Golf is a quintessential way to establish and solidify business relationships, and this strategy-laden sport offers compelling marketing opportunities and there is even a National Golf Day to celebrate the nearly $70 billion industry according to WEAREGOLF. This year leading associations and industry partners will recognize National Golf Day on Wednesday, April 25 with a… Read More
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A New Year’s Resolution to Business Growth
Stack the Deck in Your Favor to Generate more Appointments and More New Sales In honor of the New Year approaching, I thought I’d revisit my annual New Year’s post on Facebook, in lieu of resolutions: The two most important ones at the bottom are personal items and pretty self-explanatory, so let’s get on… Read More
Holiday Gift Planning In Full Swing
Yes, I know it is only October. And while I do enjoy a pumpkin spice latte just as much as the next, I have no shame in my game when I opt for the hot coco instead! When it comes to the holidays, I am a firm believer in giving not only your clients,… Read More
Get Over the Holiday Hump in 5 Simple Steps
The holidays are right around the corner. Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and the winter holidays will be here before we know it. Although it happens every year and we’re all aware it’s coming, for some reason we still seem to stress ourselves out and wear ourselves thin. The weather takes a turn… 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
Jess’ How To… Motivate Your Employees (And Yourself) In the New Year
So the Holidays are here and gone leaving us scratching our heads and wondering where 2013 went. We do it every year. And every year, we make resolutions to better ourselves, to better our place of employment or to better the world in which we live. Take a look at the most popular New Year’s… Read More
Jess’s How To…Reduce Stress During the Holidays
No matter what you celebrate this time of year, at some point you will probably want to curl up into a ball, stuff your cheeks full of turkey and hibernate until the New Year. Because most of us can’t actually get away with that (without being deemed a ‘bit off our rockers’), let’s remember a… Read More
5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is fast approaching. Amongst all the fun events, parties, and celebrations, there will be many food and beverage temptations. While I am in full support of indulging in your favorite cookie or a holiday toast, I also know how good it feels to start the New Year already on the right… Read More
Jess’s How To… Give Great Gifts Without Busting Your Budget
Aunts, Grandparents, Siblings, Parents, Friends, Acquaintances, Business Partners, Co-workers, Babysitters… How do you show everyone in your life that you appreciate them without busting your budget? It’s easy. (And we can thank Pinterest for that!) When you need to gift on a budget, consider these awesome gift ideas, tailored to your loved ones! 1. Sharpie… Read More
Gift Giving Mistakes to Avoid This Holiday Season
Gift giving season is approaching, and soon, people will separate into two camps: those who are ahead of the game and purchase gifts well in advance, and those who wait until the last minute to do their shopping. No matter what camp you belong to, it doesn’t hurt to at least come up with ideas… Read More
Get a Head Start on Your Holiday Gift Planning
The holiday season is still far away… there’s no reason to start planning for it now, right? Wrong! The holidays are a stressful and busy time for many, and employers may find it hard to think of thoughtful, creative gifts to share with employees and clients in the midst of finding gifts for their own… Read More
Holiday Party Etiquette
Happy Halloween. According to History.com, Halloween originated with an ancient Celtic festival where people would light fires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Today, most people associate the day with costumes, candy, and decorations. Do you know what Halloween means for me? Just 4,752,000 seconds to shop until Christmas… For many businesses, Halloween is… Read More