I have thought a lot lately about how important the word TEAM is to me. And how much a Team effort really means to me. Whether it is the team of our family where we work together to make each day happen. Or the team we have in our business. Or the team effort of the latest project I have participated in. The strength of your team is what will help you succeed and specifically help you build your business. Building a good team has always been an every day part of our business.

It is rewarding lo… Continue

Sometimes we become so successful in our business ownership that we are surprised when a competitor enters our market. A couple of questions are immediately asked such as “how will this affect my business” or “is there enough money in my market to support multiple businesses?” What we don’t sometimes realize is, competition really is healthy and beneficial to your business. Here are a few ways that competition can make you a better business owner and in turn make you run a better, more profitabl… Continue

As a small business owner I greatly appreciate the flexibility that I have to spend more time with my kids but some days it is a challenge to get work in-between play time. Make it easy and fun with these simple tips!

Leave the house prepared
On days that you might have your kids in tow, pack the car with coloring books, snacks and activities. A day in the car can be like a day long road trip for the kids so make it fun and exciting. Pack a “fun-pack” for the day with an activity to grab at eac… Continue

Many years ago I saw a show on the Dr. Phil Show that featured a nanny caught on camera spanking a baby and then tossing the baby like it was a rag doll against the couch. Dr. Phil and the guests condemned the nanny for her wrongdoing and criticized the family for allowing the nanny to abuse their child and to subsequently become victims of child abuse inside their own home. The show highlighted the pain the family had gone through and how they have recovered since the terrible incident. But wha… Continue

Babysitters and Nannies share a key purpose in their jobs in that their primary responsibility is to care for children. However there are some differences in how their roles are structured. A babysitter is defined as a person engaged to care for one or more children in the temporary absence of parents or guardians. A nanny is more technically defined as a “children’s nurse.”

Typically a nanny is employed directly by the family receiving a set hourly or weekly rate along with overtime and paid h… Continue