tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47308473396061216972024-02-18T19:25:00.671-08:002 Minute Web Tipshttp://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.auAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-12351666610475010762014-03-18T15:18:00.001-07:002014-03-18T15:18:45.437-07:00testtest port<br/>http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/testAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-53212007388615397712013-11-03T15:08:00.002-08:002013-11-03T15:08:32.830-08:00The XMAS shutdown - and how to avoid it<p>Many people comment, (complain), about the appearance of <a class="zem_slink" title="Christmas decoration" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_decoration" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Christmas decorations</a> and paraphernalia in the shops as early as September or October.</p><br/><p>But I was somewhat astounded to hear a <a class="zem_slink" title="Business" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">business owner</a> talking up the infamous XMAS Shutdown already in October.</p><br/><p>But another business owner in the same conversation had an interesting <a class="zem_slink" title="Solution" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solution" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">solution</a> . . .</p><br/> <br/><div style="width: 222px;" class="wp-caption alignleft"><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Extended-Non-USA-PAL/dp/B000KK22GU%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzem-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000KK22GU" target="_blank" title="Cover of "The Secret (Extended Edition) [..."><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="41 rtExf2dL. SL300 2 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/41-rtExf2dL._SL300_2.jpg" width="212" height="300"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cover via Amazon</p><br/></div><br/><p>Before we get to that however, it got me to <a class="zem_slink" title="Thought" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">thinking</a> . . .</p><br/><h3>How much do business owners actually create the Xmas shutdown phenomena just by talking about it and expecting it.</h3><br/><p>You could get all metaphysical about it and say that <a href="http://www.thesecret.tv" target="_blank">The Secret</a> predicts that you will get what you most think about.</p><br/><p>But it is even more practical than that.</p><br/><p>When business owners literally and physically are planning for a slowdown in business, how can this not slow down business for them, and in general?</p><br/><p>And the more people that talk about it and plan for it, the more it is going to happen. Stands to reason.</p><br/><p>People shutdown their business over <a class="zem_slink" title="Christmas" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Christmas</a> because they expect that everyone else is going to do the same.  It becomes self-fulfilling.</p><br/><p>But what if they didn”t ?</p><br/><h2>The Solution</h2><br/><p>Well, there are several solutions.</p><br/><p>The first and most obvious is this:</p><br/><h3>Do not talk about or plan for a shutdown!</h3><br/><p>You can plan to be busy or you can plan to be quiet. It all comes down to the actions that you take.</p><br/><div style="width: 250px;" class="wp-caption alignright"><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64301627@N00/323160720" target="_blank" title="Xmas"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="323160720 18f34b10c9 m2 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/323160720_18f34b10c9_m2.jpg" width="240" height="180"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Xmas (Photo credit: rsfrd)</p><br/></div><br/><p>It might mean thinking “outside of the box” and doing something different from what you would normally do.</p><br/><p>Which brings me to the strategy taken by the other person in that conversation . . .</p><br/><p>At this time of year, he starts running introductory seminars and promos that generate client interest in his services.</p><br/><p>They may not be ready to buy, (especially if they are stuck in the Xmas shutdown mentality), but it gets them thinking and planning for the <a class="zem_slink" title="New Year" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">new year</a>.</p><br/><p>And of course, some will commit to a start in January.</p><br/><p>This way, he can hit the ground running in January with clients and prospects in the sales pipeline.</p><br/><p>Businesses that take the Xmas shutdown approach face January with an empty sales pipeline.</p><br/><h2>Where would you rather be?</h2><br/><p>Also consider this . . .</p><br/><p>If your competitors are all closed down over Christmas, what opportunities might exist to service some of their clients during that period . . . ? ?</p><br/><p>And possibly retain them as your clients in the new year!</p><br/><p> </p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span></h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Ask yourself – Do you really need to shutdown for Christmas?</li><br/><li>How are you contributing to the Xmas Shutdown?</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>My heart goes out to all the incredibly strong kids fighting cancer right now. Hope their christmas wishes came true.<br/><strong>~ Unknown<br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – The XMAS shutdown – and how to avoid it</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://usbneblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/affects-of-shutdown-on-small-businesses/" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="213156520 80 802 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/213156520_80_802.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; 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float: right;" alt=" " src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=295545a1-6698-479f-bd87-8dbc0ba553b8" title=""/></a></div><br/> <br/><a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/xmas-shutdown-avoid">The XMAS shutdown - and how to avoid it</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-82257847953635070132013-10-31T01:29:00.002-07:002013-10-31T01:29:32.050-07:00How to deal with bullies<p>Last week I talked about <a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/bullying-business" target="_blank">Bullying in Business</a> and introduced our <a class="zem_slink" title="Client (computing)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client_%28computing%29" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">client</a> Melinda from<a href="http://appliedleadership.com.au/" target="_blank"> Applied Leadership</a>.</p><br/><p>Thanks everyone for all of the great feedback on this article. It really seemed to touch home with some people.</p><br/><p>What came out of that conversation is that there are many ways to deal with bullies . . . </p><br/><div style="width: 310px;" class="wp-caption alignleft"><br/><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rebecca1917version.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="300px Rebecca1917version " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/300px-Rebecca1917version.jpg" width="300" height="228"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Physical bullying at school, as depicted in the film Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)</p><br/></div><br/><h2>Here’s a story about that.</h2><br/><p>We had designed and developed a really modern, smart looking <a class="zem_slink" title="Website" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">website</a> for this client.</p><br/><p>He approved the design and then handed control over to his <a class="zem_slink" title="Second-in-command" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-in-command" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">2IC</a> to manage the delivery.</p><br/><p>This 2IC guy was a home grown “website expert”, having put together their previous website.</p><br/><p>I think that he was a bit put out that we were called in to build the new website, because he promptly set about requesting a long series of changes to the new website that made it look pretty much like the old website again.</p><br/><p><strong><em>The upshot of all these changes was that not only did the website start looking like the drab old out-of-date website, but it was getting late on delivery as well.