It’s amazing how what you do shows up throughout your life, even when you least expect it. For example… I was opening my mail yesterday after a long day spent catching up at home and in the office from traveling to a client’s conference last week. To my surprise, I received an early birthday gift fromContinue reading “A Subtle Dash of Branding Can Make Your Customers Smile”
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Eat, Pray, Love — In Business Too
As I was reading Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert earlier today, two things dawned on me. One, I’m enjoying this book. Two, the concepts discussed apply to business as well as life (and no, not only for women). In Eat, Pray, Love, Gilbert travels the world in order to examine three different aspects of herContinue reading “Eat, Pray, Love — In Business Too”
Revising: No Rules, Just (Get It) Right
You’ve tackled prewriting (in the forest or the bathtub) and burst through the drafting phase like a team taking the field. Whew, we’re done, right? No, now it’s time to revise. Revising is all about making your work sound right. So read it — to yourself or out loud. (This is where it helps to haveContinue reading “Revising: No Rules, Just (Get It) Right”
Step 2: Now It’s Time To Write
If prewriting is the pregame strategy session, step two of the writing process — drafting or writing — is the mad rush onto the field. After all of the film watching and play designing and planning, it’s time to let it all out. draft·ing (verb): the second stage of the writing process during which aContinue reading “Step 2: Now It’s Time To Write”
How to Increase Productivity In and Out of the Office in 2015
Ready, set, go. It’s a new year, and we’re all excited for what 2015 will bring. One resolution near the top of most professionals’ lists is to be more productive. While we don’t make New Year’s resolutions here at CCC, we love to be productive and efficient throughout the year. Related reading: Free Your MindContinue reading “How to Increase Productivity In and Out of the Office in 2015”
3 Ways to Encourage More Referrals (From Santa or The Grinch)
What’s on your list for Santa this year? A new computer? Fancy office digs? Or new business? Let’s go with the latter. Referrals. We all want them, but how do you encourage your clients and supporters to provide them? Gift Cards – It’s no coincidence that gift cards are the top gift year after year.Continue reading “3 Ways to Encourage More Referrals (From Santa or The Grinch)”
Why You Should Think Like The B.A.U.
My favorite show on TV is Criminal Minds, which is far from just another show on law enforcement. FBI agents in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.) profile suspected serial killers and hardened criminals in order to solve difficult cases. By reading clues at the crime scene and studying an unsub’s (perpetrator’s) life, the team canContinue reading “Why You Should Think Like The B.A.U.”
Should You Slim Down (on Social Media)?
One of the first things I always discuss with clients (or even prospects) is that you can’t be everything to everyone — even on social media. We all know that, but as small business owners or business professionals, it can be difficult to weed out any ‘potential’ customers. Do what I say, not what I do.Continue reading “Should You Slim Down (on Social Media)?”
Free Your Mind and The Productivity Will Follow
One of my favorite college classes was Business Writing. While it was a morning class (night owl here), we were so productive in that hour and fifteen minute time frame. Why? Free writes. Each class, we’d arrive and sit down at a computer. The professor (who was another reason that class was so productive) wouldContinue reading “Free Your Mind and The Productivity Will Follow”
It’s All About the Bling (Even in Business)
It really is all about the bling, even in business. Presentation, image, packaging… call it what you want. Time and time again, I’m reminded of this fact. Whether a client compliments my laptop bag (love Wenger Swiss Army!) or a prospect is impressed by a smartly packaged presentation, it matters. Yes, substance is important, butContinue reading “It’s All About the Bling (Even in Business)”
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