I'm learning Python 3.2…

This week I’ve been learning all about Python 3.2 which, according to Wikipedia, is “a general-purpose, high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Python claims to combine ‘remarkable power with very clear syntax’, and its standard library is large and comprehensive.”. I don’t know about that but it seems ok to me although …

Attended Be Your Own SEO Consultant

Attended the Be Your Own SEO Consultant course run by <a href=”http://www.davidjamesross.co.uk” target=”_blank”>David James Ross</a> at the University of Derby Enterprise Centre. Very interesting first session and I’m hoping I’ll be able to use the information I learn to benefit my own and my clients websites.

Attended Making Creativity Pay – How much is that doggie in the window? Pricing your work

As soon as you begin to consider your work from a commercial perspective, you will be faced by one big question: How much should I charge for it? This session explores different ways at arriving at a price and includes exercises that will help you be clearer on your pricing.

Attended Making Creativity Pay – Tell them about it: Marketing and promoting you and your work

Nobody will buy your work unless they know about it. But getting people’s attention is difficult in a world where they are bombarded with information and choices. This workshop explores the many ways of marketing and how to identify which will be most appropriate for your current situation and resources.

Attended Making Creativity Pay – The Future Starts Here: Exploring self-employment

This session explores creativity, practice, motivation and what people want from self-employment. It will help you work out your own vision and identify what barriers you will need to overcome on the way to working for yourself.

Attended Making Creativity Pay – To Boldly Go: Setting a mission and finding your niche

The most difficult part of setting up for many creative people is deciding exactly what to do. What are my most marketable strengths? Can my idea be turned into reality? Will people buy my work? What is my best chance of success? In this session we work on setting a business mission, finding a niche …