Whether you deal with $500,000 service contracts or $5 retail products, every touchpoint you have with a customer is an opportunity to care for them—and keep them coming back to…
Author archives: Deanna Ritchie
7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Inject New Capital Into Their Business During a Recession
Recessions are an inevitable part of the market cycle — and there’s no denying that they can be scary for consultants and the businesses they work with. Regardless of the…
6 Things Your Calendar Can Do to Ease Pre-Wedding Stress
Wedding bells are ringing! Maybe you are planning for that special — all-important day during the winter holidays? Of course, December Days and New Year’s Day are popular wedding days….
Calendar Full? 5 Ways To Maximize Your Meetings
No company operates in a vacuum, and very few businesses are one-person operations. Even if you’re a solopreneur, you’ll likely need to coordinate with clients. In short, business means collaboration….
The Narcissistic Money Spender in Your Life
According to David Korten, a former Harvard Business School professor, money is a mechanism for controlling people. Narcissists are acutely aware of this. An individual who is a narcissist will…
How to Manage Your Energy When Working From Home
Traditionally, you manage your time by dividing tasks and assigning specific amounts of time to each task. A good example is setting a two-hour deadline for yourself to complete three…
How to Beat the Monday Blues
After a long week, having a Sunday Funday was just what you needed. Maybe it was grabbing brunch with friends or inviting your family over for dinner. Or, maybe you…
My Action Plan for Saving and Spending
It is crucial to know where your money goes if you want to get your finances under control. The problem? That isn’t always obvious: Sure, you may keep track of…
It’s Alright To Do Nothing
When was the last time you did nothing? Of course, I’m talking about the kind of nothing when you’re just alone with your thoughts with no distractions whatsoever. If you’re…
55 Money Making Apps and Websites
Everybody could use a little extra money now and then, even those making a decent salary. Maybe it’s to go on a dream vacation, pay down debt, or shore up…