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Can You Ever Say “Thank You” Enough?

It has been a while since I have talked about the importance of saying “Thank You” in our home businesses. In fact, while it may seem incredibly obvious, often a simple “thank you” is nice but it is not enough. The more opportunities we find to thank our customers and clients, the more we may be able to inspire loyalty and a solid working relationship. Of course it IS important to say “thank you” after a meeting or a sale, but it is also important to find other ways to say “thank you” to someone for being a customer or … Continue reading →

Helping Your Child with “Thank You” Notes to the Other Family

It has always been hard enough getting myself and my children motivated to “do thank you notes” after the holidays, but for single parents, it might be even tougher working on those notes to former in-laws and extended family members that belong to your child’s “other” family. Not only can motivation be a challenge, but figuring out just what to say and remaining neutral and supportive of your child can be hard too… This is one of those times when we have to focus on the child and what is best for his character development, self-esteem and comfort level. I … Continue reading →

Say “Thank You” with Postcards

It has been a while since I have written about the important of saying “Thank you” to customers, clients, and prospects. It can sometimes seem daunting trying to figure out the best and most efficient way to say “thanks” and show appreciation without breaking the bank. Postcards can be a handy and cost-efficient way to do just that very thing. I recently received a postcard from a business I frequented that had a picture of the proprietor standing in front of her business on the front, and then a brief handwritten note of thanks on the back. I thought it … Continue reading →

Research & Presentation (Part 2)

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If you missed Part 1 of Research & Presentation be sure to read that here. At any rate (where was I? Oh yes!) I was talking about note taking and the dual-crucial skills of Structure and Importance. Now, note taking is just one area where these two skills are important. It turns out that they are important for a wide variety of activities (both in school and in the “real world”). One of those areas is for giving a presentation. Today I’ll be talking about prepping for a presentation. You know that whole saying about first impressions? If you’re thinking … Continue reading →

Yes, I Confess, I’m a Stay-at-Home Wife

Jade Walker is proving to be more than a muse to me. To borrow a term often used by one of my favorite literary characters, Anne Shirley, she’s proving to be a kindred spirit. And somewhat of a healer. I’m Not Alone Shortly before my mom died, Jade sent me a link to a new blog about caring for elderly parents with a note that said, “Remember: You are not alone.” She thought I might find it useful since I was in the midst of caring for my mom. It was easy to feel alone back then, but notes like … Continue reading →