Mail Solutions

I have found that one of the biggest problem areas in many households is incoming mail.  Managing your mail can be challenging because of all of the “stuff” we are sent every day.  Two ways to stop the junk mail are to contact www.dmachoice.org or www.greendimes.com. The most important part of controlling your incoming mail is creating a system that you will maintain.  Read my post at Invincibelle for mail solution ideas: http://www.blog.invincibelle.com/?p=213 … [Read more...]

Productivity Toolbox for Creatives

In times like these, we're tested as consultants in almost every way. Here are just three: - What clients want or need may be even harder to define than it normally is - or it may be constantly changing. - Despite budgets that are tighter, requirements may not be much lighter than in more lavishly-funded times. - While we work hard to help clients stay focused and achieving important goals, our own focus may be regularly challenged in large and small ways. One blog I've noticed … [Read more...]

Secrets to a Successful Consulting Business: Get Involved

I must confess -- I don't like networking. Going to meetings where I know no one just to get my name out is hard work for me. That's probably why I like WIC. The meetings are fun and the people warm and inviting, so it's less painful. But this isn't a pitch for WIC -- even though it's an organization that's very near and dear to my heart. Rather, it's a call to go beyond traditional networking and really get involved in your organizations, at least one of them. It's truly the best way to … [Read more...]

What’s on the Mind of Women Entrepreneurs

This past week I had the opportunity to attend a Town Hall meeting of the National Women's Business Council (NWBC) in San Francisco. The NWBC is a bipartisan federal government council that serves as an independent source of advice to the President, Congress, and the SBA on ecomoic issues of importance to women business owners. Thursday's session was attended by about 200 women from across Northern California. Many of these were sole entrepreneurs (solopreneurs) themselves. Others, like … [Read more...]

Making the Most of Social Media Tools

Affiliate subscribers and WIC members often talk about the WIC Community email list and what a wonderful resource it is -- particularly how rapidly you can get an answer to your question. Well, Suzanne Skyvara (Skyvara Communications) took the concept even further. In a pay-it-forward approach, Suzanne sent an email out today that shared some of the social media information she found to be useful. It's such a great list that I'm posting it here, with Suzanne's approval, of course. Thanks … [Read more...]

The Worst Mistake You Can Make Today

Today, the first Tuesday in November, is Election Day in the US. As consultants, whether you support Obama/Biden or McCain/Palen, there is only one horrible mistake you could make today. Read my post on the Invincibelle blog to find out what that is. … [Read more...]