Being a knowledge worker, technological gadgets and devices are required for me to get work done. Yet researching brands and prices, not to mention finding suppliers (calling each store before visiting, just to make sure they have it on stock or have the best price, writing order letters)… takes time away from billable work! Bigger companies would have a purchasing department to focus on that – I can’t afford that overhead just yet.

Most people know Goldilocks for their cakes and pastries. I like those too… but they’re not all that I come to Goldilocks for. What those pasalubong people probably don’t know is that Goldilocks has some pretty good meals too. JP and I always stay late at the office. When we get out past 10pm and [...]

Not quite. I’ve turned off my job alerts for about a year now. The only time I’m on jobsites is when I’m posting job ads myself for junior web designers, web devs, and interns. Recruiting is so not easy — but just another business skill I’ve had to learn along the way. Paper screening, phone [...]

Must-read for all women entrepreneurs What woman doesn’t want to build a million dollar (or peso) business? Susan Solovic gives meaningful, practical advice that I wish I’d read before venturing into business. This book stays by my bed for my daily dose of inspiration. If you’re a woman, if you’ve ever had to face any [...]

Just me documenting some sales training articles, videos, and/or podcasts. Colleen gives a high-level explanation of their Sales Training program in this webinar (Recorded Nov 21, 2008). Even from just the introduction, I got a wake-up call much similar to the self-slaps on the forehead I get listening to Steve Pavlina and Dave Ramsey. You [...]