Guest post by Cass Mullane, Creative Innovator, Right-Brain Business Plan® Licensed Facilitator, Prosper Creatively, LLC Over the years, I’ve closely watched how entrepreneurs handle what life throws them. From death to illness to fire to accidents to theft to bad judgement, everyone has to deal with the unexpected. It’s tough when you’re the primary breadwinner in […]
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Guest post by Cass Mullane, Creative Innovator, Right-Brain Business Plan® Licensed Facilitator, Prosper Creatively, LLC When you think of a playground you may envision a small place with a swing set, a teeter totter and maybe a merry-go-round. Or, perhaps you live in a community that has created a larger space that may be the size […]
Read MoreRelax Into Innovation
Netflix did not invent movies, they innovated how you watch movies. Steve Jobs did not invent the phone, he innovated the phone. Jennifer Lee did not invent business plans, she innovated how they are created. There is such an important difference between innovating and inventing. Knowing the difference can make the idea of innovation much […]
Read MoreWhere Is Off?
I was at a presentation not long ago and the speaker asked attendees to turn off their mobile devices. One of the attendees leaned over to his friend and said, “There are so many options anymore that I can’t find Off!” Has that ever happened to you? You find yourself going to your device for […]
Read MoreA New Normal
It’s a very exciting time for me right now as my book is to be published in a few short weeks! Yippee! I’ve been laser focused on this project for a while and now I’ve got to shift back into my regular business operations… or do I? When you’re fully immersed in a big project, […]
Read MoreWhat Will I Do Differently?
It’s that time of year, time for setting your goals for 2018. I have a little different take on goal setting. I think it’s very important to have a carefully chosen target that challenges you. However, I know that simply setting a goal won’t get you anywhere new. What you need is not just something […]
Read MoreElf Help
Lots of you look to self-help materials for guidance and growth. We benefit from other people’s knowledge and expertise, the trials and tribulations that they’ve already worked through, the systems and processes developed over time, the staffing considerations, the software and hardware they’ve already tested, the marketing that has worked for them, and the techniques […]
Read MoreCLEAR YOUR MIND
I’ve just returned from leading my first overseas retreat in beautiful Barcelona. It was a delightful adventure and I will definitely do overseas retreats again. There’s nothing like a complete change of scenery to help you lift your head up and look at your business and your life more clearly. The purpose of the retreat […]
Read MoreA Fresh Set of Eyes
I’ve had the pleasure of working with several clients who develop and present online training. My job has been to take a look at their programs with a fresh set of eyes either before they launch, or afterwards, and present my assessment and suggestions. I truly enjoy this work as it is stimulating both in […]
Read MoreTIME OWNERSHIP – Part 2
Guest post by Cass Mullane, The Artist with an MBA, Right-Brain Business Plan® Licensed Facilitator, Prosper Creatively, LLC Here’s a stat you need to be aware of: People who have multiple windows open on their laptops, switch between their windows an average of 37 times per hour. That’s an interruption just about every minute and a […]
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