</em></strong></p><br/><p>Perhaps understandably, the client was not happy, but this was down to the management of the 2IC.</p><br/><p>So the client rang and left a voice message with several F-Word expletives.</p><br/><p>“What the F#@k is going on with our website?”</p><br/><h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Not sure how to take control of the situation, the client resorted to bullying to establish control and dominance of the situation.</h3><br/><p>But after dealing with the 2IC guy for several months now, the fixed-price project had gone way over budget, and we were less than impressed with this outburst from the client.</p><br/><p>So I remembered something that I had learned in communication seminar years ago . . .</p><br/><h2>Meet a Force-10 argument with a Force-9 response.</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>You are not escalating the argument with a Force-11 response, but you are making a stand that says “don’t mess with me”.</p><br/><p>Bullies in Business are just like schoolyard bullies. <br/>They usually lack confidence themselves, and use the bluster of bullying to cover their lack of confidence and get their way.</p><br/></blockquote><br/><p>My response was along the lines of . . .</p><br/><p>Yes I totally agree with you. I am not F-ing happy with the website either and it is all down to numerous changes requested by your 2IC. He has taken our modern design and made it look like the old website and wasted a lot of our time in the process.</p><br/><h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Oddly enough, or perhaps not, after that we had no more problems.</h3><br/><p>So the moral of the story, and the advice for people feeling bullied, is to meet a Force-10 argument with a Force-9 response.</p><br/><p> </p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple in the end !</span></h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>If you feel that you are being bullied, stand up to the bully.</li><br/><li>If you think you might be the bully, then take a deep breath and look for another way.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>Drama is Drama. bullying is bullying. <br/>No matter what reasons people do it for, it will usually be out of self-interest or for their own enjoyment.<br/><strong> ~ Isaiah Harden<br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – <a class="zem_slink" title="How to Deal (New Line Platinum Series)" href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Deal-New-Line-Platinum/dp/B0000CDRVU%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzem-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0000CDRVU" target="_blank" rel="amazon">How to deal</a> with bullies</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; 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And yet it is vitally important that they do get it.</p><br/><p>Here is what you do . . .</p><br/><div style="width: 310px;" class="wp-caption alignleft"><br/><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Grey_square_optical_illusion.PNG" rel="shadowbox[sbgroup-1383090411];player=img;" target="_blank" title="An optical illusion. Square A is exactly the s..."><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="300px Grey square optical illusion1 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/300px-Grey_square_optical_illusion1.png" width="300" height="233"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">An optical illusion. Square A is exactly the same shade of grey as square B. See demonstration. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)</p><br/></div><br/><p>This happened to me just recently when Bob the Jeweller, (name changed), contacted <a class="zem_slink" title="United States" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.8833333333,-77.0166666667&spn=10.0,10.0&q=38.8833333333,-77.0166666667%20(United%20States)&t=h" target="_blank" rel="geolocation">us</a> to get a new website.</p><br/><p>The conversation went something like this:</p><br/><p><strong>Bob</strong>: Can you build a new website for us please?<br/><strong>Me</strong>: Sure, let’s get together and discuss what you need, etc.<br/><strong>Bob</strong>: What do you suggest that we do next?<br/><strong>Me</strong>: I suggest that we meet to discuss your requirements and what we can do for you.<br/><strong>Bob</strong>: We are very busy. Can’t you just build a website for us?<br/><strong>Me</strong>: I do need to get some information from you about your new website.<br/><strong>Bob</strong>: We just want you build a website for us. Can you just do it . . .</p><br/><p>Clearly I wasn’t getting through to Bob.</p><br/><p>A website should not be an “over-the-counter purchase”.</p><br/><p>If it is, then you are not getting the best service, or the optimal website for your business.</p><br/><h2>How I Turned This Around</h2><br/><p>The solution for this and many other miscommunications is to use <strong><a class="zem_slink" title="Metaphor" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphor" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">METAPHORS</a></strong>.</p><br/><blockquote><br/><p>I knew that my dad was going to push me to do some stunts . . . he was pushing me to the very edge. <br/>If we were to use a metaphor, my feet were sliding off the rocks of a cliff and I had my toes hanging over the edge.<br/><strong>~ <a class="zem_slink" title="Jaden Smith" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaden_Smith" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Jaden Smith</a></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><p>A metaphor is a figure of speech that says that one situation or <a class="zem_slink" title="Scenario" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenario" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">scenario</a> is another different situation or scenario, so we can use fewer words.</p><br/><p>It makes the reader or listener find the similarities between the situation or scenario you want then to understand and a situation or scenario that they may be more familiar with.</p><br/><p>The English word metaphor is derived from the <a class="zem_slink" title="Greek language" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_language" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Greek</a> word <em>metapherin</em>  which means “transfer”.</p><br/><p>So you are transferring the meaning of one thing to another thing.</p><br/><p>Simply put – use a story that matches with the situation you are talking about, but in a scenario that the client can understand.</p><br/><h3>Here is what I said to Bob.</h3><br/><p><em>OK, so I come to you and say, can you make a ring for me.</em></p><br/><p><em>You say, sure, what type of ring, what stones if any do you want in it, what sort of design, etc?</em></p><br/><p><em>But I say to you . . . No time to discuss that, can you just make me a ring!</em></p><br/><p><em>Is it likely that I am going to end up with a ring that I like?</em></p><br/><p>With this simple use of <strong>METAPHOR</strong>, Bob immediately understood why it was important that we spend some time talking about what he wanted to achieve in his website.</p><br/><blockquote><br/><p>A web developer who is not willing to spend up to one hour to meet with you before committing to buying a website probably is not going to get the best result for you!</p><br/></blockquote><br/><p>How could he/she get the best result for you, when they do not understand your needs and wants, the nature of your business, etc?</p><br/><p>That’s why at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> <a class="zem_slink" title="Website" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Websites</a></strong>, we always start off with a “get-to-know-you chat”.</p><br/><p>By the way, using METAPHOR also works well in personal, non-business situations. Give it a go next time you get stuck in a conversation where you are not conveying your message clearly.</p><br/><p> </p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span></h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Learn how to use Metaphor in your business and personal life and watch for the rewards.