I might be dating myself, but do you remember the old Flintstones cartoons? At the end of the day, the whistle would blow and Fred would slide down his dinosaur to rush to his foot-car so he could go to his wife and family waiting at home. Working out of my home I don’t have […]
This year kicked off with incredible revenue for my company. I have been thrilled with the number of new and returning clients. I received joy from seeing my Quickbooks revenue graphs fly off the charts. Smiling I imagined where my 2012 figures would end. Then a favorite client decided not to continue working together. Other […]
There are probably thousands of articles which talk about how to work more efficiently, to keep all departments focused on a singular goal, and to help us stay motivated no matter how daunting the task. But I am learning about a new tool which can accomplish more than I ever did before and with much less effort.
Have you received exceptional customer service lately? Please share where and when with us. If not or if your team needs a boost, read these stories of great customer service.
Although we may be the owner, sole proprietor, and sole employee of our businesses, we are never alone. Who do you have to depend upon?
Happy National Small Business Week! Since 1963, the President of the United States uses this week to recognize the economic contributions of small businesses.
People buy from people; they do not just buy products. Think about your favorite store. Do you shop there just because of their inventory, or do you shop there because of the feeling you experience and the customer service you receive? The same is true for your business. It is not just about the product […]
I hope this overview of business planning will provide you with the framework and incentive to make the plans you need for a successful new year!
I have come to see that Work-Life Balance is a misconception. I think we should stop thinking of “balancing” these seeming dichotomies and instead look at “amalgamation.” To amalgamate is to combine into a unified or integrated whole. Work and life should not be balanced but united.
Davette and I were discussing the concept of holistic business strategy or business strategy that does not just cover business needs and goals but the goals of one’s personal life. That is when Davette told me how she enjoyed having me on the show because I served lifestyle businesses.