Bad times don’t last. Things always get better. Other people can help if you let them. Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset. Don’t just dwell on the negatives. Nobody is perfect – not you or others. Concentrate on the positives (no matter how small) and laugh when you can. Everybody experiences sadness, changes, hurt, […]

Working from home can be great if you don’t sabotage your working hours with these three big mistakes. by Elizabeth Rider The perks of working from home outweigh the cons for most people. You get to choose where and when you work and have more control over your schedule, not to mention you can dress how you […]

NOT WRITTEN DOWN: Capture all your tasks and open loops by writing everything down. Don’t worry about organization or prioritization first – your mind is for thinking, not remembering. NO FOCUS: Prioritize and stick to three main tasks each day.  Do them in order of important and urgency. TOO GENERAL: Make sure each task is […]

by Brandon Specktor Aping the popularity of TV’s zombie drama The Walking Dead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an educational comic book about zombie preparedness.  Doubling as a legitimate guide to surviving a pandemic, the comic offers these to-die-for tips: Hunker down. Seriously, lock your doors and stay home unless absolutely necessary […]

Don’t try to be everything to everyone Your business will evolve – and that’s ok A difficult client does not reflect anything Systems don’t have to be complicated There is no one-size-fits-all marketing plan Your best ideas require space – take breaks There is a solution to everyone problem Rest is necessary At the end […]

EDUCATE Answer a popular FAQ Quick tip or advice Post a customer review or testimonial ENTERTAIN Ask a fun question to your audience Holiday post Industry meme INSPIRE Company accomplishments Relevant quote Inspirational story PROMOTE Product images or video Promo a sale Share user-generated content

to make the best first impression WHO ARE YOU? WHAT ARE YOU AN EXPERT IN? WHO DO YOU SERVE? HOW CAN CUSTOMERS BENEFIT FROM YOUR SERVICES WHAT DOES YOUR CUSTOMER NEED TO DO NEXT?

Some say that confidence is innate within us- you either have it, or you don’t. Others argue that self-confidence is a skill that takes constant building. The article “6 ways to build your Confidence” provides some tips that we can do to shape a better confident you.   One way to foster confidence is to […]

No matter what your individual definition of success may be, finding it can often be a challenge. Whether its career success, monetary success or something in between, most people have a certain level of accomplishment that they want to reach in their lives. However, many fail to reach that magical level of success and have […]

By Richard Branson Whenever I’m listening to anybody, I try to note down the points that most interest or concern me. Afterwards, I can refer back to these notes and act upon them. Often these notes form the backbone of the types of blog posts you see on my social media channels, or I use […]