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it. <br/><strong> ~ <a class="zem_slink" title="Oprah Winfrey" href="http://www.people.com/people/oprah_winfrey/?xid=Zemanta" target="_blank" rel="peoplemag">Oprah Winfrey</a><br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – New Blog Template</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; 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height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="border: none; float: right;" alt=" " src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=2a0a0727-7982-473b-a7df-466dc28e36a7" title=""/></a></div><br/> <br/><a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/customers-understand">When your customers do not understand</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-49842709581018016322013-10-28T00:05:00.002-07:002013-10-28T00:05:34.652-07:00Give Apple some feedback<p>Ever wondered how to give <a class="zem_slink" title="Apple Inc." href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=37.33182,-122.03118&spn=1.0,1.0&q=37.33182,-122.03118%20(Apple%20Inc.)&t=h" target="_blank" rel="geolocation">Apple</a> some <a class="zem_slink" title="Feedback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feedback" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">feedback</a> about their products?</p><br/><p>Well, here is a simple link to do just that . . .<a href="http://www.apple.com/feedback/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3485" alt="Apple silver logo " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Apple-silver-logo.png" width="174" height="217" title=""/>http://www.apple.com/feedback/</a></p><br/><p class="mce-wp-more" title="More...">I’m not sure what Apple do with the feedback that they receive.</p><br/><p class="mce-wp-more" title="More...">Some would say that they ignore it  LOL</p><br/><p class="mce-wp-more" title="More...">But hopefully, your contribution will somehow sway future releases of Apple products.</p><br/><p class="mce-wp-more" title="More...">However, do not expect to get a reply.</p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span></h3><br/><p> </p><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Click the link and give Apple some feedback.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>At times, creating opportunity requires turning negatives into positives, turning failure into feedback.<br/><strong> ~ anon<br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – Give Apple some feedback</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; 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line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/10/27/scitechtalk_apple_gives_away_free_software.htm" target="_blank">SciTechTalk: Apple gives away free software. Crazy like a fox?</a><br/></li><br/></ul><br/><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="border: none; float: right;" alt=" " src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=48842ad3-be5d-4db9-bd80-869063c0653f" title=""/></a></div><br/> <br/><a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/give-apple-feedback">Give Apple some feedback</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-54277190877909588192013-10-20T19:00:00.004-07:002013-10-20T19:00:53.475-07:00What do you do?<p>It’s a question that every <a class="zem_slink" title="Business" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">business owner</a> should be asking themselves. What do you do?</p><br/><p>The answers vary, of course. Some people reply with the . . .</p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><br/><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EnvironCabVA_11_09_Camry_Hybrid_Taxi_7907.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbgroup-1382320847];player=img;" target="_blank" title="English: Toyota Camry Hybrid taxi from Environ..."><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="300px EnvironCabVA 11 09 Camry Hybrid Taxi 79071 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/300px-EnvironCabVA_11_09_Camry_Hybrid_Taxi_79071.jpg" width="300" height="200"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">English: Toyota Camry Hybrid taxi from EnvironCAB of Arlington, Virginia. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)</p><br/></div><br/><p>. . . name of the industry that they work in.</p><br/><p>For example, <a class="zem_slink" title="Hairdresser" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairdresser" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">hair dresser</a>, <a class="zem_slink" title="Travel agency" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_agency" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">travel agent</a>, coach, mechanic, taxi driver, whatever . . .</p><br/><p>Some will reply with a somewhat more enlightened response, identifying the actual service that they provide. </p><br/><p>They are distinguishing between the title of their industry, and the benefits that their customer receive.  This is very good for marketing.</p><br/><p>For example:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>We help people to look great and feel great</li><br/><li>We organise the best travel experiences you will ever have</li><br/><li>We keep your car running efficiently and safely.</li><br/><li>We get people safely to their destination</li><br/></ul><br/><p>But very few business owners say that they are cleaners and lawyers and book keepers and website developers.</p><br/><p>So why do they insist on doing these things themselves?</p><br/><p>Why do they insist on going the DIY route, when it clearly costs more and does not give a professional result in almost all cases.</p><br/><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Ever tried cutting your own hair !! LOL</p><br/><p>This just makes no sense at all, and it often shows up in the <a class="zem_slink" title="Website" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">websites</a> that they end up with which:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Look old and out of date</li><br/><li>Are not easy to read</li><br/><li>Do not generate new or repeat sales for the business</li><br/><li>And are not used at all to market the business</li><br/></ul><br/><p> </p><br/><h2>THE REAL COST</h2><br/><p>Added to that is the real cost of <a class="zem_slink" title="Do it yourself" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_it_yourself" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">DIY</a>.</p><br/><p>Think about the first time that you drive to a new destination in a new city, especially if you go without a map or <a class="zem_slink" title="Global Positioning System" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">GPS</a>.</p><br/><p>It inevitably takes much longer than if you caught a taxi or limo service.  You take wrong turns, get stuck because you don’t know the bottlenecks and short cuts, and you probably cop a fine for unknowingly doing something wrong!</p><br/><p>The <a class="zem_slink" title="Professional" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">professionals</a> are experienced and know their way around.</p><br/><p>They get you there in a fraction of the time and cost. Because you are not DIY driving, you will not make mistakes and get tickets and fines.</p><br/><p>You will arrive safe and relaxed at your destination ready for whatever work or play awaits you there.</p><br/><h2>Learn to DELEGATE</h2><br/><p>The same thing applies for any task in your business for which you are not professionally qualified.</p><br/><p>In the long run, it is always cheaper and quicker to get the professionals in to do the job.</p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><br/><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FEMA_-_33005_-_SBA_representative_on_the_phone_making_calls_in_Ohio.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbgroup-1382320847];player=img;" target="_blank" title="English: Findlay, Ohio, September 20, 2007 -- ..."><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="300px FEMA 33005 SBA representative on the phone making calls in Ohio1 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/300px-FEMA_-_33005_-_SBA_representative_on_the_phone_making_calls_in_Ohio1.jpg" width="300" height="196"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">English: Findlay, Ohio, September 20, 2007 — Gilbert Yingling, a representative with Small Business Administration (SBA) makes calls to local business owners from a local chamber of commerce business directory as part of an SBA outreach program. He then follows up with person to person meetings with the business owners. John Ficara/FEMA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)</p><br/></div><br/><p>And sometimes as a business owner, even if you are professionally qualified in a particular area, it is much better for the business overall for you to step back to keep oversight of the business.