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Take a Deep Breath

The world was going to end if I didn't complete everything on the list and I would lay awake trying to plan how it was going to get done, what my schedules would be day to day and minute by minute. How would the budgeting work out?

KenBarrett
March 4, 2015
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Travel Back in Time… March 3, 1885

Today in 1885 the American Telephone and Telegraph Company was founded. The company is now known as AT&T

KenBarrett
March 3, 2015

5 Websites With Free Breathtaking Images

Many times we are tempted to just do a search for an image and use it in a post or on a business page or even just a Facebook update but those images are all linked to a site and may be covered by copyright laws.

KenBarrett
February 22, 2015
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What does retirement look like to you?

What does retirement look like to you? http://www.wisebread.com/9-things-people-who-retire-early-do Recently I was asked to provide some information to an article about what people who retire early do. I have always considered being retired means you can do what you want.

KenBarrett
February 16, 2015

Rescue Dogs and Laundromats

Rescue Dogs and Laundromats Yesterday I was in my office beside one of my Laundromats. I was just getting ready to leave and had a couple of appointments to get to and some driving…

KenBarrett
February 11, 2015

Incorporate Typography with Photography

Getting your information out through Social Media is made easier with pictures and words. It's easy to share and get interaction. This article covers some of the methods to put them together without looking like it was just typed on the picture.

KenBarrett
February 10, 2015

Brick and Mortar Marketing From Scratch

I have been working on the marketing for a new Coin Laundry in Baton Rouge LA. This is a renovation of an old, closed down Laundromat (the best ones to get by the way- More details here).

KenBarrett
February 9, 2015

3 Dr Suess Quotes

Sometimes you need to think about the wisdom in simple kids stories and forget all the complicated stuff.

KenBarrett
February 8, 2015

Is Your Company Customer Or Operations Focused?

Some companies really understand customer service. They know how to hire for it, train for it and deliver it. Other companies claim to give customer service, but in reality, they are grounded in an operations mentality with rules and policies that allow for little flexibility, preventing them from being anything more than just average or satisfactory. Here are a few observations of the differences between customer-focused companies versus operations-focused companies:

KenBarrett
February 7, 2015

The Art of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos & Logos

My daughter mentioned that she had watched that movie as part of a class assignment on Ethos, Pathos and Logos.

KenBarrett
February 6, 2015

2 Effective Books About Marketing

Social media is everywhere an growing daily. The big name websites are trying to hold on as people move to other sites. So where should you be?

KenBarrett
February 5, 2015

Town Mill Amersham Storage Box History Search

I have had this box in my houses for about 25 years and have always wondered the origins and how it ended up here. Occasionally I have done a random search but never really put any effort into it. My goal has always been to travel to Amersham and see if I can find the spot from the picture.

KenBarrett
February 4, 2015
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2 Getting Your Business Found Online Hacks

Most people find a business online before they start shopping for goods or services but many businesses don't spend the time online as a customer for their own store.

KenBarrett
February 3, 2015
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With Dad and My Bold Dad- Great Messages

I was sending an email while the TV was on and not paying attention to the commercials until my teenage daughter said "Hey, that's like you". I asked her what she was talking about and she said that last commercial. I hit the rewind , what an awesome feature on live TV by the way, and we watched it again.

KenBarrett
February 2, 2015
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Burn your boats but not your bridges

I wanted to share a story about the difference between burning your boats and bridges.

KenBarrett
January 31, 2015