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- Employee Squabbles - Family Roles That Come to Work - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardDo you ever notice that sometimes your employees behave like children? Have you ever taken the time to get to know your employees? Which ones are first born, middle children, and babies of the family? Was our employee raised by two parents, one parent, or grandparents? Research has shown that we ...
Views: 867 - Every Day Can Be Independence Day When Using Mobile Apps - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardWell, I finally did it. A few months ago I upgraded my cell phone and finally got with the times. I fought upgrading my phone due to the cost of a new phone. I waited until my contract needed renewing so I could get a discount. As we celebrate Independence Day and think about the Declaration of ...
Views: 1373 - Live A Fruitful Life - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardLiving a fruitful life requires you deal with the pits at one time or another. Life isn't easy. No one ever said it was. However, we often get stuck and fall into a stooper that can lead to clinical depression if left unchecked. What stops you from leading a fruitful life? Is it the hard work ...
Views: 1220 - You, Your Business & Corporate Social Responsibility - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardCorporate Social Responsibility is defined as “the obligation of organizations to take an active part in improving society” (Muchinsky & Culbertson, 2016, p. 268). You are probably familiar with Tom shoes and that when you buy a pair of Toms they donate a brand new pair to someone in need. As ...
Views: 1194 - Is Your Website ADA Compliant? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Jaynine HowardI’ve noticed lots of buzz around ADA Compliant websites, have you? Technological advances make using a computer and working, browsing, and shopping online assessable to everyone regardless of their disability. You do not want to risk losing a customer because he or she cannot navigate or view ...
Views: 1336 - Five Tips to Controlling Summertime Chaos - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Jaynine HowardRegardless of your age, marital or socioeconomic status, at one time or another, you will experience stress and anxiety. Each changing season produces different stressors. Summertime has the pendulum swinging from how to keep children from fighting and saying they are bored to keeping them free ...
Views: 1013 - Finish It Up Friday: Why I Don’t Require My Team to Work on Friday - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Jaynine HowardFriday – oh how that word can invoke a series of fleeting emotions ranging from dread to delight. I have coined the phrase Finish It Up Friday as a way to make a mindset shift from dread to delight. It is the day to sleep in an extra hour. It is the day to enjoy that first cup of morning ...
Views: 1014 - New Overtime Rules- Stay Within Budget-Know Your Options - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Jaynine HowardDid you know that rules for paying overtime have changed? They changed on May 1st, 2016. “The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to release a new overtime rule in May that could have a big impact on small business payrolls.” “The current weekly minimum for salaried, overtime-exempt ...
Views: 1080 - Internship 101 - Summer Interns - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Jaynine HowardI see people soliciting requests on Facebook for interns for the summer. One business announced they had openings for 24 interns. Really – your business truly needs 24 interns? How is it possibly running now without those billets filled? Do you have staff who can realistically manage 24 interns? ...
Views: 1225 - All About Branding: Curb Appeal - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Jaynine HowardAs a business owner you know that branding is important. Branding encompasses not only your logo, marketing message, your personal appearance but your store front or home office. When was the last time you looked at your business from the eyes of the customer? My five tips for branding your ...
Views: 1062 - Ditch The Fax - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2016 from Jaynine HowardTime to Bury the Fax Machine and Ditch Your Fax Number Do you still spend money on a monthly fax service? Do you still own a fax machine? When was the last time you sent a fax? When was the last time you received a fax? I admit I was still paying $9.99 a month for my fax service ...
Views: 1981 - The Road to Success: Adopt the Three L's- Love You, Lose the Excuses, Learn Something New - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Jaynine HowardBusiness owners, wives, and moms often find themselves short on time and energy. They are busy juggling a myriad of tasks. Remember, it only takes someone 15 seconds to sum you up and form an opinion. Whether right or wrong that is what happens. No one likes to be around a whiney person or ...