</p><br/><p>To stay one step removed from the process.</p><br/><p><strong>“Not always possible in a small or fledgling business”,</strong> I hear you reply!</p><br/><p>True that. And . . .</p><br/><blockquote><br/><p>Unless you aim to step back and delegate, that small and fledgling business will remain that way.</p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Start with small steps</h2><br/><p>Find ways to claw back a few hours here and there that you can invest into working ON the business and growing the business and generating new revenues to pay for more time that you can delegate.</p><br/><p>I know that this is a big challenge for business owners, so if even one business owner takes action on this post, then it will have been worth writing.</p><br/><p>I would love to hear what you are going to do . . . better, what you have done. </p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span></h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Take a look at where you can delegate some small task that you now do yourself.</li><br/><li>And then find someone to delegate it to.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties.<br/><strong> ~ Marlene Dietrich<br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – What do you do?</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/business-networking-tips-14" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="207715054 80 801 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/207715054_80_801.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/business-networking-tips-14" target="_blank">Business Networking Tips 14</a><br/></li><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/small-business-owners-get-paid-5-days" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="203066335 80 801 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/203066335_80_801.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/small-business-owners-get-paid-5-days" target="_blank">How small business owners get paid in 5 days</a><br/></li><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.powerhomebiz.com/financing-a-business/taxes/5-commonly-missed-tax-deductions-small-business-owners.htm" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="212503595 80 801 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/212503595_80_801.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://www.powerhomebiz.com/financing-a-business/taxes/5-commonly-missed-tax-deductions-small-business-owners.htm" target="_blank">5 Commonly Missed Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners</a><br/></li><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://blog.dandb.com/2013/10/17/4-free-services-every-budget-conscious-small-business-should-use/" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="212013841 80 801 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/212013841_80_801.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://blog.dandb.com/2013/10/17/4-free-services-every-budget-conscious-small-business-should-use/" target="_blank">4 Free Services Every Budget-Conscious Small Business Should Use</a><br/></li><br/></ul><br/><br/><a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/what-do-you-do">What do you do?</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-29010192746094702472013-10-20T19:00:00.001-07:002013-10-20T19:00:37.840-07:00What do you do?It's a question that every business owner should be asking themselves. What do you do?The answers vary, of cours <a href="http://p.ost.im/dce2XV">... http://p.ost.im/dce2XV</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-89864171398990075532013-10-15T01:35:00.002-07:002013-10-15T01:35:13.086-07:00Opportunity + Reward = Desire<p>As with many things in life, Opportunity + Reward = Desire.</p><br/><p>And no more-so, it seems, than when it comes to <a class="zem_slink" title="Crime" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">crime</a> in local <a class="zem_slink" title="Business" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">businesses</a> . . .</p><br/> <br/><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 203px;"><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/87547772@N00/2125942630" target="_blank" title="Robbery not allowed"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="2125942630 7587c43b9b m1 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2125942630_7587c43b9b_m1.jpg" width="193" height="240"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Robbery not allowed (Photo credit: Arenamontanus)</p><br/></div><br/><p>The local <a class="zem_slink" title="Copper" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">copper</a> turned up at our <a class="zem_slink" title="Chamber of commerce" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_commerce" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Chamber of Commerce</a> meeting today and asked us, “Are you inviting crime into your businesses?”</p><br/><p>He reported the sad truth of crime happening in local businesses, many of which we just do not hear about in the media.</p><br/><p>Here are some quick tips . . .</p><br/><h2>Opportunity + Reward = Desire</h2><br/><p>When a criminal sees the Opportunity and the Reward, the Desire <a class="zem_slink" title="Exponential growth" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exponential_growth" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">increases exponentially</a> . . . and the result is a crime.</p><br/><p> </p><br/><p><a class="zem_slink" title="The Police" href="http://www.thepolice.com" target="_blank" rel="homepage">The Police</a> call this the<strong> Crime Triangle</strong>.</p><br/><p>So, every little deterrent is important . . .</p><br/><p>For example . . . check your business for these:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>Cash register (<a class="zem_slink" title="Point of sale" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_of_sale" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">POS</a>) clearly visible to passing traffic</li><br/><li>POS clearly visible to other staff members</li><br/><li>Posters and advertising and huge displays help with marketing, but they also help to conceal crimes in progress</li><br/><li>High shelves, and cluttered walkways</li><br/></ul><br/><p>These all have the effect of increasing the Opportunity factor in the Crime Triangle.</p><br/><p>Our copper sited an example of walking into a shop at night to find the staff counting the money on the counter <a class="zem_slink" title="Plain view doctrine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plain_view_doctrine" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">in plain view</a>.</p><br/><p>Talk about Opportunity + Reward !!</p><br/><p>And since this happens regularly at the same time every day, it makes it so easy to plan a crime. </p><br/><p>Actions that happen regularly at the same time every day increase the Opportunity Factor.</p><br/><h2>Get some help</h2><br/><p>The Police are more than happy to help you with identifying and fixing things in your place of business that could attract or create crime.</p><br/><p>After-all, each crime prevented is a better result for them – less work and a safer community.</p><br/><h3><br/><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span> </h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Take a commonsense look at your place of business.</li><br/><li>Take a commonsense look at the daily routine in your business</li><br/><li>And then, call in the coppers if your are not sure.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>Don’t steal, don’t lie, don’t cheat, don’t sell drugs. <br/>The government hates competition.