My purse is one thing I rarely leave home without. I used to buy my purses at a discount or thrift store and didn’t pay much attention to them.  Last year a dear friend gave me this purse as a gift. The butterfly on it reminds me to keep pressing on in my business even on… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Purse

A few months back, I found myself in a situation we can all relate to—spraining my ankle at the least convenient time possible (because, let’s be honest, when is there ever a convenient time for that?).  In my rush to keep things moving in my business, I neglected the rest my ankle needed to heal.… Continue reading Revitalize Your Business Operations: Identify and Fix What’s Broken In Your Business

My Samsung Tablet is one of the first things I pack when I’m hitting the road. It has the Kindle App with my favorite books at my fingertips without the extra baggage. My magnetic keyboard rounds out the features to make my tablet the perfect accessory to keep me connected and working on the go! What… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Samgsung Tablet

Did you ever begin baking and realize you forgot an ingredient? Guilty! I used to cross my fingers that my husband would rescue me by dashing to the store. But then, I learned a trick – check the recipe to be sure all the ingredients are on hand before diving in. It’s a bit like using Standard Operating… Continue reading SOPs: The Perfect Recipe For Your Business

The beach has been my happy place since I was a child.   The sound of the waves, the sand between my toes, and the sun on my face sweeps my cares away. I’m so thankful to live mere moments from the beach in an area that is warm year-round. I think it’s time for a… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: The Beach

My husband and I used to buy all our used cars from Jack because he had cultivated a relationship with my husband’s family over time. We wouldn’t think of going anywhere else to buy a car. Why? We had a relationship with Jack and we knew he could be trusted.  That’s the kind of relationship you want with… Continue reading Email Newsletters: The Best (ROI) For Your Marketing Plan

If you know me, then you know my preoccupation with butterflies. Ever since I can remember, butterflies have fascinated me. The thought that a slinky thing that crawls everywhere can gorge itself, fall asleep in a protective chrysalis, turn to goo, be reborn into a beautiful creature, and fly away as something completely different, has always inspired… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: Butterflies

One of the most powerful marketing tools for small businesses (the email newsletter) gets overlooked because people think no one pays attention to emails anymore. After talking to people, I’ve realized many are just overwhelmed by their own inboxes and they think everyone feels the same way. When my husband and I decided to live… Continue reading Are You Overwhelmed by Your Inbox?

YouTube is my reliable go-to when work gets tricky. Colleagues, forums, and customer service have their limits, but YouTube? It’s my ace in the hole. Sure, we’ve all spent time in the realm of cute animal videos, the latest controversies, and news you can’t find on mainstream TV, but have you thought about it as a… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: YouTube

When we get busy, it can be tempting to stop doing the things we did to get our clients in the first place. You might be feeling overwhelmed and think you don’t have time for all those things, but the truth is, life happens, and sometimes clients drop off for various reasons. If you haven’t… Continue reading Business Is Booming, Is It Time To Take A Break?