Everyone who knows me knows that I love being a morning person. I’ve trained myself to get up early and do my best to get off to a productive start for the day. As a freelancer, I also set my own schedule and often very flexible. With everyone being at home a lot more now […]
Ready, set, hike! Football season is here, and with it comes one of America’s most entertaining traditions. Tailgating is a social gathering in the parking lot of football stadiums, where sports fans share food and company while admiring the game from afar. A successful tailgate requires some careful planning with your Calendar. The more you […]
The infrastructure of any solid relationship is trust. While certainly true in evet sphere of your life, it’s essential in the workplace. After all, it’s been found that employees working in high-trust environments have reported: 76% more engagement 74% less stress 70% more alignment with their companies’ purpose compared to employees in low-trust environments 50% […]
The holiday season is prime time for businesses to show their stuff. Consumers are ready and willing to buy; you just have to know how to get their attention and lure them away from competitors. For your company’s 12 days of Christmas, use these 12 steps to have the most successful December yet. 1. Set […]
For many entrepreneurs, starting a company isn’t just a pipe dream. It’s a goal that keeps them focused throughout the ups and downs of bringing a vision to life. Many founders have gone through the gauntlet of building a brand. More than 30 million small businesses operate in the United States, and most started out with little more than […]
Growing up, my dad wasn’t much of a flyer. He preferred to hit the open road instead. That meant that we took a lot of road trips. While flying is definitely more convenient, I’m still partial to this type of travel. Maybe it’s nostalgic. But, I think it’s really because of the independence — like […]
Meal planning has grown in popularity in recent years and with good reason. Life can get so busy but that’s still not an excuse to not take care of yourself and eat healthy food. For people who want to eat more nutritious meals but struggle to find the time and motivation, meal planning can be […]
Your business is probably still recovering from the impact quarantining and social distancing guidelines have had on your finances. However, 2020 has been a tough year for everyone, with a global pandemic and social unrest leaving society worn down and exhausted. As the holiday season approaches, you should be turning your attention to others. Looking […]
Right now, you’re probably planning for the holidays — both personally and professionally. What’s more, there’s a good chance that you’re winding things down so that you can be rejuvenated for next year. While there’s wrong with either, it also wouldn’t hurt to get a head start on next year’s calendar. I’m in no way […]
When you’re hiring, your initial instinct might be to build your company full of people pleasers. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to have people who are more than willing to help? You probably also like the fact that your new hire wants to explore new opportunities and they are extremely reliable. If you’re fortunate, […]
