Everyone has friends—and everyone needs different kinds of friends. Personally, I have three distinct sets of friends, and I value each of them deeply. First, there’s the “Box Friend.” The Box Friend is the one who’s down for anything—as long as it fits neatly inside their comfort zone. They’ll goContinue Reading
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how many businesses and organizations are holding their breath—waiting. Waiting to see what’s going to happen with the economy. Waiting to find out if funding is going to come through. Waiting to see if a grant gets renewed or if a customer’s budget gets slashed.Continue Reading
A wise friend once told me, “You need to write a business plan.” I brushed it off at first. I’d been running my business for years. I had a plan—in my head. I knew what I was doing… sort of. Okay, maybe I couldn’t explain exactly what I was doingContinue Reading
Recently, I was looking at a flyer for a speaking event. It featured guest speakers and a panel full of familiar faces—people I know well. The kind of folks I could pick out of a lineup at the grocery store. I knew their names, their businesses, their work. So naturally,Continue Reading
As a business owner or website manager, you may receive official-looking letters in the mail warning you that your domain name is about to expire. These notices often urge you to take immediate action and send payment to “renew” your domain. But be cautious—these are not legitimate renewal notices fromContinue Reading
Is a Facebook Page Enough, or Do You Need a Website for Your Business? In today’s digital world, having an online presence is essential for any business. But the big question often comes up: Is a Facebook page enough, or do you need a website, too? If you’re just startingContinue Reading