Every year I’m thankful for the opportunity to hear the achievements, meet some participants and celebrate the success of Attitudes & Attire at its annual luncheon and fashion show. This charity has been near and dear to my heart for the past 20 years and to our team at MPD…
I just returned from the annual Entrepreneurial Women Presidents retreat in Austin. It’s my three day escape from daily life to work ON my business rather than IN my business. This group, comprised of some two dozen women business owners in a variety of industries, has been a source of…
A crowded meeting I just attended got me thinking about business cards. As the dozen or so participants settled into their seats, they started slinging and sliding business cards across the conference table. The furious pace of card exchange would have put the best blackjack dealers in Vegas to shame….
Trade shows and conferences have become a cottage industry of their own—with a ‘must attend’ and ‘can’t miss’ event happening in your city seemingly every month. Trade show organizers hoping to sell you a spot on their exhibit hall floor (or a pricey sponsorship) can sometimes make you feel like…
