Category: Business

It’s an App…that tells you about other Apps. AppAdvice Rocks!

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I’m going to tell you about one of my absolute favorite Apps on my iPad and iPhone.  Hell it’s even one of my favorite websites.  I can’t think of a single App I read more than this one.  I first found it when cruising Apple’s App Store.  I really had no intention to buy an App that talks about other Apps.  I could read all the reviews and information myself thank you very much!  But there was something really special about this App.  I went to their website, appadvice.com, and enjoyed the content and the reviews.  But I especially loved the App Guides they provided.  A lot of Apps in the store don’t give you a detailed enough description to work the app at it’s best.  So this was a refreshing change of pace.

The reason why I’m reviewing their App itself is because I think it is invaluable as a resource for your iPad and iPhone.  It is so well worth the $1.99 and you’ll save yourself a lot of money buying Apps they recommend and not the one’s the App Store tends to rush out without description.

The first thing is there are two versions of this App.  The iPhone version is a streamlined version with tabs on the opening page for you to select through.  They include App News, App Guides, Lists, Reviews, New Apps, App Updates, App Sales and, my favorite, Appisodes.  Yes…they actually do video versions of their reviews with a really funny and talented host to show you how the apps actually work, or don’t!

The iPad version is my favorite.  It’s a beautifully presented format with lots of content, photos, links and videos.  It’s mostly the same content, but you can select which iDevice you would like to read more about in the preferences.  So if you want to read more about iPhone Apps, that’s cool.  Just select that in the preference tab and it will filter your results automatically.  One more thing, they actually put on all their reviews if they are for iPhone, iPad, or universal if designed for either one.  You’ll enjoy reading all about them.

I don’t work for AppAdvice.com.  I would love to because I think it’s such a great resource and what is better than reviewing Apps and telling everyone about the cool things out there?!  Nothing that I can think of beats that!!

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Here’s to the crazy ones…

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I know this quote has been made and heard a lot lately, especially since the death of Steve Jobs.  But I wanted you to re-read it and think of yourself as one of those crazy ones.  One of the ones who sees things differently.  One of those who can’t be ignored because they change things.  So, please re-read it again for yourself.  I did this morning and it was enough to get me out of bed and get me back in action for life today.  Hope you find strength in it today as well…

New life as a developer…

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So I made the decision today to go full steam ahead with becoming a developer of sorts. I love technology. I love everything that has to do with my iPhone and every Apple product made. I’ve made a great hobby of sharing with my friends and co-workers how to make life better through a variety of apps and even through coaching of all kinds. I’ve found my niche…and so I’m going to explore it more. I’m not sure where all this will lead me. I feel a little overwhelmed stepping into a world I know only a little of. But I’m excited at the same time. Now isn’t that worth exploring?

My first step today was to actually sign up with Apple as a developer. I paid the fee to step into the world and now I’m here. I don’t pretend to know a lot…I just have the passion to explore and to share. So with that, here’s the first step out into a whole new world. A world where I’ll have to dive in to learn the language. A world where I will share as I go along. Technology, sharing and communicating…my favorite things in the whole world! Welcome, again. Thanks for starting off with me!

I Should Know…

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I love business. I love seeing what makes business tick. Entrepenuers really inspire me. What it takes to make a business succeed and thrive, no matter what the economic climate, is something to admire. There are so many books out there that tell you what to do, how to do it, why you should do it and how often. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. If only it was that easy to make it happen. What is the difference between those that CAN and those that DO? Is it really a matter of doing the right things or is it something else?

Any business person worth their weight will tell you it’s probably a combination of all of these things. I want to explore this. I am going to look at different ways we are making it work. Some of it will be specific to this economic climate and will have applications as such. A vast majority of it I want to explore will be applicable to any climate.

What if the success of your business was NOT based on the economy. What if your ability to get a good job had NOTHING to do with the job market?

I’m not saying it’s the truth…but we have to start there. We are all given the right to be happy and successful in this life. Don’t you think it’s about time you had that? Well alright.

I’m going to recommend books and blogs and ideas. I’m also going to recommend courses and classes. You don’t have to do anything I recommend. But if you WANT something different in your life…you are going to have to DO something different. More importantly you are going to have to BE someone you’ve never been before.

I also encourage your feedback and progress as we go along. I’m not really interested in your opinion if you aren’t going to do what I recommend. Posting comments just to argue or be right about how hopeless it all is will get you nowhere and and will only keep what you got. There are other blogs for that. This one isn’t it. So here’s to a bright future…