<br/><strong>~ Hussein Nishah<br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – Opportunity + Reward = Desire</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; 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padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://fox59.com/2013/09/03/police-program-takes-proactive-approach-to-fighting-crime-2/" target="_blank">Police program takes proactive approach to fighting crime</a><br/></li><br/></ul><br/><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="border: none; float: right;" alt=" " src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=f0bef910-7cbf-4166-9b1d-f1f5d7ff239e" title=""/></a></div><br/> <br/><a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/opportunity-reward-desire">Opportunity + Reward = Desire</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-55079351210227647672013-10-15T01:34:00.001-07:002013-10-15T01:34:51.453-07:00Opportunity + Reward = DesireAs with many things in life, Opportunity + Reward = Desire.And no more-so, it seems, than when it comes to crime <a href="http://p.ost.im/d7LVX6">... http://p.ost.im/d7LVX6</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-4170447716075019442013-10-08T00:07:00.001-07:002013-10-08T00:07:49.213-07:00Getting paid while mobileMost businesses would love to know about Getting paid while mobile; especially tradies and the like.I know this <a href="http://p.ost.im/dWtNPP">... http://p.ost.im/dWtNPP</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-82311890681659757992013-10-02T12:58:00.002-07:002013-10-02T12:58:33.704-07:00Business Networking Tips 14<p>Many business networkers have trouble coming up with their <a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/business-networking-tips-07" target="_blank">30 second promotional</a> or <a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/business-networking-tips-02" target="_blank">elevator pitch</a>.</p><br/><p>Here is a hot tip that will make this Sooo EASY . . . </p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 250px;"><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54513922@N00/5220684336" target="_blank" title="Elevator Pitch: Ezra Goldman (University of Co..."><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="5220684336 3c49e18558 m " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/5220684336_3c49e18558_m.jpg" width="240" height="160"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Elevator Pitch: Ezra Goldman (University of Copenhagen), Willem Boijens (Adaptive Path) (Photo credit: Citymart.com)</p><br/></div><br/><p>When I was told about this simple system at a networking meeting this morning, I thought . . .</p><br/><p><span style="color: #ff0066;"><strong><a class="zem_slink" title="WOW!" href="http://www.wowway.com/" target="_blank" rel="homepage">WOW !</a>  How easy is that !</strong></span></p><br/><p>So I quickly wrote it down and tried it out then and there.</p><br/><p>I found that it is even easy to make up something on the spot without a lot of deliberation.</p><br/><p>Here’s what you do.</p><br/><p>Just fill in the blanks in these 4 lines and you will have the perfect, well timed 30 second promotional.</p><br/><p style="padding-left: 30px;">I help . . .<br/>Achieve . . .<br/>So they can . . .<br/>And I can . . .</p><br/><p>This might look something like this:</p><br/><p style="padding-left: 30px;">I help . . . brides<br/>Achieve . . . their ideal wedding<br/>So they can . . . relax and enjoy their special day<br/>And I can . . . show my creative flair</p><br/><p>. . . or . . .</p><br/><p style="padding-left: 30px;">I help . . . small business owners<br/>Achieve . . . a powerful website platform<br/>So they can . . . generate repeat sales and find new customers<br/>And I can . . . share my systems and marketing knowledge</p><br/><p>Now, you can vary the words at the start of each line to make it flow more, but you get the idea.</p><br/><p>Give it a go !</p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span></h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Write down these 4 lines or memorise them.</li><br/><li>Prepare one to use at your next networking meeting.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>If one elevator button has a star on it, I’m pressing it.<br/><strong> ~ <a class="zem_slink" title="B. J. Novak" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._J._Novak" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">BJ Novak</a><br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – <a class="zem_slink" title="Business networking" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_networking" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Business Networking</a> Tips 14</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/business-networking-tips-12" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="199465281 80 80 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/199465281_80_80.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/business-networking-tips-12" target="_blank">Business Networking Tips 12</a><br/></li><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://everythinggirlslove.com/2013/09/she-has-her-own-thing-part-3-networking-for-opportunity/" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="205811680 80 80 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/205811680_80_80.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://everythinggirlslove.com/2013/09/she-has-her-own-thing-part-3-networking-for-opportunity/" target="_blank">She Has Her Own Thing! 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text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://residualresolution.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/networking-for-your-online-business/" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="noimg 3 80 802 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/noimg_3_80_802.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://residualresolution.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/networking-for-your-online-business/" target="_blank">Networking For Your Online Business</a><br/></li><br/></ul><br/><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="border: none; float: right;" alt=" " src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=7b69a06f-ca9e-47b9-8c9c-54ccd1bb2145" title=""/></a></div><br/> <br/><a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/business-networking-tips-14">Business Networking Tips 14</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-77739330097216279122013-10-02T12:57:00.001-07:002013-10-02T12:57:32.639-07:00Business Networking Tips 14Many business networkers have trouble coming up with their 30 second promotional or elevator pitch.Here is a hot <a href="http://p.ost.im/dWAmqK">... http://p.ost.im/dWAmqK</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-63771806413557443592013-10-01T18:57:00.001-07:002013-10-01T18:57:31.515-07:00It is just SPAM marketingI regularly get emails forwarded to me by contacts and clients that say something like . . . (and I quote)“I t <a href="http://p.ost.im/dWUYMJ">... http://p.ost.im/dWUYMJ</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-33414602339532971752013-10-01T18:56:00.002-07:002013-10-01T18:56:44.909-07:00It is just SPAM marketing<p>I regularly get emails forwarded to me by contacts and clients that say something like . . . (and I quote)</p><br/><p>“I thought you might like to know some of the reasons why you are not getting enough organic traffic & most often you stick to Ad words to get more traffic which is quite expensive and the chances is high of getting a spam traffic as well.”</p><br/><p>Don’t worry . . . It is just <a class="zem_slink" title="Email spam" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_spam" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">SPAM</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="Marketing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">marketing</a>!</p><br/><p>Ironically, it is these emails that are the SPAM, LOL . . . </p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 250px;"><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36495803@N05/8270256961" target="_blank" title="Funny Internet Spam for eMail and Websites is ..."><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="8270256961 03d5eaff85 m " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/8270256961_03d5eaff85_m.jpg" width="240" height="160"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Funny Internet Spam for eMail and Websites is Spicy (Photo credit: epSos.de)</p><br/></div><br/><p>Yes, I regularly get emails from people expressing concern about emails that they have received saying that there are various problems with their website.