Creating good habits is pivotal to staying organized.  In order to change old habits, you have to consistently practice your new habits. Some good tips on creating habits include: Take 15 minutes at the end of the day to "clean up" and put things away.  That way your space is organized and ready for you to begin the next day. Keep your space clutter free.  If you are not using it, put it away. Keep a small notebook on hand or use your cell phone to write down your creative ideas, … [Read more...]

Last year’s WIC Gives Back virtual food drive benefiting Second Harvest was such a success, that we’ve decided to do it again this year! WIC is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties to bring hope, relief, and security to our neighbors struggling with hunger this holiday season and beyond. From November 1 – December 31, 2011, our WIC Gives Back Food and Fund Drive will help the Food Bank meet more of the growing need in our community. … [Read more...]

Sometimes one little letter makes all the difference. This is a story about a typo. A simple typing mistake, that's so wonderful - I have tears of gratitude in my eyes from the relief it's brought. Let me explain... it's all about the difference between inciting and inviting. I've been trying to be "A Marketer" for years. Instead of being a design innovator, a creative thinker, a break-the-mold genius like I'd set out to be when I started in on this business extravaganza, I thought I … [Read more...]

Today, we launched Women in Consulting’s (WIC’s) 10th Annual Best Practices Survey. I’ve been here for the last nine surveys; and every year, I put the insights presented to use in my business. I’d be foolish not to—hundreds of consultants, many of whom are tops in their field, share what they do from pricing to closing deals to increasing productivity and more. If you want the results from this 10th anniversary addition, you’ll need to either participate or be a member. If … [Read more...]