Summer is running away from us at the speed of lighting with more than half the year behind us. Most likely all those ambitious goals we laid out at the beginning of the year are still likely haunting us as the beat of time goes on and we head into fall. We jump into the… Read More
Author: Janet Cannata
Plan ahead to choose the right promotional product
Decisions don’t always come easy. Whether it’s time to reorder a magazine subscription or to replace that furnace, it involves thinking about what your needs are and whether you will be satisfied with your choice. When it comes to big ticket items, like a furnace replacement the implications are much greater. The same should be… Read More
Communicate Corporate Social Responsibility Values to Enhance Business
As a business owner or consultant it’s important to have a positive and favorable reputation inside the office and in the community. Taking a lead in corporate responsibility and communicating those efforts can enhance your business presence and show your contributions are making a difference. Companies vary in size; however those rated as the most… Read More
Assessing Goals for Increased Success
As we begin a new year it’s a great time to put our thoughts, goals and accomplishments on paper so we can start to take the steps to turn our brainstorming ideas into action. This may seem to be a daunting task, yet it will be beneficial in the long run to achieving your potential.… Read More
Create Achievable Goals to Win in the Long Run
As we begin to reflect on this last year and prepare for a new year, it’s a good time to also evaluate our personal and business goals. Whether we need to eat healthier, exercise more, kick up our career or consider a business that provides work flexibility, December is the ideal time to begin planning… Read More
Social Media Planning in 5 Steps
When you begin to evaluate your current business plan to review the highlights of the year and progress made, you should assess your social outreach. Social media tactics should be a component of every business plan underway today and the ability to keep your name at the forefront can effectively contribute to growth and client… Read More
Enrich Your Business with Added Value
Bringing value to your customers should always be the focus of your business and is usually one of the top reasons why your customer returns. Value can mean different things to different people. In the dictionary three definitions of value include the following: “The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or… Read More
Purpose and Pleasure should Work Together
Finding purpose in all we do is sometimes difficult so it’s important that we acknowledge our guided values and interests to create purpose while enjoying our livelihood. What we do on a daily basis may not seem that important but in the long run it will be. Whether we see ourselves as someone who leads… Read More
Simplify Your Travel to Enjoy the Adventure
Although hitting the road for business may not be your favorite thing, there are ways to ease the stress and make travel more enjoyable. My advice, whether you are just attending an annual meeting or need to be at a company tradeshow every month, is the following: Make a List: Be sure to stay on… Read More
Don’t Hinder Your Reputation by Sitting Idle
Every now and then we are expected to work on projects without necessarily having the ability to question the process or provide input for a better method that may be more efficient. Depending on the situation and the client or co-worker you may be working with, we need to hold our ground and stick to… Read More
Rethink your Focus to Win During Market Downturns
Are you following the unseen leads to grow your business relationships? We all may have a niche market or specialty when it comes to our business or career track, however it doesn’t mean it will always survive during a market downturn. It’s important to watch market trends that may impact your business, whether it’s staying… Read More
Motivate Your Team to Improve Performance
Have you ever wondered why your team is lax? Why they never provide ideas at a meeting or take it upon themselves to implement new work flow processes that benefits the department or organization? It could be that it’s easier to take the quiet route than to be shot down. Both in our personal life… Read More