Power Marketing Secrets for Today’s Economy

I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity to help you expand your thinking to grow your business – coming up on May 20th. The Livermore Chamber of Commerce is hosting the  “Power Marketing Secrets for Today’s Economy” In 2010, the economy has a different kind of playing field and the old advertising […]

Small Business – The Entrepreneur’s Reflection

Patrick Ryan, author of Awakened Wisdom: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Brilliance, is sharing some of his advice and wisdom from his experience as a successful entrepreneur.  This is the tenth stop on Patrick’s 14-day Virtual Blog Tour to promote the launch of his new book.  After reading today’s article be sure to sign up […]

Tips for Overcoming Small Business Challenges and Failures

No one has the perfect small business strategy for starting a small business without encountering a certain number of challenges and outright failures. Even new entrepreneurs who have years of experience as an employee and the help of a mentor must face and overcome failures and challenges. What can you do to handle and rise […]

Being in the Flow

Seems my day was supposed to go a different way today. After running over a nasty piece of metal debris on the highway and blowing a hole in my radiator, I spent a good junk of my day getting my car towed, taking it to my mechanic, calling the insurance company and getting a car […]

Tip # 104 – Ten Keys to Growing Your Business in 2010

Happy New Year Everyone! It’s a new year  and a new decade but some of the old time tested rules still apply. Here are ten keys to growing your business this year: Build Success on Your Core Values and Principles – the things that matter most to you. Get Clear on Your Commitment – to […]

What Are You Grateful For?

As the winter solstice approaches and we start the trek back towards spring, I always take time to pause – to look back on what gifts and lessons the were offered over the year, what I’m most grateful for and how I want to move forward (hopefully with more grace and ease) into the new […]

Finding Fulfillment at Work~

Through my work with hundreds of people, I’ve discovered that our core values play an important role in the work we do and how we feel about it. The greater alignment a person has between their everyday work with their core values, the more happy and fulfilled they tend to be. The problem arises when […]

Be Yourself…

Be Yourself. Life is precious as it is. All elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just Be. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh In a busy world with schedules that overflow, it’s important to remember to pause, breathe and be yourself. This is the most important […]

Inspiration – Where Does Yours Come From?

I’m delighted to say that I’m celebrating the 8th anniversary of Nectar Consulting, Inc. this month!! Wow, hard to believe and very exciting all at the same time! The inspiration for my business was born out of the trials and tribulations of my previous career in web development. Knowing that I could no longer do […]

Master Your Marketing Message – 3 Keys to Attracting More Clients

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of presenting at the Livermore Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing Summit. I was joined by four esteemed colleagues who are all experts in their own fields: Thomas Petty, Bay Area Search Engine Academy – Laser Target Your Internet Presence Chip Doyle, Sandler Training– Spring Load Your Sales Efforts […]

Imposter Syndrome E-book pop-up

Get your copy of my eBook, “Do You Have Imposter Syndrome? – 6 Triggers Crushing Your Confidence.” Discover how imposter syndrome might just be the unconscious block in the way to your success. Along with tools, tips and fresh perspectives on how you can overcome it.