Where do you stand?
Image by @Stephen via Flickr I stand on the side of transparency. Let me just get that out of the way early in this conversation. This story starts with two people having a discussion about social media and how much information should you reveal. One of the things I do is set up accounts for…
The Last Trip
This may be the last road trip with my parents. I had appointments in Kansas this past week. I like to take my parents along. Normally they stay in the hotel while I go out for my meetings. One of the reasons I moved back to Iowa was to help with their care. At first…
Mission Statement Update
About a year ago I wrote a post about how to write a mission statement. I came up with I live each day with a listening, happy heart that guides me in healthy actions. I meet new and old friends, share in conversation and build a loving, kind business. I write, talk, travel and play…
Your House Number is no Accident
Vicki White is my guest blogger today — let’s have a little fun with house numbers! …Deb There are no accidents. You subconsciously choose your specific home for a reason. Apart from the energy patterns in the shape of your home, you can also look at the numerology of your house number you discover additional…
The Venue is Selected…
Kansas City is a lovely city. There are lots of things to do, great places to stay and wonderful people. What was our problem then? It’s still a city. We are having a conference for small businesses in the middle states of the US to learn how to use social media. We want to make…
7 Signs It’s Time to Hire Someone
Christine Kane is a songwriter and businesswoman. She’s my guest blogger today – I think you’re going to like what you read! ..Deb Back when I had a lawn, I used to mow it myself. I was a tried-and-true DIY gal. I prided myself on it. Only problem? I freakin’ couldn’t stand mowing the lawn.…
Lessons from a cat
Lessons I’ve learned from my cats: Trust Someone. We all need someone we can trust. Love someone when they need it. Cats are great at just being there, loving you no matter what. Always reach for joy. Watch your cat – they know how to make themselves happy. Sleep when you are tired. Cats always…
Wake Up Everybody
Image by p373 via Flickr I went through my 20’s in the 70’s. We caught the tail end of the Vietnam War, the very very last of the hippies and all of the disco songs. It was a glorious decade to be young and stupid. One song stands out in my mind today from that…
Small Business Bloggers to Watch
They are not gurus, experts, mountain climbers or gods. They are not suits in an office or geeks in tshirts in the basement. They are real people, doing real work, in the real world. Jay Ehret Cody Heitschmidt Mary Lynn and George Krueger Kim Dushinski Becky McCray Grant Griffiths Justin Levy Deb Brown They were…
Does it really take a commitment?
I got asked again today. “Is that social media really working for you? ” Then she said “Well, teach me so I can get more clients too. What are you doing?” In this age of immediate gratification, she expected a five minute answer that would solve her problems. It appears her biggest problem is she…