http://janiceporter.com/wordpress Business Building through Networking and Send Out Cards as Connecting Tools Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:19:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is so easy when you own a home-based business to slack off during the summer months – but is it practical?  Probably not, as the seeds you sow now will reap rewards in the fall - and - when the cycle continues year round your business flourishes. Here are some ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/lazy-hazy-days-of-summer-or-not/ Real Men DO Send Cards! I believe, like the adage "Real men don't eat quiche," another socially accepted rule of masculinity, "Real men don't send greeting cards," may have become archaic. Let's look at some reasons why they traditionally didn't send cards: - it's not macho - they are too busy watching "the game" to go ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/real-men-do-send-cards/ I thought it may be fun to look at some possibly AMAZING statistics about Moms and Mother’s Day, reported by Phillips & Company on a radio station last year – judge for yourself – and let me know what you think or if you have any to add to it. 16 ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/moms-the-word/ Earlier this month I got the opportunity to hear Sandra Yancey, Founder of eWomenNetwork, speak and lead a Women’s Success Summit.  It was so inspiring to hear from some incredible women on the panel, who shared their insight, the hurdles they had to overcome along their way to success, and what ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/do-you-have-the-c-a-s-h-to-grow-your-business/ Networking is an important part of any business, and yet so many people fail at it.  Why do they do it?  Why do they take the time from their already busy day to go out and meet new people?  Obviously, in most cases it is to increase their bottom line, ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/what-is-the-net-worth-of-your-networking/ My friend Mike has this very cool website called Gratitude Rocks .  He shares amazing photos and thought-provoking quotes with all who subscribe. Recently it struck me how much Mike's website aligns with what I do.  I send cards, greeting cards, in the mail - how novel is that in our ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/gratitude-rocks/ What a great way to start the fall season - with a European vacation. My husband and I spent most of September doing just that. I soon realized how lucky I am to have a home-based business and only have myself to answer to because my business is ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/leverage-my-new-favorite-word/ It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost Fall and “back-to-school” time.  Whether you have children or not, the school season always initiates the beginning of Fall – the season of change.  Perhaps you are interested in turning over a new leaf this coming season – learning a new ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/step-into-fall-with-a-new-business/ When Was The Last Time You Made Someone's Day? I was browsing in a bookstore recently and a sales clerk came up to offer assistance.  For a start, that impressed me,  as it doesn't happen often these days.  We began a conversation about the book I was looking for, and he ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/customer-service-does-count/ I am very excited to be  back writing my blog and to  focus on all the things I am passionate about: networking, connecting others, and customer service.  My new website is up and running and I feel extremely energized about all that is going on in my life. Business networking is ... http://janiceporter.com/wordpress/its-time-to-get-reconnected/