It’s that time of year. We’re all getting ready to wave goodbye to the old year and high-five the new one, hoping it brings all the good stuff. And me? I’m still the person clinging to the old ways: I send actual, physical holiday cards. Yup, I buy the paper ones with the fancy foilContinue reading “My holiday card ritual”
Tag Archives: communications
Why we work better together
Working alone sounds efficient, but without support from others who share your goals or challenges, it’s hard to stay inspired. Collaboration brings fresh ideas, shared experiences and the motivation to keep going. Isolation might get the job done—but connection gets it done better. I still remember the energy of being in the office, surrounded byContinue reading “Why we work better together”
To blog or vlog
Not long ago, I headed out on a little hike that turned into a not-so-little hike. I found myself on a 20 km lake trail through the forest. As I often do, I started thinking about the different ways we communicate. On a marked trail, I welcomed the posted signs to let me know howContinue reading “To blog or vlog”
Telling your story
Our story may not be unique, but it’s one we’re passionate about. We’ve created a product — a tabletop game — from scratch. The idea is ours, the content was written by us, the designs were created from our imagination, and we were in charge of sourcing all the pieces, printers and potential supporters. Now,Continue reading “Telling your story”
Confidence is key
There are so many instances throughout your life when you lean on confidence to get through the moment. As a small business owner of not one but two small businesses, I’m often reminded that having confidence in myself and the decisions I’ve made is key. Having confidence in yourself is important for several reasons, andContinue reading “Confidence is key”
New business. New adventure.
As I wrap up another day of meetings and planning, I’m reminded that building a business takes perseverance and time. Every call and every meeting is another step forward and a learning experience. Starting and growing a business is a challenging journey; one that requires you to stay positive. You have a plan and you’llContinue reading “New business. New adventure.”
Five ways to engage readers
How regularly do you look at the analytics for your web page? It’s a great tool to determine where your visitors are coming from, how long they’re staying and which pages they find most engaging. If you’re promoting a business, engaging visitors and promoting readership is key to success. Here are tips you may wantContinue reading “Five ways to engage readers”
What will they remember?
Studies on how much information a human mind can retain varies. In a British Columbia Institute of Technology article, they report the following: ““Some studies suggest that humans forget approximately 50% of new information within an hour of learning it. Within 24 hours of learning something new nearly 80% of it will be forgotten. You will be luckyContinue reading “What will they remember?”
Communication in the workplace
Effective communication in the workplace is crucial for fostering collaboration, reducing conflicts and enhancing productivity. Imagine trying to hit a deadline or production quota without the support of your colleagues. Completing a task without all the required information is almost impossible. Meetings that go nowhere can suck up time, energy and enthusiasm. Working with aContinue reading “Communication in the workplace”
Toastmasters and me
I love to write. I write social content, web copy and marketing bits for small business owners. I journal about my adventures and of course, I blog! My love for writing may have started when I was a teen when I wrote to penpals. I would look at the profiles in the classified section ofContinue reading “Toastmasters and me”
Writing for you. 