Resources
Dear Applicant, Part 2: The Thirds
Mike | July 23rd, 2012I wrote a post last year on how job applicants can improve their chances with a prospective employer, and today I wanted to explore this in a different way. In spite of the dismal state of the U.S. economy and the job market (particularly for younger people) there are many, many companies that are hiring [...]
Small business and the Affordable Care Act: 5 Reasons Why Obamacare May Help
Mike | July 2nd, 2012Last week the Supreme Court handed down its much anticipated decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (dba Obamacare). If you are a small business owner or manager, it really doesn’t matter whether you are in the 50% of Americans who were thrilled about this decision or the 50% who were [...]
LaunchBar: I can’t explain it, but it’s amazing
Pete | June 28th, 2011There are two types of people in the world: those who use LaunchBar and those who haven’t tried it yet. Yes, there are other similar apps out there but I like this one the best. Seriously, try it.
Cloud: Instant, elegant file sharing
Pete | June 21st, 2011I know there are 647,259 file sharing apps out there but the elegance and simplicity of CloudApp is second to none. Screen shots automatically upload, links to your files are automatically placed on your clipboard. Try it and you’ll never go back.
TeuxDeux: A “designy” to-do list app
Pete | June 14th, 2011Given our “designy” community, I thought you’d dig TeuxDeux – a simply, designy, free browser-based to-do app. It’s been around for a while but the features keep getting better and better. Definitely worth a look.
Standing out from the Crowd in the Gallery
Audree | April 15th, 2011If you are a creative, you know the galleries in projects can be filled with page after page of designs, and everyone is trying to stand out from the crowd. There are several techniques you can use to display your designs that may help draw the eye of the buyer and the decision makers on [...]
Free Google Programs For Non-Profits
Ross | March 18th, 2011Three years ago, Google launched Google for Non-Profits to help non-profits raise money and operate more efficiently. Among other things, that portal offered tips and tutorials on ways that non-profits could leverage Google’s tools and services. Google also historically offered Google Checkout for free to non-profits who accepted donations on their site, and has allowed [...]
Tips for Creatives to Succeed on crowdSPRING
Audree | January 31st, 2011Hello Creatives! I’ve been hanging around cS since September of ’08 – first as a creative, then as a member of the crew. I thought I’d share a little of what I’ve learned about how to find success when participating here on cS. I was a designer, but much of this information will apply to [...]
