The documentary that followed a team of volunteers for six weeks after Hurricane Harvey has been added to a collection of stories and other memorabilia curated by the Houston Flood Museum scheduled to open August 28, 2018. ‘What Mercy Looks Like’ will be able to tell the story of the volunteers who helped Houstonians […]
‘What Mercy Looks Like’ has earned a second laurel! The short documentary about the volunteers who came to help Houstonians rebuild after Hurricane Harvey was selected for showing at the 24th San Antonio Film Festival. The project that started out as a promo reel for Vineyard Mercy Response has far exceeded the couples’ expectations. […]
I learned the hard way that what looks easy, isn’t always so. Jill Scott makes singing look effortless but I know better. I know her performances are the result of thousands of hours of practice and good self-care. So I cringe when I hear people say, “how hard could it be?” Those my dear friends […]
Decades ago when we lived in California, Elgin worked for Nikon as a repair technician in their Torrance, CA center. The center wasn’t too far from our home; 6.8 miles to be exact. We were a young couple with a toddler living life in the smoggy City of Angels. And like a lot of employees, […]
Receptionists serve a vital function in an office. They’re the first to greet visitors and clients on behalf of your business. They reinforce your brand believe it or not! Receptionists tell people what to do, where to go, what they can expect and make guest feel comfortable in your space. Receptionists can also be expensive! Many small […]
As a business owner, you’re probably aware that health care can be extremely expensive. It’s a line item that most small businesses simply cannot afford, so it’s a benefit typically not offered. This can be a deterrent when it comes to hiring the right people and keeping your current staff healthy. A Huffington Post article reported that […]
A few blog posts ago we learned that small businesses can benefit from having a ‘corporate garden.’ Even if they didn’t have a football-sized campus to do so on. Just because you’re a small business doesn’t mean you can’t effect change through a structured corporate social responsibility program. Why Should A Small Business Invest in […]
It was obvious she had been through a laundry list of graphic designers for her client’s project. She was very careful to explain exactly what she was looking for. She sent pictures. Lots of pictures. She asked for references. Still, she wasn’t sure if we’d be able to pull off the concept her client wanted. […]
Dear Small Business Owner, If you’re moving from your home office into a commercial space…congratulations! That’s a huge milestone for you and your business. If you don’t know, leasing a commercial space is nothing like leasing an apartment. Oh, the things that are hidden within your 40-page lease agreement! Thinking about the corner office on the […]
You’ve decided to take the plunge and create a video for your business. Great! Video as a marketing strategy is still trending high when it comes to getting your message across to your target audience. Wyzowl conducted a study and found that: and, and finally, So as a small business owner, you have valid reasons to […]
