You can’t deny that mood influences behavior. When you feel like doing an activity, you’ll usually do a better job and enjoy it more. If you don’t feel like it, you may still do it if you absolutely have to, but you will probably do only the minimum that’s required and there will be no
Following the “rules”, or doing the same things in the same way everybody else is doing them will most likely only get you the same things you already have. If you want something new and different you’ve got to break a few rules. This doesn’t mean you can operate in chaos, just that you don’t
“April showers bring May flowers”. As the weather gets warmer and the earth turns greener it’s only natural to think of growth. Of course when you run any kind of business, thoughts of growing – and managing growth – are never too far away. In the same way you’d plant seeds to begin a garden,
(Article for the Top 6 Productions Newsletter) Although you might not be able to tell by looking outside right now, Spring is coming soon. The days get longer and March winds blow in to chase away the winter chill. We start getting ready for brighter and warmer times. It’s time for making plans, getting organized,
Having trouble figuring out what to put on your editorial calendar or how to grab some attention with your marketing in March? Try searching for unusual holidays or celebrations, such as: March Holidays for Offbeat Marketing Ideas National Noodle Month and National Sauce Month March 1: Beer Day March 5: Multiple Personality Day March 9:
(This post is an article I wrote for the Top 6 Productions Newsletter.) This month we’re talking about beginnings. Once you’ve set goals for your business, it can still be hard to figure out how to get started. Even when you know where you want to be, those first few steps are often the toughest –
It’s not easy running a small business. Economic conditions change. Technology changes. Trends change. And sometimes it gets hard to hold on to your motivation. It’s no wonder a lot of people give up on their dreams. The fact is, even if you are lucky enough to have great helpers, keeping yourself moving toward your
(This is an article I wrote for the Top 6 Productions Newsletter.) This is the week that Americans gather to give thanks. We usually think of Thanksgiving as a “personal” holiday; a time to enjoy good food with family and friends and reflect on all the things we’ve enjoyed throughout the year. The ability to make
