Generations from now, (but hopefully sooner,) people may not experience, let alone remember the term glass ceiling. When they don’t know the term, they may not understand the value of the effort, pain, and the frustration that women experienced as Read More …
While Beyoncé may have said it with the most amount of style and panache, moms around the world would argue they said it first and just as loudly. All the single ladies of the world should be given what they Read More …
Today – in the US at least – was National Teacher’s Appreciation Day. We’ve always been a part of these celebrations in the past; this year I think I may have missed something happening at school. I wanted to make Read More …
This week I went to a seminar that talked about the difference between being an owner or an employee. Then, I had a few follow up – unsolicited conversations – with people about owning a business verses working in one. Read More …
Usually, there is a fairly lengthy statement on the back of an appointment card or on a website that outlines their cancellation fee policy. This will go into great detail about the time limits and dollar amount you will pay Read More …
I have been told, and overheard, mantras that entrepreneurs embody, believe and live in their new world of business ownership. You, too may find some of these quips to be quite inspirational. – I never drive in traffic. – I Read More …
So…You are friendly but not friends with each other. They are your customers, they are your employees (maybe they are your handyman.) They could be more, but they don’t have to be. In other words, it’s actually very easy to Read More …
Two hazards of small businesses are vacations and traffic, but usually not at the same time. Unfortunately, both keep your customers away from your business, potentially for an extended period of time. This spring, schools around us were off on Read More …
So, long story short. We had a car that was totaled in an accident about 3 weeks ago. My father-in-law was driving and he is, luckily, doing pretty well recovering considering how much vehicle damage was sustained. (Gotta LOVE those Read More …
Earlier today, we had quite a little party here. Last minute we decided what we were going to have for food – it had been maybe brunch, maybe lunch, maybe mid-day but not staying for dinner…We thought we would keep Read More …