Kimberly J. McCloskey
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Category Archives: Writings on the Wall
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 to Your Readers?
I promise, if you slow down while you’re writing, take the time to proof read, and pause over the words that create confusion for you so that you can get them correct, the recipient of your writings will see you in a more professional and credible light. Continue reading
It pains me to read bad copy
The other day I was looking for a graphic to use in a client’s ezine and stumbled upon this one. Even though this wasn’t what I was looking for, I knew right away something as amiss so I paused to … 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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Business is Like a Gusty, Windy Day
The other day I realized I was in need of a much-deserved break after what had been two weeks of non-stop client work. An appointment fell through at the last minute and it suddenly seemed as if I could (and need to) use that time revitalizing my brain… somehow. Continue reading
Communication Issues – Is it me?
Once again I am having an “issue” with communication. I wish… oh, how I wish… people would just communicate. It doesn’t take much to do, really. And it’s common courtesy to do so, I think. But it’s like a splinter … Continue reading
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Customer Service
I’ve been reading a new book and it talks a lot about customer service… specifically over-the-top customer service. I already knew how important it was to provide excellent customer service and that’s something I have followed through on since the … Continue reading
My best year ever – coming right up!
I’m motivated and eager to move forward with the changes I have made in my business and personal life… so much so that I find it hard to go to sleep at night! Continue reading
The Niche-Switch: The Ability to Change Focus
As professionals and entrepreneurs we know that change in our business and in our personal lives is inevitable. When we age and mature, we learn more deeply about ourselves as individuals. Over the years the dynamics of our chosen industries shift by developing with technology or falling by the wayside with the economy. There will always come a time (over and over again) when we recognize the need to either improve upon our focus or change it all together. Continue reading