Views: 1535 - 3 Reasons to Delegate - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2016 from Jaynine HowardDelegating tasks are one thing many business owners just don't do. Some people may say that business owners do not delegate because they are stubborn and want to do everything themselves. As a business coach, the excuses I have heard are "I don't have the money." Or "it takes longer to train ...
Views: 1633 - Tips for Falling Back in Love with Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Jaynine HowardWe all hit that brick wall at times where we are no longer jumping out of bed each morning excited to start our day. When you find yourself lying in bed dreading to get up and start your day you know it is time to do some self-reflection and find out what is zapping your energy. Retreat from ...
Views: 1366 - When Did You Stop Singing? It's time to open your mouth and be heard. - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Jaynine HowardWhen Did You Stop Singing? It is time to open your mouth and be heard. There are three types of people singing at church. There are those that open the hymnal and move their lips, but no noise comes out of their mouth. There are those that sing beautifully and those that can’t carry a tune but ...
Views: 1637 - Stop the Snatchers and Grabbers - Part III - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Jaynine HowardIn this article I identify three more Snatchers and Grabbers that must be stopped. 1. Tire Kickers: The tire kicker wants to try your product or service before paying for it. NO, no, no. You do not give away a product or service without payment up front and having a contract signed. Many of ...
Views: 1128 - Stop the Snatching and Grabbing - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2015 from Jaynine HowardI recently had a conversation with several business owners on the purpose of a networking event. We all know that networking events have several purposes. But we came to the conclusion that many people attend networking events with the intent to snatch and grab free information from the other ...
Views: 1156 - Business Owners - Stop the Snatchers & Grabbers - Part II - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Jaynine HowardSnatchers and Grabbers are the people we meet that pretend they want to do business with us. You must identify who they are and how they operate in order to not give away your intellectual property, services, or products for free. I've enjoyed your feedback for my article Stop the Snatchers and ...
Views: 1024 - Ditch the Gadgets and Gain Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Jaynine HowardOur Declaration of Independence gives us the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. My cell phone ensures every day is Independence Day. I have been liberated from having to carry my laptop, Ereader, camera, and a GPS. I don’t have to visit the bank to make a deposit. I am able to ...
Views: 1360 - Christian Business Owners Still Get Paid - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jaynine HowardAs a Christian business owner do you have people constantly expecting you to give away your services for free? Do people give you a sob story about why they can’t pay and expect you to give them a break? Do they call you a passive aggressive Christian hypocrite if you send out a late payment ...
Views: 1578 - Don’t Let Seasonal Affective Disorder Slow Your Business Down - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Jaynine HowardSeasonal Affective Disorder combined with small business owners’ slow time of the year is a deadly cocktail. Most regions in the United States just turned their clock back one hour. However, many of you are still leaving for work in the dark and getting home when it is dark. You work all day ...
Views: 1232 - Don’t Let Seasonal Affective Disorder Slow Your Business Down - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Jaynine HowardSeasonal Affective Disorder combined with small business owners’ slow time of the year is a deadly cocktail. Most regions in the United States just turned their clock back one hour. However, many of you are still leaving for work in the dark and getting home when it is dark. You work all day ...
Views: 1332 - Nine Tips for Holiday Dating Safety - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Jaynine HowardThe holiday season is upon you. This can be a challenging time if you are single. Invitations to parties are flooding your mailbox. Various television channels seem to devote their entire lineup with movies depicting Santa bringing single women their true love. Jewelry stores are airing ...
Views: 1127 - Contact Cards help with Networking, Job Hunting during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Jaynine HowardAlumni football games and the winter holidays are fast approaching and many people are traveling home to visit with classmates, family and friends in the next few months. If you are job hunting, these people are a source of referrals for job leads. You will want to have a contact card ready to ...
Views: 1909 - Job Hunting 101: How to Write an Email and Get Your Resume Read - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Jaynine HowardHave you ever received an email that you couldn’t read? I mean you really couldn’t understand what the person was trying to say? Or did you receive an email but did not open it because the senders name was offensive and you know that no one you know would have an email address that sounded like ...