</p><br/><p>“We have taken a close look at your website and it has these listed problems . . . “</p><br/><p>The fact that so many people get the IDENTICAL email indicates that it is purely and simply SPAM.</p><br/><p>They have NOT taken a close look, or even any look, at your website.</p><br/><p>As I replied to one client . . .</p><br/><blockquote><br/><p>It is just a scattergun SPAM approach designed to worry website owners into contacting them.</p><br/></blockquote><br/><p>Out of the thousands of emails that they send, some people will get suckered into contacting them . . . and who knows what happens from there on !!  LOL</p><br/><p>If you are concerned about your website, then talk with the person or company that helped you to build it in the first place.</p><br/><blockquote><br/><p>At <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong>, we have an <a class="zem_slink" title="Open Door Policy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Door_Policy" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">open-door policy</a> on this.</p><br/><p>We also have a Quarterly Marketing Review with our clients to help keep on top of using their website to it’s best advantage.</p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Key SPAM <a class="zem_slink" title="Identifier" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identifier" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Identifiers</a><br/></h2><br/><p>Here are some key identifiers that these are SPAM emails and not to be trusted.</p><br/><ul><br/><li>The senders <a class="zem_slink" title="Email address" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_address" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">email address</a> is usually gmail, and not linked to a valid business domain</li><br/><li>The <a class="zem_slink" title="Salutation" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salutation" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">salutation</a> is not personalised with your name – because they do not know your name</li><br/><li>The salutation often is – “Hi <your-domain> Team”.  e.g. “Hi abc123.com.au Team”</li><br/><li>You get the same email for 2+ <a class="zem_slink" title="Website" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">websites</a><br/></li><br/></ul><br/><p>One emailer has twigged onto what I keep saying about SPAMers.</p><br/><p>They added the message . . .</p><br/><p>“P.S: – This is our marketing strategy to use a <a class="zem_slink" title="Gmail" href="http://mail.google.com" target="_blank" rel="homepage">Gmail</a> account. Once you reply us back, we will communicate with you through our corporate Email ID.”</p><br/><p>Really !!</p><br/><p>Why are they embarrassed or afraid to put their name out there ?</p><br/><h3>Clever Followup</h3><br/><p>Some are clever enough to write a followup email assuming that you would have contacted them, and wondering why you have not.</p><br/><p>“Was expecting your email about . . . . “</p><br/><p>So, again . . .</p><br/><p>if you have concerns or questions, talk with the people who helped you to build it . . . or Contact Us at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong>.</p><br/><p>We are happy to advise and help.</p><br/><p>Well, that is quite simple really!</p><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>If you have concerns or questions about your website, talk with the people who helped you to build it.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>Like almost everyone who uses e-mail, I receive a ton of spam every day. <br/>Much of it offers to help me get out of debt or get rich quick. <br/>It would be funny if it weren’t so exciting.<br/><strong> ~ <a class="zem_slink" title="bgC3" href="http://www.bgc3.com" target="_blank" rel="homepage">Bill Gates</a><br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – It is just SPAM marketing</h2><br/><p> </p><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; 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list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://russelrayphotos2.com/2013/09/27/spam-emails-work-so-does-unsubscribe/" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;" alt="206112270 80 80 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/206112270_80_80.jpg" title=""/></a><a style="display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;" href="http://russelrayphotos2.com/2013/09/27/spam-emails-work-so-does-unsubscribe/" target="_blank">Spam emails work. So does unsubscribe.</a><br/></li><br/></ul><br/><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Enhanced by Zemanta" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px"><img class="zemanta-pixie-img" style="border: none; float: right;" alt=" " src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=522d8e48-f516-414c-aa3d-05f33310e158" title=""/></a></div><br/> <br/><a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/just-spam-marketing">It is just SPAM marketing</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-74499974390532519492013-09-30T17:26:00.000-07:002013-09-30T17:26:00.134-07:00Google just turned SEO upside down again<p>Yes, that’s right . . . <a class="zem_slink" title="Google" href="http://https://www.google.com" target="_blank" rel="homepage">Google</a> just turned <a class="zem_slink" title="Search engine optimization" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_optimization" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">SEO</a> upside down again!</p><br/><p>One thing that you can be sure of is that Google will keep changing things.</p><br/><p>But there is one constant in all of this, and if you follow this you should be reasonably safe, and that is . . . </p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81203773@N00/2821859479" target="_blank" title="Google Chrome"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="2821859479 2f2070bf89 m " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2821859479_2f2070bf89_m.jpg" width="300"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Google Chrome (Photo credit: thms.nl)</p><br/></div><br/><h2><br/><a class="zem_slink" title="Web content" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_content" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">CONTENT</a> IS KING</h2><br/><p>We have said it before 100 times, and we will say it again . . .</p><br/><h2>CONTENT IS KING</h2><br/><p>That’s right!</p><br/><p>Regardless of all the fancy schmancy SEO techniques, you still cannot beat good, old fashioned CONTENT for Google results.</p><br/><p>Google is a <a class="zem_slink" title="Web search engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_search_engine" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">search engine</a> and it wants to help people find the information that they are searching for.</p><br/><p>Provide that information and you are way ahead already.</p><br/><h2>The Hummingbird Update</h2><br/><p>On Sept 24, Google introduced the Hummingbord Update, so named because Google says it is “precise and fast”.</p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px;"><br/><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Apple%26%23174%3B---iPad%26%23174%3B-with-Retina%26%23174%3B-display-Wi-Fi---16GB---Black/6208417.p?id=1218720729295&skuId=6208417" target="_blank" title="Apple iPad"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured " title="" alt="6208417 sa " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/6208417_sa.jpg" width="200" height="259"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Apple iPad (Photo credits: Best Buy)</p><br/></div><br/><p>In summary, this update moves closer towards providing the precise information that searchers are looking for.</p><br/><h3>Conversational Search</h3><br/><p>So . . .</p><br/><p>if you type in “Places to buy an iPad near my home”, Google will look at this more closely.</p><br/><p>Rather than just providing a list of <a class="zem_slink" title="Website" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">websites</a> that sell <a class="zem_slink" title="IPad" href="http://www.apple.com/ipad/" target="_blank" rel="homepage">iPads</a>, Google will:</p><br/><ul><br/><li>see that you are probably looking for a shop (“place”) rather than a website</li><br/><li>look for places that are “near you”</li><br/></ul><br/><p>The goal being to provide results that more accurately match the search questions.