miratrial
25
Jan

Netbook or Notebook ~ You Might Be Surprised!

In the past few months, we have received numerous calls regarding our thoughts on Netbook versus Notebook computers. Netbooks are similar to a notebook, only smaller and normally less expensive. As you know, anything that has to do with technology can undergo massive changes in a...
23
Jan

Talk Texting ~ is that possible?

I have found a new iPhone app that is a must have for all you iPhone users. Its Dragon Dictation by Nuance. This company is well known all over the world for its voice recognition software Dragon Naturally Speaking. I have to confess, Jerry and I are not the fastest texters, so...
15
Jan

Socialnomics ~ How Will it Affect Your Business?

I recently returned from a two-day whirlwind trip to Atlanta’s Merchandise Mart. We shopped and browsed showrooms for two full days. After 10 hours each day, we would drag ourselves back to the hotel room to rest and pray our feet would feel better the next day! I truly...
18
Dec

New Year! New Goals! New Mindset!

As another year draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on your business’s progress over the past year and plan how you want your business to develop in the future. With the current economic climate, the “business as usual” that many of us were accustomed...
11
Dec

You’re the Expert, Let the World Know!

There is an enormous amount of talent in the interior design industry and everyone wants to know where we go, what we have to say, and what we do. People stop and listen when designers speak! The Internet has made it so easy for us to share our knowledge with our local community,...
04
Dec

My Visit to Toronto Canada – What a Friendly Country!

I just returned from a speaking engagement for CDECA (Canadian Decorators Association) in Toronto, Canada. They invited me to speak on photography, electronic storyboards, social networking & marketing. I was happy to accept, since these are my favorite things to share! The...
25
Nov

Power of I: Secret #3 Revealed

This week, we are wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving, and we are also sharing Secret #3, “The Power of Consistent Communication” from our upcoming project, “The Power of I.” Keeping your name in front of your clients on a regular basis is the key to...
13
Nov

My Top 5 Internet Warnings

According to a recent article by Kim Komando, large parts of our lives are moving online. That’s especially true of our entertainment options. Unfortunately, that opens the door to criminals and most of these sites should be avoided. They may be offering pirated movies....
30
Oct

Favorite Finds at High Point Fall 2009

Jerry and I returned from High Point Furniture Market in High Point, NC, last Friday. We were there for almost nine days. Wow, talk about a long show ~ we were both exhausted! I guess it has to be that long since the market is so large and there is so much to see. For Minutes...
26
Oct

Two Friends Join Forces in Jamestown, NC

After working at High Point Market all last week, Jerry and I were pretty exhausted. It was a 9-hour drive back to Tennessee, but luckily Beth Hodges had loaned us an audio book (The Appeal by John Grisham) that helped us pass the time. Thanks Beth! Several members from the local...