Nessa's Notes

I admit that I often think of my business in a simple way. I believe that it's better to keep most things simple and uncomplicated. Less complexity = less chance for chaos and confusion. And much less chance for hurt feelings and missed opportunities. So I sometimes have trouble understanding why most big buginesses (and many small ones) just don't seem to get it. Can someone please tell me what is so difficult about using "the right words" and treating people "the right way"? Mama taught you the keys to business success long ago: Play fair. Help out when you can. Mind your manners. Always do your best. Admit it and apologize when you're wrong. When you make a mistake, correct it. See how simple it it?

"Networking" is the business buzzword these days. So many folks want and try to do it, even when they aren't quite sure what it is or how to do it. It comes very naturally for some, and others have to work at it dilligently. This should be no surprise - all of life's talents and activities are like that. No one is good at everything. Now I am by no means an expert when it comes to social skills - business networking included. But I am good with my relationships. Few they may be but quality has always been better than quantity. And relationships are the point and purpose of networking. In my personal life, this means I'm fiercely loyal, loving and protective. (I am a Leo after all.) In my business, it means I make an effort to get to know my clients as people and not just as accounts. Of course not every relationship has to turn into a close friendship. (That's just a bonus.) But relationship marketing means just that - FORM RELATIONSHIPS. If you want to kn...

Sometimes a change is necessary. It's ok to change your mind when you find that your original plan isn't working right. It's ok to change when you learn something new. So, I'm changing the focus of this blog. Obviously, it's been a while since I posted because what I thought I wanted to do wasn't really what I needed to do. With that in mind I've decided to give it another shot. I'll talk about what's really important (to me anyway). I'll try to provide helpful and/or entertaining information. And I'll let you get to know me with the hope that I can learn about you. After all, learning is the most important thing any of us ever do. When we stop learning and growing, we begin to die. This will still be about business because that's one of my passions. And it will most definitely still be about wealth creation, because that's something everybody needs. No, I'm not just talking about making loads of money - although of course that is...