Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Monday, July 21st, 2008 |
Technology and progress are concepts that remain ‘just concepts’ until one goes out of her way to learn it. Computers and internet knowledge were just recently introduced, and the whole world adjusted to accommodate them, particularly the businesses. Suddenly, a mandatory requirement of any job opportunity is computer knowledge. Those people who are blessed with the curiosity to make this whole new world work are among the ones who are sought after and constantly badgered. The few, the proud, the IT people.
Some say that IT is common sense and a business owner can self-learn. This isn’t quite true. In fact, most people would rather let professionals do their networks rather than risk a crucial aspect of the business, such as the whole payroll automation process. Suddenly, human error in production means that a programmer forgot to enter a code or a snippet of information in a database.
The good news is business owners don’t have to be IT experts to be in business. They can hire a technical support staff to figure something out for them. However, there is a danger in hiring an IT support staff. Strict clauses in work contracts must be set for protection of your business data. Your IT guy could run off with the technology you paid for, and that will be disastrous.
Businesses don’t need an in-house IT department, they can simply outsource it. A reliable IT solutions company such as our advertiser NY IT Consulting can do the job of keeping the business’ network flowing smoothly.
What else does a non-techie business owner have to do? Read and re-read agreements, including the fine print… or learn IT fast.
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Friday, July 18th, 2008 |
Have you noticed how people blog? Some talk about their varied interests, some talk about their families, and some others talk about the things that drive them to succeed. One thing that’s common among those who chose to share their lives over the net is the willingness to interact with the world. Putting your thoughts out there for all the world to see is therapy to some, including myself.
If you haven’t visited my other (more evil) blog yet, please do so using the link above.
As you can see, I keep a multitude of blogs. Maybe it’s just the way I think, really. If I want to concentrate on something, I have to separate it from other things. The themes and voices of my blogs differ, but those who already know me well could tell that those are all mine. See, a part of me is in every word, every thought, every element of my blogs. All the nuances that make up my online presence represent me, and all the weirdly girly goodness that I am.
If you still don’t have an online presence, build one now. Share your thoughts with the world and let others find you. These are people who are like you yet unique in their own small ways.
For those looking for a nicer name for their free Blog, here’s a good one: diva.thoughts.com. This name could still be available, and you don’t have to pay anything to get it. Thoughts.com is a new blogging platform for those who are like me; blogging enthusiasts who love to type on a keyboard. They were also kind enough to compensate this diva for this mention.
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008 |
I have a passion for languages, and one of the most intriguing languages for me is French. When I started studying French years ago, I felt elated, happy and totally in control. I guess that’s what anyone who pampers herself feels.
I did it not just for learning more about the world, but also for giving myself something to look forward to each day. By fueling my dream to learn another language, and learn about the European country, France, at the same time, I wake up eager to go to the office and dress my best. This is because I know that when the clock strikes five, I’ll be inside a classroom with other students saying our oui’s and non’s.
It made me happy.
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