Skills Development
Organizing & Downsizing: The Perfect Business Duo – Take Two
What makes a great business succeed? Is it the type of services a business provides? Is it the people bringing that service to the customer? These are the questions that today’s entrepreneurs tackle every day, especially in the topsy-turvy economic world we’ve experienced in the past few years. But there will always be businesses that…
Read More5 Ways to Set Boundaries with Your Clients
We’ve all had them. The type of client who tries to push the boundaries with the type of service or fee structure we operate within. This can put professionals in quite a quandary, particularly if we’re working with downsizing seniors who are emotionally and psychologically overwhelmed during a move. We want to make things easier…
Read MoreWhat’s It Worth? The Need for Collectibles Advisors – Part 2
In Part One of this two-part series on collectibles advisors, I talked about the changing landscape in the world of collectibles in the resale market. As I mentioned before, many of the items that were considered to hold their value for years, like antique furniture, antique dolls, oriental rugs, crystal, china sets, etc. have significantly…
Read MoreWhat’s It Worth? The Need for Collectibles Advisors – (Part 1)
We all have them. Collectibles in all shapes and sizes fill our cabinets, walls, closets, garages, and even storage units. If you’ve ever watched popular TV programs like Antique Roadshow or Antique Archeology, you’re probably amazed by the vast selection of things that people collect over time. Even more stunning are the values that some…
Read More9 Ways Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) Can Grow Your Business
Time. As business owners, we’re either running out of it or praying for more of it to tackle our To Do List. Many small business owners are now hiring a virtual assistant (VA) to help them not only manage their daily tasks but help them grow their businesses. I always thought it was a luxury…
Read More6 Reasons Why a Downsizing Senior Struggles with Decisions
Whether you’re a seasoned downsizing pro, Realtor, home organizer, just started in the senior service field, or even an adult child helping a parent during a downsizing move, chances are one of the first challenges you’ll have to overcome is working with a client or family member who struggles with making decisions. Downsizing, in general,…
Read MoreHow to Create a Professional Business Logo in Minutes
If you’re just starting your downsizing business, or feel like you need a branding refresh of an existing one, you need a professional-looking logo. Your logo is the first thing future customers will see, so it’s important to get it right. But, creating a logo is expensive and only for techies, right? Wrong. It’s never…
Read More6 Free or Low-Cost Software Tools That Save You Time and Money
Owning your own small business means you’re often wearing a lot of hats. From serving your customers to marketing your business, it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. That’s why it’s critical to actively identify ways you can save time and automate using some of the many software “apps” available today. The best part? Many are…
Read MoreBattling Over Space: 6 Ways to Help Your Downsizing Clients Negotiate a Win-Win
Many people know that one of the biggest challenges to downsizing is prioritizing what you need, then finding the space to accommodate those items in your new home. But, have you ever had to negotiate with your spouse, or significant other, who is battling over how space in your home will be used? It’s a…
Read MoreThe Gift of Active Listening
Have you noticed how many people you’ve been talking to lately that don’t seem to be actively engaged in listening to what you have to say? You see it everywhere. People are distracted in every social setting, even checking their phones for the latest social media post or taking a call when they’re sharing a…
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