Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The crash of the housing market in 2008 and subsequent recession decimated her business, leaving her on welfare and food stamps and—eventually—sitting across from a generous Harvey who offered to create a job with the sole purpose of helping her get back on her feet. And it was gone overnight. I thought, This is a dream! When can I start? “We

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 19, 2010

But the budget just can’t handle the cost and my waistline can’t afford the calories. I have to confess. I don’t like Starbucks coffee – too acidic, but I do love their frappuccinos. So here is my midmorning gift to you.

Gifts 100

Gifts Customer Service 2009 2008 100

Make or Break Moments

JUNE 30, 2010

If you remember your employees are thinking about themselves - might that change how you manage and respond to their opportunities for improvement?

Customer Service 100

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 9, 2010

I did say that I wanted to remain within a budget but there were lots of chairs to choose from in that price point. Don’t get me wrong – I’m thrilled with the unexpected cash that remains in my checking account but why reduce the price if price was never an issue? Chuck didn’t know me from Adam.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service 2009 Purchasing 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Imagine, if we had assistants at home to pay the bills, do the budget, organize dinners, answer our calls and follow up with reminders -- it is starting to sound pretty good. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Oh where or where is my password?

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP International 100

Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

A small business with a limited budget and big ideas. Lesson Learned: There is such a thing as a “good fit.&# Make sure you are the right solution for your customer – you’ll both be happier. The scope of the project creeped and creeped until he wanted four times what we’d originally talked about for the original price.

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