You tell a peer that you are overwhelmed with your job, life, everything. And what do they recommend? Make a “to-do” list! Brilliant! Problem solved. End of blog post! Nope. Don’t get me wrong, lists are great; they keep us organized and on task, and help us keep things in perspective. We can make list, … Read More
Come and celebrate with the Smarties at the grand opening of our new TitleSmart Forest Lake closing office location on Thursday, November 3rd from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.! RSVP via our Facebook event page: Forest Lake Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Light appetizers, refreshments and snacks will be served. *** Ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30 P.M. We … Read More
Change is good! Change is REALLY good! Some of you are shaking your heads right now thinking, “Change just costs me money,” or, “Change is just a waste of my time.” We aren’t talking about change for the sake of change. We are talking about the type of change that propels us forward and challenges … Read More
Two words: title insurance. We get asked all the time what title insurance is, and it’s very simple; title insurance protects your title after a real estate transaction takes place. Our team does an impeccable job making sure that the title is clear before signing it over in the closing, but there are times when … Read More
Even with all of the new messaging apps and tools available, email remains the communication method of choice for most of us in the business world. According to the Radicati Group, in 2015, the number of emails sent and received per day totaled over 205 billion and is expected to reach over 246 billion by … Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our marketing strategy is always evolving and adapting to the needs of our current and potential customers. Small things remain staples in our strategy, but one piece is new, and sometimes a little intimidating: social media. Take Instagram for example: this ever budding social media platform is growing by leaps and bounds every year, introducing … Read More
We purchase crayons, sharpen pencils, pack backpacks and send our kids off to expand their knowledge during yet another school year. We may find ourselves wiping away tears or even letting out a sigh of relief as we wave goodbye on that first day of school. Our children spend the first two weeks brushing up … Read More
Don’t get me wrong; employees love making more money, but it’s not their only motivator for enjoying their job and the place that they work. Employees want to feel appreciated. They want to know that they are valued and that the work they are doing is making a difference in some way. For small businesses, … Read More
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Your alarm clock goes off to signal the start of a brand new day. It’s going to be a great day! You check your phone as notifications start filling your lock screen. Ooooo, someone tagged you in a Facebook post! Someone commented on your Instagram photo. You check all of those … Read More
Business cards are great for marketing yourself. Despite their size, their importance is second only to your website. They serve as an introduction to yourself and are an extension of your first impression. So why are they so important? You can miss out on important connections if you don’t have them with you at all … Read More