The jungle is dark, humid and dense. Birds of all kinds sing and call, while other animals rustle through the underbrush. The adventurers hack through the plants with their machetes to blaze a passable trail. It’s hard work, and it had to be done so they have a clear path to get where they’re going. Is Read more...

We’re human. All of us. (You, too). And sometimes we find we can’t do it all, after all. -- So how do you ask for help? Maybe the thing we should focus on is why we hesitate to ask for help. It’s easy to think these things as a consultant: –You have to have all the answers. –You’re Read more...

I hope you have enjoyed the past days gathering with family and friends.  It is good to change up our schedules and pause to ring in the New Year. I wanted to remind you of a few things…not my favorite thing to do, but important so that you will have less stress in your business Read more...

  The holidays are a time of giving. As you get organized this holiday season, keep these organizations in mind to donate the items you no longer need: Donate new or gently used household items, clothing, toiletries or toys to your local shelter. www.innvision.organd www.ehclifebuilders.org Donate overflow of office supplies or craft materials to Resource Area for Read more...

Every year, WIC sends out 120+ holiday cards to the people who contributed their time to helping make WIC a success. Half of those people have regular, ongoing jobs with WIC. Yes, it takes that many people to make things happen, because no one on the team, save our association manager, gets paid to do Read more...

As year-end looms and you work to meet the year’s final goals, here are two of many possible scenarios. 1. You are GOOD for the finish line. You have the right time, money, energy, attention, skills and other resources you need to get the job done. 2. You are HOPING miracles are real…because you need Read more...

Do you ever feel like your brand's a little bit chilly? Like it's too professional or boring? Or you're distant... not as cozied up and close with your clients as you'd like to be? Why not warm it up a bit? Warmth in your brand can make it seem more alive, open, passionate, and even Read more...

We are all trying to develop a social media strategy that will: 1)      Make us look ‘social media savvy’ 2)      Augment our other marketing efforts 3)      Expand our visibility 4)      And more! In our efforts, we are constantly learning and adjusting.  No one has this perfected.  But one thing to definitely keep in mind along Read more...

Probably one of the most frequently asked questions I receive revolves around auto use for business: what can I deduct?; Lease or buy?;  What miles count?, etc.  Here are some general rules you need to know to make sure you get every deduction allowed on your auto use! First, you need to understand that the Read more...

Are you “marketing at” your precious potential clients or connecting with them? In other words, do your marketing efforts feel more like you’re shouting at them with a megaphone, or like you’re having a two-way conversation? We all have a craving for connection and conversation – for that rich, recognition-filled two-way exchange of thoughts and Read more...