A post I added this week had to be deleted due to editorial differences. Rather than try to write another post about the same topic, appraisals, I thought I'd just chat a bit about Lip-sticking. Regular readers will know that we occasionally add sponsored posts. These are similar to advertorials... Read more →
by Yvonne DiVita It's awhile until Father's Day but I think Dad's deserve a tribute every day, not just some random weekend in June. Bill Cosby makes us laugh with his description of Father's Day and the obligatory "tie". That's how it was when I was a kid. You got... Read more →
By Guest Blogger Robbi Hess I know, I know, I rarely get on a soapbox and tout -- or talk about -- current events, but this week I just can't stop myself. Okay, so there is a family in Canada who have a baby named Storm and the parents have... Read more →
by Yvonne DiVita Self-help gurus love to remind us that we are, each one of us, unique in our own way. When it comes to being in business, that uniqueness needs to really stand out. Competition is more fierce than ever, what with all the connectors via social media and... Read more →
by Yvonne DiVita Each passing day reminds me that we live in a new world. A world of change that requires new thinking to be successful. It's arguable that success comes from new thinking all the way around. Innovation and creativity drive the changes we see happening, all sparked by... Read more →
By Amanda Ponzar How long would you last if you lost your job? Could you make it one month? Play the online game “Spent” and see how well you do. I lasted seven days and then ran out of money (it took two minutes). Oops. It’s important to remind ourselves... Read more →
(part 2, read part 1 here in case you missed it) Why playfulness and creativity are critical for business success By Dr. Ben Michaelis There is increasing evidence of a lack of creativity in this country. I believe we need to bring it back through play and imagination one person... Read more →
By Guest Blogger Robbi Hess I just spent two days at a Lilac City Rochester Writers-sponsored writing conference and I'd honestly forgotten how pumped up my creativity gets when I attend a conference. LCRW brought Debra Dixon -- she of the Goal, Motivation & Conflict fame. If you haven't read... Read more →
by Yvonne DiVita When you have an easy opportunity to do something good, do you take it? Here's one - over at the BlogPaws site, the fantastic women of Be the Change for Pets have issued a challenge. This challenge is primarily for pet people but - I believe all... Read more →
By Guest Blogger, Mary Schmidt, Marketing Troubleshooter I've been an advisor for the TVC equity capital symposium for several years now (teams assist entrepeneurs in presenting to investors). I've done it so often, I pretty much know everyone; only the presenters change. And, I have a personal prejudice against name... Read more →