Much of entrepreneurship has been glamorized thanks to the rise of social media and movements like #bossbabe and the like. We see more people than ever before sharing the highlight reel of their entrepreneurial journey. Most often, what we see is carefully crafted content designed to portray success, wealth, freedom, comfort, and luxury. And while … Continue reading It’s Not All Sunshine: How to work through the “gray days”
It's common to hear that communication is key. And it's true. Clear, consistent communication is the essential foundation for any successful relationship. I imagine we can think of several instances in our personal and professional lives where communication has either helped or hindered the health of a relationship. Where communication is lacking, frustration will always … Continue reading Prioritizing Comprehension – Not Just Communication
This guest article comes to us from Flexisource IT. Flexisource IT is your best gateway to top-caliber fully managed IT teams dedicated to servicing Australian businesses and startups to scale up and grow rapidly. Business outsourcing can give any company the boost it needs, whether it is a startup, a small to medium enterprise, or … Continue reading The Secrets to a Successful Business Outsourcing
Different events require different expertise to plan and execute. A wedding planner and a corporate event planner will tell you that while there may be some fundamental truths to event planning that span various industries, these endeavors couldn’t be more unique. Throughout my career in public relations and strategic communications, my event planning expertise most … Continue reading How to Plan a Successful Community Event
As I’ve grown Bennis Public Relations from the ground up over the last 12 years, it’s come with an incredible amount of growth and wisdom that is realized far beyond my bottom line. Simply put, being a business owner is hard. Being a young, female business owner who started at age 23 added even more challenges. And if that … Continue reading The Decision that (Almost) Destroyed My Business Model – And What I Learned in the Process
How do you feel about promoting your business or your brand through your personal networks and social media channels? Do you think it's appropriate, even vital, for someone to share news about their business or professional accomplishments? Or do you view this as tacky, uninteresting, or even annoying? It's likely you fall somewhere along this … Continue reading Finding the Right Balance of Self Promotion
Starting a new business is as exciting as it is challenging and overwhelming. In the beginning, the focus is often on making sales and growth. Simply put, it is about ensuring the survival and prosperity of your business. So, how do savvy new business owners increase sales and gain traction? Through smart and efficient business … Continue reading Tips for Effectively Marketing Your New Business
If the advertisements, TV specials, and store decorations aren’t enough of an indication – the holidays are here! And so begins the preparation and the stress that often accompanies this season. I have never decorated for Christmas before Thanksgiving and only once did I give in to Black Friday shopping (and believe me, that was … Continue reading Making Christmas A Celebration Not An Obligation: The essentials for reducing holiday stress
Destination Addiction is a real threat to our society. No, it's not the constant wanderlust of the seasoned traveler, though that is one form it may take. In actuality, the definition is far broader and far more relatable than you might imagine. Destination Addiction is the belief that happiness can be found only in a … Continue reading Destination Addiction: Always Striving, Never Arriving
Time – and the value of my time - is my product. As a Public Relations consultant, it’s what I sell for a living. This makes it incredibly important that I use my time wisely, or I am literally pouring profit out for free. Time management is a passion of mine, that upon reflection, I … Continue reading 7 Daily Habits That Revived My Time Management
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