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  • The concept of time management remains an enigma for many and it’s understandable. On any given day, we start with 24 hours and within that time-frame process through personal and professional needs, tasks, projects, responsibilities, priorities, and everything else. There are days when we feel very accomplished and others when we feel completely defeated. It Read more...

  • Mysticism is something we scarcely associate with business.  However, I believe that some part of us wants to be optimistic even if it takes ‘something’ to remind us of the magic that is inside us. I was wearing a pin the other day that was of a gold pig flying over very tall buildings.  A Read more...

  • Be honest…do you have business cards piling up on your desk? Are there lots of them? Those cards are not very helpful in pile on your desk, so let's get your cards organized and more useful! The first step is to sort through the business cards to get rid of the ones you don't need. Read more...

  • Like most of you, I wear a lot of hats—mother, business owner, WIC president, and caretaker to name a few—all of them requiring time and attention. On top of that, the universe has thrown what feels like a bajillion curve balls over the past three years, from big stuff (death and major illness) to a Read more...

  • So you finally decided to venture into social media marketing and created your first Facebook Page for your business. Do you have 25 'Likes' or Fans yet? If you don’t,  ask your family and close friends, colleagues and employees to 'Like' it to get to the magic 25. The real power of Facebook Fan Page Read more...

  • Very frequently I get people asking me clarification on IRS rules that they heard from a friend, neighbor or colleague.  Usually some part of the statement is true, but there is always more to the story or it may not apply to that person’s specific situation.  How many of you heard the statement, “You can’t Read more...

  • Quiz.. Which social media does Women In Consulting have a presence on? A)     Blog B)      Facebook C)      LinkedIn D)     Twitter E)      YouTube F)      All of the above If you answered “all of the above” you are correct.  In case you are not sure how to access our social media or what type of content you Read more...

  • With the hundreds of social networking sites on the web just how can you easily locate them so you can enter into the conversation? This task itself could take you hours before you even begin to start talking. There is an easier way than searching the web thanks to KnowEm.com.  KnowEm has already done the Read more...

  • Has your friend, neighbor or colleague told you that if you take the home office deduction, it will be a “red flag” to the IRS that will trigger an audit?  Well, that is just not true! In order to claim the home office deduction, you MUST QUALIFY.  To qualify, you are required to meet 2 Read more...

  • The process of change is largely the same, no matter whether you're trying to transform a company or just streamline one process or a part of your own life. To make successful change requires that you also change: - Expectations The "story" you tell yourself about what's likely to happen in the future has a Read more...