Category Archives: Quick Tips

It’s Okay to Throw Stuff Away

I want to reiterate: it’s okay to throw stuff away. I’m not talking about wrappers from fast food joints or the used cat litter. No. I’m referring to stuff that you might consider perfectly acceptable, usable and handy… but that … Continue reading

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8 Ways to Keep Your Creative Juices Flowing

By Guest Blogger: Charla Mahon Experience teaches us ways that are tried and true, and that has its place so that we don’t keep retracing the same steps. However, new and creative ideas are often needed to help move us … Continue reading

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Convention Lessons

During the last week of March I attended my first business-related convention and I’ll tell you what, it was nothing like I expected! The presenter not only had a stage, she started the “show” with a band, hired a professional … Continue reading

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Is Your Spelling a Pet Peeve, Part 2

I recently began reading a book about personal branding and its relation to how you look and behave. My thoughts — because I enjoy writing and it’s a service I provide to several clients — jumped directly to how your … Continue reading

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Have you ordered your copy?

In the 2 1/2 weeks since I launched my book Permission is Granted: Be a Better You I actually sold out on the first batch of books I had in stock and have ordered more! I’m so happy! Have you … Continue reading

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An easy read with a huge impact!

It’s an easy-read with a huge impact depending on what you get out of the book and implement. Continue reading

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How To Vacation For $770 Or Less – Seriously

Times are tight and the economy is struggling, but it doesn’t mean you have to skip out on giving yourself a much-needed (and deserved) vacation. Let me share with you how my husband and I took a week-long vacation for … Continue reading

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Better Customer Service

Customer service is oh so important! Yes, we have to deliver excellent products and services to our clients and customers, but just because they hire us or buy from us, doesn’t mean they will come back! It’s not a guarantee for loyalty. Continue reading

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Respect is Evidence of Caring

In figuratively opening the doors of my business to allow in new clients, one of the factors I have come to examine is respect. It’s something I want and need from my clients – past, present and future – and I believe most people with morals and ethics feel the same way. Of course, I need to respect my clients as well, who they are as individuals and what it is they do for business. Continue reading

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Writing About…Writing

Let’s start by agreeing that everyone has a different writing style – professional, relaxed, goofy, etc. I also think a lot of people have a different style of writing. By this I mean the processes by which they compose their content. Here I am sharing the methods I employ and hopefully you will recognize how highly customizable writing can be. Continue reading

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