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During my working years, I’ve lived through at least three recessions—and survived them all. Surviving was not easy in my early days of personal training, but I did learn from each of the slow periods that my business experienced. I progressed from twiddling my thumbs and worrying in 1988 to planning and actively accepting the reality of slowdowns today. During the 20 years I&...

As a personal trainer you get asked many health- and fitness-related questions from clients who rely heavily on your expertise. You have to remain on top of the news and trends. Reading research articles and trade journals, following online fitness forums and health websites, evaluating training textbooks and DVDs/videos are assignments that come with the job. Although you can&rsq...

If you’ve decided it’s time to get serious about your business finances by adding specialized financial software programs for recordkeeping and tax preparation, congratulations. Obviously, growing your business with a no-nonsense, professional approach is the only way to go. Get from here to there with the following sampling of accounting programs and tax preparation s...

Technology By Joe Dysart Speed Demons Get back in the Web's fast lane with the latest utilities. QuickCleanTM, by McAfee (www.mcafee.com/us/) ($24.95) One of the most prominent PC software makers, McAfee has been making products like QuickClean for years, with outstanding results. This little gem essentially goes on "space patrol" inside your PC, eliminating every performance-slowing file it can...

Training for Growth By Sherri McMillan, MSc, and Alex McMillan Get Centralized and Automated Streamline your operations and hit revenue goals. As consultants who travel around the world, we see many personal training businesses or departments that struggle with the same issues: I no personal training director or a director who trains 30...

Technology By Joe Dysart You Don't Say . . . With today's voice recognition software, you can stick the keyboard where it belongs. Are your hands more comfortable pumping iron than fiddling with a computer keyboard? If so, you may want to consider using your voice as the primary way to navigate on your personal computer. For about $200, you can upgrade your PC and other devices with cutting-edge ...

Technology By Joe Dysart Notebook Computer Buying Guide Learn the ABCs of these PCs to find a costeffective computer that meets your needs. Thanks to the "faster, cheaper" mantra that has driven computer sales ever since the products first appeared on store shelves, a perfectly acceptable, light-duty notebook PC can be had these days for as little as $400. Granted, you won't be able to launch the...

Technology By Joe Dysart How to Hire a Website Wizard Not all Web designers are created equally. Do your homework before hiring. Is your website looking a little dog-eared these days? Or are you embarking on your first foray into cyberspace? Choosing the right website designer can be the most important decision you will ever make when it comes to building or improving your marketing presence on t...

Technology By Joe Dysart How to Beat Spam It is possible to take back control of your e-mail inbox. If you've been on the Web for more than 24 hours, chances are you're already familiar with one of its greatest scourges: spam. Offering everything from an inside track on Nigerian fortunes to instant solutions for various and sordid sexual dysfunctions, spammers sometimes make reading e-mail less f...

During the past decade or so as a software reviewer, I have come across certain programs I consider so innovative and powerful that they have become essential components o...