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Yesterday REQUIRED a glass of wine. Today may have wine in celebration.

I very rarely self-medicate with alcohol or anything, but yesterday put me through the ringer.

Remember the midwife that I’m helping get started online? I think I wrote about her before. Well her so-called former web designer is a complete scam artist. I used to just think he was a moron - but after needing to file a BBB report on him yesterday - we now know he’s a duplicitous control freak.

Ok, kids - pay attention - this is very similar to other scams that security pros warn about.

*names are changed, but if you contact me and ask if “so-and-so” is who is mentioned here, I’ll be honest. I don’t know how many internet newbies got scammed by this disgrace to the Geeks.

Scammer says, “Hey, you need a website! I’ll help you. You need a printer, I’ll help you.”
You say, “Ok, that sounds great, thanks for your help.”
Scammer says, “I registered 6 domains for you. And here is a list of reviews for a printer. That’ll be $300.”
After you notice that the scammer hasn’t done anything but put up your contact information on a white background and that he registered the domains in HIS name not YOURS - you get wise. [Read more →]

Since the 1980’s, coaching has gone from an underground profession, with clients denying they have a coach, to becominga status symbol and almost a necessity for success.

Whether you know you want one, or are just currious, this article will offer some advice on evaluating the affordability of coaching.

Coaching by Any Other Name

Life Coach. Personal Coach. Business Coach. Executive Coach. Or as I lovingly call my helpful profession: “Rent-a-Yenta.” Many professionals that offer coaching services also call themselves Consultants (a misnomer, but more easily understood).
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