It’s time for another candy giveaway!

 The other day I was talking to an old friend who had just quit her job. Her sense of relief was palpable as she explained how her boss, although he was a great guy, kept piling on tons of work, setting unrealistic deadlines and creating constant “emergencies.” Worst of all, though she routinely ran herself…

Hi Stampin' Friends I'll be gone on a cruise from 21 February through 4 March 2013.  If you place an online order during that time, you will get 20% off your complete order.  I'll either forward you a check or pay through PayPal (your preference) upon my return. If you would like to send me…

Would You Pay $1,000 For This Hamburger? By JohnSanpietro, ICF-Certified Business Coach A few weeks ago, I asked one of my clients the following question: “Would you pay $1,000 for a hamburger?” My client, as you might expect, said no. “Well,” I said, “what’s the most you WOULD pay?” My client thought about it for…

Support Your Hobby The beauty of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the fulfillment you can find regardless of your business ambitions. Many of our demonstrators join Stampin' Up! simply to take advantage of the Starter Kit and 20 percent product discount, and they find satisfaction in those benefits and in the relationships they develop….

How To Profit From Product Bundles By John Sanpietro, Certified Business Coach Stamping Is My Business! Last month, I wrote about how easy it was to run a profitable stamping business, as long as you were fully committed to making a profit.  Fully committed not only means making decisions that lead to making money.  It…

STAMPING IS MY BUSINESS! TIP OF THE WEEK – NEW DEDUCTIONS AT TAX TIME  In the past, any new or used business equipment you purchased had to be depreciated on your taxes over several years.  A time-consuming and often tedious process.   However, the new Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 means entrepreneurs…