1. Email Newsletters: a) Not Dead, and b) Powerful. →

    Everyone I know (with the possible exception of a few members of my extended family who live in rural Ontario) is overloaded with email. We complain that we get too much, we unsubscribe from…

  2. Small + Successful: A (free) webinar for small-scale entrepreneurs →

    We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been invited to participate in GoToMeeting’s excellent webinar series for entrepreneurs… and next week we’ll be presenting a 1-hour session: “Small +…

  3. How to Find the Right Employees →

    I have a new post up on design*sponge: “How to Find the Right Employees.” I’ve written several pieces for Grace’s fabulous Biz Ladies series before, but this time I’ve delved a little deeper…

  4. Google’s Grants for Nonprofits: Improve your reach & impact →

    If you’re a registered nonprofit and you’re not using Google’s Grants program, you might want to get on board. I’ve got lots to say about the benefits of this program, but let’s start with these two…

  5. Women Count: Where do we go from here? →

    As I gain more experience as an entrepreneur, and a richer perspective on women in leadership, I’m more and more drawn to the stories of the women who came before me. Whether they’re great dames of…

  6. Drupal Developers: We want you →

    Oh my, has it ever been quiet on this blog lately. Want to know why? Because we’re in the middle of our busiest season yet, and with all the coding and designing and training we’re doing, there’s no…

  7. Listening with social media: What keywords should you track? →

    More and more of our clients are turning to us for advice on using social media to connect with their communities more deeply online. And for those who are just getting their feet wet with social…

  8. Why we wrote The Boss of You: Reason #5,341 →

    Because it brings people together! Check out this heartwarming story from Victoria, BC interior design duo Inoui Design:

    What is the story behind Inoui Design Collective? How did the two of you…

  9. Making Light Work →

    I’m slightly uncomfortable writing this post.

    I am a typical Gen X-er who’s deeply skeptical of anything that smacks too much of what my friend Nancy calls “woo-woo” stuff: that is, anything that…

  10. Upcoming webby workshops for nonprofits →

    I’m pleased to be speaking at a pair of upcoming events aimed at nonprofit leaders, on a subject I’m passionate about: How nonprofits can cultivate stronger communities using online tools.

    And…