Category Archives: Business

New Facebook Changes

Once upon a time Facebook was a wide open platform. It was new and exciting! Early adopters of Facebook quickly discovered its practical uses for business and used the power of Facebook to do pioneering work to become successful online … Continue reading

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How is Professionalism Related to Getting Clients?

What does it mean to be professional? How does professionalism help you get clients? Generally, the term “professionals” refer to a certain type of profession – doctors, lawyers, and people who hold college degrees, for example. “Professionalism” on the other … Continue reading

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Takeaways from the Texas Conference for Women Part II

What is the biggest competitor you have online? The Back Button! So says Social Media and Branding expert Shama Kabani of The Marketing Zen Group. I was very fortunate to attend her talk during the 11th annual Texas Conference for … Continue reading

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Are You In The Game?

People are still buzzing about the BCS College Championship game and the shutout of Alabama over LSU. One Facebook post said that LSU didn’t even show up! So what happened? Like anything else, when you go several weeks without playing … Continue reading

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Is Your Business In a Drought?

Last month I drove home to Houston from Austin, Texas on a route that took me via Bastrop, a small town in Central Texas that was the scene of devastating wildfires only a few months ago. Driving home, the ground … Continue reading

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Tips for Stress Management

I am pleased to have this guest post from Joyce M. Gayles, PhD. Dr. Gales is a Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach, whom I saw speak recently at a networking luncheon. Her topic, on how to reduce and avoid stress … Continue reading

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Difficult Work Environments

A client of mine was in a difficult position. She had accepted a new job and within a few months realized that the boss she worked for had some personality issues. She couldn’t figure out why her new boss was … Continue reading

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What does the TV show “Family Ties” Have to do with Starting a Business?

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Do you remember the popular TV show “Family Ties” from the 1980s? It was a family drama about the Keatons – Steven and Elyse, and their children – Alex, Mallory, Jennifer, and later Andy. There was an episode where “Jeff” … Continue reading

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When to Start a Business: A Victory for One of My Clients

One of the sweetest rewards for coaches is when a client calls you with a victory to share. That just happened to me! In this case, it was one of my amazing business women currently going through my Make the … Continue reading

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Innovation in Business in Alaska Part II

The best way to see (at least the southeast portion of) Alaska is by boat. Why? Well many of the port cities (including Juneau and Ketchikan) are only accessible by sea or by air. You simply cannot drive to them, … Continue reading

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