I Love a Parade!
It’s summertime. What are you doing in your community to promote your business? Here’s an idea — get in a parade. That’s right — gussy up that old jalopy and be in a parade. While you are at it, take a lot of pictures and talk to some other people in the parade. Meet folks…
Tourism Currents – Best Training Practices
Are you trying to ride the wave known as social media, but are not quite sure how to make it all work? Do you plan events, coordinate schedules, reach out locally and globally for new customers, get things done? Becky McCray and Sheila Scarborough have created Tourism Currents – designed specifically for tourism folks. Visit…
What Is Branding?
Today we had a ground breaking for the new aquatic center in Hampton Iowa. The mayor, city manager, co-chairs of the aquatic committee and several city council members showed up. In the pouring rain and surrounded by muddy ground. Everyone had umbrellas. It got me to thinking. There’s a perfect opportunity for branding. Look at…
Sunday Musings
I’m a great aunt – again. Natalie Anna was born yesterday at 11:55 p.m. 6 pounds 9 ounces and 18 inches long. Little shit huh? Life is precious. Have you seen what Amber Naslund is up to? www.brasstackthinking.com Looking forward to pie and ice cream on June 27th. Looking even more forward to my friends…
Got Money?
I do a good amount of fund raising. I live in a county where people are generous and willing to give. Our churches cook a lot of food and raise funds for many things; roofs, operating expenses, mission trips and such. They have a method – they’ve been doing it a long time. Tell the…
Need a little advice?
Here’s what I know. Surround yourself with things you absolutely love. It creates an atmosphere ready for accomplishment. I just moved, and gave away everything I didn’t absolutely love. If I had to think about it, it was gone. I’ve unpacked and when I look around, I only see the things I love. Books, art,…
365 Days
I have a friend who is a fabulous cook. Denise also has been using Watkins products since 1982. If you’ve never used Watkins spices – you are missing out on the freshest, most consistent grade of spices. Denise was looking for a way to promote her home business, being an Independent Watkins Associate. Her budget…
Found Treasure
I moved Monday and Tuesday. I’ve been unpacking. I found a small book called The Quiet Eye by Sylvia Shaw Judson. It was a gift given to me when I moved to North Carolina from a former client of mine, Sam. Inside was a handwritten note that reads Deb, A gift to you of a…
Remembering Grandpa
Today we honor the fallen. I’ll listen to the twenty one gun salute and taps. I’ll cry over the Star Spangled Banner. The preacher will give a good message, we’ll share some coffee and cookies. Then we walk away. This week I’ve been thinking of my grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa and my two aunts immigrated…
You Teach People How to Treat You
Today’s post is by guest blogger Christine Kane — as usual, she will make you think. Teach People How to Treat You by Christine Kane There I was in Web Guy’s office. He was overwhelmed and angry. He complained that clients were calling on weekends and late at night. No one was honoring his schedule.…