Last week, I talked about how life would not be worth living without some of my favorite software tools (just kidding...I actually CAN enjoy my life without any technology. My time in the woods is a lot more fun!) My favorite software tool is something I've used for years called "PAINT.NET". It is completely free, and is one of the most powerful graphic design tools out there. I am not one to go buy expensive software if there is something that will do the job well and meet my exacting standard

In my last blog post, I talked about the huge differences in doing business in today's technology environment versus a few decades ago. Probably the most thrilling part of that for me is the increased access to free or very cheap tools with which I can do all of my creative work. I will be writing a series of articles about some of my favorite tools and how I use them for much of my work. I will be discussing tools that you can use on your computer desktop, and I will also explore the emerging

As I sat at my computer watching yet another training video about new software that I have started using, I started thinking about this new business world I am part of. I've been an on-again-off-again entrepreneur since the late 70's when I started my first micro-business. I got thinking about the huge differences in how we can run a business from our lap literally sitting anywhere in the world. Back in the 70's (or 80s or 90s), this was almost inconceivable. Now we take it for granted. So I th

After days of searching for the "perfect" WordPress theme for my new website, I came across one that I think will work well for my project. I am building a site to show a series of free YouTube instructional videos and offer my Kindle ebooks for sale - all about the accounting system called QuickBooks Online (by Intuit.) The site is hosted on HostMonster and I've already secured a good domain. The site logo is complete (thanks Fiverr!) My goal for the coming week is to get the site running, all

What a fun day today...getting into my first couple of training sessions and meeting 38 new friends at WA. I was overwhelmed by the generous offers to help me and answer any questions I might have. It's contagious and I found myself doing the same for others (yep, I actually know some things that I can share!) Anyone got an accounting question? Need help with QuickBooks? I'm your guy! ~~~ Tip Kilby