September « 2009 «

What really is Your Brand?

Good Evening,

I’ve been thinking alot about branding and have been working recently with lots of folks who are focusing on what makes them and their business a unique solution to the marketplace.

What I see are three things an organization HAS to do to grow and sustain a good reputation for value:

Honestly talk about what YOUR [...]

Lunch N Learn: Managing the Flow

Lunch N Learn Part 3 of 3
Contributing Education and Connections to the Business Community

Host: Ready for Happiness Group
Type: Luncheon

Price: Attendance is FREE, Lunch is $ 15.00
Date: Monday, September 21, 2009
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Capriccio’s, 5301 Alpha Road, Suite 66 . Parking is FREE in the parking garage.
City/Town: Dallas, TX

Phone: [...]

The Tale of Power and Vision

No words necessary! Love this! Hope you enjoy, the happiness chick

The Business Case for Praise

By Susan Gunelius
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer

What if I told you you could improve employee engagement and create greater profitability and productive without spending a dime and expending only seconds a day? You can with a very simple action that too many of us take for granted—praise.

Based [...]

What is a USP?

Check out this video from Mark McClure, about the best description of a Unique Selling Proposition I’ve ever heard! Why someone buys from you is truly about who you are. Check it out! The Happiness Chick

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The End of the Elevator Speech – Have conversation!

Another great video shared by Damian Skinner. No more elevator speeches…simple conversation is much much more powerful!

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Entrepreneurs can change the world

Just love this to pieces! Hope you enjoy! Thank you to Damian Skinner for sharing this! Happiness Chick

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Want to Lift Morale? Practice Counterintuitive Generosity

Fill in the blank: When the going gets tough, your boss gets _____.

What word or phrase did you choose — cranky? Stressed? Unavailable? More [...]

When the Best Answer is a Question

Wanted to share some of Judith’s points in this article. The premise of her article is to inspire rather than shut down employees, partners, and loved ones, we can ask powerful questions, instead of providing solutions or suggestions. I’ve copied some of the most important points below and a link for the full article. Hope [...]

Do Small Business Owners Have More Job Security and Personal Time?

I really enjoyed this article. For all you folks who “feel” safer staying in that same old job for fear of not being able to provide for your family. Check out this article to make sure you are truly ‘being safe”. Hope you enjoy! The Happiness Chick

Do Small Business Owners Have [...]