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.
Leveraging Font to Brand Your Business
Font! What is it good for? Font has absolutely everything to do with your branding. Have you ever seen a business utilize Comic Sans font and then silently judged them for their faux pas? It’s okay, it happens. Consumers are becoming even more savvy when it comes to determining which companies they trust and some of that has to do with the way the company brands itself – even down to the font type.
Gratitude and Reflecting on My Simplified Journey
grat·i·tude
ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od
noun
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
“she expressed her gratitude to her family, friends and clients who have become friends for their support”
synonyms: thankfulness, appreciation, praise
With Simplified’s one-year anniversary coming up on October 3rd, it warms my heart to reflect back on this incredible entrepreneurial journey – one which is so layered, complex and imperfectly beautiful. Thank to you my family, friends and clients who have become friends for all of your support in my Simplified journey – it means the world to me.
Jess Maxson, Principal
