tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:57:17 +0000Social MediaProfessionalismJunk MailTechnologyBrandsCareer AdviceSetting ExpectationsWomenYogaInspirationBusiness AttirePrint MediaCreative BriefFranchiseSmall Business AssociationClientsCharitySeed ListsCustomer ServiceResourcesErgonomicsCouponsOrganizationOnline MediaEmoticonsNetworkingResolutionsFinancesBusiness PlansLocal EconomyResilienceFlexible Work ArrangementsLogohttp://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)Blogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-4630821402834047046Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:57:00 +00002012-01-30T06:57:17.691-05:00Local EconomyBrandsBusiness PlansFranchiseWomenCareer AdviceI love to read. In fact, I wish there were more hours in the day to sit curled up with a cup of green tea and a good book. I like to mix it up between fiction like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series all the way to the Steve Jobs biography that I just started.  Whether it's a fictitious feminist with a photographic memory or a true American icon, we all need heroes to look up to. I'd like to http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2012/01/grow-smart-risk-less-franchising.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-3714097678143840614Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:10:00 +00002012-01-05T08:11:29.288-05:00ResolutionsInspirationResilienceGood morning readers!  I hope you all had a great holiday break and have recharged for 2012!  December was a busy month for me personally and professionally.  I visited the offices of Home Shopping Network for training (more to come on that soon...), took a trip with some very special ladies to celebrate a big milestone and rounded out the year in warm and sunny Puerto Rico! Although I'm stillhttp://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2012/01/re-energized-for-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-9002172714469189679Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:45:00 +00002012-01-03T06:47:48.408-05:00CharityProfessionalismBusiness PlansBusiness AttireInspirationWomenCareer AdviceNetworking Think back to when you graduated from college. If you could go back and give yourself some sound advice that would have propelled your future professional career, what would you tell your wide-eyed self?  Over the years Amanda K. Haddaway has met and recruited many recent graduates.  What she began to discover was that there was a gap between what was being taught in the classroom and what were http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2012/01/spotlight-entrepreneur-amanda-k.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-6787763381084125503Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:39:00 +00002011-12-22T13:39:30.600-05:00 I recently wrote a great article on resilience which will be published 12/26. It speaks about resilience being an over-used Corporate term, however our need for it as small business owners is undeniable! How will you rest, re-energize and rejuvenate over this holiday season?  I'll be sure to share my article with lots of tips in case you need them. I wish you joy, peace and success in 2012!http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/12/happy-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-445427081011667653Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:49:00 +00002011-12-01T07:49:26.898-05:00BrandsBusiness PlansInspirationCustomer ServiceWomenCareer Advice In our final Spotlight of 2011 we're happy to introduce you to Kristen Ford-Stevens, CEO and Founder of Cute Beltz.  We were thrilled to discover Cute Beltz leading up to our daughter starting Kindergarten.  Our school district mandates a uniform for elementary and middle school children and if your pants have belt loops, you must wear a belt! The Preppy-Girl Belt with a velcro closure was the http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/12/spotlight-entrepreneur-kristen-ford.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-8008581690936494790Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:54:00 +00002011-11-01T07:54:42.279-04:00ResolutionsBrandsOrganizationWomenCareer AdviceResilienceNetworking Hello. My name is Eileen and I love organization.  If it sounds like a confession, it's because it is one.  Yes, the clothes in my closet are arranged in color order.  Yes, I like to strategically stack the dishes "just-so" in the dishwasher.  A clean and organized home is a place where I can relax and focus.  While my idea of a fun Saturday is spending it at The Container Store, I am always http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/11/spotlight-entrepreneur-leslie-josel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-3953439955398025421Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:17:00 +00002011-10-17T08:17:52.732-04:00ResourcesInspirationWomenCareer AdviceNetworkingIt's been a great year for SleeveShirt Consulting. Two years ago this October we launched our consulting business and as they say: Time flies when you're having fun! One of the highlight this year has been meeting all the amazing entrepreneurs who have shared their stories in our Spotlight Entrepreneur series. Lydia Andrews of Being Well + Living Healthy inspired us to take a holistic http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-in-home-stretch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-3720192224303628647Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:52:00 +00002011-10-11T09:52:45.892-04:00ProfessionalismCustomer ServiceCareer AdviceAs entrepreneurs, our businesses are our babies.  The business needs to be nurtured.  Needs to be cared for morning, noon and night.  Sometimes you're even woken at 3am with a spark of genius, nerves about an upcoming presentation, or a client who needs you desperately. This morning I got a phone call from my husband who had just wrapped up an early morning chiropractor appointment.  