Confusion Surrounding Independent Contractors
Hi, it’s me again. In my previous blog, I disclosed that I am not a lawyer and that the advice/commentary in this blog should not be construed as legal advice. I referenced the IRS definitions and circumstances which clearly define when someone would be considered an independent contractor or an…
What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
Preface I am contacted many times throughout the year to participate in entrepreneur panels, business round-table discussions, present at area chambers of commerce and discuss what’s current in marketing. Many times, I’m accompanied by lawyers, accountants, real estate investors, financial planners/advisors and other folks MUCH smarter than me. (Side note:…
Perfect Vision, Indeed
Our vision is clear – our eyes have been opened. It’s safe to say that 2020 has been an interesting year. As a society, we’ve experienced a global pandemic and resulting quarantine. We’ve had to make hard, life altering decisions about jobs, finances and our futures. We’ve been given a…
Learn from the Best
By now, you should know that I love to learn. Podcasts (click here for some of my favorites), seminars, workshops, books, classes – they are all in constant rotation. If I’m not putting in the effort, it means I’m not providing the best possible services to my clients. But it’s…
Grab (Business) Life by the Horns
Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! I’m not sure about you, but for me 2019 has been a whirlwind. A whirlwind of grabbing life by the horns and taking chances. In August 2019 – we officially became a branded company, securing our business as The Marketing Junkie LLC. My husband and…
Finding the Right Marketing Partner
Do these questions sound familiar? “Our 14 year-old runs the Facebook business page. I don’t need to hire someone to do that for me.” “My daughter is studying to be a graphic designer, she can make my logo and business cards.” “I typically log into Canva.com and use whatever free…
A Day in the Life of… A Marketer
What does a marketer do? That’s a popular question when I share that I’ve been in marketing for over twenty years. Another favorite is “So… what do you market?” It makes me smile each time. Our client list is varied: retail to industrial, small entrepreneurs to large employers. It’s not…
Five Business Lessons I’ve Learned in 2019
Five. That’s the number of lessons I’ve learned over the last 11 months. Okay, actually it’s more like five million. If you’re anything like me, there’s a lesson in EVERYTHING if you look hard enough. This year certainly had its bright moments where I felt I had a radiant shine,…