How to make your life at work better

How to make your life at work better

Have you accomplished your professional goals for 2023? (Yes, it’s hard to believe there are only a few more weeks left in the year.) Some firms require employees to identify goals for the year. Other firms give their employees goals to achieve. In either case,...
Finding Work After Losing Your Spouse

Finding Work After Losing Your Spouse

Through my practice, I work with individuals who recently lost their spouse. It’s difficult to watch someone struggle with grief while facing the realities of their financial situation. Often, they may be in a situation where there isn’t enough income to support the...
Look Beyond Money When Planning For Retirement

Look Beyond Money When Planning For Retirement

If you’re planning for retirement, you may be focused on the money aspect – running calculations to ensure you won’t outlive your money. While that’s an essential aspect of retirement planning, it’s not the only item to consider. Look beyond money when...
Quit Using Text to Respond to Frustrated Clients

Quit Using Text to Respond to Frustrated Clients

When there’s an issue with your client, pick up the phone and call them. If your texts or emails go beyond two messages regarding a situation, take it as an indication that you need to call your frustrated client. When going back and forth via text or email,...
How to Encourage More Referrals

How to Encourage More Referrals

When someone sends you a referral what do you do? If referrals help your business, develop a process to keep them coming your way. Whether it’s from an existing client or a professional connection, make it a habit to thank your referral source. Is a text or email...
Are You Following Up?

Are You Following Up?

Do you have a stack of business cards you’ve collected from various networking meetings? Maybe you have several stacks … Have you followed up with these new contacts? Some people are better at following up than others. But most of us, get stuck with the “I meant to...