We Are Small – Do We Really Need HR?

As your company grows, the importance of human resource management cannot be denied. While it’s fine to skip out on human resource management when you’re three folks working out of a WeWo...

The Fastest Is Only One Part

We live in a world where Amazon Prime, and its free two day delivery is beaten out only by same day grocery delivery services. This very successful model shows us that speed of service must be a fact...

Our Pond – A Labor Of Love

The Koi and turtle pond. It is the heart of our home and my absolute favorite home project we’ve taken on. It is a true labor of love, but I feel worth every minute. This is the fourth pond we ...

Instructional design, ID, applied to online learning – it is a beautiful thing. Even Bill Gates said, “the best education will come from the web” and I strongly believe that. So how do we create the ...

Lounging At the Pool

Edison, relaxing at the pool and having a soak. Interestingly, did you know that tortoises drink through their noses? They actually suck that water right up! Fascinating creatures. A very important t...

Happy Birthday To Me

I received the most unusual birthday present: our veterinarian called and said, “Hey I have someone who needs a rescue, come pick him up!” Right now? This minute? …  Well, okay what...

Meet a Few of Our Rescued Turtle Residents

A few photos of our recently rescued friends. This handsome little fellow above is Vlad. He is a Russian Tortoise who got out of a bad situation and now is enjoying a relaxing life! This gentleman is...

It’s Just One Little Tortoise…

We all should aspire to be a bit more like the tortoise; At ease in our own shell, Taking time to contemplate, And of course, Having a keen appreciation for flowers.   Ever since I was a little ...

Are your customers and clients loyal to your business? Can they be wooed away or simply forget about you for another? What even is customer loyalty these days and how in the world are you going to as...

Is the Annual Review Dead?

While most businesses still honor a formal annual review, gone (or at least they should be) are the days of walking down the hall of uncertainty to your supervisor’s office to hear in ten to fi...