Month: December 2010

Who says your accountant has to have no personality? CPATrendlines.com put together a list of 12 accountant celebrities who have personality plus! John Grisham, author of A Time to Kill, The Firm and many other exciting novels, received his

Some accountants can be cool! Read More »

Phone calls can be a huge time waster for all of us. It really is amazing how time goes by so quickly while chatting. Ever been here before? You get a call from a client of co-worker to take about the project you are working on… You answer

Productivity Tip: Limit Your Phone Time Read More »

Many taxpayers planning to file their 2010 tax returns early have been advised by IRS to cool their heels and wait until mid- to late-February, 2011. Affected taxpayers are those planning to file Schedule A, or claim above-the-line deductions for

Tax Season will be delayed for some taxpayers Read More »

In case you missed it last year, the YOB Fair (Your Own Business Fair) will be happening again in 2011. I’m on the planning committee and am helping to ensure that this year will be bigger and better! However, more details about the Fair will

Who says customer service is dead? Zappos replies to my personal request. Read More »

Whether you’ve been in business two minutes or 20+ years, your resource network is invaluable. The people with whom you surround yourself will make your life easier or much more challenging, especially if you are a solopreneur with limited

Building Your Network Read More »

Appointment scheduling can be a headache for anyone in business. Whether it’s a sales appointment, consultation, coaching, or even that coffee meeting with the guy you met at the last business mixer you went to. Email and phone tag trying to

Productivity Tips: Do You Want To Make Appointment Scheduling A Breeze? Read More »

Lunch Buffet INCLUDED 30-second presentation to introduce your business First meeting of 2011! Don’t miss our announcements for the New Year. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm Location: Terroir Wine Pub is located at

BUSINESS LUNCH AT TERROIR Read More »

This will be my last post here in 2010. Like many of you I eagerly awaited the official start of 2010. Now that it is nearly over, I am taking some time to reflect, reload, and refocus. In my world, 2010 symbolically started around October of 2009.

A Wave to 2010 — The Year of My Journey’s Greatest Lessons Read More »

When someone networks as much as I do…they undoubtedly come across many business cards. Some stick out in my mind as very professional, while others are nothing short of just awful. Below are some basic Dos and Don’ts to help you land in

Business cards Dos and Don’ts Read More »