No One Mourns the Wicked

April 28, 2011

No One Mourns the Wicked In Wicked, the musical, the Wicked Witch laments that no good deed goes unpunished. (If you haven’t seen it, Wicked is fabulous, and I promise not to ruin the story.) She isn’t the first to be upset when she does the Right Thing and her actions are portrayed another way. [...]

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Life Resolutions: Creating and Setting Life Goals

March 8, 2011

 Life Resolutions: Creating and Setting Life Goals What do you want to be when you grow up? What are you going to do to change the world? How are you pushing other people forward? What does success look like to you? These are not New Year’s resolutions; these are life resolutions. Sometimes we resign ourselves [...]

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Economic Optimism in Fashion

March 7, 2011

Did you know that fashion trends mirror the economy? The economy is showing signs of new life, and that optimism that is reflected in spring fashions. The stock market is coming back to life, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.4% during each of the past two months (the largest back to back increases in [...]

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Customer Appreciation!!!!

February 17, 2011

Print PDF Customer Appreciation!!!! People return to restaurants, grocery stores, gyms and even churches because that establishment fills a particular need for their patrons, who enjoy a variety of choices. Valentine’s Day reminds us to reaffirm not only our level of commitment to that special someone in our personal lives, but also to our customers. [...]

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Taxes for You and Your Business: Changes You Need to Know

February 14, 2011

In September, Congress passed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. This is by no way a comprehensive profile of this complicated act, however this does highlight a few items that you might want to be aware of. Some of the business provisions I found interesting are: 1. In 2011, landlords are required to issue [...]

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The Life Cycle of a Business

January 29, 2011

Every relationship has a life cycle. When you are really lucky, that life cycle lasts forever. However, some life cycle end before we are ready to let them go. A business life cycle is like any other relationship in terms of supporting and enhancing those involved. When you pour your heart and soul into a [...]

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Simple Tips for a Wealthier 2011

January 11, 2011

  Simple Tips for a Wealthier 2011 Kick off the New Year by making a viable spending plan. Make a commitment to manage your finances. A savings and spending plan, whether for home or for business, is an integral part of how you manage your home and business resources. A plan helps you focus on [...]

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List of Lists for 2011

December 31, 2010

New Year’s Eve is a time for me to make my list of lists that I post on my white board in my office. My 2011 lists are for a variety of purposes; business and personal growth, thoughts, ideas, resolutions, and random To-Do items. Books to read People to call People to meet People to [...]

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Managing the Holidays

December 14, 2010

~ 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday ~ For many people, the holidays are stressful. So… Go into the holiday season with the understanding that you have to be nicer to other people during this time, both for them and for you. We need to be cognizant that people are operating at a higher stress [...]

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5 Ways to Strategically Plan Your Strategic Planning Meeting

November 16, 2010

5 Ways to Strategically Plan Your Strategic Planning Meeting Many organizations desperately need a strategic planning session. They may want better vision, team cohesion, or new products. Most companies hold meetings, hoping that some strategic planning will magically emerge. This is unrealistic. Strategic planning is envisioning the future of the company or organization, translating that [...]

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