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Monthly archives: May, 2008

this week at big mountain coffee

Team Nimbus Alabama has a couple of things brewing at Big Mountain Coffee in Helena this week.
First up:
May 14, 11:30am - 1pm. Rainmaker Lunch Talk. Grab a bite, meet fellow business professionals, get inspiring tips for your business. If you’d really like to maximize your time, use this as an event to [...]

the last lecture book is in the ‘ham!

As I mentioned in this post, I had come across a locally owned bookstore while I was on a mad pursuit to own a copy of The Last Lecture. As promised, Jake at Alabama Booksmith contacted me to let me know that stock has arrived. I also noticed on their website that an [...]

may workshop updates

We’ve had to make some slight changes to our workshop schedule for the month of May. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please note the change of date for the Rainmaker Lunch Talk (we originally had it scheduled on a day Big Mountain is not open for lunch), and a change of topic on [...]

Size Does Matter

This month’s book review takes a look at several companies who have made conscious decisions to stay small and focus on their “mojo,” thereby proving that for some business owners, there are more important things than money.  Author Bo Burlingham’s analysis is titled “Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big.”  The [...]

are you nurturing your relationships?

Rob and I talk a lot about referrals and relationships. An important part of the relationship process that is often overlooked should take place after the business has completed.
If someone has sent referrals to you, they obviously know, like, and trust you. Do you always take the time to thank them [...]

find your niche and follow your passion

Those who know me know that I record Ellen on a daily basis. They also know that I have two furry faces who run my household. Those furry faces are also kind enough to let me live in their house, sit on their couch, and sleep in their bed. Unfortunately, they also [...]

start the week with zig

You don’t “pay the price” for success - you enjoy the benefits of success.
~ Zig Ziglar

the week draws to a close

Just some quick reminders before the week comes to a close:
Sips for Success will meet on Wednesday, May 7 at 8am. We had an extra week in April, so be sure to be there on Wednesday to see those you haven’t seen in a few weeks as well as to meet new local area [...]