Fashion and Shoes
A Pedicure From Hell…
It’s three o’clock in the morning and I’m sitting up writing this blog. Why? Because two days ago, I had a pedicure from hell. I
March 2, 2011
Health & Fitness
A Runner’s Diary: Running in Seattle
Whenever I go away, whether it’s for business or pleasure, I find it difficult to keep up with my workout routine. I find it even
March 1, 2011
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Phone calls – Egg Timer
It is all too easy to waste time on phone calls. Keep an egg timer next to the phone to keep track of exactly how long you are talking. It will keep the time you are spending in the forefront of your mind and will help you handle the call more efficiently.
February 28, 2011
Business
Was Everything Founded in Seattle?
I was just in Seattle, Washington. I really had no idea what the place was like. I just knew that it was in the pacific
February 27, 2011
My Thoughts
Ooops… An Accident On the Plane…
I go on planes so often, sometimes I feel like I live on them. I know every word that the flight attendant says before the
February 26, 2011
Director of First Impressions by Guest Blogger, Randi Busse
Who is the Director of First Impressions in your company? You do have one, right? They may not have that exact title, however, that’s what they really are, whether you call them that or not! In some businesses, it could be the person who answers the phone. In other businesses, it could be the person behind the counter or a greeter in a store. That person, whoever they may be, holds in their hands the ability to delight or disappoint the customer, your customer. And how that first interaction is handled will determine if that customer does business with your company or decides to go with your competitor.
February 25, 2011
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Are You Working Below Your Pay Grade?
Entrepreneurs wear so many of the hats in their business that many of the tasks they carry out are at a level way below the real value of their time. Are you working below your pay grade by not handing off menial tasks that should be done by others?
February 22, 2011
Music Review: Sharif Iman’s Shine
I enjoyed Sharif Iman’s Shine. I found his music reflects a lot of different musical genre mixed into one. You can tell he was influenced
February 21, 2011
Travel
Coffee In Seattle…
When I first tried Starbucks coffee, I hated it. I’ve been a Dunkin’ Donuts fan for as long as I can remember. I’m one of
February 20, 2011
Delta, Delta, Delta Airlines…
I travel a lot. I have some good experiences with airlines and some very bad experiences. Today, I had a bad experience and I’ll tell
February 18, 2011