Aspirations

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The Last Months of the Year As with most years, I’m shocked that it’s already October and we have 2.5 months left to the year. I saw this quote recently and it connected with me so much that I thought I’d share it with you too. … don’t hold back. Spend more time with friends […]

Goals Mid-year Reset

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We are so close to the middle of the year! When you realize that, do you pat yourself on the back because you’ve accomplished so much in the first half of the year? Do you cringe a bit thinking about how far behind you are on your big goals? Or maybe a little of both? […]

For Your Business Card Pleasure.

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Designing and printing your business card doesn’t need to be complicated. With the right components, you have a “handshake” on a nice, small piece of paper … literally. It’s your brand. It’s your mini billboard. Easy to keep with you. Simple for someone to keep and remember you. The three magical elements to nail down […]

Disconnect to Reconnect

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Disconnect to reconnect? Definitely. And it’s exactly what we did at Juice this month. It was a big, bold step for us, but we closed shop for five business days. Although we have been in business for almost 15 years, we have never attempted this approach for vacation time. So what did we learn? First, […]

New Year, New Small Business

Does your small business feel like you’ve gone off course? Or are you ready to head a new direction? Here are some ways to get some fresh perspective to help you focus in, get your arrow pointing in the right direction, and get things moving forward in the new year. Lead from the Heart Your […]

Inspiring Workspaces

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Make your workspace work for you! Over the summer, I attended a workshop with hosts, Liz Gilbert and Rob Bell. I was already a Liz Gilbert fan – you may know her too since she was portrayed by Julia Roberts in the movie “Eat, Pray, Love.” But Rob Bell was new to me. While there, […]

Drop Anchor

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What’s an anchor? An anchor is a heavy weight that connects a boat to the land below the water so it is secured from drifting. An anchor can also be someone/something that gives you support — an anchor in your life. There are many definitions for the word anchor, but let’s focus on the marketing […]

Mid-year Check-in Questions

Surprise! It’s almost July. Weren’t we celebrating the new year yesterday? Did it sneak up on you, too? Funny how that happens. Don’t sweat it! So many factors in our lives are out of our control. Here are some check-in questions to help you do a mid-year review and reset. What things are you most […]

A Bird, Birthday & Beginning

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The swallow bird is extremely agile. Throughout the years and cultures, it has held many meanings. One of those is being open to going beyond your comfort zone. I think every business owner ends up doing that many times throughout their adventure. This quote from James Clear says it so well … “Balancing success and […]

3 Ways Blogging Can Benefit Your Business

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Blogging can benefit your business in many ways. But if you are considering a blog for your business, here are three positives to consider from the start. 1. Blogging is great for improving organic search engine optimization, or SEO. If a potential client has a question about something in your industry, chances are good that […]