Author Archives: Michelle Loretta

When In Doubt, Talk to a Professional

Last week, when we did our post discussing the IRS rulings for contracted workers vs. employees there were a lot of questions and comments and ideas and thoughts and “what ifs”.  My response to all of this: talk to your tax accountant. Don’t have one?  Hire a good CPA with great references.  (If you need...

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Hello NASHVILLE! The Simple Plan Update

Kelly and I have been commiserating lately on how we miss doing our business planning workshop with wedding pros.  It’s been 2 months since we presented The Simple Plan to Seattle and we miss it!  They say a rolling stone gathers no moss… so here we go… NASHVILLE – we are coming to YOU! The...

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Why Referrals Are Low

These are the things I’ve heard from wedding pros lately: “That person doesn’t refer anyone to me.  I send them all sorts of business.  It’s not right!” “I used to get so many referrals from other wedding vendors and now I don’t.  I’m worried.” Well… there are two thoughts I have here: Stop Keeping Score...

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Are You Nice?

When I was a kid, I was as likeable as the next guy.  I had good friends and I can’t complain about my relationships with classmates.  But, there was this girl in my class: Tracy.  Everyone REALLY LIKED Tracy.  Yes, Tracy was smart, cute.  But, there was so much more. I was fascinated by this. ...

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The Simple Plan Exclusive

Howdy, PARTNER! We are excited to announce that we’re taking our easy-peasy approach to writing business plans to the next level! We want to PARTNER with you in a 1:1 setting… Introducing “The Simple Plan Exclusive” …a 1:1 experience where we personally PARTNER with you in the writing of your business plan… Maybe you missed...

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