Powerpoint is a wonder. I had a designer as me not too long ago what I used to build my images. “Powerpoint,” I told him. Needless to say, most people are a little shocked to see how much Powerpoint can really do. It’s a genius tool that can do just about anything, and it’s completely free, which is the best part.   Building web pages and images with Powerpoint is as easy as using Microsoft Word to write an essay. Sure, it takes a...

Like many in the beginning, I was skeptic about social media. MySpace was the new way to keep in touch with friends and customers, and I wasn’t having it. After a year of pushing and pleading, my circle finally talked me into setting up a profile. And, as the story goes, the rest is history.   Businesses of all sizes should get involved with Facebook and Twitter for the simple purpose of customer service. While MySpace has sold out and is...

The holiday season is upon us, and that means holiday jobs. But, there’s a lot more out there besides the two month holiday gigs. While the national unemployment level is at almost 10%, and we are all struggling to keep food on the table, there are still jobs out there and ways to find them, even in Gilbert, Arizona.   Social media can be a great resource to any job hunter in this rough market. With Facebook and Twitter, you are able to...