The http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/10/when-your-business-cuts-its-first-tooth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-8508656617738187071Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-10-03T08:02:55.101-04:00InspirationWomenCareer Advice Many women sit at their desks in Corporate America and daydream about being their own boss. Our spotlight this month focuses on Antoinette Robinson, a full service event planner who broke out of traditional employment to harness her dreams of entrepreneurship.  Antoinette shares some fantastic advice for fellow women business-owners and inspiration for those who haven't quite taken the leap yet.http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/10/spotlight-entrepreneur-antoinette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-31611540791649131Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:06:00 +00002011-09-21T10:09:14.194-04:00ProfessionalismClientsCustomer ServiceWomenRecently I've had the pleasure of getting to know Antoinette Robinson of After All Is Said And Done By Antoinette.  Antoinette has agreed to participate in our Spotlight Entrepreneur series, so I don't want to give away too much about her before her feature! What I would like to share today is a great piece that we worked on together. As a wedding and event planner, Antoinette was a great http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/09/wedding-buzz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-7034403190814923759Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:01:00 +00002011-09-13T10:01:35.957-04:00ErgonomicsInspiration At 3:00 a.m. I turn into a Pulitzer Prize winning author.  In the quiet of the pre-dawn hour I can weave layered themes of written word from the comfort of my bed.  The work is genius I tell you.  The only problem? I don’t remember a damn thing in the morning.  I started leaving a notebook and pen by my bedside so that the next time inspiration struck I would be ready.  Inspiration strikeshttp://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-3am-do-you-know-where-your-wife-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-6721503714536664094Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:52:00 +00002011-09-09T08:52:00.215-04:00InspirationCareer AdviceResilienceI spent a lot of time this weekend reminiscing about the events of 9/11.  We lived in Arlington, VA at the time- just a few miles from the Pentagon.  In fact, when we tried to go home that day, police had barricaded the street that led to our apartment because we were within such close proximity. Soon we were able to return home and huddle around the television wondering what would happen next.http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/09/lesson-learned-from-911.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-3675792739076266140Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:40:00 +00002011-09-01T08:40:00.715-04:00BrandsInspirationWomenCareer Advice We’re thrilled to Spotlight Rochelle Drumm as September’s Spotlight Entrepreneur. Rochelle left a successful corporate career in the fashion industry to launch her own business. Inspired by her niece and nephew and determined to make ONE CHANGE AT A TIME in the lives of children, babychix® was hatched.  If you are a reality-TV junkie like me, you may have already seen one of her products http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/09/spotlight-entrepreneur-rochelle-drumm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-2279876252576826935Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:38:00 +00002011-08-23T09:38:19.887-04:00InspirationResilienceDoesn't it always seem like that when it rains, it pours? Sometimes the rain can feel like a hurricane.  Like just when you get a family member on the road to recovery, another one falls ill.  Do you ever wonder where you will find the strength to tackle all of the challenges life throws your way? My wish for you dear readers is that when the rain produces a flood that you find your most http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/08/when-it-rains-it-pours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-6852915528190715220Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-08-01T09:00:17.468-04:00BrandsInspirationWomenCareer Advice You know you've done it. You've flipped through an old photo album and wondered, "What year was that?" or "How old was our baby in that picture?"  Shannon Gevero turned her similar challenge into an AHA! moment which launched See Baby Grow.  Beautifully packaged products with a modern take on building a child's story from birth, See Baby Grow is a business growing before Shannon's eyes. What http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/08/spotlight-entrepreneur-shannon-gevero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-5342320847938313057Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:27:00 +00002011-07-19T10:27:44.229-04:00CouponsBrandsCustomer ServiceSetting ExpectationsI love a deal. With inspiration from TLCs Extreme Couponing show I've ramped up my discount hunting, hijacked my husbands old baseball card binder and replaced rookie cards with sleeves and sleeves (and sleeves) of coupons. Since I have a child about to enter Kindergarten my name must have been added to a list that caters to moms with school-aged children. In my mailbox I received what seemed http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/07/coupons-discounts-and-freebies-what-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-6317649748154850333Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:31:00 +00002011-07-11T14:31:39.956-04:00Social MediaResourcesWomenCareer Advice Hoping that all of my US readers enjoyed their 4th of July.  