Lisa Rothstein | Featured Contributor When I was a copywriter and creative director on Madison Avenue, working on everything from software (IBM) to underwear (Hanes) it was hard sometimes to be creative and eloquent on deadline. But creating compelling copy for your own business, especially when the product is YOU or your services, can be […]
by Flesché Hesch | Featured Contributor “Mama! Mama!” Ahh, the soundtrack of my life. My son was calling me from the other room. I had just taken a quick call before we were to head out to his music class. “Ugh!” said the caller, do you need to go?” The disgust in her voice was […]
by Crystal Sabalaske | Featured Contributor At least once a week I read an online article touting the power of learning to say “no”. It’s one of the top time management strategies experts are advising people to consider. The notion is that if you can get comfortable saying “no” to tasks that aren’t aligned with your […]
by Elizabeth Vassolo | Featured Contributor The number one thing that scares people about social media is that they think they have to be on every channel, talking to everyone. In fact, most of my clients come to me because they are paralyzed by the idea of doing social media or they are overwhelmed managing several channels and simply […]
by Judy Yaron PhD | Featured Contributor 1981. I was pushing 30: multi-talented, multi-passionate, with a university degree, a husband, two children, a dog and … I was totally lost. A year or so earlier I quit a Graduate program in Literature for the second time (with two littlies, a job, and a husband, working and […]
by Kia Howey Dolby | Featured Contributor If you take a stroll through your favorite shopping center or mall, you’ll notice that retailers dress their storefront windows to entice customers to come in. Windows are merchandised with the newest, hot items or unique finds. Vignettes and mannequins are used to create a mood and to help potential […]
Dreaming of building a beautiful home, but think you can’t afford one. Well with a little leg work and research, it can be done. You soon will discover that there are quality builders out there that will not charge a premium to build your home. Especially in a hot market. Dream Property… When […]
by Yolanda A. Facio | Featured Contributor Good question. Here’s the answer… it depends… Now, before you get all excited about that answer, thinking that I might just be giving you the run-around, hang with me… there is a definitive answer. My process is this: Two strikes and yerrrrrrrrr OUT! If you miss or are […]
by Carrie Brummer | Featured Contributor The Struggle to Find Balance: How Creativity Can Help When I taught in schools, art was my release. I could go home after work, take out some paint and lose myself. I escaped from the tedium of teacher meetings, an angry parent, or from the frustration that comes after […]
image source by Alisha Nicole | Featured Contributor When I first wen’t into business for myself I thought that I had to focus on my shop and only my shop. While I’m a firm believer that your energy shouldn’t be spread over too many places, expanding your brand at a steady pace can be great […]
