How hard do you work, really?

Do you you work harder on projects that are for yourself or for a client who is paying good money for your best efforts? This is a question that came up recently while I was chatting away on twitter the other night, and I thought I would just put it out there and see what you think.

Most people answered yes, and this lead me to ask another question…is that really ethical? Should we not give our all when we are being paid to do something? Whether it is a freelance project or a 9 to 5 job, I think we all sometimes (for lack of a better word) tend to slack off a little. Read more…

Is “premium” on the way out?

With the announcement from Brian Gardner that he will be offering his Revolution Themes free to the public as of 31 October. The WordPress community has gone into a bit of a flat spin. There have been quite mixed reactions from people, but many are asking the question…”what has really prompted this move?”. I think it will be great for the community as a whole, but I also think that it might be a little bit premature, as there is obviously still quite a high demand for these “premium” themes. Read more…

How to achieve success and hold onto it!

As part of my studies, I have learnt quite a bit about communication management and its practical uses in running a business, no matter what the size. How businesses or individuals communicate with their clients and employees can make a huge difference to their overall success. Building and maintaining reputation through relationships is vital in any business. I’d like to share a couple tips that I think are really valuable and could really help you to achieve success in your endeavours. Read more…

I’m famous!

This blog has been featured on We Love WP! Which I consider quite an honour. I’m not quite famous though so I do apologize for the slightly misleading title ;-)

John Joubert

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Who I’m reading at the moment…

There are so many great blogs around, and I’m sure everyone has their favourites. I’d like to share my five best blogs with you and then you can decide if you agree or disagree. These blogs are not necessarily the only ones I read, but they are my first stops on the daily reading list.
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