It’s a new year with new opportunities to make 2019 your most successful year yet – and the first step is to get rid of the ‘but’ in your vocabulary and stop making excuses. Many times I find people give excuses without evening knowing it by making statements such as, “Last year my goal was… Read More
New Year
Whether it’s getting in shape or growing your business, setting a New Year’s resolution is a smart start, but fully committing yourself to achieving it is another. In almost all of my classes this semester, we have discussed the importance of creating SMART goals and objectives for campaigns and events. However, the use of SMART… Read More
Account Analysis Part 1: Internal
It’s that time of year again when business folks start to think about New Year goals, resolutions and planning. This year I’m suggesting you add another topic to the mix—internal and external account analysis. Let’s start with the importance of internal account analysis. If you have been in this business more than a few years,… Read More
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
New Year Resolutions for your Business
The champagne was poured, confetti fell, hugs were given and resolutions were made. Now… it’s back to work. The opportunity that the New Year brings for a fresh start is both exciting and daunting. If you haven’t already declared your resolution professionally, think on these ideas when making and keeping your resolutions for your business:… Read More
Why Running Your Own Business is Like Participating in a LLLOOONNNGGG race.
You may remember my previous post about Bucket Lists and Leap Lists. 2014 is the year I am tackling my #1 Bucket List item. On November 1, 2014 I will be swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles. Consecutively. And, in less than 17 hours, if I want to officially finish the… Read More
Your 2014 Mantra
Happy New Year! The start of the New Year is a great time to reflect on where you have been and where you would like to go. What themes do you want to resonate throughout 2014 in your professional or personal life? What concepts will keep you centered and focused? Take a few minutes to… 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
5 Tips for Starting a New Job
Being the New Kid on the Block Starting a new job can bring a flood of mixed emotions. While, on one hand, you are excited to be in a new place, doing new things and meeting new people, it may also bring on some anxious feelings, as well. I get it. Take it from me,… Read More
‘Tis the Season for Boosting Email Revenue!
With the holidays and New Year approaching, it’s safe to assume that the last thing on anyone’s mind is sending emails. The holidays, however, provide a great chance for you to not only boost your end-of-year sales but also an opportunity for you to step back and make plans for how your email campaigns can… Read More