A recent tweet from Rachel Lawley got me thinking about whether freelancers, consultants and contract employees could benefit from creating a business plan for themselves. But before we get into whether or not you need a business plan, let’s establish what one is. Rachel is an Interactive Communications Manager who works as a consultant in … Continue reading What is a Business Plan?
My Thoughts on Facebook’s Privacy Policy
By now, it is no surprise that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg does not value privacy in his business model. A colleague of mine and dear friend, Matt LaCasse had a post on his blog, Public Relations and Other Ruminations stating that he agrees with making the information public, even if it results in an embarrassing … Continue reading My Thoughts on Facebook’s Privacy Policy
My Single Piece of Advice to 2010 Graduates (PR or not)
I'll be the first to admit, I've made this mistake more than once. A few times, it has worked out well for me. Others have been total disasters. Don’t accept the first job offer that comes your way, just because it is the first. Think about that for a minute. Job hunting is scary. It … Continue reading My Single Piece of Advice to 2010 Graduates (PR or not)
The Writing Process
Every one has a different style for writing and a different process. This was very apparent to me as I watched Jason write a huge paper for one of his recent classes. While he writes and then edits and makes changes to the final product, I prefer to write and edit as I go, giving … Continue reading The Writing Process
A Good, Timeless Read
Don’t get me wrong, I love teen fiction as much as the next 20-something girl. I’ve read the Gossip Girl series and before that, the Baby Sitter’s Club and Sweet Valley Twins and Sweet Valley High, but there is something about the Original Nancy Drew series that is timeless, classic and always appealing. No matter … Continue reading A Good, Timeless Read