by Christine Kane When you start your business, you’re so focused on getting new clients and making your first dollars that you don’t think much about how your business runs. Hey, you’re just happy that you’re making money doing what you love! The initial novelty of starting a business is undeniable. However, before you know […]
by Christine Kane Last Christmas, during the 8-hour ride to my parents’ house, I looked around at the other drivers on the interstate. A few were tapping their fingers on the steering wheel and singing. Lots of drivers, however, didn’t look happy. Some were gripping the steering wheel with both hands. Jaws were clenched. I […]
by Ali Brown With the kids around more than usual over the holidays, you might be missing quiet time to get solid work done at home. Most moms I know get too busy to properly plan ahead. But, if you get a little creative, you can set your kids up for a fun, memorable vacation […]
by Bev Gray The famous song by James Brown “This Is a Man’s World” may stir up some controversy among women these days and your feelings about this may vary. The reality is, though, that the business world can often be a man’s world on many levels, even in today’s modern society. As a female […]
by Ali Brown Did you know that the #1 activity people are doing online these days is watching videos? Here’s why… Web video is a great way to stimulate the senses of your audience. Each of us absorbs information differently. Some people learn better by hearing, others by seeing, and still others by reading. So […]
by Christine Kane My personal trainer is a tough strong scary guy. One day he complained that many of his clients were “slackers” and didn’t do the work to get the results they supposedly wanted. He admitted that some of them didn’t even show up for appointments. Unfortunately, this situation is all too common for […]
by Ali Brown As entrepreneurs, one of our most important duties is keeping our minds open to fresh moneymaking ideas. Holding regular brainstorm sessions can uncover fresh spins on our original ideas, and keep the passion alive—not only within ourselves, but for our customers and clients as well. But, if you want to have an eye-opening […]
by Christine Kane Irony: As I started to write this article, I thought, “I’ll just go play one Sudoku game first.” I caught myself in the act and marched to my laptop. People who say that procrastination is about laziness are probably the same people who think that anorexia is about not eating enough. Procrastination […]
by Kimberly Englot The following can apply to ANYONE in your life, not just clients or bosses. You have a client that drives you crazy. They micromanage and don’t trust you. They’re demanding, calling at all hours and expecting you to drop everything to serve them because they’re “paying you good money.” They don’t […]
How do you remain positive when it seems like success will NEVER happen? by Shara Lawrence-Weiss, Mommy Perks “Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb but how well you bounce.” ~Vivian Komori When getting ready to write this guest post, I called on my Facebook readers to ask […]
