How to Avoid a Networking Disaster

How to Avoid a Networking Disaster

Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, networking is a necessary evil—unless, of course, you work in a cave and are required to stay in said cave and never leave. Most of us in the professional world need to attend lunches, evening soirees and breakfast...
Pups Affect Office Productivity

Pups Affect Office Productivity

Managers who are having trouble with employee productivity and morale might benefit from an “office animal.” A 2012 study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University analyzed how pets in the workplace affect employees physiologically and psychologically,...
When a Growth Opportunity Knocks …

When a Growth Opportunity Knocks …

As a small business owner, managing growth can be the most challenging part of running a company. When do you add another person? Is one more client going to push us over the edge? How much more can my staff manage? Do we expand our service offerings? It is important...
A Boutique for Every Budget

A Boutique for Every Budget

With summer right around the corner, shopping means more than filling your closet. During the summer months, shopping becomes an adventure to be shared with friends, a therapeutic way to treat yourself, or a relaxing walk from shop to shop, experiencing the world...
The ChildFREE Choice

The ChildFREE Choice

Let’s get something straight: We didn’t volunteer to be the “poster women” for choosing a childfree existence. We love kids—other people’s kids. This isn’t so much an anthem we march to the beat of as a combination of timing, life...