by Margot Carmichael Lester | Mar 14, 2023 | E'ship, What-Not
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been an agency owner for almost half my life. This 12 March marked three decades since the end of my time as an FTE for someone else. I admit at the time I thought I’d freelance for a while till I found my next gig. But I got and stayed...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Jan 17, 2023 | E'ship
Every January, scads of people set resolutions or intentions for improving their physical and emotional health. January is also National Financial Wellness Month, so it's a good time to take a few steps to improve your financial health, too. Especially if you're...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Jun 28, 2022 | E'ship
When considering expenses, the key is to balance spending and investing.-- CEO Coach Jill James* With all sorts of economic uncertainties floating in the air, it's easy to think this is not the time to grow your skill set or your business. I certainly bought into that...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Apr 20, 2021 | E'ship
Customer loyalty is more than a feeling. It has tangible bottom-line impact. And that's why it's worth your time and effort to cultivate and maintain. We ran some numbers recently to look at the impact of customer loyalty on our operation. You can do the same whether...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Aug 19, 2020 | Best Practice, E'ship
August is Black Business Month, creating a good opportunity for non-Black people to identify and access enterprises owned by Black people. Maybe, like me, you've committed to spending a percentage of your budget with Black-owned enterprises. The U.S. Small Business...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Feb 20, 2020 | E'ship, Training & Workshops
It feels good to help other people be successful. So this week I took time away from the office for two events designed to advise and support entrepreneurs pitching their companies and graduate students looking for jobs. Executive Coaching: Investor and Business...
