Vinters, hold on to your wine glasses. Bottle Shock, which is based on a true story, is an informative, entertaining and slightly long-winded film about the Judgment of Paris, a 1976 tasting competition between the finest French wines (long-thought to be the best in the world) and California’s Napa Valley crop. (more…)

Sometimes a personal need can be the impetus for a winning business idea. For Kelly Wagner, this was certainly the case. Wagner wanted a day planner that was suited to her own busy lifestyle, one that would allow her to balance her goals and her day to day life. When she realized that this product was not available, she decided to create it for herself and for women everywhere. ...

Every entrepreneur should learn how to maximize every conversation or interaction with customers and prospects. It is quite easy to forget this objective particularly if we enjoy chatting with them. Don’t forget that the purpose of these relationship building efforts is to promote your business or your brand. (more…)

Back in September 2008 I decided to redesign and update my blog. Lack of inspiration and time meant that it took me more than 5 months to do it! (more…)

Complaint is one of the most dreaded words in the business world. (more…)