Last week we had a great guest post by Laura Posey of Dancing Elephants - writing about her one-page strategic plan offering. I hope you had a chance to see it and get over to her site to download the free book. [pic here is NOT Laura's...I just thought it... Read more →

By Mary Schmidt, Marketing Troubleshooter According to the economist Charles Kenny, author of "Getting Better," things really are getting better. Average worldwide income, at $10,600, is 25% higher than it was a decade ago. We'll stop here for a bit and reflect on all the places where this is a... Read more →

By Amanda Ponzar If you’re like me, you have way too much stuff, and you just got a bunch more for Christmas. So, now what? Whether you’re looking for a last-minute tax deduction for 2010 or you’re ready to turn over a new leaf in 2011, donating your gently used... Read more →

By Guest Blogger, Donna DeClemente, Donna's Promo Talk Since this is my 49th and last post of 2010 on the Lip-sticking blog I thought I'd take a look back down memory lane to see what I've written about over the year. At the end of 2009 I wrote this 2009... Read more →

If you haven't already prepared a Strategic Plan for 2011, it isn't too late. My friend, Laura Posey, whom I met at BlogPaws earlier this year, has developed a fantastic way to get your thoughts down on one page. Here's her explanation of how this came to be, and a... Read more →

by Guest Blogger Robbi Hess Hi, I’m a freelance writer! Sounds good, right? Ready to make it happen? Here are a few tips from a long term writer-on-assignment (me!) When you make the announcement to acquaintances that you are a freelance writer their minds immediately take them to the idea... Read more →

From my friend Felissa - this delightful picture of her dogs, Davinia and Indiana... so adorable! Read more →

By Amanda Ponzar So, here it is holiday time, and I’m getting ready to do a little last-minute shopping. Yet, instead of sharing something merry, posting Santa shots, or making marketing predictions for 2011, I wanted to share a few stats: Women make up only 2.4% of Fortune 500 CEOs,... Read more →

We're welcoming another talented woman writer to the Lip-sticking family. Watch for great insight and advice from AmyK Hutchens every month. Don't forget to leave AmyK a comment, if you resonate with her post! By AmyK Hutchens For every six minutes you experience a high state of negative stress it... Read more →

By Guest Blogger, Donna DeClemente, Donna's Promo Talk Social media has played a big role in many 2010 holiday campaigns, especially with retailers. The Gap's "Project Reindeer" promotion is one that stands out from the "herd". Starting on Dec. 15, the Gap enlisted eight GPS-collared reindeer that they monitored for... Read more →