My Work Life Balance

My Work Life Balance

As Veracity Technologies grows, I sometimes struggle to avoid it taking up all of my free time. When I worked in the corporate world, I would average a 45-50 hour work-week. During crunch times, it often stretched to 55 hours/week and over some weekends. Owning a start-up is different. It is a big part of what I do 7 days a week. I am blessed that my husband is supportive of my endeavors! It’s good to be able to bounce ideas off of...

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Model Rocket

Model Rocket

I was in my favorite store, Hobby Lobby, earlier in the week when I spied something I haven’t seen in years… a model of the Saturn V rocket. It was included in the AMT Man in Space Rocket Set. My parents bought me a Saturn V model rocket kit when I was 12 and so enamored with NASA’s space program. On Sunday, July 20, 1969, we were at Grandma & Grandpa Heiden’s house sitting in front of a B&W TV to watch Neil...

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The Best Lunch

The Best Lunch

I spent most of the morning moving a web site to a new server. My eyes were sore and I had a headache…probably because it was way past lunch. I drove to a Chinese restaurant not far from my office…hoping for a quiet lunch and a chance to get caught up on some reading. I opened the door for an elderly woman and a man…probably her son. They were seated before me and I ended up in the booth behind them. I got my soup and sat down....

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Using the Long Tail in Business

Using the Long Tail in Business

Today’s online marketing often turns traditional marketing plans on their proverbial head. Niche products often overtake traditional stalwarts and customer relationships become a thing of the moment. So, where am I going with this? The concept of the long tail will force you to rethink your marketing strategy if you want to be successful in today’s business climate and achieve a competitive advantage. Back in 2006, Chris Anderson...

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