Category: Business Processes

After my last newsletter, I was talking to my sister, who has been in major media sales for over 30 years. She is INCREDIBLE at what she does! This is what she said: “I’ve been meaning to say to you… you need to ASK for the business. NOW!” I was stunned at first!  And a… Continue reading Have a Problem? Here’s the Solution!

Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels lately? Not accomplishing much? Looking for some kind of break through? Something’s gotta give, right? If this is you, it’s time to look at whether you are just keeping busy, or actually being productive. Can you recognize the difference? If you’re feeling exhausted, not motivated, on the… Continue reading Productive WINS! Hands Down!

The other day a friend told me she just had dinner with different friends of hers who didn’t know each other…YET! At one point, after identifying a potentially beneficial connection, she decided to make the meeting happen! How proactive! How intentional! How thoughtful! Has anyone ever put you in contact with someone they thought you… Continue reading Thoughtful Connections: Be the Bridge

It seems like practically everyone I have encountered lately has an absurd number of UNREAD emails in their Inboxes! Is this YOU? No judgement here! They ask me what to do and I sincerely want to help! I don’t know about you, but the red number badges attached to the apps on our phones give me anxiety… Continue reading Fix Email FAST! Finally!!!

We all have to communicate personally and in business. While there are so many directions we can go with this topic, here are just some basic things to keep in mind so you’re communicating effectively and protecting everyone’s time and energy. 1. Know your audience! WHO are you communicating with? Older generations might prefer an in-person conversation… Continue reading Communication: It’s a Two-Way Street!

Earlier this year I listened to a Mel Robbins podcast about having a “million dollar morning routine”. The podcast is titled “A Toolkit for Creating the Perfect Morning Routine” dated 2/13/23 and the link is here. She talked about 5 (easy) components to her morning routine, the importance and benefits of having a morning routine, and the fact that it allows… Continue reading The Secret to Getting Big Things Done!

One of the first things I help my clients with is their LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn can be THE most important online presence for professionals. While Instagram and Facebook followers are looking mostly to be entertained and zone OUT, the LinkedIn audience is looking to ZONE IN! A place for professionals’ content, including everything from business… Continue reading LinkedIn Profile Updates Worth Doing (Now)!

Is your website “responsive”? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, a responsive website responds: It adjusts depending on the device it’s being displayed on, whether that is a desktop, phone or tablet. That makes it easily viewed whatever the situation. Although the text and images on your site likely stay the same, take the opportunity… Continue reading Does Your Website Need A Refresh?

We all use e-mail every day. And while social media gets most of the buzz, it’s really e-mail (social media’s less sexy roommate) that gets the work done, day in and day out. All of which means that if you own and operate a small business, you need to be sure that you’re taking full advantage… Continue reading Is Your E-mail Address Hurting Your Business?

When you work for someone else, your employer provides you with a computer, a phone, an email address and business cards. The company has a logo, a website and procedures established for how to get the work done. But … when you work for yourself, you start with none of that. It’s up to you… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Your Business Look More Professional