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Advice for small and home businesses, from deciding to put your business on the web, to maintaining your PC.
2022-08-05 10:31
Here’s how to install custom brushes in Adobe Illustrator! In these examples, I am using version CC 2022,
On your desktop finder, locate your Applications folder. Open the fold… Read More
2022-07-14 11:12
It’s Christmas in July for all creators! Check out these FREE design bundles:
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Get ready for Christmas with the beautiful Watercolor Wint… Read More
2022-07-11 01:49
Renee’s Rambling
It’s hard to believe I’ve been doing this for 30 years! westXdesign has undergone some pretty significant changes since 1992 when I first started… Read More
2022-01-15 11:00
I know of too many small and medium-sized businesses that are relying on monthly bank statements and spreadsheets to track their business finances.
There are many reasons why you should b… Read More
2022-01-14 12:54
I’ll start sharing a few of my designs for your to download and use free – all I ask is you give me credit when you use them! Have a design you need? Let me know! Affordable cust… Read More
2021-12-19 11:02
Season of Giving
The year is coming to an end, and to celebrate the holiday season Creative Fabrica is hosting the 12 Days of Christmas promotion, with amazing freebie bundle offerings ev… Read More
2021-11-15 12:46
Double your spending powerFor every store credit you purchase, we will double it! Purchase $20 store credit, get $40!Store credit can be used for all single sales, is valid forever… Read More
2021-11-01 11:54
I’ll start sharing a few of my designs for your to download and use free – all I ask is you give me credit when you use them! Have a design you need? Let me know! Affordable cust… Read More
2021-06-11 08:06
Do you or someone you know suffer from being a great starter when it comes to projects, but then taper off and never really reach the end well? Don’t feel bad, it’s ver… Read More
2020-10-27 11:03
Not only will you receive assistance in marketing and promotions, but you will also be able to shape the direction of activities and events in our community (if you are an active member tha… Read More
2020-10-23 10:00
I know of too many small and medium-sized businesses who are relying on monthly bank statements and spreadsheets to track their business finances.
There are many reasons why you should b… Read More
2020-10-15 12:16
Most of us don’t need more “stuff”, especially around the h… Read More
2017-01-12 16:26
Are you hosting live music at your business? If you don’t hold a music license, you are breaking the law, and it’s a big mistake, as music licenses are a necessity, and copyright… Read More
2017-01-10 21:02
Complete Small Business Web Site Special!
$250 regular cost
now for limited time only $200
You get:
Domain name (ie YourBusiness.com), with one full year of registration
A business email add… Read More
2016-11-19 20:36
Workshop: Creating Your Business Presence Online
Part 1 – Website
Thursday, January 12, 20178:30 am – 5 pm
Don’t pay someone else to create and manage your website! L… Read More
2016-07-30 14:34
It’s easy to forget manners when you’re all alone. Being physically removed from your coworkers can make communicating clearly more difficult.
Since 2005, remote working has grow… Read More
2016-05-09 15:28
Being in a leadership role does not make someone a leader.
Leadership worthiness involves what you do to deserve to be in a position for others to follow. As yourself: By what right&nda&hell…Read More
2016-04-27 13:10
There are some remarks that are so counterproductive that the best strategy is simply to bite your tongue:
1. “We’ve always done it this way.”
This is not a reason for… Read More
2016-04-20 23:04
Advice for eliminating stress from your work and your life.
Take joy in small victories.
Most of us have ambitious goals that may take years to achieve. While that’s a good thing, you… Read More
2015-11-18 00:34
Fort Stockton Business Spotlight
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2015-11-17 00:09
Fort Stockton Business Spotlight
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2015-09-07 23:00
Entrepreneurs are dissatisfied as employees, followers or consumers, they want to create, build and grow their own enterprises, and they’re filled with the passion of their own ingenui… Read More
2015-08-23 01:16
From INC: These seven famous geniuses had seven very different work spaces. Based on your desk, what kind of genius might you be?
1. Creative Clutter
Your desk is covered with documents and… Read More
2015-08-23 00:35
Sometimes you have to crunch and work overtime. While that can give you a productivity boost and help you get needed things done, in the long term—past four weeks—long work week… Read More
2014-04-03 11:37
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
Carl Bard
Create a new ending today, you are the pilot of your time and journey… Read More
2014-03-04 11:45
Sometimes, things we plan for, work hard for, or dream of simply don’t happen. They fall apart, fall through, or fall away. No doubt it hurts, perhaps you even feel like a failure. I&r&hell…Read More
2014-02-10 12:16
Bite sized tidbits of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement, and hopefully a smile.
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~ Walt Disney ->
Don’t treat eve… Read More
2014-01-25 15:20
We are all guilty of trying to more in less in time – multitasking, thinking we will get more done, but research shows it makes us less effective, increases mistakes and stress, and co… Read More
2014-01-14 12:16
Courage does not always roar.
Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying
I will try again tomorrow.
Mary Anne Radmacher
Ever had one of those days where you feel lik… Read More
2014-01-01 14:45
The top 13 posts of 2013 from westXdesign covering productivity, work, leadership, and more.
