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Writing for me is the one thing that can calm all storms given time. It is a way to learn, listen, speak, share and heal. The subject is not as important as the time and the thought put into the work. Hopefully, it gets better with age.

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Business > Small & Home Business Do I need an image consultant for my home business?: 1 of 7
What does an image consultant do for you and your business? Your consultant guides you to be the best you can be and reach your highest potential. The image consultant will tell you about your appearance. How is your grooming? Do you need a new hairstyle? Do you need to lose weight? The consultant answers these questions and... More..
Business > Office Tips on buying gifts for business associates you don't like: 2 of 10
What a quandary? What a dilemma? What an opportunity to be mean, sarcastic and evil and all in the name of Christmas? It is Christmas, for goodness sake, first let's take the proper route. Reevaluate your relationship with your coworker. Every human being has value and good qualities. Concentrate on those and get a small pra... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to balance a home business, and home life: 1 of 5
We've learned a lot about a home business the hard way. From our business to yours here are a few simple time tips that may help you eliminate some of the pitfalls we wallowed in. 1-Have a designated work area Take a line from some recent advertising "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas". If you are discussing your busines... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to decide which tasks to delegate: 1 of 5
Delegating is one of the most misunderstood tools in management today. If it done correctly it's a win, win, win situation. The manager wins, the delegate wins and the business wins as well. First examine the reason you are delegating the task. Are you trying to teach someone new skills? Are you just too busy to get it all d... More..
Business > Office What not to do at the company Christmas party: 5 of 24
It's time for that glorious company Christmas party. It's only once a year and lasts only a couple of hours. What could possibly go wrong? You could come dressed up in an outfit you saw on the red carpet of the most recent awards show. You could come in Levi's to a formal dinner. In a nutshell, you could come dressed inappro... More..
Business > Marketing Establishing yourself as an expert or opinion leader in your field: 2 of 8
How do you become an expert in any field? You become an expert first by keeping your mouth closed and your eyes, ears and mind opened. This is the way you learn the basics that any expert needs. When you have done your research and learned all you can by observations, reading and research you open your mouth and start asking... More..
Business > Business Strategy A guide separating your business from the competition: 1 of 4
I always seem to get into a little trouble when I write from personal experience and from my heart, but sometimes it just needs to be done. Odd that it needs to be done in the business category, but all the same, this is the disclaimer. It is my story. It is my life and it is what sets us apart. Others will tell you about br... More..
Business > Sales Gathering information in customer-oriented selling: 1 of 4
The days when you could gather loyal, long-term customers be telling them what they want to buy and when to buy it are over. Hard sell advertising just isn't effective any longer. The time has come when listening is the most productive way to sell to and keep a loyal customer. Two-way communication and responsiveness is the ... More..
Business > Office Appropriate Christmas gifts for your boss: 6 of 21
The safest way to get the boss a gift is to group together and get a gift certificate she or he will use. Everyone can donate a reasonable amount of money. There is no one in essence to blame. There is nothing for your boss to display. It's safe, it's simple and it's appreciated. I can hear my Mother; she resides in the back... More..
Business > Human Resources The benefits of employee benefits: 2 of 7
The sign that hung above the desk for many years said "I will work for benefits". It was basically a true statement. The wage I was earning was barely covering my 100 mile daily commute. I worked two days to pay for gas, one day to pay for benefits and one day for profit. So what kept me driving and working for "the company"... More..