Archive for August 2009

Web Check

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

I highly recommend this recently-discovered web site.  Whether you’re a business owner, someone who surfs the web, or the person responsible for making your company’s site more polished, there’s a lot to learn.

Thanks for the tips Internet Marketing for Business Owners:  www.imfbo.com

Tip of the Day: Throwback Moment

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Send a handwritten note thanking someone for a meeting, their advice, lunch.  No matter the reason, we all love getting real mail the old-fashioned way.

Who knows?  You might make someone’s day, get a new client, renew a person’s faith in humanity.  The possibilities are limitless…

“Just” say what you mean

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

I recently have found myself saying or writing the word “just” during various conversations or e-mails.  When I look at the sentence, I realize I’m using the word “just” as a filler.  And actually, I might be using it because I’m giving a hidden apology or not extremely comfortable with the overall sentiment.

I am now doing my part to eradicate the word “just” from my vocabulary unless of course I truly just mean it for the sake of the word itself.  I recommend you take a look at your writing and try to listen to yourself when you use the word.  Are you apologizing for something?  Are you unsure about what you’re writing?  Are you just plain not comfortable with what you’re saying?

If your use of the word “just” falls into any of these or similar contexts, I challenge you to just take out the word “just.”  Just make a statement without the word “just.”  Just write an e-mail without using the word as a filler.  Then feel and see how much more affirmative you sound in your delivery.  Just say what you mean.

Hire With Style: How to Find Great People

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Are you looking for a great employee?  Are you trying to be a better employer?  Here’s a suggestion for finding success.  Job Seekers pay attention too:  You’ll get first-hand information about what employers want these days.

Business expert and author of Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz wants to make life easier for people as they try to find solid prospects for their teams.  He surveyed business owners to give his readers their top tips for finding great people.  Check out his Top-20 List:  http://budurl.com/vmlm

Thanks Mike for making Roshini Multi Media’s suggestion number two on your hot list. 

Client Spotlight: Cover Spread

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Congratulations to July Guest Blogger Cindy Rae of Raediant Cindy Rae for doing makeup for the cover and editorial spread of the July/August issue of Twin Cities Statement (formerly Twin Cities Luxury + Fashion).

I always say Cindy Rae does eyes like no other. 

Check out the shots at  http://raediantcindyrae.com/tclf4.html  or www.twincitiesstatement.com.