Tortus Newsletter December 2009

December 16, 2009

A Tale of Two Choices 

Charles Dickens began his classic novel A Tale of Two Cities (1859), with the words, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…”

Today, these timeless words continue to ring true. In fact, these are tumultuous times: globalization, communication, miniaturization, transportation, and technological innovations are all happening in near real-time.

Are we living in a time of wisdom or a time of foolishness? The decisions you make every day may be either good or bad. This is…the Tale of Two Choices!

There is one big difference between you and the author, however. When writing A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens was creating a work of fiction, although it was semi-autobiographical to some degree. You, on the other hand, are making decisions many times without historical or empirical knowledge, and it’s all nonfiction. Plus, these decisions need to made fast. This is real -- this is your life, your money, your business, your happiness, and your success. What will you make of your times?  Continue reading…

Tortus Talk 

Best Wishes (and a newsletter) for the New Year!

All of us here at Tortus wish you and yours the very best throughout this holiday season and as the New Year arrives.

We'll be launching our new and improved e-newsletter Pixels and Mortar in January 2010. We'll have a new look and great content that will keep you informed, educated, and entertained. See you next year!

Upcoming Seminars

Reach Your Target Audience Using Social Networking

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Flickr... you hear about them in the news, from associates, you may even be a member -- but, are you using them to market your business?

Social networking can be a viable, cost-effective way to reach a large, targeted audience. Join us as we explore successful case studies from various businesses and leave with an understanding of the do's and don'ts of marketing your business...socially.

Are You Marketeching in 2010?

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Are your marketing and technology initiatives syncing to their potential? Learn how to stretch your budget by integrating your current marketing strategies with the technology of tomorrow.

Our seminars will be held at the offices of Tortus Technologies in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Seating is limited (15 per seminar) and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email us today to sign up.

Are You Smarter than a Tortus?

Why was Alfred Nobel, creator of the Nobel Peace Prize, once referred to as “the merchant of death”?
Read the answer here!