Today’s Media & Your Business
“Media” has become a word we may never fully wrap our minds around, most likely because it is ever-changing. The history of communication relates a relatively quick evolution… and it’s hasn’t slowed down a bit. White paper and newspaper circulation gave businesses their first opportunity to reach the masses long ago, but the world quickly…
Read MoreBird’s Eye View
Definition is one of the best life tools we have. If a thing is defined, it can be understood. If understood, it can be planned. If planned, it can be achieved. Etymology explains the evolution of a word’s meaning; reflection explains the evolution of a definition in your life. Many of us began this year…
Read MoreQualifying for Help
Starting your own business is a lot like packing a snowball and rolling it down a hill: for a while it seems like nothing’s happening, but then before you know it, your snowball has gained speed and momentum and has grown into something much larger than what you started with. Unless you have a team…
Read MoreRolling Out the Red Carpet
If customer service is what makes or breaks an experience for all of us and average customer service is forgettable at best, we’d venture to say the only way you stand out is either with bad service or outstanding service. We know we have a few tales of excellent customer service experiences we will never…
Read MoreLocking On Your Target
Being in business is all about the people you serve. Arguably, your client truly can be considered the most important aspect of your business; without them, there is no lifeline. You’re just spinning wheels without traction. Who are your clients? Better yet, who are your best clients? We’re not just talking about their names… think…
Read MoreChoosing Good Entreprenuerial Habits
The New Year is here and most of us are trying to settle back into the routine of real life. There’s really nothing remarkable about the changing of calendar dates except that the offering of a wonderful opportunity to take pause and look behind us to summarize so we can look ahead and plan. Part…
Read MorePlanning Time – Welcoming an organized new year
Hey! You blinked! Suddenly, Thanksgiving is gone, Christmas is past, and New Years is looming. We’re left wondering: Where did last year go? Time has a way of getting away from us before we really notice it’s gone! With a fresh new year around the corner, it can feel like crunch time to accomplish tasks…
Read MoreTaking a New Approach in a Repairing Economy
We’ve been hearing the same story for years now. The economy has been tearing apart homes, claiming jobs, reducing our income, our livelihoods and our dignity. But the bubble was bound to burst, so just as the rise and fall of every cycle, here we are in the valley. But the upswing is beginning to…
Read More5 Tips for Staying Motivated
Entrepreneurs have a demanding job. They are the brain behind the idea, the steam in the engine room and the one who has to wear every hat. When you launched your business, did you know it would at times, be an uphill battle? Here are a few suggestions on staying motivated when you may just…
Read MoreGetting Your Ducks in a Row
So, you’ve got a dream… now what? First, we suggest you compile your initial ideas. Jot them down, type them out or collect the notes you’ve already made into one file… or pile. One of the first steps in starting a business is putting together a business plan. This isn’t just a formality because you’ll…
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