Jessica Levin

iPad for Mother’s Day? How to Get Her to Keep It.

May 10, 2012

Mother’s Day in Sunday in the U.S. and many friends are considering getting their mother’s iPads, Kindles or other tablets and e-readers. They know that mom will love these modern gifts, but will mom keep them long enough to appreciate them? A number of friends have expressed concern that their heartfelt gestures will end up…

Celebrating Three Years of Grateful.

May 2, 2012

Today Seven Degrees celebrates three years of business.  The story goes that I had a client so I needed a company and the company was born.  When I look back at the ups and downs and the lessons that I have learned, there are so many things that my readers might benefit from knowing. I…

If I were in Sales…

April 26, 2012

I’m not a sales women per se. Sure, as a small business owner I market, I sell, I do the work, I keep the books and I wash the dirty dishes.  However, I would never really consider myself in sales. I am a relationship builder and develop business with that strategy. That said, I buy…

How Not to Appreciate Customers.

April 19, 2012

I have been going to the same gym for two years.  The gym is privately-owned and not part of a national chain. When I first moved into my condo over eight years ago, I walked into the gym and looked into joining. I felt very pressured to join by the salesperson and quickly walked out. …

Filling Your Basket With Good Karma

April 6, 2012

Yesterday, I saw a post from a friend who needed some good vibes sent his way. The funny thing about this friend is that I was introduced to him through another mutual friend and we have never met. However, when he needed a dose of good juju, I was happy to toss some positive thoughts…

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