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As entrepreneurs working with clients is absolutely what we have the pleasure to do day in and day out. And 99% of the time, that works splendidly. However, there are those one percenters who without taking charge could derail the whole process. Here’s a list of challenging clients and what you can do to keep […]

My son goes to a charter school and has to wear khaki’s and a polo shirt. His uniform had about two inches of growth room in the legs and about the same in the waist and arms. He’s thirteen, so he grew. Overnight. First his legs grew along with his waist. He had to shimmy […]

I’ve been reading in 2 Chronicles lately, through my daily bible reading plan. It always amazes me amidst all the wars and violence of the Old Testament there are verses tucked away that speak to me. One verse in ch. 25 is, v. 2: “Amaziah did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, but not […]

In my last article, I listed ten ideas for business events on your blog or website and in this article, I would like to offer ideas for promoting those events.   By holding various events on your blog or website you are giving people an incentive for visiting your website and you are also stirring up […]

Vacations mean different things to different people. For me, the vacation means I am vacating one place and going to another place to do nothing. Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and me vacated the parsonage to go to some place where we could major on doing nothing. We have mastered this over the […]

If I haven’t mentioned before that I’m a geek, this article will surely prove it. I’d like to start out by mentioning one of my great Star Wars quotes from the Bible. “From the Bible,” you ask?  Yes.  And it has a great implication for Dads – especially as your kids enter middle and high […]

As a work-at-home-mom or dad, you’re excited about the launch of your new company and website. You have done your homework and know you’re offering great products and/or services at reasonable prices. Now, you need the customers and orders to start rolling in. In order to assist as many potential customers as possible, it’s important […]

When it comes to practical jokes, Yours Truly is always on the ready. Throughout my earthly passage, I have perpetuated my share of practical jokes. I will not enumerate them here, the simple reason being, I might want to bring one out of retirement. I must say that most practical jokes are neither practical nor […]

If we’re honest with ourselves our lives are jam packed full. From work, to family, church and social commitments very often carving some time out for peace and solitude is next to impossible. But finding this space is important and not just because it gives us a moment’s rest from the hustle and bustle of […]

Many a mom longs to work at home so she can spend more time with her kids. But there’s a catch: actually getting that work done requires time away from your kids. Here’s advice on how you can work more efficiently and reduce frustration when have young kids and work at home. Question: I have been […]

Ready for a little creativity boost to help you write your next blog post? Try one of these! 1.  Share “Behind the Scenes” in your life or business. Let readers catch a glimpse of inside your life or business. Share your office and a few tips about creating an inspirational space, staying organized, or whatever […]

This week the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly had the privilege of attending our youngest granddaughter’s second birthday party. I wanted to go to her third birthday party but she was not old enough yet. So, I will have to wait another year. On the way home we sat in silence thinking […]