First Major Crisis

The true merit and success or failure of a new business is how they handle their first major crisis. We (my husband, our former fellow franchise owners and I) know all about the ways that weather can impact your fresh Read More …

Isn’t It Romantic

Isn’t it romantic to celebrate with your loved ones? No matter the occasion, no matter the season, it is always a good time for love. Whether you have time today or not, things went your way or didn’t…there is always Read More …

Second Chance

I wholeheartedly support giving someone, or a business, a second chance. Things happen. (Well, you know…) Traffic Snow Rain Traffic due to above mentioned snow or rain Slippery rails (anyone who has traveled SEPTA knows that delayed train excuse) Sick Read More …

We Can All Agree

No matter the team, the city (or even the sport) we can all agree on beer. At least that’s what Bud Light would have us believe.  I am a big fan of Super Bowl commercials, most definitely more than the Big Read More …

Give It All You’ve Got

Sometimes, you have to give it all you’ve got to be competitive. Being open, late on a Saturday night, isn’t easy. Especially when you’re a bakery. This place we like in the town up the road is open early and Read More …

What You See

When you walk into your place, what you see is different than what everyone else sees. People tend to be more critical of their own spaces, than others. Unless… That place is a restaurant. Then, the patrons may see the Read More …

We Had Extras

“We had extras!” is what the the new trainee, who spoke very clearly and precisely into the drive-thru speaker system, said as she handed us a bag, on top of the dozen and the hash browns. They were free donuts. Read More …

An Important Element

It is best, for effective communications when you are clear about your intentions, your interests and what you love or don’t really care for all too much. You are an important element in this. People – at least, most people Read More …

A Million Little Things

On my list are a million little things. Some of them add up to a lot and others never stop; they keep coming back on the list. Reviewing projects Client schedules, deliverables and meetings Homework review and checks Music lessons Read More …