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As a small business, online reviews can be tremendously helpful to you.  Check out my video below about the importance and some of the impacts an online review can have. 

Eeep!  I have thankfully been busy, but I just realized my last post was several weeks ago.  For shame, Meg!!!  I figured I am way overdue on putting my two cents out there again.  So here's a juicy little story that recently came out regarding a community figure and his personal Facebook posts, but there's a definite twist, which clearly illustrates the importance of having clear, defined social media policies for your organization and employees. My very own, "C'mon, Man!!!" On Tuesday the Baton Rouge ABC news affiliate WBRZ issued a story regarding a Facebook post made by an Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputy.  The deputy shared a meme, which made a statement on riots and those who protest the national anthem.  In our grossly polarized political and social climate, we all see it all of the time and typically roll our eyes or chuckle or choose to engage to support or oppose it.  Clearly among his followers is someone with a strongly opposed view,...

The season of giving is just around the corner!   Additionally, your company may be inclined to donate to the recent Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.  Have you planned accordingly?  If not, the spirit of giving can end up hitting you were it hurts... your bottom line !  Below are some tips to considering for charitable giving.  Set an Annual Charitable Giving Budget  When preparing a budget for the year, set aside funds for charitable giving.   If you participate in the same charities and fund-raising events annually, then allocate funds to those from the start.   Be sure to leave some room for unforeseen giving opportunities such as disaster relief funds, an employee’s hardship, or client requests.   Keep in mind, there is always time that you can give as well.   Organize a service day amongst your staff and volunteer with a local charity.   Evaluate Charities It can often be difficult to sift through the millions o...

As crazy as it is to believe, we are nearing the end of 2017.  Seriously... we are half way through August!!!  That means we have football season and holidays nearing!  The most wonderful times of the year in my opinion... however...with that comes the logistical nightmare that is planning special events such as tailgate parties and holiday parties. Now is the time to start planning (if you haven't already)!  Here are a few tips from someone who has been organizing events for nearly 10 years: Book early.   Venues book up quickly for end of the year parties.  If you do not already have a venue scheduled, start looking and making calls.  Your date may need to be flexible, so pick a few dates that will work for you, and check the options.  Work Backwards.  In order to get a timeline together, you need to work backwards from the date of the event.  As an example, here's just one piece of the event planning pie... invitations... How f...

No way, José ! Now that I am a few months in, I thought I'd give everyone an update on the business (and my sanity) and dish out some credit where credit is due.  I am happy to report that things are chugging along.  I am certainly not where I need to be yet, but I am getting there. There have been a few weeks with not much to do, and then there are some where I am busy.  I fall into bouts of self-doubt occasionally and have to fight off obsessive thoughts of nightmare what-if scenarios.  It is scary having to be your own safety net!!!  However, I try my hardest to keep a positive internal dialogue and pump myself up when I need it.  My amazing clients have been so great about providing positive feedback that makes me believe in myself.  I am actually good at this!  I am actually doing it!  I will get where I need to be! So what have I been up to? I have been doing quite a bit of design projects (logos, branding, website l...