Happy New Year! By now, you’re thinking about closing out your books for 2021 and starting clean and fresh for 2022. It’s that time of year we make goals that are abandoned by February. You might be thinking about what you can do differently to bring in more revenue or whether or not you can...
“It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis.” Margaret Bonanno Starting Scout while also running a full-service agency created some pretty stressful days for our Team! I am sure you can relate as life and business move fast! With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, the pace is about to pick up...
What a whirlwind the last few months have been! With a successful in-person conference and virtual conference behind us, I’ve finally had a few moments to regroup and reflect on the last year before the hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us. As I do so, I feel a mix of emotions, but...
Having clear policies and procedures around the things you do in your agency is something most of you already have in place. It is second nature to most business people if they have been around for any length of time, and often something recommended by business coaches before you even launch a business. As you...
“The only way to beat the competition is to stop trying to beat the competition.” Chan Kim There I was, minding my own business. I had just walked outside to grab the mail and there it was, sitting right inside my very own mailbox! A shiny, very colorful mailer announcing a great new babysitting...
Hallelujah and Help! I hesitate to write this observation for fear of jinxing it—call me superstitious—but I do think we have rounded a corner. Yes, hallelujah! For those of us who have temporary services, business is once again booming. While private agency clients have been asking for in-home help all along, event, hotel, and corporate...
