Do you have a bucket load of business cards and have no idea what to do with them? Often times, people keep mounds of cards and struggle with what to do with…
Six Steps To Get The Most Out Of Your Time
A simple, more fulfilling life has a different meaning and a different value for every person. For me, it means eliminating all but the essential, avoiding chaos for peace, and…
Three Simple Words To Instantly Boost Your Customer’s Experience
Do you hear the difference between: “Not a problem” and “It’s my pleasure”? I never really gave it much thought until I came across an article several weeks ago describing…
Grow Your Network, Grow Your Business
In a time where so much emphasis is on social media, the personal, face-to-face connections seem to get lost in the shuffle. In order to gain business, our prospects must…
My Secret to Being More Productive
Do you ever feel there’s not enough time in the day? You’re certainly not alone. That is the number one thing I hear when consulting. Heck, I even wonder where…
Social Media Insanity
There is value to use social media. Research from Ballihoo found that 63 percent of consumers who search local businesses online are more likely to use businesses with information on…
Worker Bee or CEO?
Ask yourself: Am I a worker bee or a CEO? There is a lot that goes into running your own business, but by far the most important thing for growth…
Think Before You Hit “Send”
Email is fast, effective and the primary way we communicate, though I think texting is catching up quickly. While email is certainly a more informal form of communication, old-fashioned letters…
Can Being a DIYer Hurt Your Business?
With the onset of the Internet and satellite TV, you can access a wealth of knowledge on many projects, which are made to look pretty easy. Software is readily available…
The Value of Networking
As 2013 came to a close, I found it was a perfect time to reflect on my decision to open my own business. For over 20 years I worked for…