Networking is an essential part of a business but it’s one of the easiest things to put off and neglect. There are fires to put out, employees to manage, contracts to negotiate, and facilities to oversee. I know mid-day luncheons, early morning meetings, even evening events can be difficult to attend. But for continued business and […]
PrettyWork Creative’s short documentary, “What Mercy Looks Like” received a Gold Remi at the 51st WorldFest Houston International Independent Film Festival’s award gala held Saturday, April 28, 2018. The film and the award are the first for filmmakers and business partners, Lisa N. Alexander and husband Elgin Alexander. The film that started out as a […]
Not Just for Big Corporations The benefits of having a corporate garden are being enjoyed by employees of big corporations such as Pepsico, Khols, and Ford Motor Company. But just because you’re a small business owner, renting space in an office building, doesn’t mean you can’t invest in this employee engagement activity. The improved team […]
What business doesn’t want better employee engagement, fewer employee sick and mental health days and lower healthcare insurance premiums? Companies like Timberland, HP, Pepsico, and The Ford Motor Company have been able to take advantage of these benefits due to the corporate gardens installed on their campuses. When you think of corporate gardens, don’t just […]
Opening Night Here we are opening night of the 51st Annual WorldFest-Houston International Independent Film Festival at the Memorial City Cinemark Theater. If you haven’t heard already, our documentary, What Mercy Looks Like has won an award! We’ll find out how we placed in an award ceremony on April 29. Opening night we watched […]
Your Company Culture Some things you don’t leave to chance. And building your company culture is one of them. This is one of those things that you do intentionally. To leave to chance or for others to define makes for a very expensive rebranding campaign later. And if you thought this was just a big company […]
Positive Cash Flow is King These words are true, especially for business owners. Your cash flow is the life of your company. Without it, businesses go bankrupt. Why is cash so important? It can help your business: Survive Down Economies Deal With Business Emergencies Cut Transaction Costs Expand Your Business (Acquisitions) Not to mention it helps […]
Today’s Woman Business Owner The 2017 State of Women-Owned Business Report says that there are 11.6 million women businesses in the U.S. as of January 2017. You are in such good company! We’re starting businesses, employing people in our communities, and the number of women generating a half million dollars in revenue or more […]
One of my favorite things to do is help entrepreneurs develop their brand. It’s an opportunity I don’t take lightly! Together we bring their vision and their dream to life. This process never gets old! Once we establish brand definitions and promises, once we talk target audience and visual identities, once we talk about the brand’s […]
When you’re a woman business owner, it’s not accidental that you meet and connect with other women business owners. You get to know their stories. Their wins, their struggles, their strengths and yes, even their losses. The women I encounter range from startups to women who are in the rebuilding process to the magical women […]