This year was a special one for us. We enjoyed some travel to witness our friends get married, then we continued the celebration when we arrived home to honor my son's first birthday.  Everything about our boy was worth waiting for and we can't believe he's 1.  In the month of July SleeveShirt Consulting looks outside of the US to http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/07/spotlight-entrepreneur-nadia-gray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-665903341715660670Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:10:00 +00002011-06-27T10:10:35.883-04:00InspirationResilienceA friend recently commented that I have such a positive outlook on life, and asked me where it comes from?  I've never considered myself to be overly optimistic. Although I believe that what you send out into the world comes back to you in one way, shape or form, I also have a cynical and sometimes negative side. Self-doubt can put you in that dark place from time to time, and I believe it's http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/06/on-sunny-side-of-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-3546281575225509095Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:54:00 +00002011-06-21T14:54:28.595-04:00CharityBrandsBusiness PlansInspirationCustomer ServiceWomenCareer AdviceFor this months Spotlight we would like to introduce you to a small business owner out of Los Angeles who has fearlessly transitioned out of Corporate America to build her very own agency.  What I love about Lynda Stenge and Blanche Agency is their unique mission to strategically align brands with the music and entertainment industry. Read on to be inspired by one of Lynda's most memorable http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/06/spotlight-entrepreneur-lynda-stenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-6701233089031117762Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:42:00 +00002011-06-06T07:42:24.738-04:00Creative BriefWomenCareer AdviceNetworkingDid you hear that? Yep, it's the sound of me tooting my own horn.  (thank you Danielle for the great blog inspiration)  Although it may feel outside of your comfort zone, you have to promote yourself in order to get ahead.  You are your best cheerleader. So if you've landed a big sale- make sure your manager is aware. If you've solved a complex challenge- don't be shy about alerting your http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/06/beep-beep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-6311468522226571593Mon, 16 May 2011 13:11:00 +00002011-05-16T09:11:00.954-04:00Business PlansFlexible Work ArrangementsInspirationWomenCareer AdviceNetworking When Facebook launched in 2004, not even Mark Zuckerberg could have predicted that it would have 1 million active users by its first year.  This social media powerhouse has connected friends, family, coworkers and like minded individuals to grow to a community of over 500 million active users (as of July 2010).  When I reconnected with a high school pal via FB, little did I know that he would http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/05/spotlight-entrepreneur-lydia-andrews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-2183339504337035369Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:55:00 +00002011-04-27T10:55:49.236-04:00CharityFlexible Work ArrangementsWomenCareer AdviceThere are not many things I would voluntarily set my alarm for these days.  But the Royal Wedding is one of them! What will Kate, err… I mean Catherine wear?  Will the impending rain give us less opportunity to see her and her dress?   We don’t know much about how Princess Catherine will spend her days once she settles into married life. What will her platform be? Which charities will she devote http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/04/kate-err-i-mean-catherine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-4045226685901045197Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +00002011-04-01T06:51:00.814-04:00Local EconomyProfessionalismYogaClientsOrganizationInspirationCustomer ServiceCareer AdviceResilienceNetworkingAt SleeveShirt Consulting we’d like to take you on an inspirational journey to reach your career goals.  Are you just starting to think about launching a business?  Or maybe you are looking to build your brand and grow your customer base?  No matter what phase you fall into, together, we will build successful strategies to help you become the fearless entrepreneur you want to be. Here are some http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/04/abcs-of-small-business-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-7889233377270398004Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:59:00 +00002011-03-11T08:59:04.183-05:00ErgonomicsInspirationCareer AdviceMy 5 year old is sick. Again. I could think of nothing better than giving her fresh sheets on her bed this morning because I know where she’ll be spending most of the day after I ban Disney Junior. Stripping the bed and what do I find under her pillow? Highlights magazine. This child cracks me up.  Whereas sending a kid to their bedroom is a punishment for most, mine has approximately 100+ books http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474038978682748144.post-7308127481613901199Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:09:00 +00002011-02-28T16:09:42.413-05:00Mind Your Manners: March Years ago, when by David Lowry, PH.D. was the head of an elementary school he started to jot down simple rules of etiquette for children.  What resulted was a master list of 25 manners every kid needs to know by age 9.  The goal is to get kids to be noticed- for all the right reasons.  This inspired me to scribe some guidelines that I learned first-hand as a young http://sleeveshirt.blogspot.com/2011/02/etiquette-tips-that-every-professional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SleeveShirt Consulting)0