You've probably been hearing a lot about WordPress as a platform for blogs and websites. And you've likely been curious about how WordPress might work for your business. On the other hand, you may be worried that it is perhaps too technical to "do-it-yourself." Once you have WordPress installed you add a theme and then Read more...

I'm taking a stand... with a big, bold thumbs-down on boring ebooks and blah-blah gifts.  You know the ones I'm talking about... The ebook that you open, take one look at and sigh. You were so excited to download this free "amazing" thing and then when you got it, you felt let-down. Deflated! Because this Read more...

Facebook Timeline Goes Live for ALL Fan Pages on March 30 I must confess. I didn’t willingly jump on the Facebook Timeline bandwagon. I went there grumbling. Sometimes as a communication consultant, I’m forced to go places sooner than I would otherwise in order to guide my clients through the process. Once there, however, I Read more...

Many people are entranced by the latest tool or gadget to help them be more organized and productive.  "I need to get a Smartphone," or "This app will make my life so much easier."  But oftentimes it's not the tool that will help you get more done, but rather how you are spending your time Read more...

You’re throwing your event to do all sorts of very exciting things for your business, right? You want to increase your credibility, raise your visibility, get some industry attention, grow your list, position yourself as an expert, create a memorable and fabulous experience for your clients, attract new clients, build buzz, and oh-so-very-much more. Oh, Read more...

Basic Rules: Here are some basic rules you need to know to ensure that all your entertainment expenses are deductible: Do you have an ordinary and necessary business reason for the entertainment? Did you have a quiet business discussion before, during or after the event? No discussion, no deduction!  You’ll need to explain why the Read more...

Have you joined the Pinterest craze? Plenty of lifestyle brands and retailers are embracing this highly-engaging image sharing social website, which is very popular with women. But what about consultants? How can you use Pinterest to promote your business? First of all, what is Pinterest? Pinterest essentially lets a user discover, bookmark (a.k.a., “pin”) and Read more...

Laurel sitting can creep up on people, companies, and teams. It's the condition of resting on one's laurels – accolades, awards, education, training and experience, among other things  – of the past instead of keeping them current, fresh. Here, for example, is how one coach described it: “We rested on last year’s laurels. Other teams came right at Read more...

A recent survey by Harris Interactive found that the number one resolution is to get organized.  If you are one of the many who said 2012 is your year to get organized…but still haven’t “gotten around to it”, why not start now? The best way to begin organizing is to take that first step. To Read more...

Know anyone who is addicted to social media? Addiction is a strong word, but a recent study conducted by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business showed that checking Twitter or email was more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol! The researcher was quoted as saying that it’s because media is “…harder to resist because Read more...