Be on time

Be on time

If there’s one thing I abhor it’s lateness. I just hate being late, so I am rarely, if ever, late. I’d rather be early for an appointment and relax so that I am properly prepared for whomever I’m meeting. However that doesn’t seem to be an accepted standard for many...
From the Vault: Owning your local area, part 1

From the Vault: Owning your local area, part 1

When you look at your business one of the most important questions you must ask is ‘’where do my customers, clients, patients or patrons come from?” The answer should never be “anywhere.” Your clients could come from within a few miles or kilometers, within your state...
Remember Napoleon!

Remember Napoleon!

This article really serves no other purpose than for me, a proud grandfather, to show you a picture of 11 year-old school captain and great swimmer, Hadden, with the 4 ribbons he won in district swimming events recently. Well, there is another purpose actually. That’s...
Another Commercial

Another Commercial

Sometimes you see a commercial that tells it like it is, using words and graphics showing it as it is. When you start watching this one you’ll wonder why they use the words they do but, by the time you’ve finished watching, you’ll agree that it’s pitched exactly...
Use an Easter egg!

Use an Easter egg!

With Easter coming in a few weeks it’s time to use those thoughts of eggs, bunny rabbits and cute little ducks as an excuse to stay in touch with your clients or even to make contact with potential new ones. So, here’s a letter (something using snail mail, joy oh joy)...