by Mary | Nov 19, 2012 | Blog, Business, Computers and IT, Copier Leases, Customer Service, Fair Market Value, Financing, Leasing, Marketing, Negotiation, Printing and Graphic Arts
It all starts as sweet as a honeymoon escape to an exotic island. They walk into the sunset, in love, for the next five years. What Margaret (the buyer) Remembers Charlie, the sales guy, introduced us. It was love at first sight. My old one was just not working out...
by Mary | Feb 25, 2010 | Blog, Business, Inspirational, Marketing
Does your company have a Delores or Frank? The “Undercover Boss” wants to know. If you haven’t checked out the new TV show “Undercover Boss,” you’d better! It’s on CBS Sunday at 8:00 pm CST. Joe DePinto, CEO of 7-Eleven, went undercover to learn about the heart and...
by Mary | Mar 8, 2009 | Blog, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
I spoke to a group of students this week. All were Juniors and Seniors in Dr. Carla Pavone’s class at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Dr Pavone is a professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Bloch School of Business. She invited me to talk...
by Mary | Feb 26, 2009 | Blog, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
“You cannot reach your destination if you never leave the shore.” This quote is ascribed to be a famous Chinese proverb. Did I find the saying in my fortune cookie last Friday night after enjoying steamed dumplings, hot and sour soup and spicy shrimp with vegetable?...
by Mary | Feb 19, 2009 | Blog, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Webinars
What is your Webinar Plan? In 2009 if you have not attended a webinar, I recommend that you sign up for one today. There are webinars on every topic you can imagine. And it makes interesting cocktail party conversation to say, “While I was on a webinar Monday, I...
by Mary | Jan 28, 2009 | Blog, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
We are putting the final touches on our web site, blog and marketing materials this week! Check out my new look at www.LeaseSpeak.com and let me know what you think!