Category Archives: Tips for Starting a Business

What does it take to win big?

Tweet By now most people know that yesterday Texas A&M (TAMU) beat #1 Alabama in a major football upset. This was TAMU’s first ever appearance in Tuscaloosa, and the second time ever to beat a #1 ranked team; the other … Continue reading

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The Key Element to Any (Business) Relationship

Tweet Trust is the least talked about, but most important element of any business relationship. Think about it – do you do business with people you don’t trust? Or don’t like? Everyone knows that the “Know, Like, Trust” factor is … Continue reading

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What I have learned so far from Michele’s Scism’s “Take Action Get Profits” Event in New Orleans

Tweet Welcome! For those of you who were/are unable to attend Michele Scism’s “Take Action Get Profits” event this week in New Orleans, here is a quick recap of the steps that led her to where she is now. Any … Continue reading

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Is it Giving Up or Pursuing New Opportunities?

Tweet As a career coach, I frequently run into interesting (to say the least), and seemingly unique situations that my clients face over the course of their careers. Given that I work with women and a few men who are … Continue reading

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Guest Post: My Life As An Independent Graphic Designer

Tweet I had the privilege of meeting Myrna Galan, one of Houston’s Premier Graphic Designers, at a networking meeting earlier this year. Next thing I know we are connected on Facebook, and then in March she posts the following: Today … Continue reading

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A Career Change Can Be Hard

Tweet The topic of career change is a hot one! Today, with the economy the way it is, many people who are out of work are being forced to consider an entirely new profession, in order to find a job … Continue reading

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Innovation In Business: How Critical is it?

Tweet Innovation is essential in Business. How essential? Let’s start with a quote from Bill Gates: “Capitalism has worked . . . (but) it has shortfalls. It doesn’t necessarily take care of the poor, and it underfunds innovation.” Now let’s … Continue reading

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How is Professionalism Related to Getting Clients?

Tweet 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 … Continue reading

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Are you Pigeon-holed in Your Career?

Tweet For the last few blog posts we have been discussing career change and stagnation, and what to do if you are in this situation (which led to another blog post on reinventing yourself). (Note:  For the last few weeks, … Continue reading

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

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Tweet 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 … Continue reading

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