: About Me

In 1996, when I started my own business, Freelance Paralegal Services, there were times that I had to go beyond my paralegal expertise to make ends meet. It was then that I decided to tap into the freelance writer side of my personality and I began to write general business and law articles.

I have had articles published in law and paralegal magazines and wrote a business column and feature articles for a local newspaper in Billerica, Massachusetts.

I love to write and am grateful to be a part of such a great network of talent!

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

bankruptcy law

My parents always told me ...

everyone makes mistakes you just need to know how to correct them

My childhood ambition ...

to write the great american novel

My favorite memory ...

anything that has to do with laughing so hard it hurts

Why I write ...

the better question is, why I don't write more since I love it!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

jazz and blues music with an injection of disco on weekends

My first job ...

stamping keys at the family locksmith company at 9 years old

My best moment ...

getting married in Provincetown

My inspiration ...

my parents- my dad for his work ethic and intelligence and my mom for her social skills and sense of humor

Business > Business Issues Five secrets to longevity in business

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The five secrets to longevity in business are:  1. Knowing that Communication is Key: There are so many things that can go wrong when you do not communicate well in business.  Volumes can be written about how the use of incorrect word offended someone or caused a misunderstanding that led to a mistake or loss of revenue.  We are all guilty of hitting “send” on an email too quickly or accidentally replying to everyone and/or sending a comment that was not intended for everyone to see.  I am a true believer of the telephone call when face to face communication...

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