Microsoft Word is like my right-hand tool in my business. I use it for all sorts of things, from drafting newsletters and blog posts to creating email templates, making life simpler for me and my clients. What’s cool about Word is its versatility. It’s not just for documents; it’s a productivity powerhouse. Here are some… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: Microsoft Word

A few years ago, my husband and I were given an offer for free Universal Studios tickets. All we had to do was go listen to the condo sales pitch. You know where they swear it will only take you 90 minutes and you end up spending your whole afternoon. They give you the soft sell… Continue reading How Can You Build Trust With Your Clients And Give Your Business a Rock Solid Reputation? 

I’ve recently become aware of what a wonderful tool ChatGPT can be. There’s tons of controversy surrounding AI and the dangers of using it. I’ve talked to a lot of people who are afraid it will make them irrelevant and threaten their livelihoods. I’ll admit, it intimidated me, but as I began experimenting with it,… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: ChatGPT

Have you ever gone grocery shopping with your trusty to-do list, only to reach your car and realize you forgot something important? I’ll admit it; this has happened to me more times than I care to say. Usually, this happens because I’m not focused on the task at hand. I’ve spent hours creating lists, thinking I was… Continue reading Is It Time to Ditch the To-Do List?

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to keep promises to others, but more difficult to keep them to yourself? One way I’ve been able to keep moving forward in my business on days when I feel like letting things slide is by having an accountability group.  We email each other each week with our… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Accountability Group

When you’re first starting you can use a simple Excel spreadsheet to keep track of your contacts or customers.  This is an economical option and, in the beginning, before you have a large client base you can easily manage them in a spreadsheet. I started with a simple sheet that included their name, email address,… Continue reading Is Your Business In Need Of A CRM?

Music is something that can lift my spirits easily when I’m having a difficult time. It motivates me when I need to get things done, and even helps me relax when I need to take a break. A couple of years ago I was helping to care for a woman with dementia. One of her… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: Music

Movies are something I enjoy when I have the time. Some of my favorite movies are based on true stories because I love to see people succeed in the purpose they were created for. Invariably the stories that most resonated were stories where ordinary people reach out to those around them and are with them… Continue reading Things I Learned From My Favorite Movies.

A good friend and mentor of mine paints beautiful pictures and each piece speaks to a specific person. When I first saw this painting, my husband and I had both recently lost our jobs and were living in the bedroom of a friend’s home. This painting said to me, our path would open up. I told my friend,… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Walking On Dry Land Painting

If you’re like me, you like to keep on top of things…always thinking several steps ahead. While that can be a good thing, sometimes it becomes a habit that’s difficult to shut off. We know we need to take a break and refresh, but the fear of losing our productivity is real. The thought of taking… Continue reading How Can Taking Time Off Help Your Business?