“People love romance.” I saw this quote in a recent ad for People magazine and I have to say, I agree. We all want to see the heroine swept off her feet by the ruggedly handsome hero, risking life and limb, to rescue her…
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Asking for Help – A Sign of Strength, Not Weakness…
Being an entrepreneur is the most rewarding, yet unforgiving, profession on the planet. It takes guts, smarts, and money – not to mention a little luck. For those of you who run a one-man operation, it takes even more. While…
Win the Crowd – 3 Public Speaking Tips
Throughout my academic and professional career, I’ve had the opportunity to do a lot of public speaking. From my valedictorian speech in high school to lunch and learn sessions, I’ve had a chance to chat it up in front of…
The Initial Meeting….A Time to Listen, Not Talk
I’m a talker. That’s a surprise to some, but not to most. But my daughter, a thriving kindergartener, puts me to shame. As soon as she opens the car door, it starts. Talking 100 words per minute, I know who did what…
Forecasting: More Than A Gut Feeling
Entrepreneurs are a different breed. Not everyone can, is willing, or should go out on a limb and risk so much. Being in business for oneself is hard work but the potential reward, in my opinion, is what draws us in. The ability…
Fill Your Space
Have you ever tried to color a large space with a marker? What happens? Right…it may start off ok but the more you color, the wetter the paper gets and that marker starts running a little bit dry. Now, if you’d…
Creating a Business Name…3 Things to Keep in Mind
One of the first questions people ask about Crayons & Marketers is about the name. Where did it come from? The answer is simple, really…my daughter. As many women in business do, I have children. Well, one actually, but she’s…