The Holidays are approaching. There is a never ending to do list that seems to get multiplied this time of year. Is sending Holiday Cards something that should make that list? As a business coach, I say, YES! Sending greeting cards, including Holiday Cards is a way to...
I started my morning reading this poem a friend emailed to me. I am not sure who wrote it, if you know, please leave a comment! One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men.....They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy....
Everything is coming together. You have prospected, contacted and now, finally you get to do your listing presentation. You have gathered all the information to present your marketing plan, company and self to your new prospect, but how do you do so in a way that is...
PSST. We are in the People Business, not the Houses Business. Do you believe that? Now it is true that you do have to have a working knowledge of home basics. If you don't know what a water heater looks, like or the difference between a Rambler and a Split, you may...
Time for a Fresh Start... I saw some flowers off the trail on a recent hike. It reminded me how much I love Spring. I love the fresh starts. Beginning all over again. It's like hitting the refresh button. Many of my coaching client have had some interesting...
As a working mother sometimes from morning ‘til our heads hit the pillows at night we are going. Taking care of clients, children, husbands, PTA, church & organizations that matter to us, the home, the car, balancing the bank account, bills, the yard, opening the...
Remember the “best made plans of mice and men often go astray?” The old adage applies readily to your business plan if you do not manage your time effectively and/or delegate activities when needed. You can have the most inspirational vision, the tightest budget, the...
Like the budget, writing a production plan for success is a lot about numbers. Black and white. Hours, dollars, and widgets. There is a sensible layout to follow. You map out the big picture by breaking down your transactions to quarterly and monthly goals. You...
With the constant bad news about the economy, everyone is talking budget these days as if it were a new and exciting phenomenon—just discovered! How to save a buck How to budget for a successful future How to make your dollar stretch the farthest The truth is that...
It is almost time to begin creating your Business Plan for next year. One important part that is often overlooked is what I call the Development Plan. A Development Plan helps you to look at your overall business in different specific areas. A great story is told by...