by Diane Pleuss | Feb 11, 2023 | Quick Reads
Before and After are markers we’ve probably all thought about. Life before this event, life after that experience. The most common provides a frame for a certain period of our lives. “Before” is often thought of as when we lived at home. The “After” would be leaving...
by Diane Pleuss | Jan 6, 2023 | Quick Reads
Does money make us happy? It should be no surprise that money is often tied to emotions. Our emotions about money can run from worried to motivated as we work hard to pay our bills, care for others, and enjoy what life has to offer. But I wonder, is money the key to...
by Diane Pleuss | Nov 29, 2022 | Quick Reads
You might think, from the headlines, that only the tech industry is facing mass layoffs. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal declared, “Tech Workers Face a New Reality as Talent Wars Turn to Pink Slips.” The article touches on a growing unease when it comes to...
by Diane Pleuss | Oct 10, 2022 | Quick Reads
We’ve all heard the phrase, “start with a clean slate.” That could apply to any number of situations. You might even think it is counterproductive when it comes to considering the purchase of a business or investing in a franchise. In reality, as a franchise...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 11, 2022 | Quick Reads
Okay, we’re not talking nationwide or world crisis here. We can still make chocolate chip cookies. As a franchise business consultant, I am fortunate to be able to run my business off my laptop. I’m also a little paranoid about losing data. That propelled me to have...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 11, 2022 | Quick Reads
You’ve probably all heard a version of this, “just put one foot in front of the other, and you’ll get there.” What does that really mean when it comes to life choices? If you are like most people, you want to know where we are going, and why. Some of us even want to...
