10 Things You Should Never Say to a Web Designer
I love my job, and the vast majority of my clients are intelligent people who know their businesses better than I do, and are able to strike a balance between taking sensible advice and asserting their wishes. But over the years I’ve had a few requests that have left me wondering why I bother. Some of these crop up time and time again. So here’s a fun look at some of the things they say:
Top Ten Tips for startups/self employed
If you’re thinking of leaving the safe world of regular employment for the glamorous life of a business owner you may want to read my Top Ten Tips for start-ups and self employed. I’ve been self employed for a while and have learned a few important lessons along the way. Read my tips and it might help you to avoid making the same mistakes I’ve made!
New Year, New Start. Beat the Recession!
Unless you’ve been in a coma for the past year or two, you’ll have realised we’re in an economic downturn. Whether or not it’s over now depends on who you listen to, but there’s no denying times are still hard, and it’s all being hyped up beyond all sanity by the Daily Mail and the BBC.
Creditsafe, please leave me alone
I’m still receiving sales calls from a company called Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd despite having less than politely told them that I don’t want to hear from them again. I’ve nothing against mailshots and cold calling, people have to make a living after all, and I use the former method myself. However, this lot have to win the award for most persistent and thick skinned sales people ever.
