Here is some 21st-century tough love: A soybean is a commodity and so is everything you sell. That’s right; virtually everything customers need or want is a commodity–even service. The only thing that differentiates you from competitors today is the way customers feel about the experience they have when they do business with you. That’s it! EVERYTHING else is a commodity. Any questions? Indeed, it’s a new world here in the 21st century. Customers have Read More
Attract More Customers to Your Business?
By Jim Edwards When I first started writing for The Virginia Gazette in 1998, the Web was a giant mystery. Almost 13 years later, it’s still a mystery for most! With the emergence of Twitter, Facebook, Yelp, Google, Linkedin, and a host of other sites, getting started with online marketing seems more daunting than ever. Yet, as consumers flock to the Web daily to research local products and services, visibility for your business via the Read More
9/11/11 10 years Later
I will be compiling tributes that I think are considerate and enlightening to the day that the World Changed for Americans! Follow on twitter using the hash tag #911remembered Story / Video 1 Pregnant Flight 93 victim honored by husband’s lasting tribute Profiles of those remembered Profile of those remembered! Memorials Announced: New York City: The 9/11 Memorial will officially open on Sept. 11 with a ceremony for victims’ families at Ground Zero. The Memorial Read More
10 things to do to every PC

By Mark Kaelin Getting a new PC, whether it is at work or at home, is one of those “makes you smile” moments. Just like the “6 Million Dollar Man” we all want better, stronger, and faster. However, every new PC that crosses your path is in need of a few tweaks. This document lists 10 enhancements you should make to every new PC, no matter whether it is a workstation or the family media Read More
Facebook Malware –

I’ve seen a lot of Facebook malware and virus infections spreading though my friends list lately, and after publishing a brief Facebook note about how to stay safe, I decided it might be better to cover the topic again for a broader audience. Facebook Malware and virus infections takes on many forms, but ultimately it involves interaction with a malicious application that can manipulate your account or spam your friends. Many of these applications appear Read More
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