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Monthly Archives: July 2009

Hiring Your First Employee

Over the years, I’ve spoken with a number of small businesses in the wedding industry who are scared of hiring that first person to help them with their business.  Aside from the financial investment it takes to hire an employee, it also takes an investment of your time and energy.  I can proudly say that…

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Insider to Insider: Laura & Chris Randall, Owners of Edit 1 Media

Laura Randall and her husband Chris are the founders and co-owners of Edit 1 Media, a video production company.  Recently, I visited with them in their Tacoma home.  I was struck by their warmth and sincerity.  Instantly, I understood why their work is so beautiful, so touching, so real.  (That’s how they are!)  Several years…

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Profit Lessons I've Learned…

This week, I’m sharing lessons that I’ve learned during my five years as a small business owner.  On Tuesday, we discussed Productivity Lessons.  Yesterday, we talked about People Lessons.  Today, we are going to break down Profit Lessons I’ve learned.  These are the lessons I’ve learned about business finances. 1 – Find a System that…

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People Lessons I’ve Learned…

This week I’m sharing with you some of the lessons that I’ve learned in my five years as a small business owner in the wedding industry.  Yesterday, we covered “Productivity Lessons“.  Today, we’ll discuss the “People Lessons” I’ve learned.  They are lessons about communicating with, working with, and collaborating with people. 5 Lessons I’ve Learned…

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Productivity Lessons I’ve Learned…

This week, I want to share with you some of the good, bad, and ugly things I’ve learned while having a small business in the wedding industry.  My reasons for starting this blog include sharing my experiences with those of you who are newish to the business in the hopes that you can learn from…

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