As someone who’s used to – and enjoys – feeling at capacity most of the time, I never know what to do when things slow down a bit. Do I organize my closest for the 100th time, or take the dogs for a walk? After realizing that this newfound time was rare and temporary, I took deliberate steps to improve my… Continue reading Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow

When meeting new clients, there’s one question I hear over and over: “How can I take my business to the next level?”Some even ask if there is some kind of checklist or template they can use to make this happen. Unfortunately, there is no universal set of tactics that are suited for every business. However, there… Continue reading Want A Better Business?
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When we attend Networking events, we see the “regulars” and we see new faces we have yet to meet. We tend to gravitate toward the people we know because that’s what is familiar. Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. It’s important to understand that talking to the same people every time or… Continue reading Become a Professional at Networking

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

Procrastination… Clients often come to me with a big idea or a project they are eager to tackle. Some are brimming with excitement, others with concern. Some jump right in while others just seem to stall… We all have experienced procrastination at some point in our lives. It usually happens when we perceive a project… Continue reading Stop Procrastination! (Now, Not Tomorrow)

Keeping appointments and deadlines in a calendar is essential. Without one, unless you’ve got a fabulous memory (I don’t), things go bad quickly! Unfortunately, many people still struggle with electronic calendar setups. This is how it usually happens: I was one of these people until I decided it was time to consolidate everything in one place.… Continue reading Untangling Your Messy Calendar

You Can’t Do It All…How to Delegate Effectively I often hear my friends and clients say that they need to delegate more, but they are hesitant because they believe no one will understand their work as well as they do or complete it with the same level of dedication. As a result, nothing gets delegated… Continue reading Learn how to leverage
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