Smartlife

This is the “Smartlife” blog, not just the “Smartwork” one, which is why we’re improving your leisure time as well. There’s no point in using the latest and greatest in Internet-enabled everything to turbocharge your spreadsheets only to revert to a caveman in your actual life. What sort of cyber-priorities are those? Especially when things like alcohol are involved, and you might need electronically-enabled assistance just to make back up to “not stupid.”

That’s why we’re looking at four ways the Internet can upgrade your alcoholic entertainment in an excellent…

Just a few years ago, you probably would have called up your travel agent if you were thinking about taking a trip or vacation somewhere. These days, though, there are thousands of websites online that can help you with every step of the planning process — as well as offer some help beyond what a travel agent could do for you. With these online tools, you can make sure that your travels, whether for business or pleasure, are enjoyable.

You shouldn’t outsource your social networking, says Penelope Trunk, even partially. She should know: not only have her columns and blog become popular sources of career advice, but she’s written a book, launched a startup, and built a personal network that has helped her succeed.

Social Networking is a Must

“Saying that networking is time-consuming is totally ridiculous — you never hear someone say that I don’t have time to manage my money.” Without a network, Trunk says that you’re unemployable. That said, she does offer a…