In a world of multitasking and mobility, it is expected that a business offer free WiFi to their clients. Most of us rely on our smartphones and laptops to get work done when we are out of the office. With that being said, allowing guests convenient access to WiFi is a must for any … Read More
We all have a personal brand that we give off when we meet someone new. There are typically a few steps that we take before meeting with someone, so that we give off a great first impression. Based on how you present yourself, you will have an opinion formed about you in about 10 … Read More
Each of us has a unique set of skills that we nurture and develop over time, but most of us think first of donating our hard-earned cash over actually getting involved to make a difference. Of course non-profits need money, but they also need people willing to donate their time and talents to help … Read More
E-mail misunderstandings happen all the time! I bet you can think of a handful of times when either you misunderstood someone’s e-mail tone or someone misunderstood yours. E-mail correspondence is a craft and there are many ingredients that make up a recipe for e-mail success. “The Little Things” I talk about “the little things” … Read More
It’s undeniable that culture can make or break your company. When you think about the last few companies that you worked for, can you say that the company culture was one of positivity and appreciation? Odds are that you left for a reason and it probably had something to do with the company culture. Don’t … Read More
I remember it like it was yesterday. I’d been taking piano lessons for several years, working out of books by the name of “Technik.” So when the announcer read to me my third word in my second-grade spelling bee, “technique,” I thought back to my piano book and proudly exclaimed, “T-E-C-H-N-I-K, technique!” “I’m sorry, but … Read More
I think we can all agree that it’s easy to get stuck in a rut from time to time and talk about all of the things that you want to do, but never actually follow through or execute on them. This is where making a plan, or a list comes in handy. Start by making … Read More
Building Trust: Set up, be accountable, and quit making excuses – because nobody wants to hear it. Think of a time when you were a kid, you did something wrong and your parents found out. You were forced to make a choice, right? The choice between telling the truth or telling a lie when you … Read More
Here are 9 things that are business “auto-fails” in my book: Pens – I can’t stand when I go somewhere and receive a flower pen, a spoon pen, or a pen on a string. Spend money on some inexpensive pens that have your logo on them. You never know where they will end up … Read More
Plan, Prepare, and Work Ahead Keep up. Be prepared. Work ahead. Nobody wants to work with that “fly by the seat of his or her pants” person. When someone is working with you, they want to know that you’ve been working steadily on their information and that you’re prepared, in advance, for any questions … Read More