I’ve been frustrated lately by the number of individuals I meet, whether colleagues in design, or fellow small business owners, who say they want to succeed yet they are unwilling to invest in their … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are You too Poor to Invest in You?
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Be Patient or Go Home!
I’ve noticed that there are a lot of folks on the networks that get quite bent out of shape if they are not followed back or friended in short order. Perhaps what they forget is that many of us are … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Be Patient or Go Home!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Get Over Your Story, Get On With Your Success
Have you found yourself stuck lately? Has your business plateaued? Are your revenues at a standstill? I speak with a lot of design professionals and small business owners who are experiencing this, I … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Get Over Your Story, Get On With Your Success
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: When to Keep It to Yourself!
It has been really interesting on the so-called social networks lately. Personally I prefer to call them business strategic networks because most people are sharing more than “I walked the dog and … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: When to Keep It to Yourself!
Melissa is on the Move!
My housewarming was a hit! I rallied a wonderful collection of friends to come up from Atlanta and sprinkled with a few locals and we all had a grand time. I actually did the menu myself with the help … [Read more...] about Melissa is on the Move!
Melissa In The Mountains!
First Snow! Well I had decided to enjoy a quiet and productive week in my mountain retreat and got a dose of real winter weather. Tuesday morning I awoke to total stillness, no birds, no breeze, but a … [Read more...] about Melissa In The Mountains!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Make It Personal
Since I am active on Linked In, Facebook, Ecademy, Plaxo, Twitter, and more, I often send and receive invites to connect and to follow. I base my acceptance on the invites on two things, is it a … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Make It Personal
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are Your Prospects Afraid of You?
I was listening to Karen Fisher of Designer Previews on the Interior Design Summit and she confirmed what I’ve always known; design prospects are often very intimidated no matter what level they are … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are Your Prospects Afraid of You?
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Gratitude Can Grow Your Business!
Grow Your Interior Design Business Every morning I wake up and practically pinch myself I am so grateful to be here, alive at this time in history! I live in a beautiful home that I worked hard to … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Gratitude Can Grow Your Business!
