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If You Had 15 Mins with Steve Jobs, Would You Take his Advice?
July 13th, 2011 | 
Author: I work with many business owners and professionals who feel stuck! My response to each of them always goes back to some basic advice I like to give….. Are you doing something you love? Have you discovered your passion and turned that into a career?
I am a big fan of Steve Jobs of Apple and as I prepare for my upcoming webinar “Turn Your Passions into Cash“, I came across an oldie but goodie…. his 2005 Commencement address to the graduates of Stanford University.
His message: Do something you love, stay true to your passion and take risks.
Remember to sign up for a Free Webinar on July 19th and learn how to Turn Your Passions into Cash. Reserve Your Seat.
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(Keeping it Real) A Pop of Color
As I walk out of my front door each day, I take a moment to scan the neighborhood. For the longest time, I only saw shades of grey and white as we wait for the snow to melt. On this particular day, when I scanned up and down the street, I noticed to see the beginnings of spring: Green grass and blooming trees; blue skies and a bright sun. But to my amazement, my eye was immediately drawn to the splash of color from the flowers and beautiful azalea bushes and magnolia trees.
I no longer noticed the “typical scenery”. I noticed this POP of color and instantly felt compelled to take an action… smile. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: (Keeping it Real) Small Business Marketing – 7 Tips for Local/Social Marketing
By Social Media Expert Elyse Tager of Elymedia
Elymedia is starting to work on social-media strategies to create buzz for more local companies, brands, and venues. It’s quite gratifying to plug into the local community and make a difference — not just for the client, but to share great info within the community. Brand recognition is high, and loyalty strong. It’s a good thing.
(Keeping it Real) Shoe Box Accounting
By Virtual CPA Expert Cathy Iconis of Cathy Iconis, CPA
For those of you that have been hiding under your rock, yes, today [April 15th!] is the deadline to get your personal tax returns (or extensions) filed. I hope most of you have gotten with your tax CPA and finished up those taxes. Since it is still fresh in your mind, I wanted to give you a few tips to make next year’s process a thousand times easier!
I know your dirty secret – your accounting system consists of shoe boxes! I’m not calling you out to make you feel bad. It is great that you are at least keeping your records somewhere. But, I do want to open your eyes to a few things that can make your life easier.
(Keeping it Real) Blissful Organization
By Professional Organizing Expert Patricia Diesel of Keep It Simple Now, LLC
Ideas to consider for peace of mind
It’s the new fad, everyone’s doing it – getting organized that is! Just look at all the media attention this topic has attracted. From best-selling books to the hottest television shows, the latest tips provide how to manage your time and handle your environment; instilling visual reminders of what our lives will look and feel like, once we are all neat and tidy.
From de-cluttering your wardrobe to whipping your office into shape, statistics do show that your level of stress decreases once you clear out and clean up. Actually, it’s been proven that organization increases your efficiency and productivity, therefore making you feel more self-confident.
Kellie D'Andrea is CEO of Kellie D'Andrea & Associates, LLC., a company devoted to empowering motivated entrepreneurs to reach their goals and to build a business that yields results by providing them the tools for success.
