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You might be completely on top of your game when it comes to your business, yet still have a lot of questions about the internet side of things. Such a dichotomy is not all that bizarre in a world that has only been taken over by the internet in the last ten years. Hearing Larry King mention Facebook and Twitter might be amusing to the audience, but it is rather clear he has no idea what he’s talking about. You should know the basics about domain names and web hosting if you are thinking about owning a business. 1. What is a domain name? You don’t have to worry too much about this concept, as it is as simple as it gets. The domain name is the name of the website, or its web address. You can think of the big guns in the business world if you want an example. Google’s web address is as well known as any could be. The same can be said for eBay and Hotmail. What about ESPN? You might be surprised, but there is a ‘go’ in between the ESPN and the com. It’s ...

Home insurance can be a complex issue, but you can make your decision easier by taking the time to understand the basics. For most people, their home is the biggest financial investment of their lives, so it’s extremely important to properly insure it. As you learn more about the topic, you will be able to compare house insurance quotes online and decide which one is the best for you. What, exactly, does a policy cover? While the specifics vary from one policy to the next, in general, home insurance covers: • Dwelling (repairs and rebuilding) • Personal property for certain types of items such as furniture • Liability (in the event of a lawsuit) • Other structures on property • Loss of use (in the event that you have to temporarily move out of your home while it is being repaired) There are also options for additional home coverage, such as add-ons for specific items. Flood, fire, hurricane, etc. coverage might also be required depending on where you live....

I’m often hired to carry out and audit an Access database application that has been built and re-developed over the years due to: The developer (perhaps a former employee) has since left the organisation and left no documentation. An individual has accidentally locked a database and can not gain access which requires an official ‘hack’. Some of the components to the Access database has been lost and users need some new functions added. New administrators have been given a database and do not have enough knowledge to extend the system reports. The client wants an honest opinion on how well (or poorly) designed an Access database has been built and implemented. But with a little bit of training and know how, there are some basic but simple tasks that users can carry out for themselves to breakdown and understand an Access database before calling in the repairman/woman. I have 5 common tips to help you on your way: With most well designed Access database systems, you norm...

What business axiom or management principle have you discovered to help you live better, work smarter, or to understand organizations in a way that is unique, funny or provides that rare but special “ah ha” moment? An example of a well known business axiom is the famous “Peter Principle” (1) that states: “People rise to their level of incompetence.” Explaining how incompetent people can achieve executive and high level political positions without any management or leadership skills provides some understanding to why so many businesses and governments may fail. There are many corollaries to this intriguing concept that may explain government and business poor performance. Perhaps major decisions also rise to their level of incompetence. That is, the more critical a decision, the more probable is that it will be taken away from the people with expertise and be decided either in a steering committee (to avoid any accountability) or at the C-Suite or gove...