What should you do about a deceased family member’s small business social media accounts?

What should you do about a deceased family member’s small business social media accounts?

I was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of a friend of mine just before the holidays. I had seen him a few weeks before his death and he had been actively growing his small business, sharing advice, and even sneaking an extra sugar cookie when he thought the rest...
Influence at 20, 40 & 60

Influence at 20, 40 & 60

It’s amazing how many people tell me they feel like they aren’t heard by their employers. My 20-something students claim they are undervalued and overlooked for their potential and contributions. My 40-something friends talk about being passed over for promotions and...
What’s the difference between a strategist and a fortune teller?

What’s the difference between a strategist and a fortune teller?

I would imagine fortune tellers see an increase in business at the end of each year. It tends to be when most of us stop and wonder about what the future – the next year and beyond – really holds. Fortune tellers oblige our curiosity and look into a crystal ball to...
Professional Goals and Predictions: NISM’s December Blog Series

Professional Goals and Predictions: NISM’s December Blog Series

We received such great feedback about our #AllHallowsReadNISM series (October’s blog posts about the marketing mistakes that scare our SMS community), we decided to try another theme for December – goals and predictions. We asked our SMS community to share both! 2018...
Green Bean Casserole: Side dish or epic marketing plan?

Green Bean Casserole: Side dish or epic marketing plan?

The Sunday before Thanksgiving I darted into a local grocery store to grab the dozen-or-so items I still needed for Thursday’s big dinner. On the list were all the ingredients for Green Bean Casserole. I knew where to get to everything I needed – with the exception of...