Articles written by Dawn Brewer

For small business, help is available below to write a business plan specifically suited to the needs of Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) business.

Aug 16, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

For small business, help to understand what should be included in a marketing plan as well as possible marketing activities are outlined below.

Aug 16, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

An appreciation of business concepts and knowing how to use key management tools will help any manager improve performance of the organisation, the team and managers.

Jan 30, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

The BCG Matrix explains how products can be stars, problem children, cash cows or dogs and can help managers make investment, strategy and product life cycle decisions.

Jan 30, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

Find out how managers can use the efficiency, effectiveness and economy management model (also called threes Es and 3E's) to measure and improve business performance.

Jan 29, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

Understand the three common constraints (time, cost, scope) of the project management triangle to improve project implementation as well as successful business change.

Jan 29, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

If webmasters (individuals, business & professionals) focus on website visitor needs and the user experience, then web site performance and optimization can be improved.

Jan 27, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

Learn how and why to add comments to blogs and exploit a cost effective way for small business and bloggers to increase website and blog traffic.

Jan 26, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

Individuals and small businesses can enhance online results and start to optimize website performance by implementing these three basic tips to improve web pages.

Jan 24, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

The DAGMAR (Defining Advertising Goals for Measured Advertising Results) advertising model can be used to improve small business advertising campaign effectiveness.

Jan 21, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

Autoresponder technology meets the small business marketing need for low cost customer communication and using AIDA can increase automated email campaign effectiveness.

Jan 5, 2010 - Dawn Brewer

Any business can improve email marketing results by using autoresponder software to automate follow up email, broadcast messages and measure email delivery.

Oct 26, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Start blogging in six simple steps. Choose blog software, define the blog purpose, decide on a blog name, theme and categories. Write the pages and make the initial post.

Sep 22, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Understanding basic blog terminology and software features can help beginners start a blog with confidence. What is the difference between a blog post and a blog page?

Sep 21, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Organizational strategy is changed by using a business case. Understand the key elements of a business case to agree new resource allocation and enable strategy delivery.

Sep 19, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Learn how templates in word processors such as MS Word and Open Office Writer can be used by small businesses and freelancers to help ensure a consistent image and brand.

Sep 18, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Computer software is essential for most freelancers, small and home businesses. Make informed decisions: choose applications appropriate to business size and user needs.

Sep 17, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Technology is driving change in reading; from large corporations (e.g. Google) scanning in complete books to consumers using software to catalog private book collections.

Sep 6, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Structure Microsoft Word documents in a professional way by incorporating the easy-to-use features of sections, headers, footers and headings.

Aug 30, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Achieve more in life by finding out how to use the Wheel of Life coaching tool to assess balance, satisfaction, fulfilment and progress towards goals.

Aug 23, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

If there is one key to successful goal achievement, then it is to take the right action; including setting direction, making a plan, following it and reviewing progress.

Aug 16, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Networking groups use different formats for meetings. Learn the basic networking elements and what usually happens at a business networking event to be more effective.

Aug 9, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Understand and use layers to avoid 'no pixels selected' messages in Adobe Photoshop Elements and learn how to resize the canvas for better images.

Jul 29, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Mind Maps can improve exam preparation and results, as they complement the way the brain works and aid memory. Crucially, Mind Maps also help recall in an examination.

Jul 29, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Improve efficiency by learning how to synchronize Microsoft Outlook items on multiple computers (including laptop and desktop) manually or automatically using software.

Jul 29, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Understanding and using marketing, advertising or sales touches are a straightforward way to build customer relationships and generate more sales for every business.

Jul 8, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Users moving from Internet Explorer 7 to IE8 might not notice much difference on first glance, but there are many new features, some are explained in this article.

Jul 7, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Pseudocode or Structured English is often used to aid communication between technical and non-technical people, and between experienced and less experienced programmers.

Jul 6, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Goal setting is a complex process. Learn more about choosing the most appropriate timescale (short, medium or long term) to increase the probability of achieving goals.

Apr 29, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Image consultants use Wardrobe Personality to improve choices about image and reduce overall cost when buying clothes as well as helping clients look and feel great.

Apr 29, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Learn how to make a difficult decision easier by producing a mind map which explores the decision from different perspectives by answering four coaching questions.

Apr 29, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Sugar CRM is free open source software for customer relationship management offering sales force and marketing automation as well as customer support functionality.

Apr 15, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Ideas can be generated and structured using mind mapping software. The software allows mind maps to be edited, printed and additional information added and manipulated.

Apr 11, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Find out how to use Cost Per Wear to keep costs down. This powerful image tool can improve choice about image, reduce overall cost when buying clothes and save money too.

Apr 7, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Free open-source blogging software from Wordpress can be used to maintain a dynamic, changing website without technical or programming skills. Create a blog in minutes.

Mar 25, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Be more efficient and reduce administration by taking control of email. Implement good practice that exploits Microsoft Outlook features such as categories and rules.

Mar 16, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Use Microsoft Outlook categories to improve productivity. Organize diary items, email, tasks and contacts, plus prioritize items to manage calendar and diary schedules.

Mar 14, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Learn what computer software is by reading this simple, non-technical explanation. Understand the definitions and meaning of 'Computer Software' and 'Computer Program'.

Mar 3, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

For programmers it is essential to understand the three control structures, sequence, repetition and selection which are the elementary building blocks for all programs.

Feb 14, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Understanding what the best managers know and using that knowledge every day in the workplace can improve management skills and accelerate team performance.

Feb 14, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

No matter what programming language is being used, there are four key steps to developing a computer program: design, code, test and maintain.

Feb 13, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Knowledge about the different types of software testing means program quality can be improved by planning and undertaking the most appropriate tests.

Feb 13, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Achieving success through distance learning and self-study means overcoming unique challenges with careful planning.

Feb 13, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Teachers, examiners and educators have to mark students' work, but getting started can be difficult. Expert tips can help avoid procrastination and aid efficient marking.

Feb 12, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Time management is an important skill and although most courses cover goals, tasks and the concept of importance, many don't explain how to establish that importance.

Nov 19, 2008 - Dawn Brewer

Managing poor performance is an essential management skill, often approached with anxiety or even avoided by managers. Improve performance with this practical approach.

Nov 2, 2008 - Dawn Brewer