Views: 1229 - Passion: What is it? Do you have it? How do you get it? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jaynine HowardWhen you hear the word passion what image comes to mind - steamy romance, love, and candle lit dinners or hand holding? How do YOU define passion? When I think of passion I don’t think of the romance between two people. I think of the romance I have with my life. I wake up each day secure in ...
Views: 1116 - March is Women’s History Month: Are you a Sugar Momma or a Kept Woman? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Jaynine HowardThe definition of a Kept Woman has several meanings. Throughout history a Kept Woman has referred to a mistress, housewife or woman who was dependent upon a man for all her financial support. As we fast forward to the year 2011 the definition has not changed greatly. As we celebrate Women’s ...
Views: 1137 - Business Success – Spring into Action- Get Organized - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Jaynine HowardDo you live a neat and orderly life? Do you function better in chaos? Some people will say they work better when surrounded by piles of papers or stacks of books. But do they really? I don’t think so. Mess breeds stress. Have you recently had to pay late fees because you forgot to pay a bill on ...
Views: 1336 - Business Owner or Jack of All Trades – Master of None - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Jaynine HowardHow do you become a successful business owner? You must become the master of your craft. This means you learn to outsource the things that someone else can do better or faster than you so you can focus on what you enjoy doing. This just makes good business sense. When evaluating a business ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - The Latest Acts of Desperation – Business Owners Beware - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jaynine HowardAs a small business owner you must protect your intellectual property and your list. But this is getting harder to do. Today, it is easier for people to steal your content and hijack your friends. This is wrong. But, I see it happening every day. It is typically a new business owner or social ...
Views: 1069 - Business Owners: Branding & Your Trade Show Image - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jaynine HowardFebruary 20-26 is Build a Better Trade Show Image Week. This is a week for small business owners and corporate marketing professionals to get ready for business expos and tradeshows. Trade shows and business expos are a great way to get your business seen. However, if you do no prepare you run ...
Views: 1216 - Branding Your Business at a Trade Show: What to Wear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jaynine HowardInvesting your marketing dollars in operating a booth at a Business Expo or Trade Show can be expensive. It is not something you do on a whim. You must have a strategy to stand out from the crowd. My three tips below will help you brand your business while at your next trade show or business ...
Views: 1309 - Small Business Owners Beware of the Pitfalls to the Office Romance - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Jaynine HowardAs small business owner do you allow your employees to date each other? Have you ever stopped to consider the pitfalls or legal issues that can arise by allowing an office romance? What guidelines you should have in place? Today many people are working longer hours while building their ...
Views: 1273 - Small Business Owners – Expect Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jaynine HowardFebruary is International Expect Success Month. As a business owner, professional, student or parent why would you do anything without expecting the outcome to be successful? We should expect success in every endeavor or why are we doing it? This requires a mindset shift. My five tips below will ...
Views: 1069 - Small Business Owners – Time Management & Employee Accountability - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jaynine HowardTime management is one of those terms that often makes people cringe. No one wants to be held accountable for how they spent their waking hours. However, when you don’t practice time management you often can’t account for what you did throughout the day. As a business owner how do judge a busy ...
Views: 1253 - Lead Generation for Small Business Owners: Seven Ways to Increase Your Visibility– Part 2 of 5 - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Jaynine HowardAs a business owner you know you must be seen to attract clients or customers. This does not mean you must have a billboard, balloons hanging on your store front or a person out front of your business holding a sign. There are many no cost and low cost things you can do to increase your ...
Views: 1180 - Lead Generation for Small Business Owners – Part I of 5 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jaynine HowardDo you have a strategy for generating leads? You do realize that without leads you will not have new customers. Attracting and generating leads is a necessary component in growing your business. The lead attraction process is not overly complicated. In order to generate leads for your small ...
