Since it’s Halloween in the USA, I thought I’d tell you a spooky little customer service tale. It begins with glitter and sparkles and all the fun of an extravagant Event Celebration. But, it involves an event business client-type, a favorite, as the main character—a bridezilla, in fact! For sure, this is scarier than the […]
How to Plan with Pizzazz to Make Your Year Sparkle
It all started innocently enough… As the fourth quarter began, so began the push to plan. All businesses review, revise, and plan for a New Year’s course to better success, right? Well, if you don’t, you should. Even if you’re a business of one. Definitely. But, getting back to planning, how do you start? Well, […]
Why Jimmy Kimmel’s Brand You Is Made of Them
Want to know “Why Jimmy Kimmel’s Brand You Is Made of Them?” And by “them,” I don’t mean the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches Jimmy served to Emmy guests on Sunday. Although, it speaks to the topic perfectly, due to the made-by-mom label. Cousin Sal and Aunt Chippy, and the recurring high jinx of cousin […]
There’s a Pit in My Life Cherry
Life is full of juxtapositions like good and evil, up and down, elated and deflated and oh my, I can go on with this example forever, but the point is simple. Just like life itself brings you the good and the bad, so will your life in business, so be prepared for the worst and […]
How to Craft Engaging Content by Way of Oz
And by Oz, I don’t mean Australia. To craft engaging content, a trip to Oz may help, because you’ll need all the heart and courage you can find…and a dose of brains won’t hurt either. For writers, the journey to figure out how to craft engaging content can be just as tricky as falling out […]
Santa’s Checking His List, Are You?
He’s Checking His List It doesn’t matter if you’re naughty or nice. It’s the end of the year and nearly a new one, a perfect time to start fresh. My plan? Make a list and check it twice. A list can be an excellent tool for your use. Ask Santa if you don’t believe me! Aside […]
Caught in the Web of Being Self-Employed
I’ve got a huge problem. I’m stuck on being self-employed, just like a fly is stuck in a spider’s web. See, I was a mere kid last time I worked for someone else, and now I’m pretty convinced I’m just not cut out to start a job that I have to report to, ever again. […]
Selfie Centered
There’s an outbreak of selfie-itis going on so be prepared. I’ve noticed when I’m around young people lately that selfies are the BIG thing. And although I don’t personally want to put myself on “film” much, if ever, I guess they get a lot of enjoyment from these mega many self taken-of-self photos. My question […]
Write Mix for Business: MIX, SIZZLE & SHAKE Newsletter
Get the MIX, SIZZLE & SHAKE Newsletter! Edition 1: How Can I Help You? Introductory Edition Newsletter Edition 2: Finding the Formula. Focus: KILLER Content Newsletter Edition 3: Engagement. How to Craft Killer Content with Engagement…Creating An Audience Experience the Goes Beyond Words Newsletter So Let’s Talk Newsletter. You probably already know the best way to stay in […]
Would You Hire You?
Evaluating “the candidate” from the other side of the desk. It may surprise you if you do a little hire review of YOU, and evaluate how well you are really prepared for the job interview process. Stepping back to take an objective approach is hard to do when looking at yourself, but these few key […]