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For the last several months, my family was dealing with my father’s illness, and I was traveling back and forth from Florida to Pennsylvania. Even though my business is virtual and can be run from just about anywhere, it became apparent early on that solid systems were needed to keep things running as smoothly as possible during… Continue reading Life in Chaos? Systems Keep You on Track in Your Business

My father was one of a kind! He was smart, hard-working, entrepreneurial, as well as compassionate, stubborn, and adventurous. He passed away last week, but will not be forgotten.  He leaves 3 daughters who carry his legacy on. We all have bits and pieces of his personality in us and there is so much goodness… Continue reading Things I’m Grateful For: My Father’s Legacy

What one word can fill a small business owner with dread? If you said taxes, you’re right! Unless you’re a bookkeeper or accountant, you most likely don’t enjoy tax season. The one thing most business owners put off each year is gathering the receipts for sales and expenses. It makes tax time a drudgery and keeps us… Continue reading Take the Sting Out of Tax Prep!

If you’ve known me for any length of time, you know Coffee is the vice that held me captive. Last year, caffeine was beginning to make my life difficult.  Suffering silently and knowing it was time to make a change filled me with shame because I didn’t have the willpower to break the coffee habit. … Continue reading Things I’m Grateful For: Dandy Blend

“I’m still all hung up about starting a newsletter.” One of my networking connections recently expressed her hesitation about starting a newsletter. If we’re honest most of us feel that way. We’re all wrapped up in fear and doubt: What if I can’t keep up the momentum? What if no one reads it? How will I come… Continue reading Newsletters: A Hidden Gem For Small Business!

Living in Florida is such a blessing, but one thing I miss is my family and friends from PA. I’ve been blessed with a biological family as well as a foster family and they are both equally important in my life. Back in August, I was given news that a family member was facing a… Continue reading Things I’m Grateful For: Family Visits

Paper used to hold me hostage. Managing stacks of documents, I thought were crucial felt like an uphill battle. Then, in 2017, when I embraced a nomadic lifestyle, I realized paper wasn’t as essential as I had believed. Here are a few simple ways to let go of paper, get organized, and start saving time… Continue reading Paperless Productivity: A Smart Move for Small Business Owners

For small business owners, email is an essential tool to keep operations running smoothly. However, when your inbox is overflowing, it can become a major source of stress, making it difficult to stay organized and productive. The good news is that with a little effort and the right strategies, you can turn your inbox into… Continue reading 5 Tips to Tackle Your Overwhelming Inbox

One of the joys of my life has been my cousins. We were best friends in the early years. Some of the fondest memories of my childhood include them. Recently I was able to spend a month in Pennsylvania, and It was wonderful to have the opportunity to connect with some of them.  My sister and I were… Continue reading Things I’m Grateful For: Cousins

As my daughter and I were planning our big meal, it reminded me why having a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for onboarding clients is so important and necessary for our businesses. Just like planning the layout for a large meal, having a plan for bringing on our clients increases our chances of bringing it together successfully.  5 Reasons to Create an… Continue reading The Thanksgiving Approach to Client Onboarding