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Resources and helpful tips to help you grow, market and enjoy your business or organization.

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Backing up your files

It is VERY inportant to back up your computer files. But, most non-profits and small businesses I know struggle with how to backup their files and computers, what to back up and how often to back up.

Here is a great article by TechSoup, a reliable resource for all things technical. The article lays out ways to choose the hardware and your software that best meets your need, as well as, tons of other useful information to get you started or improve your current system.

FREE! Intro to Drupal Workshop

Here is your chance to learn the basics of Drupal. This FREE 2-hour workshop is offered by some of our favorite developers, Advantage Labs. Even if you are not a developer or designer, you can learn more about how your Drupal web site works.

Be sure to tell them that Sweet Tea Design sent you!

This Thursday, February 18th from 1-3PM

at Advantage Labs
2104 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

At this two-hour workshop these topics will be covered:

Some really cool Drupal sites

Drupal is a very powerful tool. Here are some really great sites (designed by others) that really showcase the breadth and depth of Drupal. 

Recovery.gov

Rake Magazine

Wellstone Action

NetsforLife

Navan Foods

Taking Good Photographs

Photography can really make or break your web site, brochure or other promotional materials. Often businesses and nonprofits do not have a budget for a professional photographer.  So, if you are taking your own photos here are some quick tips. (I cannot begin to fit all of my photography tips in one blog post, so watch for more in the coming weeks.)

1. Photographs taken in fluorescent lighting will look green.
This will especially affect pictures of people or food.