http://outsourcemiracle.com A Duct Tape Marketing Coach Blog Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:38:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Image via Wikipedia   I have written about several web-based collaboration tools, but have not dedicated any space in this blog to wikis. I often use Wikipedia and have been involved in projects completed by utilizing wikis as collaboration platforms. Now it’s time to shed some light on them as wikis can be very ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/08/14/should-i-start-a-wiki/ I just finished re-reading an excellent book The New Rules of Marketing & PR. Some stuffy PR guys would probably like to challenge the contents of this book as it does not promote the old truths of PR and marketing. David Meerman Scott has focused on explaining the ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/08/06/content-is-king-president-and-pope/ "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." -Zig ZiglarShareThis http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/08/01/quote-of-the-week-2/ I am very impressed with the increased capabilities of GoogleDocs application. Not only can you upload, store and edit your existing files, you can also use well designed templates,  collaborate as well as edit and present with others in real time.  Templates include business plan, resume, letterhead, business cards, presentations and ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/07/23/google-docs-create-documents-spreadsheets-and-presentations-online/ "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to sing in the rain."ShareThis http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/07/23/quote-of-the-week/ Several factors are affecting company travel plans this year. Energy costs. Because of high fuel prices, airline tickets cost more. Also add the cost of lost time, the hassles of going through airport security lines and late arrivals. All of these situations are making air travel a less attractive ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/07/22/going-virtual-going-green/ My "love affair" with computers, gadgets and all kinds of computer software started about 12 years ago.  Marketers would say that I am an "early adopter." My address is definitely passed on from one marketer to another and someone keeps eye on my purchases as I get offers in the ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/07/16/the-best-free-software-in-2008-pc-magazine-review/ When the editors of Fortune magazine asked the CEOs of large companies to reveal the best advice they had ever been given, they received some interesting answers. Some of these replies won't be helpful, unless you lead an enormous corporation, but some of what was said contains ideas that could ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/07/09/best-advice-from-a-ceo-could-help-us-too/ I tend to read through several reviews before I purchase or read a book. Very often I rely on my friends’ opinions before I spend my valuable time. Here’s the summary of Seth Godin's suggestions on reading a business book: 1. Decide to change three things about what you do at ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/06/30/how-to-read-a-business-book/ One possibility to get your message out to customers and prospects is with a regular newsletter. The good news is that your newsletter does not need to be long. Every newsletter should definitely provide useful information. Newsletters often lack focus. Staying fresh in your customer's mind and strengthening the brand ... http://outsourcemiracle.com/2008/06/29/should-your-small-business-have-a-monthly-newsletter/