Blogs

The holiday season can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Maintaining healthy habits and reducing stress is possible. Here’s how.

Gratitude has profound effects on our mental and physical well-being. For the Barrel O’Monkeyz family, we have many things to be thankful for in 2024. What about you?

Meetings don’t have to be the dreaded “M” word. They can be creative, idea-generating sessions, and even fun. Here’s how!

Planning for the future is crucial for success. Here are some pointers for living in the present, applying lessons from the past, and steering toward a desired future six, 12, or 18 months down the road.

Setting proper expectations is crucial for customer satisfaction. When customers have realistic expectations, they are more likely to be satisfied with their purchases, leading to referrals, retention, and repeat sales.

We’re all guilty of making assumptions. They can be helpful, allowing us to anticipate and be proactive rather than reactive. However, assuming too much, even when we should know better, can lead to problems.

Freelancers and small businesses often face irregular cash flow due to the cyclical nature of their work. The last thing they need is to spend countless hours chasing late or non-payers.

How can we avoid falling into the trap of underestimating the time and effort required to complete a task and becoming a victim of the devil in the details?

All businesses need star performers plus a skilled and well-rounded supporting cast that can carry the load or step in when key team members leave, get sick, or go on vacation.

Employee engagement is critical to retention and to productivity. But what happens when employees are in jobs that are not consistent with who they are and what’s most important to them?

With brand messaging, if it takes too long to get to the heart of the matter, readers simply move on. Keep it clear, keep it engaging, and watch your brand resonate. Here’s how!

Having goals and action steps in writing makes determining daily and weekly tasks easier . . . and helps me avoid procrastination.