My boyfriend Nelson and I lost a dog on Sunday. And when I say “lost” I don’t mean the dog died. I mean the dog ran away. And ran away in a huge forest. Huge like 50,369 acres (78.70 sq mi or 203.84 km² if you’re not from the US). And to make matters much, […]
business systems
Do you know where your receipts are?
As you approach the end of the year, do you have a plan to get ready for taxes? Can you easily locate your tax-deductible receipts? Where will you put your IRS notices and tax planning packet? How about those W-2’s, 1099’s and other forms? One of the things my clients love is a system I […]
What Message are Your Employees Sending to Your Customers?
There’s a local bank here in town that touts itself as a champion and friend of small business. They go out of their way to serve the small business community. In fact, they even let small businesses use their conference rooms for free (as long as no one at the bank needs them). Who decided […]
Carolina Pad File Folders – Because Beige is Boring!
I know it and Carolina Pad knows it – beige is boring. And uninspiring. Really, really uninspiring. Most of the standard beige file folders last a long time – but they don’t look great doing it. You know how it is – you use a file folder for awhile and the corners start fraying. You […]
Do you suffer from systems envy?
When I found the Studio C Ideal Padfolio on the Carolina Pad site, I was overjoyed! Talk about a piece that does many things – and does them well. It’s really a system within a system. Some of my favorite features include the notepad, pocket sleeves and a tab to hold a pen. And how […]
Did You Include the Tape? (Thoughtful Business Systems Work!)
Last week my boyfriend Nelson made a big decision (for a guy). He cancelled TV at our house. Without getting on a soapbox rant, let’s just say I’m not a big fan of television. So, his cancelling his subscription TV service is a very, very good thing from my perspective. Now, what the heck does […]