Marketing is the life blood of every small business, particularly those that are creative and service based! It is vital to make marketing a real part of everyday business activities. Here are five … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 No-Fail Marketing Methods for Everyday
MELISSA'S FAVORITES: Astounding Holiday Adventures, Don't Miss This!
Astounding Holiday Adventures, Don't Miss This! BE PREPARED TO BE AWED! Holiday Adventures Slideshow … [Read more...] about MELISSA'S FAVORITES: Astounding Holiday Adventures, Don't Miss This!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Time and Your Life!
Any ideal business is one that allows you to enjoy the whole of life and it doesn’t swallow you whole! Here you will find 5 easy to implement ways to reclaim your time and your life without giving up … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Time and Your Life!
Note from Melissa: Snowed In!
The SECRET is out! I had a very tasty Turkey Day with friends in Athens, but alas no leftovers. So I had my first small dinner party (just four of us) in my mountain retreat on Saturday night. The … [Read more...] about Note from Melissa: Snowed In!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Get To Know Them!
As many people who are connecting to me online, I am making an effort to get to know them each, even just a little bit. What does that look like? It means that each time someone follows me on Twitter; … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Get To Know Them!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Not to Lose Clients!
First rule in business, get the prospect's contact information, and if they turn into a client, get a whole lot more! I am continually amazed at how many design professionals I speak with who don't … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Not to Lose Clients!
Melissa Just in from the West Coast!
Hollywood Hooray! It was fascinating to see Mom on the BIG SCREEN for the first time (I've only seen her on TV screen), and in her Oscar winning role. I also had the privilege of meeting Tyrone … [Read more...] about Melissa Just in from the West Coast!
Melissa in Viking Country!
This week I'm writing from Greenwood, MS and the home of Viking appliances and St. Charles Cabinetry. Did you know that Viking is only 20 years old? I know it amazed me as the name alone gives it … [Read more...] about Melissa in Viking Country!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are You too Poor to Invest in You?
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?
