by Monique Sherrett | May 28, 2007 | Underwire Newsletter
Were you wondering what happened to the May Underwire Newsletter? Me too. Here it is. Tech 101: Top Tech Tools for Business Tech tools can be time savers and time trackers, unfortunately a tool has not been built to create more time in the day. No matter, there are...
by Monique Sherrett | May 26, 2007 | Tech Support for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
What do you do if you suspect that you have duplicate entries in your Excel spreadsheet? Just find them. But use a formula. 1. You need to have at least one column that holds a piece of standard data, like an email address, ID number, phone number. Something that is...
by Monique Sherrett | May 26, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Several days ago I posted about the search for the top tech tools for small businesses and freelancers. I was preparing for a presentation on Top Tech Tools for the Editors’ Association of Canada—BC Branch monthly meeting. Darren Barefoot pointed me to an...
by Monique Sherrett | May 11, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Here at Work Industries we use a lot of web-based tools to help run our business. I’m interested in what tools you love to use for your business. What tools do you recommend? Post them in the comments and perhaps some of your favourite tools will make their way...
by Monique Sherrett | Apr 12, 2007 | Underwire Newsletter
The html newsletter got a redesign this week. Of course, tweaks and bug fixes are still in progress. But if you’re not a subscriber, here’s what you missed. Tech 101: Using Photos on Your Website It is great to use photos on your website. You want,...
by Monique Sherrett | Apr 12, 2007 | Tech Support for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Microsoft Excel is that program we love and love to hate. Exceltip.com is a good resource for tips on doing the craziest, and most useful, things in Excel. Excel Tip: Separating first name and last name using formulas in Microsoft Excel Let’s say you have a grid...
by Monique Sherrett | Apr 12, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
It’s great to use photos on your website. You want, however, to avoid posting large photos in their original size and using html to resize the image. Large file formats are slow to load and often look crappy when not resized properly. Quick Case Study: Judy...
by Monique Sherrett | Mar 12, 2007 | Underwire Newsletter
Tech 101: Reading Webstats James has a great post on reading webstats that you can view in full on the Work Industries website. Here is a brief overview of the most important points. Reading Webstats Webstats Software Most web hosting packages offer a webstats...
by Monique Sherrett | Mar 12, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
James has a great post on reading webstats that you can view in full on the Work Industries website. Here is a brief overview of the most important points. Reading Webstats Webstats Software Most web hosting packages offer a webstats package. Common webstat packages...
by Monique Sherrett | Feb 28, 2007 | Underwire Newsletter
I have officially been on the job since January but have yet to post on the Work Industries blog. The pot is boiling over, now is the time. One of my jobs at Work Industries is to help non-techie clients understand technology. That role extends beyond Work...
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