Archive for December, 2011

December 23, 2011

How Much Darkness Does One Candle Take Away?

A good friend of mine Randall Fried, owner of R House catering company, is always filled with wisdom. It could be his years of experience in the Kosher food business, teaching at Sinai Temple, leading March of the Living or it could just be his depth of knowledge and passion for history. During this Hanukkah season I quote him in saying…

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December 21, 2011

A Time of Rededication

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs account for their success in creating their own crises. Why? …

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December 18, 2011

The Beauty and The Woes of Taking on a New OS (Operating System)

As the end of 2011 approaches, so does lots of change. With work at Bellacures, we are implementing the use of a new system which will change so many of what our staff is used to in our daily operations. In my personal life, I am also taking on a new operating system, a new way of interacting with the people in my life.

The last time we changed our OS at Bellacures, there was a bit of chaos.

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December 12, 2011

Reading List for the Curious Entrepreneur

I have a policy – when you don’t know what to do, read. Reading helps give me new perspective and insight that will often strike an ‘aha’ moment where I come up with an effective strategy. Whether you want to start a business, already have one up and running or want to change businesses, these books are all useful! They are all business reading classics!

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December 11, 2011

To-Do or Not To-Do Lists?

Often people argue about the value of to-do lists. I hope my post gives you clarity on the importance of organization and creating proper to-do lists.

Some people think…
To-Do Lists = Waste of Time.
To-Do Lists = More Important Than Brushing My Teeth.
To-Do Lists? Wish I Could Be Good At That Sort of Thing.

Personally, my to-do list makes me a better manager, business woman, friend, partner, daughter, and now blogger (I already have a list of topics I want to share with the world).  I’m here to convince you to get your act together. Here is my perspective: …

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December 9, 2011

Networking: Are you asking the right questions?

I was almost 19 years old, a business undergrad student at USC, and was at a lunch event with Paul Orfalea, the founder of Kinko’s. I was ecstatic thinking to myself: “oh my god, it’s him… I want to know how he did it! What do I say?” I wanted to connect with him so badly but I was at a loss for words because “how did you do it?” was not something I could just walk up to him and ask; it didn’t feel right. In reality, I just wanted his advice on anything he wanted to give it on and I wasn’t sure what to ask to get it. Luckily, I was…

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