The time has come, fellow professionals. The Holiday season is approaching and there is no turning back. As we speak; my coworkers are conjuring up ideas on how to one-up each other for Halloween. As we dive into the November and December months, stress tends to follow us into our lives, both professionally and personally.… Read More
Author: Natalie Darr
Lasting Impressions in the Workplace
In today’s world, we are all connected. Through Facebook, co-workers, and family, it seems the six degrees of Kevin Bacon has become a reality in our lives. Because of this, it is crucial to make sure your relationships in life continue or at least end on a great note. Everybody knows everyone and that includes… Read More
Ice Bucket Fever
You would have to be living under a rock if you have not seen or heard of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. If you do find yourself underground, allow me to explain in a nut shell what this craze is. The Ice Bucket Challenge, a global phenomenon, asks you to pour a bucket of ice… Read More
Influencing Consumers: The King and Business has Returned
In Northeastern Ohio, someone has returned home. And he has brought with him an enormous opportunity for local and national revenue opportunities. T-shirts, jerseys, posters, hats and every other branded and promotional item you can think of, will be needed to supply the diehard fans of #23. Sports and entertainment figures have a huge impact… Read More
The Holiday Product Push
There is nothing worse than walking into your local department store in July wanting to purchase your country’s flag, and instead you find yourself surrounded by jack-o’-lanterns. And don’t get me started on Christmas trees lining the aisles in September. It seems like every year the big name department stores are pushing their holiday-themed products… Read More
Best Practices for Keeping Your Customers Happy
Have you ever had a restaurant experience where things went wrong? The appetizer was overcooked, your steak was still mooing and your server was downright rude. Because of these disasters at the table, a manager comes out and cleans up the mess to remedy the situation. I wore the shoes of a restaurant manager in… Read More
Honest Tips for Staying Accurate Online
“Quotes found on the Internet are not always accurate.” – Abraham Lincoln Who needs a library anymore, when we can pick up our phone or tablet and “Google” everything, such as how many feet are in a mile? 5,280 is the answer by the way, or so the Internet says. Our children probably don’t know… Read More
4 Helpful Ideas on How to Really Leave Your Work Behind While on Vacation
Vacation (va·ca·tion) 1. A period of suspension of work, study or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation or travel; recess or holiday. 2. Freedom or release from duty, business or activity. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vacation This definition is why we work all year. For time off and away from the fluorescent bulbs! Unfortunately, as a society we just cannot stop working. Fear of missed opportunities and time-sensitive projects that can’t be ignored have kept our eyes glued to laptops instead of the… Read More
Your Guide to Community Sponsorship
Around here, we are de-thawing as winter finally comes to an end. Spring has arrived, summer is right around the corner and along with the flowers, your community pops its head out. Summer is the season for cancer walks, dog runs, holiday block parties, park cleanups and soccer leagues. Obviously these events and programs don’t… Read More
“You want me to what?” – Blogging for Dummies
Here I am, a first-time blogger, and I feel like a little fish in a big bad ocean of business-related blogging. I tried looking up tips on “how to blog,” and that wasn’t much help. Personally, I could write about a million things, but to blog in a business-related setting has me feeling a bit… Read More