Posted on 11 May, 2009 by Dawn Baird, Partner
Goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg developed the first printing press in Western Europe (circa 1440). The technology was based on screw-presses that were already being used to press cloth and grapes. The genius of the Far East had already beaten him to it though, inventing woodblock printing and moveable type (after which a modern weblog management tool [...]
Filed under: learning, technology, writing | Tagged: book, Kindle DX, magazines, newspapers, printing, technology, text reader | 3 Comments »
Posted on 6 February, 2009 by Dawn Baird, Partner
This week, a friendly colleague sent me links to what he thought might be two new competitors for us. I admit it’s been some time since I did any market research on what the competitors are doing by way of training. So, in a few minutes of waiting for something else [...]
Filed under: blogging, communication, customer service, writing | 2 Comments »
Posted on 28 November, 2008 by Dawn Baird, Partner
I’ve written a few blogs for For Your Information Northern Ireland now and I’m really enjoying the opportunity. There are always lots of interesting things to read on the site and above all, it’s NI focused, so events are likely to be within reaching distance too. Take a look at the site, see what you [...]
Filed under: social media, writing | Tagged: Belfast, cerdit crunch, fyini, Northern Ireland, prices, pricing | Comments Off
Posted on 20 October, 2008 by Dawn Baird, Partner
I’ve probably blogged this before, but I’m just about gonna burst myself open if I hear another business person mention getting our ducks in a row. I mean, no-one tells you what the ducks are, nor which goes at which end of the row, and is one more important than another? It means get organised, plan, [...]
Filed under: communication, writing | Tagged: business jargon, cliches, jargon | 3 Comments »
