Have you ever looked at another woman and wondered why her hair was so much bouncier than yours? Or scoped out the website of a brand that offers the same services or products as you, and felt the knot in your stomach when you got serious website envy? Maybe you feel bad every time you see that chick on Instagram with the house that had to be designed by some guru on HGTV. So often, we measure our own self-worth based on the perceived success we see others achieving, which, basically, leaves us feeling like crap about ourselves. While chatting with a girlfriend about this self-sabotaging habit, I couldn’t help but wonder: what is it that keeps so many of us addicted to the frustration that comes from wanting what someone else has?
Client Gifts: Show Your Clients Some Love With This Simple Gesture!
When is the last time you sent some good ol’ snail mail? Showing love to your current and past clients by sending them “thanks for working with me” client gifts is an easy way to score some extra credit customer service points. Check out my go-to places for buying beautiful stationary that will take your level of service from ho-hum to holy cow, and get tips on creative ways to score an A+ when it comes to thoughtful gestures!
Buzz-worthy Business: Take a Tip From the Shonda Rhimes Playbook and Shake Things Up Once In a While!
Last week, McDreamy died. Grey’s Anatomy will never be the same. I kind of want to stop watching the show that I’ve followed for almost a decade. I also want to punch Shonda Rhimes (the creator of the show) in the throat. What was she thinking?! Here’s the deal, sometimes you’ve just got to shake things up, in a BIG way, if you want to continue to evolve. So, what does a fictional characters death have to with you? A lot my dear!
Fellow Starbucks Addicts: Budget Your Business Better With This Tip!
Yesterday in my super fun FB group, The Likeminded Ladies Lounge, the subject of how to budget your business came up. I shared one of my favorite ways to keep my Starbucks obsession in check, and today I’m sharing it with you! Plus, I’ve got a cheat sheet for you that will majorly help you keep track of your business spending every month!
Pricing for Profit: The No Nonsense Formula
Yesterday I had a chat with a client that was so hardcore, we both grabbed a bottle of wine. The topic of our call? Pricing. For many business owners, the reason their business just isn’t as profitable as they need it to be boils down to poor pricing. Deciding what to charge can be confusing, but pricing yourself for profit (not for what you think people will spend, or what other people charge!) will bring you one step closer to running a profitable, successful business you’re proud to call your own!