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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT – OGDEN REAL ESTATE

Jason Ogden is not your typical realtor. That’s not what I say – that’s what his clients say. Focusing on Mt. Pleasant and its outlying islands as well as Daniel Island, Ogden Real Estate is a hands on, highly personalized … Continue reading

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MAKE 2010 THE YEAR TO DO WHAT YOU DARE

If anything, doing business over the past couple of years has been challenging. And frustrating. And, at times, depressing. For most, it has been filled with near constant negative change, whether it was wanted or not. In my experience with … Continue reading

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BLOG COMPLIMENTS ARE APPRECIATED

Thanks, Drew Sineath, Realtor of Distinction, for the shout out in your blog! http://drewsineath.com/blog/?tag=positus-consulting Congratulations to all of the Charleston Trident Realtors of Distinction 2010. Speaking at your meeting was great fun yesterday. You were an attentive, awesome group. Rock … Continue reading

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SOMEONE IN BUSINESS MAKE YOU STEAMED? TAKE 15 TO REGROUP

More frequently than we often want to admit, working in the small business world is a blood pressure soaring, ulcer inducing, tantrum flaring proposition. Learning how to take a step back from frustrating situations is something I still have to … Continue reading

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TAKE 15 MINUTES TO TAKE A NAP

As small business owners, we are seldom good to ourselves. With so many tasks to complete and business success residing firmly on our shoulders, it can be really hard to stop and take a breather. While quick work day naps … Continue reading

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TODAY’S TAKE 15 – WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE

Happy Monday everyone! As a small business owner, little things often get lost in the shuffle. When did you last thank someone for helping you build your small business? Today, take 15 minutes to write ONE thank you note to … Continue reading

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TAKE 15 TO STRETCH YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

Harried small business owners can do a lot with 15 minutes. Take 15 minutes this afternoon and do the following exercise: 1. Shut down e-mail and turn off the phone. 2. Set a timer for 15 minutes. 3. Make a … Continue reading

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I’M IN THE MOOD FOR….THE HOLIDAYS?

Anyone who knows me well knows how much I love Christmas. Before I set up house with my husband, he owned 2 Christmas decorations total. TWO. Now, the poor modernist minimalist architect has two TREES, one complete with doll dresses … Continue reading

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I’M OFFICIALLY A CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Well, after months of filling out forms, having clients submit to interrogation, taking tests and being interrogated myself, I am officially a Certified Management Consultant. “Why does this matter?” you ask. I’ll tell you why. The consulting profession is an … Continue reading

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5 REASONS TO DO SOMETHING RADICAL

On Sunday, I will celebrate my fifth anniversary. It almost didn’t happen because of me. I spent a lot of years dating the same “type.” It seemed that, no matter what I did, I couldn’t fall for anyone outside that … Continue reading

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