Views: 1204 - Branding Your Business: Interior Décor - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Jaynine HowardAs a small business owner you must protect your brand. Everything you say, do or send affects your brand image. Then, there are the unspoken things that contribute to your brand image. Your interior furnishings can make or break your brand too. My five tips will help you strengthen your brand ...
Views: 1272 - Branding Your Business: Written Communication - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Jaynine HowardBranding our businesses happens naturally with each action we do. Written communication can present our businesses in a positive or negative way. My five tips for branding your business through your written communication will help you improve your image. These tips will also help you establish ...
Views: 1069 - Branding Your Business: Verbal Communication - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jaynine HowardNothing can destroy your reputation faster than poor verbal communication skills. You are your brand. Your reputation can make or break your brand. My three tips will aid you in presenting you and your business in a confident and polite manner thus creating a strong brand. 1. Avoid slang: If ...
Views: 1036 - Branding Your Business: Use Social Media - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Jaynine HowardBuilding a positive business brand is key to business success. The number one mistake I see on social media platforms or social networking sites is business owners only posting updates when they are trying to sell a product or service. This is considering spamming and it will get you blocked or ...
Views: 1091 - Branding Your Business: Personal Appearance & Presence - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jaynine HowardBranding your business is a necessary step in growing your business. Business owners need to take an occasional look at how or what they and their employees are wearing. Branding is also how you carry yourself, your presence. My five tips for branding your business with your personal appearance ...
Views: 1983 - Five Tips for Motivating You - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Jaynine HowardIt was my pleasure to have Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN as guest on The Coach is in. The topic came up regarding how to find a support system if your environment does not contain a group of people who supports your ideas. Bill’s response was “We have the freedom within us to be the first ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Business Owners: Five Tips for Offering First Class Customer Service - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Jaynine HowardWe all love to be pampered and made to feel special. Many people are willing to pay extra for that first class experience. Sometimes though, we get caught off guard by spectacular customer service that it just makes the relationship with the business that much more special. I recently had the ...
Views: 1124 - Employee Squabbles – Family Roles that Come to Work - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Jaynine HowardDo you ever notice that sometimes your employees behave like children? Have you ever taken the time to get to know your employees? Which ones are first born, middle children, and babies of the family? Was our employee raised by two parents, one parent, or grandparents? Research has shown that we ...
Views: 1415 - Small Business Owners: Get to Know Your Customers - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Jaynine HowardOctober 21, 2010, is Get to Know Your Customers Day. This day is a great opportunity and a great reminder to all small business owners that you must get to know your customers in order to offer the products and services they want. My five tips will help you get to know your customers and ...
Views: 1019 - Seven Tips for Maintaining Privacy & Safety When Using Location Based Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Jaynine HowardLocation based marketing is a great resource for small business owners. It allows you to reward your loyal customers with prizes, free products, or discounts. It also puts your business on the map. Yes, on the map. When your loyal customers checks in to your business your business will shop up ...
Views: 1199 - Seven Tips for Building Your Business with Business Cards - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Jaynine HowardOctober 10-16 is Build Your Business with Business Cards Week. Business cards are one the most inexpensive ways to promote your business. But, if you go cheap it can also hurt your business. Let’s take this time to review what is on your business card and the quality of the card. Go ahead pull ...
Views: 1179 - Small Business Owners: Communicate -Choose Your Words Carefully & Make More Money - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Jaynine HowardSmall business owners must choose their words carefully when describing what they do. The consumer or customer associates a skill level and product value when he or she hears certain words. Words enable the listener or reader to draw a picture in his or her mind based on his or her life ...
Views: 1259 - Small Business Owners - Protect Your Identity: Keep Your Signature Safe - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jaynine HowardAs a small business owner and business coach I am always on the lookout for unique ways to stand out from the crowd and be remembered. Earlier in the year, I recommended three resources that allowed the user to put their hand written signature in their emails, on their website, or other ...
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