Another year… hard to believe it. Time goes by so quickly, and I often wonder if I’… Read More
2013-12-25 13:00
Bite sized tidbits of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement, and hopefully a smile.
11/13/2013 – 12/17/2013
There are things you CAN do, and things you SHOULD do. Knowing… Read More
2013-12-23 11:49
Unless you are lucky enough to have a department all to yourself, or better yet, run your own business, you have been in the presence of “one of those people” that simply drives… Read More
2013-12-03 12:14
Too often, people occupy positions of leadership, but they aren’t leaders. Just because they have the title doesn’t mean they are worthy of being called a ‘leader’… Read More
2013-11-30 13:09
from Lifehacker http://lifehacker.com/2-psychology-rules-for-getting-better-at-chess-and-lif-1471934170
We often use chess as a metaphor for life, business, and other competitive sports… Read More
2013-11-28 11:13
While this topic is a huge detour from my usual, I thought this was really nice – a simple and interesting infographic from Wine Folly about different wine styles, wine glasses an… Read More
2013-11-22 16:50
Bite sized tidbits of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement, and hopefully a smile.
10/30/2013 – 10/12/2013
Uncertainty is a signpost of possibility. ->
Today’s mo… Read More
2013-11-20 10:41
No one intends to be a bad boss. Some just don’t know any better. Here are 10 great tips for improvement from Kevin Daum, written for Inc.com.
1. Set reasonable objecti… Read More
2013-11-07 16:49
Bite sized tidbits of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement, and hopefully a smile.
10/16/2013 – 10/29/2013
Challenge your mind. Learn a new skill. ->
Be who you were b… Read More
2013-11-04 11:33
Criticism: some of us go out of our way to avoid it.
We don’t push our boundaries because we know we can do everything perfectly here within our box. Meaning no one will criticism our… Read More
2013-10-22 10:17
Define happiness:
Will you be happy when you are successful?
Or are you successful because you are happy?
Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have… Read More
2013-10-18 10:22
Bite sized tidbits of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement, and hopefully a smile.
09/25/2013 – 10/15/2013
Stay in control of your emotions. – http://t.co/ygdZ3930c… Read More
2013-10-14 16:55
A couple days ago I told you that time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time, but today I am going to ask you pay close attention to the things that are TRULY wasting time, especially at work… Read More
2013-10-08 16:50
The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
Don’t let trying to be productive rob of the joy you are working to obtain. Every second of every day does NOT have to spen… Read More
2013-10-04 16:55
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What is Means To Me…
OK, that was corny… moving on…
Often, we forget that to be respected – as leaders, as parents, as spouses, and human… Read More
2013-09-22 12:10
I have always found Autumn the most invigorating part of the year. The cooler weather and shorter days wake something in me that makes me want to strive for more, and to enjoy the beauty aro… Read More
2013-09-19 10:32
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard
Tim Notke
Source: The Paper Wall
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2013-09-06 16:55
I’m sure each of us has rolled our eyes in frustration, or sighed in irritation at the antics of a co-worker. But what if “that” co-worker is YOU?
Improve your relationshi… Read More
2013-09-03 16:55
Surround yourself with motivated people.
The people around you influence your behavior and either bring you up, or down, to their level.
If you hang around people who are energized, purpose… Read More
![How Productive ARE We? [infographic]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/499/49859-3107148928.w320.jpg "How Productive ARE We? [infographic]")
2013-08-31 16:19
As Labor Day nears, a Red Bull poll finds workplace productivity diminishes before a holiday. So… just how productive ARE we? Read More
2013-08-26 16:55
Take responsibility for your own results.
Responsibility doesn’t just mean taking the credit when things go well and the blame when things go wrong. Taking responsibility is also abou… Read More
2013-08-20 16:55
Always act with a purpose.
If you don’t know why you’re doing something, you’re making that part of your life meaningless.
Starting every action with a review of it… Read More
2013-07-25 10:39
Different leadership skills are needed for different positions, but these are all necessary if you want to be an effective leader.
Self Leadership
Have a personal mission
Having a sense of… Read More
2013-07-19 16:45
Employee engagement matters to productivity.
Victor Lipman writes in Psychology Today “All companies want to improve employee productivity, but how often do they examine the… Read More
![Trust, Leadership, & Employee Engagement [infographic]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/499/49859-1710760064.w320.jpg "Trust, Leadership, & Employee Engagement [infographic]")
2013-07-12 16:36
“Employee Engagement” has been a hot topic – but what exactly is it?
Some argue that employee engagement is not measurable, and others say it’s not necessary to… Read More
2013-07-09 16:35
Do you or someone you know suffer from being a great starter when it comes to projects, but then taper off and never really reach the end well? Don’t feel bad, it’s ver… Read More
2013-07-04 11:02
I think this is the best description of the typical work-place underachiever I have ever read:
… self-handicapping is when we put constraints in place before doing something, which w… Read More
2013-06-20 22:27
Having these four characteristics will help you become an effective learner. You will be able not only to adapt, but also to thrive in a changing world.
Four characteristics of effective le… Read More
2013-06-12 16:30
3 C’s of communication:
Three simple ways to help what you say be heard, from John Maxwell’s The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork (Ultimate Leadership)
Be Consistent… Read More
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