Relationship marketing is a much more effective method of building a business than the typical pushy salesman approach.  Making the sale should not be your immediate goal.  Connecting with your prospect and building a relationship is what should be foremost in your marketing strategy.  You want to accomplish a long-term relationship with your customer not just a quick sale. 



A customer needs to find a business they can feel comfortable with and trust to provide what they…

Welcome back to my Social Moms Blog! It's a brand new year. And a brand new year, means a brand new start. There is no more perfect time than NOW to make your vision board, and put your plan into action.

Yes, 2012 is about ACTION. This year, we're not just talking - we're walking our talk. And it's gonna be powerful. This year, we're DREAMING BIG.

I frequently mention a …

Two Free Photo Christmas Card Design Templates: PSD file and two transparent PNG files

Do It Yourself Christmas Photo Card and this one is very easy – just “slide” your…

Tomato season is officially in full swing and most kids are off from school. What better way to take full advantage of both than a “Kids in the Kitchen” project?  We embarked on this one because my daughter Virginia is crazy for gnocchi.  And no wonder: little pillows of tender, handmade potato…

Many parents sit around at library story hour or play group and discuss the hopes and dreams they have for their children. They talk about how they want their children to have a sense of self, self-esteem, and the courage to stand up for themselves in the face of peer pressure. Parents talk about raising children who have the courage to make choices and learn from their choices.



When it comes down to it, I wonder if these parents have the courage to let their kids actually make a…

More people than ever before are using blogs as credible sources ... which means that, from time to time, they’ll take the advice of the blog without seeking the advice of a professional, or, they may purchase a product or service that you promote or endorse without realizing that you are receiving some sort of compensation for "Making the Sale".…

You’ve been given another day to start over~~do things right, enjoy, be happy and live!

This is the day the LORD…

“I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything.. at least not at the same time. So think of your priorities not in terms of what activities you do, but

when you do them. Timing is everything.” –Dan Millman

As I lead in to today’s Blog post, which I dedicate to my husband, who when I asked last night, “Honey, what should I write about tomorrow?” and he replied, “Hmmm. I like…