Challenges
Networking as a 2nd Job
My mother offered me sage advice throughout high school and college that I didn’t really take to heart until my late 20’s: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” If there’s a top […]
Year: 2017
Small Business
Wow, You’re Lucky.
At the end of last week after working a solid 56 hours in 4 days someone I know told me I was “lucky” to have so much business. I was speechless. When you are lucky […]
Business
My Entrepreneurial Woman’s Power Suit. What Color is YOUR Cape?
Yup…I used to wear shoulder pads and nude hosiery back in the greedy go-go ‘80s. When I worked out of WeWork every day, my uniform morphed into a tunic and leggings with comfy high boots […]
Business
A Crisis Communications Plan Can Be a Business Saver
Owning a business means buying lots of insurance: health insurance, business insurance, liability insurance, workers comp, and more. There is always a better way to spend the premium money, but insurance is necessary. If something […]
Challenges
Thousands of Hops; One Big Step
When Adrian announced she was creating this blog, this post popped into my head. The words have been percolating in my mind for months and I hope you find it interesting and enjoyable. For the […]
Challenges
A New Flavor of Kool-Aid: The Myth of the Glampreneur
A former C-level executive, I launched my own consulting business 15 years ago. I was ahead of my time in many ways. Facebook groups, media outlets, and other communities are popping up, extolling the virtues […]
sales
Two Ears, One Mouth
We all think we have so much to say. We think that no one is listening to us. I invite you to take a step back. I’ve invited myself too – I’ve been accused of […]
Challenges
Of Course I’m Not Happy ALL Of The Time! Are You?
Are you one of those high-energy people that can keep going through thick and thin regardless of the challenges, always with a smile on your face and some good-natured banter ready at all times, rarely […]
Business
5 Tips to Being Able to Travel AND be a Successful Entrepreneur
Like most entrepreneurs I’m incredibly busy juggling the never-ending demands of three companies and responsible for business development, project management, customer service as well as dealing with the assorted and sundry tasks that fall to […]
Challenges
Make a Big Deal When You Think Out of the Box
As a business owner, we want to be recognized by everyone from our colleagues, customers, and even our competitors. I WANT to make waves whenever I innovate and I usually make a big deal about […]