Feature: Bonnie Skulark: A Home-Based Business Made with Love

Damita Miller-Shanklin When a friend and I walked into Craven + Maven, a beautiful shop on Springdale Road in Austin, I met Bonnie Skulark. She told us about the store and how all the items were made by local makers and artists. Skylark was part owner as well. She partnered with two other women to open this quaint store full of creativity and beauty. Here … Continue reading Feature: Bonnie Skulark: A Home-Based Business Made with Love

What Happened To Good Customer Service?

Source: Aish Sankhe LinkedIn Twitter When you own a business, customer service is the key to your success. During this time in our culture, it seems customer service is lacking. According to Engati.com, there are 7 reasons why Customer Service is failing right now.  1, The Customer Service fails are not being customer focused. It’s not the benefits of the business but what benefits the … Continue reading What Happened To Good Customer Service?

“Follow Mother Nature’s Lead” 

Though it is still hot here in Texas, we instinctively know that the Fall season is upon us. Many of us welcome the excitement of Autumn, from pumpkin-themed drinks to Fall festivals. As the weather starts to cool down and nights get longer, the season transition is an opportunity to connect with nature’s rhythms. In earlier times, the change of each season meant a change … Continue reading “Follow Mother Nature’s Lead”