Category Archives: Guest Posts

Being Organized Will Help You Get Ahead

We know that being organized has a huge impact on our productivity, and yet it can be one of the toughest challenges for busy entrepreneurs, who are often pulled in many directions at once. For me, writing every to-do on topic-oriented lists helps keep me on track — though, I have to admit my style […]

When You’ve Got Mail…Lots of It!

Do you ever feel overrun by your email inbox? There are times when mine takes on a life of its own. Why? Because I love signing up for interesting newsletters, offers, and events. The problem? I don’t have enough time to read it all. The great news? I recently had a conversation about this with […]

How to Negotiate with Crazed People

Part of running a business is learning to work with difficult people sometimes. As a people-pleaser by nature, the thought of disgruntled clients ties my stomach into knots. That’s when you call in an expert negotiator, like the Numbers Whisperer herself, who manages even the toughest relationships with panache. Our guest expert, Nicole Fende offers […]

As Seen Around the Net – July 19, 2011

I love opportunities to share my insights and experience on other people’s blogs and articles, so I contribute as regularly as I can. Just so you don’t miss out on these really great articles, I thought I would share some of my more recent contributions here. Enjoy! The Secret to Becoming a Professional Blogger by […]

Best Business Advice

365 Days of Startups asked, “What is the best piece of business advice you received?”  Great question, and one to which many have responded, including me (mine is on page 2).  My two cents on the subject? When considering how to name my business, my creative side was trying to come up with a meaningful […]

Want to Build Your Brand? 85 Tips from TPE

Michael Michalowicz, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, recently asked his community about their best tips for your boosting brand. I made the list at #23, and am happy to share my thoughts – 23. I’ve Gotta Be Me! IMHO, solid branding starts by being just who you are. Don’t “hide” behind a name. You are the […]

Spicing Up Your Biz with a Dash of Risk

In my guest post for Small Business Finance Forum, I addressed the fact that if you are tired of getting the same results, then perhaps it’s time to change your tactics.  Sometimes all it takes to spice things up is a dash of risk. To catch my 3 tips on how you can add some […]