Anyone that knows me (or even just meets me) can tell that I love my business and work really hard. But I'm not only a passionate entrepreneur, I am a multi-passionate person! One of the worst mistakes I've ever made when I first became an entrepreneur was to "compartmentalize" my life. It dawned on me a few years ago that I don't have a "personal life" and a "professional life," but simply A LIFE. Consequently, I do things when they feel right, which might include writing an article or…

As a productivity consultant whose business is founded on the idea of making people's lives easier and more manageable, I spend nearly every day thinking about control in some sense. Control is strange when you stop to really think about it. Is it a concept? An idea? Or a goal? And is it inherently good or bad? My answer is... it depends.

To me, control is a dichotomy. When you think of physical organizing, control translates into having a place for everything and being able to…

By now we all know social media is a critical piece of your marketing plan.  That being said, is it enough to just be present on social media platforms?  The answer is most certainly no.  Sure it will help optimize your SEO, but when potential consumers stumble upon outdated or irrelevant information, it will undoubtedly turn them away.

The first thing to keep in mind would be your content.  It is important to post frequently to provide fresh content, but the question is how r…

In this "new economy," many business owners are stressing about securing enough business to make a profit. In the extreme, this often leads to saying yes to any and all prospects, projects and types of work. Unfortunately, this may not be the best business strategy! Indeed, saying noto business is sometimes the smartest thing to do. Not convinced? Let me demonstrate.

Prospect is not a good "fit"- Let's face it, not all clients are the right "fit"…