If Next Week Went Completely as Planned, What would you get finished?Wow, that’s a loaded question.  I have trouble with the if part of that sentence as when would suit me. I’m a glass half full gal and I also like having a plan, both short-term and long-term and that requires having goals. Next week’s plan

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What’s Wrong With Staying In Your Comfort Zone?Why do we stay in our comfort zone? Because our comfort zone is the stress-free zone we are used to. It’s what is familiar. It’s also the place where we are the most dissatisfied with our life.Comfort Zone – Fear ZoneWhen we stay in our comfort zone, we

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Who is your customer – what are they wanting to buy?In Store Persona’sWhen you know the answer, you’ll know what to offer.  We asked that question for our retail gallery/gift shop in a tourist-based economy.  We didn’t have a name for them, but we were constantly asking stoppers what brought them in, were they seeking

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Business Etiquette –Business etiquette is about building relationships with other people. Etiquette is not about rules & regulations but is about providing basic social comfort and creating an environment where others feel comfortable and secure, this is possible through better communication. Business etiquette is important because it creates a professional, mutually respectful atmosphere and improves communication,

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At a time of total uncertainty, small businesses around our country are wondering “What’s to become of me”?   How will I survive Business Financial Uncertainty?  The answer?  However you want.  I know, that doesn’t sound realistic.  But it can be the answer if you are willing to put in the work to craft the new company. 

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