</p><br/><p>This is called a “Conversational Search”.</p><br/><p>You can read more about the <a href="http://searchengineland.com/google-hummingbird-172816" target="_blank">Hummingbird algorithm</a> update at <a href="http://searchengineland.com" target="_blank">Search Engine Land</a>.</p><br/><h3>Keyword Results</h3><br/><p>Another big change that has come out is that Google is limiting or stopping the supply of Keyword Information.</p><br/><p>In the past, Google has provided information about what keywords people are using to search with, making it easier for SEO techs to target those keywords.</p><br/><p>The impact of this change on SEO remains to be seen.</p><br/><p>SEO technicians have used <a class="zem_slink" title="Keyword research" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyword_research" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Keyword Research</a> in an attempt to second guess what Google will do and provide the information that Google wants.</p><br/><p>This change further supports the idea that Google is moving towards Conversations, not Keywords.</p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span></h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Keep building quality CONTENT in your website.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? 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Google just turned SEO upside down again!One thing that you can be sure of is that Goo <a href="http://p.ost.im/dWNVnN">... http://p.ost.im/dWNVnN</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474873933893527737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730847339606121697.post-17487034323640464512013-09-26T22:28:00.004-07:002013-09-26T22:28:48.821-07:00Deleted or Not Deleted<p>Deleted or Not Deleted – that is the question!</p><br/><p>When you delete a file on your computer, it disappears from your screen.</p><br/><p>And so you think it is gone . . . </p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><br/><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hard_drive-en.svg" target="_blank" title="English: Diagram of a computer hard disk drive"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="300px Hard drive en.svg " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/300px-Hard_drive-en.svg_.png" width="300" height="214"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">English: Diagram of a computer hard disk drive (Photo credit: Wikipedia)</p><br/></div><br/><p>But the reality is that the file is not really GONE as such.</p><br/><h3>Your computer has just “forgotten” <a class="zem_slink" title="Where" href="http://www.where.com/" target="_blank" rel="homepage">where</a> it is.</h3><br/><p>It’s a bit like when you plant <a class="zem_slink" title="Seed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">seeds</a> in the garden.</p><br/><p>They are gone, and if they are small seeds, you likely cannot see them or find them again.</p><br/><p>And yet, sure enough, in a few days or weeks, those seeds will sprout into plants in your garden.</p><br/><h2>Not really deleted</h2><br/><p>So deleted <a class="zem_slink" title="Computer file" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_file" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">files</a> are not really deleted.  The computer just forgets where they are <a class="zem_slink" title="Computer data storage" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_data_storage" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">stored</a> on your <a class="zem_slink" title="Hard disk drive" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">hard drive</a>.</p><br/><p>Eventually, when you save new files on your hard drive, the old files will become overwritten.</p><br/><p>But even then it may be possible to retrieve the parts of the deleted files that are not overwritten.</p><br/><h2>What does it mean?</h2><br/><p>Well, the good part is that you can recover your files, and . . .</p><br/><p>the bad part is that you can recover your files.</p><br/><h3>The good part . . .</h3><br/><p>When you delete a file, it usually goes in the <a class="zem_slink" title="Trash (computing)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trash_%28computing%29" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Recycle Bin</a>.  And you can usually retrieve a file from there if you decided that you really did want the file.</p><br/><p>Every so often, you should clean out the Recycle Bin to stop your computer getting cluttered.  Hey!  It’s a bin just like any other bin in the office or at home.</p><br/><p>Even then, after the files have been deleted from the Recycle Bin, a computer tech may be able to recover them because the files are still stored on the hard drive.  Only the pointer to where they are stored has been deleted.</p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><br/><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Java_roaming_profile_bloat.PNG" rel="shadowbox[sbgroup-1380259726];player=img;" target="_blank" title="Example of a third-party software (Sun Microsy..."><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="300px Java roaming profile bloat " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/300px-Java_roaming_profile_bloat.png" width="300" height="228"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Example of a third-party software (Sun Microsystems Java) storing temporary files and software updates in the roaming profile. The bloated roaming profile makes login and logout times increased. The stored updates shown are unnecessary after installation, yet they are not deleted. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)</p><br/></div><br/><h3>The bad part . . .</h3><br/><p>And the bad part is exactly the same thing, but for different reasons.</p><br/><p>If you have sensitive business or <a class="zem_slink" title="Personally identifiable information" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personally_identifiable_information" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">personal information</a> on your computer, you may think that it has been deleted and no longer exists.</p><br/><p>But the reality is that it still does exist, and using hard drive scanning software, it may be possible to retrieve some or all of the file.</p><br/><p><strong>So don’t just assume that your <a class="zem_slink" title="File deletion" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_deletion" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">deleted file</a>(s) is gone.  It may not be!</strong></p><br/><p>So . . .</p><br/><h2>What to do about it?</h2><br/><p>The ultimate solution is going to cost some money, so . . . firstly, decide if your files are important enough to warrant the extra precautions.</p><br/><p>If you are developing a new product, or a new <a class="zem_slink" title="Marketing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">marketing campaign</a>, where the stakes are high . . . then it might be worthwhile.</p><br/><p>If you store client information that you are required to keep confidential . . . then it might be worthwhile.</p><br/><p>If there is anything personal or private on your computer that you don’t want others seeing . . . then it might be worthwhile. </p><br/><p>The solution is to buy and use software that overwrites the existing file with blank files . . . multiple times.  Eventually, there is no magnet trace of the file on the hard drive surface.</p><br/><p>For most computer users, that is overkill, and it is enough to know that you can retrieve that folder of family holiday snaps that you accidentally deleted.</p><br/><h3><span style="color: #888888;">Well, that is quite simple really!</span></h3><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Evaluate how sensitive the information on your computer really is, and take action accordingly.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p><a class="zem_slink" title="The Office" href="http://www.hulu.com/the-office" target="_blank" rel="hulu">The secret</a> of being successful is making good use of every little opportunity you come across in life. 