Archive for the ‘service websites’ Category

1. Freecycle: Giving and Getting Stuff For Free
   Have you heard about the Freecycle Network? It is an online network of over 4,000 groups and over 7 million people all looking to give stuff away or get stuff for free. This nonprofit movement has groups for different cities and towns all over the world. Simply join, for free, the area you live in, and [...]
   Filed in practical tips, service websites | 03-Aug-09 | no comments
2. Organizing Your Pictures And Memories
   Some time ago, we discussed what to do with boxes of old photos. But those of us who crave perfection might find it hard to just slip those photos quickly into generic albums, and box storage doesn’t lend itself to viewing and sharing the pictures. Barb Ashcroft recently introduced me to Heritage Makers, a company that [...]
   Filed in service websites, websites | 05-Feb-09 | one comment
3. Cool Technology Stuff For You And Your Business
   Recently, I’ve been thinking about some interesting websites that can be of use to small businesses, especially when it comes to getting organized. Survey data can tell you a lot, and what better way to collect that data than through the web? At Clarity Jane, we use Survey Monkey for both market research and client satisfaction surveys. This [...]
   Filed in service websites, websites | 29-Jan-09 | 2 comments
4. Getting Organized With An Online Calendar
   A great start to the New Year is to get your scheduling under control. Although many people still prefer a paper calendar or day planner to an electronic calendar, it can be hard to share your paper calendar and keep it updated if you need to coordinate your activities with others. For a single independent individual, [...]
   Filed in practical tips, service websites, time management, websites | 05-Jan-09 | no comments
5. Give Someone A Heifer For Christmas
   Charitable giving can make a beautiful gift, but often it’s a fairly intangible thing.  You give money to a charity in someone’s name, and the card says, “A donation was made to Some Charity in your honour.”  But unless you want to name the amount (always awkward), and unless it’s a fairly substantial sum, it [...]
   Filed in service websites, shopping, websites, websites to learn from | 18-Dec-08 | no comments
6. An Alternative To Traditional Gift-Giving
   Think about all the gifts that are given at Christmas and throughout the year, in your family, on your street, across your city, and throughout the world.  How many of them do you think are really wanted?  How many soaps and chocolates and candle holders and sweaters are actually making someone’s dream come true? Naturally, children want [...]
   Filed in being green, service websites, websites | 08-Dec-08 | 2 comments
7. Another Way To Find Old Books New Homes
   In October, I suggested that you donate the books you’ll never read again to a library or book sale. For some people, though, getting something in return makes it easier to let old things go, and books are no exception. I love books, so it’s easy for me to understand how they can accumulate over time, but our [...]
   Filed in practical tips, service websites, shopping, websites | 25-Nov-08 | one comment
8. Give Your Junk A Fresh Start
   A great way to dispose of clutter from your house is to use a recycling company rather than a junk removal company. Junk companies just take everything to the dump, regardless of what it is. A recycling company, on the other hand, works to limit the environmental impact of your old stuff as much as possible. Choosing to [...]
   Filed in being green, service websites, websites | 29-Sep-08 | 2 comments