As we take the time to honor Martin Luther King Jr today, it seems appropriate to ask the question he once asked of those around him. What are you doing for others? There are nearly 28 million small businesses in the United States. Those small businesses employ nearly 50% of Americans. Can you imagine what would happen in our communities if every small business asked that question on a regular basis? There would be an amazing shift in how we treat others and our communities would forever be changed for the positive. On August 28th, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr shared his I Have a Dream speech- it was a turning point in our Nation’s history. Today is a very good day to remember what others have done

You may know how AMAZING your team and your service is, but telling your prospects yourself may not have the desired end result! The very best way to let your future customers know how fantastic you are is to let your customers do the talking! Testimonials are POWERFUL tools when it comes to selling your products and services. Earning, collecting, and using testimonials needs to be a STRENGTH in your business- here are some tips! EARNING: This may seem like a ‘no brainer’ but you need to decide what you want your business to be known for. Teach your team exactly how you want your products and services delivered. Inspect the process so you can ensure the quality. No matter how large your business gets, dedicate yourself to

No matter how great of a workplace culture you have, we all face stressful situations in our work lives. These can range from minor annoyances to major panic attacks. Basic communication issues or more serious worries, such as an entire project done incorrectly from the start can play a part in raising our stress levels. No matter the cause, a stress response floods our body with hormones. Our heart pounds, our breathing increases, and our muscles tense as stress levels increase. (Stress also releases cortisol into our bloodstream, which causes WEIGHT GAIN, adding even more stress!) A stress response is a normal reaction to threatening situations rooted in our prehistory. We need it to aid in survival from animal attacks or natural disasters that we rarely face today,