Four years ago, my family and I decided to host a multi-household garage sale. It was a great opportunity to pass on some of our lesser used wares and get together (mostly the latter). Of course, I decided to dig deeper to get the most out of our time and efforts. I was surprised byContinue reading “4 Tips To Succeed In Business I Picked Up at Garage Sales”
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What Making Leg Lamp Cookies Taught Me About My Business
Yes, those leg lamp cookies. If you’re not familiar with the famous (or some would say infamous) leg lamp, then go see A Christmas Story. And don’t shoot your eye out, kid! So back to the cookies. I made the dough on Sunday night and planned to cut, bake and ice the cookies on MondayContinue reading “What Making Leg Lamp Cookies Taught Me About My Business”
5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation
Most of us know by now how valuable it is to keep good employees. Knowledgeable, happy employees are valuable assets to a company, helping to reduce costs, maximize productivity (and revenue) and enhance your company’s brand or image. There are a plethora of ways to thank valuable, hardworking employees. Following are 5 ways that youContinue reading “5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation”
Stop. Breathe. Take Stock. Repeat As Necessary.
My 30 the birthday was one of the best days of my life. It also turned out to be a pivotal moment in my life.
My 30th birthday was one of the best days of my life. It also turned out to be a pivotal moment in my life.
Between going for a morning run, having my Facebook page inundated with well wishes, working an event
Event Planning: You Need to Have a Plan
Have you ever tried your hand at event planning before? Even the most basic party or get-together (in your mind, at least) can turn into a stressful occasion when you’re in charge of all the details. Now think about putting on a conference or tradeshow for 500 or more of your closest friends. No matterContinue reading “Event Planning: You Need to Have a Plan”
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