‘Education’ Archives
Leveraging Resources Creatively
Leveraging Resources Creatively Improving your cash flow in a tight economy Many of my fellow business owner colleagues faced the challenges of the post-financial crisis in the fall of 2008. For some industries, it meant an immediate sharp drop in revenue. For others, it was delayed a bit. Nevertheless, many businesses are still facing tight [...]
7 mistakes to avoid in directing a small business marketing team
Digital marketing for small business 7 mistakes to avoid in directing a small business marketing team In 2006, I hired a strategic branding firm to help me with a branding slogan, consistent messaging, collateral materials, website, etc. And while it was a sizable expenditure, it was worth every dime. Why? Because their expertise [...]
Please is a BIG word
I don’t know if it was the same for you but when we were children the word ‘Please’ was drummed into us relentlessly when we asked for anything. It didn’t mean we would get it but without ‘the magic word’ we didn’t stand a chance. My parents had been taught to always ask for anything by beginning their request with; “Please may [...]
Six Old School Etiquette Tips That Will Gain Your Popularity and Attract Your Ideal Client
by Walethia Aquil As businesses increase their use of social media to attract new customers to their products and services, it seems as though special attention as been given to the Dos and Don’ts of networking online. But the truth is that etiquette is universal. So when it comes to social networking etiquette, the same rules you would use [...]
How Soccer Relates to Business–Author Linda J Lord “The Pitch”–Virtual Book Tour Starting May 3, 2010
During the month of May, Linda will be interviewed on May 19th at The Business Women - Official Blog. Linda will be discussing her recently published novel that reaches out to business owners, entrepreneurs, and working women who are looking for practical business strategies. Her book “The Pitch” explains how soccer has very similar [...]
How Soccer Relates to Business–Author Linda J Lord “The Pitch”–Virtual Book Tour May 2010
Join Author/Coach, Linda J. Lord on her Virtual Book Tour, Starting May 3, 2010 During the month of May, Linda will be traveling the hemisphere. India * England * United Kingdom * Canada * New Zealand * USA Linda will be discussing her recently published novel that reaches out to business owners, entrepreneurs, and working women who are [...]
The Beauty of Affliction
Ever heard the term, “turn a positive out of a negative”? I have. It is with this same sense that I write this blog I call, "The Beauty of Affliction." Just think, without affliction, we may not have ever had our current USA President, Mr. Obama. So moved by the distressed world conditions that it caused him to place his name on [...]
Buying into a woman’s world?
If women want to work for themselves - should they consider investing in a franchise? Women often take fewer risks than men in business and because a franchise has been shown time and time again to be less risky than “going it alone” – this really appeals to many women A franchise is a business which is already tried and tested and [...]
But, I want it now!
Many of us have witnessed little children who almost always want things now! Funny thing is that as adults our attitudes as it relates to this haven’t changed much. We still want it our way or the highway, and now! We want our small business to grow large, now. We want the job promotion, now. We want our tiny children to grow-up, [...]
The Social Credit Crisis Solution – Microfinancing
February 5, 2010 2010 Canadian Wide Winner Small Business Credit Challenge - Solution - Microfinancing Lana Larder of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is inspired by the success of micro financing success stories around the world. Larder has developed a microfinancing plan for Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Larder is dedicated to [...]
Learn To Belly Dance-The “Green” Way
North Plainfield, New Jersey December , 2009-- Where can someone go to learn how to Belly Dance like the pros? How about from the comfort of their own home. It is the Earth friendly “green” way to learn; through online downloadable digital videos through a new one of a kind Belly Dancing website. Sakkara (Suzanne) teaches as she was [...]
The Mission of FROGS ARE GREEN
We are happy to introduce FROGS ARE GREEN, a blog created to increase awareness about the catastrophic decline of frog and other amphibian populations and to advocate for conservation measures to help protect them. Why frogs and not some other animal or cause? Frogs and other amphibians are disappearing at an alarming rate. One third of all [...]
Stay Well this Winter
It's getting wintery and cold out there, so it's time to hit the lemon and ginger! A tea made from fresh lemon and fresh ginger root is an age-old winter remedy. Ginger is a warming herb, so drinking it warms you from within. Fresh ginger root also detoxifies the body, making it an excellent drink for the [...]
A world of Discovery
Looking back I wish that someone had taken the time to sit down with me and show me there was a world of discovery beyond the bottom corner of Belmont Avenue. A three dimensional chat involving the mind body and spirit which would inspire and uplift and take off the restrictions of what I perceived possible for my life and which career path i [...]
Don’t Stay Comfortable – Go for Greatness
I acknowledge my elders who have gone before me to clear the path I walk today. Some days I wonder why me! No one ever achieved greatness by staying comfortable. We all have a comfort zone we love being in. It’s nice and safe and we rein supreme. The only problem with it is that to grow and learn and achieve our potential and all that [...]
