Author: Teresa Oliver

Last week, I saw something that reminded me of a good friend that I had not talked to in a LONG time. We had been part of an organization that revolved around our kids, and we had become friends. But over time – life happened – things changed – and we seldom communicated. There was… Continue reading Keep in Touch

There are a few things that every business needs to have right away (a business banking account; a way to track income and expenses; a dedicated place to work, etc.). Once those are in place, each business owner should make their own checklist of “best next steps” and set off to tackle them one by one.… Continue reading Want a Better Business? Start With What’s Broken

Last week, my daughter, her husband, and baby girl were here for a visit. Baby Girl is just five months old, and she is our first grandbaby. I was excited to get some quality grandma time in. We didn’t really do anything special – just spent time together. Is summer the time when you get… Continue reading Family Time

Here’s what I recommend to take deliberate steps to improve things in your business: 1. Examine your business from the outside in. Listen 👂 to your outgoing voicemail message – is it friendly and clear? Look 👀 at your email signature – is your phone number included? When was the last time you read your website… Continue reading Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow

I live in South Central Kentucky. When someone said “Kentucky,” I always thought of mountains. But there are no mountains where I live. We have lots of gently rolling hills. And this time of year, they are verdant and beautiful and give me a sense of peace. I love to see the green hills! What… Continue reading What is Your Area Like?