? The problem – yes, even the sore knees – could be related to working at your computer or using your cell phone frequently. Ergonomics usually…
6 Strategic Time-Use Tips
Is a seasonal or some other business slowdown leaving you a bit bored right now? Use the down time to take care of your business by handling one or more of the tasks below that…
Fix for Faded Keyboard Keys
Faded keyboard keys are annoying, even for people who can touch type. Here’s an easy fix for worn off keboard letters. I don’t know why, but I’ve had trouble with letters rubbing off or fading…
Local Small Business Resources
Starting and running a business can be a lonely endeavor, particularly if you don’t know other businesspeople to discuss issues with or help you find solutions to problems. Sure, you can sit there hunched over…