Author: Matt
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No More Bullshit Design In 2011
Here is a wake up call to so called designers. More so, for the people who are running their own “web design firms” that resell cheap templates thinking it is good business. Stop. It is not. I’m going to take a dip into a local design firm’s portfolio to reveal what I think is a…
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3 Tips For Shoveling Snow In The 2010 Blizzard
I’m back inside my home from the 4th round of shoveling snow. It’s the first blizzard of 2010 in Massachusetts. Oh and it’s a State of Emergency. 3 Tips For Shoveling The 2010 Blizzard Shovel Often You will never keep up with the snow that is dropping from a blizzard. It’s better to shovel lighter amounts more frequently than…
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3 Ways To Kickstart Your New Year
Seems like everyone is telling you to get to work today. It’s the day after Christmas and everyone is buzzing about using this “down week” to start prepping for 2011. I guess they are right. If you want 2011 to start out awesome – start planning and get ready for work. What we are learning…
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Thanking My Team And Clients This Holiday Season
(This is a post I wrote over on my company blog on Slocum Design Studio. I thought it was worth sharing here.) Can you believe it’s Christmas already? Just over a year ago my father and I set out to create a new family business. After being in the automobile industry for over 40 years…
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What The Hell Is Wrong With You People?
I was thinking of skipping this article until after the new year. You know, holiday niceties and all. I can’t. What the hell is wrong with you people advertising in traditional media? I’m looking at the most popular local magazine that covers my region. I’m flipping through the magazine, noticing the ad ridden pages. More than usual.…
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My List
With Christmas a few days away there has been a lot of talk about Lists. Shopping lists. Grocery lists. Good lists. Naughty lists. Seth Godin just asked who is on your list? List of clients, teammates, vendors, and colleagues. If we work together or we bounce ideas off one another – chances are you’re on…
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Weekly Wrap: 2 Weeks 2 Learn
This week I launched a new online effort. It’s called 2 Weeks 2 Learn. It’s my effort to bring small business owners, young entreprenuers, and those interested in new media together. The idea is to run small 2 week “classes” where 2 students work with me behind closed doors. A focus on connecting 2 new…
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How To Organize 7 Good Skills Into 3 Great Skills
Are you looking to hire someone new? Are you applying for a job yourself and want to know how to organize a resume or cover letter? What are the 3 key soft skills someone can promote? I recently wrote about how important communication, fundamentals and integrity skills are. One of the students I mentor recently…