Ecto App for the Mac

I am in the process of testing out my iMac for full-time usability and in doing so, have been exploring apps that might make my life easier. One of the apps I came across was called Ecto. So, after a short download and adding my credentials to it, here I am. Testing out my very first blog entry via Ecto. So far, it seems really cool - it shows you your past blog entries for quick editing and to do your first entry, you simply click “Write New” and blam, here I am… In an editor much like Word. I need to keep it short as I’m heading out to see...

Basecamp + Outpost for iPhone = Win!

So, I’m always looking for apps to add to my iPhone that help me take my business even more mobile and in mini-format.  Having my laptop is great but I can’t really carry that into a club successfully.  If I’m sitting and enjoying happy hour somewhere but want to update a client’s project, I currently had no way to do that except regular (and super boring) email. Well my friends.  Meet Outpost.  This is an iPhone app designed to sync up with your Basecamp account to create beautiful and amazing magic.  All of the projects get synced, you can do...

Making Your Space Your Own

This weekend, my husband and I took some time out to update my office.  I loved my office but I felt it was missing some of me.  It wasn’t really self-expressed but rather just a mish-mash of office “must-haves”.  So, we hit up Home Sense and Ikea and got some great (and bargain!) finds. The reason I am sharing this with you is because oftentimes, our working space is overlooked.  We need to remember that having a space we feel comfortable in, that expresses who we are and allows us to create is key.  If we do not like our surroundings or where we...

Twestival for Tweeters on Twitter!

Charity: Water is being supported and aided in this year’s Twestival and with this event happening in 175+ cities, it’s bound to be supported nicely. I’ll be heading to the Ottawa Twestival down at Suite 34 on February 12 where my counter-parts around the globe will join me in their respective cities for one of the biggest Tweet-ups ever. I’m excited to meet my fellow Ottawa Twitter’ers… It seems that my list of following and followers is surely lacking in the Ottawa department so I’m hoping to meet some new faces and get some new...

A Good Ol' Fashioned Business Roman...

Take a moment before beginning to read this article. Ask yourself, have I showed love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness and care in my business and in my business dealings? Have I stood in a place of integrity, tact and professionalism in all of my interactions? If yes, beautiful. You are already ten steps ahead and more than likely, reading this article will feel more like a review of things you already do. If you somewhat take a lesser grade on answering those questions, that’s okay too. Not all hope is lost and you can still spark that fire in your romance with...