What Are The Elements of a Good Business Card?

With most business being done digitally, you might think business cards aren’t necessary anymore. But, a business card is really a map to opportunity.  What are the essential elements of a good business card? What should be on it? How should it be designed? What should be left off? Outlined below are some things to…

5 Things Every Virtual Business Owner Needs

If you have been considering starting a virtual business, you may be wondering what types of things you will need to set up shop. Before you compose a long list of supplies, equipment and software you need to purchase there are really just 5 main things you need to start and run your virtual business.…

How Do You Set Office Hours to Achieve a Work-Life Balance?

Today, stress in business has become quite a common thing. Especially with our expanded reach with unlimited technologies.  Smart phones, laptops and tablets allow us to work anywhere and anytime.  Working longer and longer hours is not uncommon. For this reason, many people are unable to give much time to other aspects of their lives.…

Office Pranks in Prep for April Fools

April 1st is that one of year you can initiate some good clean fun (and get away with it) around the office. Ready or not, April Fools’ Day is right around the corner. Here are some ideas we love for pulling pranks on your boss or coworkers: Create a printer monster— This is easy and cheap…

How To Handle Difficult Clients With Grace

Virtual office, brick and mortar or eBay store – whatever type of business you are operating, difficult clients are a given.  Regardless of your customer service expertise or how trained and experienced your staff is, at some point you will have to deal with unhappy clients. Dealing with problem clients is even more complicated when…