One of my weaknesses is getting my plans and ideas from my brain to the paper or screen. I can’t organize what is floating around in my head, but once I have it on paper, I can move bits and pieces around. I can make it make sense. Today, I sat down and started organizingContinue reading "Brainstorming a Business Plan – Step #2"
Brainstorming a Business Plan – Step #1
Many small business owners create a business plan because it is needed to obtain various forms of funding including loans and grants. However, you can create a business plan for your own purposes as well. That’s one of the things I’ve been doing behind the scenes this year. I carry my notebooks around with me,Continue reading "Brainstorming a Business Plan – Step #1"
YouTube: Learning from the Creators
I’ve been experimenting with YouTube off-and-on for a while. At first, video editing felt overwhelming, but after much trial and error, it got easier – not easy, but easier. Deciding what to film, choosing sound, and setting up the correct lighting are all things I’m still learning. The key is I’m still learning. I don’tContinue reading "YouTube: Learning from the Creators"
Remember the Hats
My printer is working, but the scanner feature is not. Rather, the scanner feature is working intermittently. I managed to figure this out by asking Microsoft’s Copilot AI for suggestions. Don’t judge me because I turned to AI for assistance. It’s cheaper than hiring someone, and it at least helped me narrow down what mightContinue reading "Remember the Hats"
Finding the Calm
I’m having one of those days. My mind is racing around several tasks trying to decide what to work on next. This is the kind of day when I need to complete tasks. I find a task that is a one-time project, and I complete it. Then I find another task and complete it. IContinue reading "Finding the Calm"