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The One Club
How many different groups or organizations can you join? The answer is lots. In fact, there are so many that you could be going to meetings all the time. A lot of business groups are
Family First
It is bound to happen- especially if you are of a certain age. Elderly parents (who have long since retired to somewhere warm) become ill. So, you do the only thing you can do. Get
A Heavy Burden
With the April 17thtax deadline days away I can’t help but take a little time to talk about taxes. No one likes them. Almost everyone (except maybe Buffett) thinks they pay too much. And most
Don’t Waste a Good Disaster
Recently I was part of a panel discussion about reinventing Michigan and one of the other panelists shared something that he heard from another businessperson – “Don’t waste a good disaster.” Wait a minute! In
Reinvent Yourself
This week I am going to be on a panel for the Michigan Society of Association Executives. The topic is Reinvent Michigan: Grow with Less. It seems like that word reinvent keeps creeping into a lot
Don’t Limit Yourself
This week I was really honored to be named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal. I have to admit that I am a little uncomfortable
Stop Networking. Start Working.
I had the chance to speak to a joint meeting of the Alliance for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and Women in Successful Enterprises (WISE). I called the speech Stop Networking. Start Working. If you are a
Difficult Customers
I am having a lot of fun as a contributor to Carol Roth’s Business Unplugged blog. Every so often she sends out a request to share an experience or tip to help fellow business owners.
Saying No
I never thought I would see the day when I turned down a request to help a local non-profit, especially one that is close to my heart. But, I did it recently. Every year we
Off to DC
Many of you know that I have been pretty involved with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). It has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. I really care about the