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And if …</p><br/><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 216px;"><br/><a href="http://www.crunchbase.com/company/apple" target="_blank" title="Image representing Apple as depicted in CrunchBase"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="" alt="54061v1 max 250x250 " src="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/wp-content/uploads/54061v1-max-250x250.jpg" width="206" height="250"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Image via CrunchBase</p><br/></div><br/><p>you are an early taker of new software, you will be the person finding out about that bug.</p><br/><p>Usually the hard way!</p><br/><p>So I always say, let somebody else find and report the bugs and get them fixed first.</p><br/><p>Case in point – the new Apple iPhone software already has a bug identified only hours after it’s been launched.</p><br/><p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/ios-7-security-flaws-uncovered-as-new-iphones-released-20130920-2u3ed.html" target="_blank">http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/ios-7-security-flaws-uncovered-as-new-iphones-released-20130920-2u3ed.html</a></p><br/><blockquote><br/><p>Users <a class="zem_slink" title="Booting" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booting" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">booting up</a> their newly released <a class="zem_slink" title="IPhone 5" href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/" target="_blank" rel="homepage">iPhone 5s</a> or iPhone 5c on Friday will be prompted to install a minor operating system update, intended to squash a few minor bugs <a class="zem_slink" title="Apple Inc." href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=37.33182,-122.03118&spn=1.0,1.0&q=37.33182,-122.03118%20(Apple%20Inc.)&t=h" target="_blank" rel="geolocation">Apple</a> discovered with its latest handsets.</p><br/></blockquote><br/><p><a href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/09/20/day-one-ios-701-update-for-iphone-5s-5c-patches-launch-bugs" target="_blank">http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/09/20/day-one-ios-701-update-for-iphone-5s-5c-patches-launch-bugs</a></p><br/><p>So do not be too quick to rush in with new software updates.</p><br/><p>Wait a few days and then Google for details on the updates.  You will surely find reports of how it is going.</p><br/><h2>You will need some time</h2><br/><p>The other reason not to get into downloading the new iOS 7 is that you will need a lot of time to:</p><br/><ol><br/><li>download it and</li><br/><li>familiarise yourself with it</li><br/></ol><br/><p>Allow several hours for the software download, (depending on your download speed), which means several hours that you are not able to use your iPhone.</p><br/><p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/20/ios-7-downloads-college_n_3962978.html?utm_hp_ref=college" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/20/ios-7-downloads-college_n_3962978.html?utm_hp_ref=college</a></p><br/><p>So if you casually hit update during a workday, prepare to stop work.</p><br/><p>And make sure to do it on your home or office wi-fi because it will chew up a lot of your mobile data allocation.</p><br/><p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/10319852/iOS-7-how-to-install-the-new-software-for-iPhone-and-iPad.html" target="_blank">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/10319852/iOS-7-how-to-install-the-new-software-for-iPhone-and-iPad.html</a></p><br/><h2>The second delay . . .</h2><br/><h3 style="text-align: center;">becoming sufficiently familiar with the new software to use it</h3><br/><p>The look and feel of the new software is totally different to earlier versions, and some functionality has changed. </p><br/><p>It’s a bit like driving a <a class="zem_slink" title="Right- and left-hand traffic" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=17.88739,102.71158&spn=0.01,0.01&q=17.88739,102.71158%20(Right-%20and%20left-hand%20traffic)&t=h" target="_blank" rel="geolocation">right hand drive</a> vehicle for the first time after you’ve spent your life driving a left hand drive.</p><br/><p>Certainly not impossible, but it takes a bit of getting used to.</p><br/><p>Having said that, there are some great <a class="zem_slink" title="new features" href="http://www.misterlinky.net/blog/" target="_blank" rel="homepage">new features</a> in the software update.</p><br/><h3>Here are the <a class="zem_slink" title="Top 40" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_40" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Top 10</a> features in Apple iOS 7</h3><br/><p><a href="http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/top-10-features-in-apple-ios-7-20130919-2u0oc.html" target="_blank">http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/top-10-features-in-apple-ios-7-20130919-2u0oc.html</a></p><br/><p><a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/19/ios_7_activation_lock_praised_by_sf_nyc_lawmen/" target="_blank">http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/19/ios_7_activation_lock_praised_by_sf_nyc_lawmen/</a></p><br/><p>Whatever you do, I hope that you enjoy using the new software.</p><br/><p>Well, that is quite simple really!</p><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Research carefully before uploading new software.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? Just <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> at <strong>Hot<span style="color: #ff0066;">pink</span> Websites</strong> now.</li><br/></ol><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>Quote</h2><br/><blockquote><br/><p>For the kids too young to understand: <br/>Blowing into a Nintendo cartridge in the 80′s was our version of wiping your iPhone screen on your jeans…<br/><strong> ~ Anon<br/></strong></p><br/></blockquote><br/><h2>Remember – Do not download new iPhone iOS7</h2><br/><p>.</p><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size: 1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;"><br/><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;"><br/><a style="box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; 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Philip</p><br/><p>If they don’t know me, then I will add a further hint, like our business name.</p><br/><h3>Make it easy to do</h3><br/><p><a class="zem_slink" title="Typing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typing" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Typing</a> out an sms is laborious at best, and adding more text is a pain!</p><br/><p>So . . .</p><br/><p><span style="color: #ff0066;"><strong>1. </strong></span> Use the voice activation option on your <a class="zem_slink" title="Mobile phone" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">mobile phone</a>.</p><br/><p>On the <a class="zem_slink" title="Apple iPad" href="http://tablets.findthebest.com/l/164/Apple-iPad-Mini-with-4G" target="_blank" rel="fdbtablets">iPhone</a> and <a class="zem_slink" title="IPad" href="http://www.apple.com/ipad/" target="_blank" rel="homepage">iPad</a>, this is a microphone icon in the lower left corner of the keyboard.</p><br/><p><span style="color: #ff0066;"><strong>2.</strong></span>  Use the Shortcuts option on your device</p><br/><p>On the iPhone, click on</p><br/><p>Settings > <a class="zem_slink" title="General officer" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_officer" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">General</a> > Keyboard > Shortcuts > + (<a class="zem_slink" title="Plus and minus signs" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plus_and_minus_signs" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">plus sign</a> to add a new shortcut)</p><br/><p>Create a shortcut that converts an unusual string of characters, like rpp, into a phrase, like Regards . . . Philip</p><br/><p>And yes, that is quite simple really!</p><br/><h3>More ideas</h3><br/><p>Set up shortcuts to insert your website address into an sms to make it easier for your clients to find you.</p><br/><p>e.g. on my phone</p><br/><p>whpwwe > converts in the sms to > <a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/website-enquiry" target="_blank">http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/website-enquiry</a></p><br/><p>whpwcu > converts in the sms to > <a href="http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">http://www.hotpinkwebsites.com.au/contact-us</a></p><br/><p>.</p><br/><h2>What should you do now?</h2><br/><ol><br/><li>Set it up now and get in the habit of using it.</li><br/><li>Want some help or ideas? 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