Increase your influence with scannable web copy
During my blogging session at NAPO 2014, someone asked about the ideal length of a blog post. Audience member Karen Brighton of Simplifyze, being an experienced editor, was kind enough to supplement my...
View ArticleTen Tips for Stress-Free Business Travel
If you’re planning to go out of town for one of the many conferences taking place this fall, this would be a great time to go back and read Sue West’s tips for making the transition back to your...
View ArticleTool Storage Systems for Organizationally Disadvantaged Contractors
Our guest this week is Michael Chotiner from Home Depot. He’s got a great idea for a market you may not have considered, along with some great tips and photos to help you choose the best organizing...
View ArticleHow much is enough?
As a professional organizer, while guiding your clients through the decision-making process, you may be asked, “How much is enough?” After giving this question a great deal of thought, Liana George of...
View ArticleTop 5 Apps for Business Coaches and Consultants
Deb Lee knows more about the latest technologies and tools than anyone else I know, so I was thrilled when she offered to stop by and tell us about some of the best apps for business. I’m going to be...
View Article5 perks of running your business with only a few key people
Most of us start out as not just the business owner, but the entire staff. If something needs to be done, we do it! Even when things reach the point where you can’t expand your business unless you...
View ArticleBe wary of mixing pleasure with business
Most of my clients use PayPal or email transfer to pay their invoices, but some prefer to pay by check. Sometimes I receive one from a client’s personal account, or even a joint account with their...
View ArticleOrganizing Your Startup Business
In my post, Are you in it for the long haul?, I offered five strategies to position your business for long-term success. For more on this subject, I’m pleased to welcome Savannah Hemmings, who shares...
View ArticleTop mobile apps for boosting your productivity
Are you always on the go? Between client sessions, networking events, and trade shows, not to mention personal errands, you probably find yourself relying more and more on your smartphone or tablet to...
View ArticleYour business is susceptible to chargebacks: Are you prepared?
Having the ability to accept credit cards can increase your income opportunities by selling products online or serving clients who simply prefer that method of payment. In an ideal world, you’ll never...
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