Tips for Protecting Yourself From Time Thieves

Time thieves…you know, those people, tasks, or distractions that cost us more time than we have allotted and throw our schedule – and sanity - off kilter. What’s important to keep in mind that even your friends, family, or clients you really like can be unintentional time thieves if they don’t realize what they’re doing …

Blogging Fatigue? How to Generate Fresh Topics that Will Inspire You to Write

Have you ever come to a day, maybe even a week or longer, when you felt like your brain was on screen saver mode and you couldn’t wake it up? For me, this most often happens as it relates to creative writing, which is unfortunate because this is at the core of what I do …

5 Tactics for Extending Your Customer Relationships

The first Monday of each month, I dust off a favorite post from the Bennis Inc Blog archives and give you another chance to enjoy the wit and wisdom that’s been shared. Enjoy this month’s treasure – and if it inspires you – be sure to share it with family and friends! As a business owner, maintaining …

7 Reasons Why Writing Skills Are Essential for the Entrepreneur (Guest Contribution from Daniela McVicker)

This week's blog post comes to us from Daniela McVicker, blogger, seo specialist, and digital marketer. To learn more about Daniela, read her bio below. There is more to being an entrepreneur than presenting yourself as the owner of a business. The best way to achieve and maintain success is by showing excellence in as …

8 Years in Business: What I Wish I Would Have Known as a New Entrepreneur

This month, Bennis Public Relations officially turned eight years old! If I'm being honest, I completely missed this milestone on its actually date, and I felt a bit like I missed my child's birthday. After all, this business is my first baby. But before I let myself feel too guilty for being distracted by my …

How a Lack of Innovation Can Cause Business Failure (Guest Contribution from Keith Coppersmith)

The following post comes to us from Keith Coppersmith, an experienced business consultant who serves small businesses and startups. Change is inevitable. This statement is true for any business. Some businesses survive longer than others but eventually, they all have to innovate if they want to survive. Innovation was always a part of society; it just …

7 Things I’m Doing to Manage Workflow This Summer

Many people aspire to reduce their summer workload so they can enjoy this relaxed season, but most wind up stuck in the crazy cycle of taking on the same, if not more work tasks. Whether you want to enjoy more time with family, or simply need a season to refresh your perspective, it’ so important …