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Event Planning Sans Stress
Events of any sort, whether they be personal or professional, should be stress-free if you start and finish both organized and prepared. If you are efficiently and effectively planning an event, that alone will reduce the likelihood of day-of issues by 80%. The other 20%? None of us can do anything about unknown external outliers or unlucky circumstances – dealing with those takes patience (I’m still learning to be more patient, so that’s not what this post is about).
Read MoreCelebrating Simplified’s Second Anniversary
Two years ago, I could not have imagined where Simplified would take me in life. Back then, Simplified was a pure project of love and inspiration to help people simplify as much as I could. I’m grateful to report that it has blossomed into a thriving small business which has truly helped many people in my community streamline themselves in every facet of life and business.
Read MoreCreating Order Out of App Overload
Are you impacted by app overload? How many apps do you have scattered throughout your mobile device? Has it become untenable? As a member of the small business owner community, I am aware that time is of the essence. And since there is no way to add hours to the day, with a little prioritizing and organization on your daily device, we can all can save time for future tasks and projects. For example, taking the time to implement organization (such as that of mobile device apps) to help myself stay organized saves me countless hours in all that I do both professionally and personally.
Read MoreImpactful Client Communication and Tone
Tone and language are interesting things to deal with when it comes to written communication. When you speak with someone, their body language, tone of voice, eye contact and overall demeanor give you significant clues about what the other person is feeling. In written communication, this instant give-and-take of nonverbal signals is not possible. Achieving the effect that a verbal communication has on other people is feasible in written communication – it is known as tone.
Read MoreIntegrating Harmony Into Client Relationships
Do you believe that harmony is feasible to maintain during a work project or business transaction? I do. As a small-business owner in the toddler years of company life, I must say that I have never regretted customizing my Simplified client contract to include a “Harmony Clause” to which both myself and my client must adhere during any given project.
Read MorePhilanthropic Comedian Jason Gorczyca Brings the Laughs to South Florida
Comedian Jason Gorczyca is bringing together some of the funniest comedians in the South Florida area for an amazing benefit comedy show to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day fundraiser! Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite and $20 at the door the night of the show – Sunday, June 23, 2019.
Jason is honoring his grandfather who lost his battle to Alzheimer’s and to his grandmother who is currently living with Dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 21, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Syncing Your Website with Your Brand
Does your website reflect your brand? Now more than ever in the business of business, it’s getting harder to be seen as different – a question that most potential consumers will ask themselves in deciding whether or not to buy your product or service over others.
Small Business Saturday Celebration
Small Business Saturday is by no means a small feat! Entrepreneurs across the United States and in the United Kingdom deserve a celebration in their honor for their courage and rare entrepreneurship qualities that helps keep the world going ’round. This year, I’m celebrating my Simplified clients on Small Business Saturday weekend!
Decluttering Your Desktop Screen
Take a minute to visualize your computer’s desktop screen for just a moment – is it bare or are you stacking files on top of files? If you’re leaning toward the latter, then I’m so excited to share this incredible idea to effectively organize what can be a technology organization pain point for many. Keep reading to learn more and get your complimentary Simplified desktop screen organizer.
Jess Maxson, Principal
