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Finding Allies in Business

One of the things that makes working the traditional job palatable is the work allies—those friends and coworkers with whom we know we can work well. I think having allies is the key to whether a person likes their job or not. As home business owners, most of us work alone and we have forfeited having the friendly coworkers and allies in the next cubicle over. This doesn’t mean that we should give up on having work-related allies altogether, we just might have to work a little harder to find and nurture them… When I look back over my work … Continue reading →

I Need a Little Competition to Keep Me Going

I am NOT one of those Type A people who needs constant lists and comparisons and competition, in fact–too much keeping score is a surefire way to drive me off a project or out of a certain job. HOWEVER, I have realized as I have gotten older that I do need a little bit of competition, expectation and comparison in order to keep me motivated. These can be hard to come by when one is working alone in a home-based business… Even though I know other people who are operating small and/or home businesses, I don’t really know anyone in … Continue reading →

Sometimes Odd But New Uses for Old Stuff

There is a certain addiction in our household. I can almost say it is a competition sometimes. We all enjoy discovering new uses for items that are used for something else entirely. The stranger the use the better, though we all agree it must be practical too. I have written articles about lots of the things we reuse often, however I plan to write some new ones too. In honor of the new articles that are coming, I thought I would recap my favorite reusable items. A Clever and Very Frugal Way to Use Torn Panty Hose I am completely … Continue reading →

Start With Something Pleasant

When it comes to business conversations and sales pitches, I do not agree with the idea that starting out with “good news, bad news” or a potentially negative thought or comment is a good thing. I belong to the other school of thought, which is, start a conversation by saying something pleasant… I really do feel strongly that in the world of business, pleasantries and friendly conversation are a strength. When you walk into a room for a meeting, a networking event, or a contract negotiation, I know that some people think that a person should come off as stern … Continue reading →

Why You Should NOT Trash Your Competition

Understanding what your “competition” is up to and having a good grasp on what is going on in your industry, field, or region is a very good thing. Showing your customers and clients how you can bring them better service, higher quality goods, or just meet their needs better is also a good thing. Trashing and trying to down-grade the competition is NOT a good thing… When I was growing up, there used to be a standard rule: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” This is not such a bad rule of thumb to revisit … Continue reading →