There are a few things in life that almost everyone dreads – paying income taxes, hitting the interstate on a holiday weekend, a summer cold – and standing in line at the Motor Vehicle Administration! No matter how short your transaction, there’s never an “un-busy” time at the MVA. However, there is an alternative – [...]
If you’ve ever presented an idea, concept, or suggestion and received a less-than-positive reaction in return, then you’ve probably wondered where your message went wrong and what you could have done differently. At times, your choice of words is all that stands between you and the positive response you desire. The English language is rich with choices. You can use multiple [...]
Have you ever had a brilliant idea that fizzled because you couldn’t decide on the best way to act on it? The key to making good decisions in these situations is to organize and evaluate your options thoroughly. You can move great ideas to action by following a few tried-and-true decision-making techniques. Starbursting Technique The [...]
It’s been said that great minds think alike, but when it comes to presenting an idea to a group some brains couldn’t be more different. That’s why it’s important to understand the special characteristics and needs of your audience before giving a presentation. In this article, we’ll take a look at three ways to evaluate [...]
As an entrepreneur I find inspiration comes in many forms. Operating a gift and basket business like Ourgiftbiz.com requires great design and I have just returned from the New York Gift Show which is a rush of color, great artists, new designs, innovative gifts, new contacts and of course all the latest trends. It is [...]
Tips for Organizing Your Thoughts and Communicating Your Concepts How many times have you come up with a great idea only to receive a lukewarm response – or worse, no reaction at all? We all want to communicate our ideas in a way that generates positive feedback, encourages others to join our cause, or helps [...]
Do you drive a car? Chances are pretty good that you do, and if you’re like most people, you want to keep it in good working condition so that you can get as much life out of it as possible. If you’re looking for a quality car care center that can keep your buggy in [...]
Have you ever heard the saying, “You are the company that you keep?” If you have, then you understand the powerful affect that others’ attitudes can have on your own…negative or positive. Conversely, you understand that your actions toward others cause them to act and react in kind. It can be quite a cycle. The [...]
The last time someone had to remind you to say “Please” and “Thank you”, you probably weren’t allowed to drive or vote yet. It’s also been a while since you needed to raise your hand to ask a question. But what about today, in the adult world, where no one is reminding you what to [...]
Local business owners and entrepreneurs attended a powerful workshop on WordPress hosted at Smartly Spaced on Thursday, December 15th. The workshop, “Your WordPress Website: The Hub of your Online Presence” featured Social Media Marketing Strategist, Glenn K. Garnes. Small businesses need every advantage they can get in competing for loyal customers. And, that starts with [...]
