Virtual business communications have a longer history than one may realize.  Pre-colonial Native American tribes used smoke signals to deliver messages. Europeans transmitted information between cities using a visual telegraphy system in the late 18th century. And once Samuel Morse patented the telegraph in 1844, the virtual communications rapidly gained speed on the information-sharing highway.  … Continued

You’re sick of hearing about COVID-19. We’re sick of writing about it.  And, collectively, we’re all sick of dealing with it.  Sadly, we have no choice but to continue to adjust to the “new normal.” What other option do we have? The truth is we were all unprepared to handle a shit show of this … Continued

It’s honorable to be essential. Everyday millions of essential workers show up for work to keep the world going amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Healthcare, food, transportation and other industries must continue operations to ensure public health and safety. However, in these unprecedented times, many find themselves risking their own safety, health, and lives. As essential … Continued

New things can be scary.  In 1876 when telephones were becoming more and more popular, people were suspicious. It was during a time when few people had firsthand experience with electrical machines.  There were many fears surrounding the telephone. Was it dangerous? Could other people listen in on conversations? Telephone companies had to work hard … Continued

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ― Steve Maraboli, Speaker, Author, and Behavioral Science Expert Small business owners have had the wind knocked out of them…by a COVID sledge hammer. Just a few short … Continued

“Here we go, again!” Lily sat at her dining room table with her laptop still open. Following a few weeks of complete uncertainty, it was nice to at least hear something from Jack.  The famous Hotel of the Future which Lily has been managing for a few years now, temporarily closed its doors. Similar to … Continued

“Today, you have the opportunity to transcend from a disempowered mindset of existence to an empowered reality of purpose-driven living. Today is a new day that has been handed to you for shaping. You have the tools, now get out there and create a masterpiece.” Steve Maraboli, The Power of One Today, despite the mandated … Continued

The coronavirus is hitting the U.S. like a ton of bricks. Lysol wipes and spray are virtually extinct. Ground beef and chicken breast are hot commodities. And, you better get to the store early or you definitely aren’t getting any toilet paper. The harsh reality is that those aren’t even the biggest problems we are … Continued

Just about every school-aged kid I know LOVES a snow day. Heck, I loved them so much when I was a kid I would perform every snow day ritual known to man at the slightest chance of snow. That meant spoons under pillows, pajamas inside out, and when I really wanted a snow day I … Continued

“Never let a good crisis go to waste,”  Winston Churchill said those words more than 70 years ago. But there is no time like right now for them to ring so true.  With COVID-19 sweeping the globe. It’s hard to find a business that is not feeling the effects of the pandemic. A business owner … Continued