Does Your Blog Need a Strategy, a Purpose, a Goal?

Does Your Blog Need a Strategy, a Purpose, a Goal?

Today, I received a “fabulous” question and thought I’d answer it for you, here in the blog… “I’m a single proprietor of my design business. I am the sole senior designer with another assistant designer working with me. I’m completely...
Opening Snail Mail

Opening Snail Mail

Musing: As I’m opening my mail today, I’m surprised at how much mail is being sent again these days.  Not so long ago, we received hardly any “snail mail”… now I’m seeing the trend going back to physical mail and not so much email....
"Paging Dr. Deckmeyer. Please Report to Surgery…"

"Paging Dr. Deckmeyer. Please Report to Surgery…"

Do you pay someone to cut your hair… ? – a dentist to take care of your teeth? – a mechanic to tune your car? – an upholsterer to recover furniture? I’m guessing you do and you’ve probably assembled a great ‘team’ of people...
"It's a Wrap" Video

"It's a Wrap" Video

So, it’s been about 8 weeks and you haven’t heard from me. Hmmm… why is that? Well, as you know, I’ve been involved in a very high level mastermind group this year and it has come to a close. which brought up so many different feelings. Some...
How 'Fruitcake Toss Day' Can Improve Your Bottom Line

How 'Fruitcake Toss Day' Can Improve Your Bottom Line

When you think of ‘Seasonal Marketing’, if you’re anything like me, the first thing that comes to mind is Christmas and Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, blah blah blah. For years and years, ever since I can remember… retailers would roll out their...
Are Sure You Want More Business?

Are Sure You Want More Business?

It’s pretty easy to start a business. You set up a website, get business cards printed, do your marketing, and basically… ‘hang out your shingle’. However… getting your business to pay the bills is quite another matter! We’ve all...