by Jamie's Notebook | Dec 14, 2020 | Jamie's Notes, Leadership, Small Business
Every year during the annual PBS fundraising campaign when I was a kid, they would play Wizard of Oz in all it’s glory. I watched every bit, except the part with the tornado. That part terrified me! I haven’t seen the movie in years, but as a Kansas... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Nov 9, 2020 | Jamie's Notes
In my last blog post, I talked about my own story when it comes to finding employment while living with a disability and chronic illness. October was National Disability Employment Month as well as Spina Bifida Awareness Month. I know I’m a little bit behind, but it... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Nov 5, 2020 | Jamie's Notes
Last month was both National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Spina Bifida Awareness Month. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For those who don’t know by now, I was born with the birth defect Spina Bifida and also have... 
by Jamie's Notebook | May 11, 2020 | Jamie's Notes, Small Business
Today, I want to tell you a story. Two stories, really. I want to share what happened when, in a week’s time, I had a similar problem at two different businesses (both of which will remain nameless). More importantly and to the point of this blog, I want to talk... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Mar 29, 2020 | Jamie's Notes, Leadership, Small Business
When people ask me if a glass is half full or half empty, my answer is “both.” A glass can’t be half full if it is not half empty and vice versa. That’s the attitude I’m working through as I watch the world around me reeling from the... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Mar 14, 2020 | Jamie's Notes
In recent days, I’ve wondered what, if anything, I should say as a business owner about the current COVID19 crisis. I decided proverbially “let my hair down” and share some of my thoughts. First, let me share how this virus affects me and my business... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Jan 26, 2020 | Nonprofits
Most people in the business world have at least heard the concept that blogging for your business has many benefits and will ultimately have a positive effect on your bottom line. But did you know that nonprofit organizations also benefit from blogging? An argument... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Dec 31, 2019 | Jamie's Notes
It’s that time of year when everyone is reflecting on the year ending and setting goals for the future. Anyone following Jamie’s Notebook at all knows this was a big year for me and my business so I thought I’d touch on this year’s highlights... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Sep 8, 2019 | Notes from the Team, Social media
By Mackenzie Mills, writing intern Social media has become all the rage in the last decade, and the popular apps used by millions of people daily do not seem to be going away anytime soon. As a 22-year-old, social media consumes a lot of my life. I probably spend at... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Aug 12, 2019 | Notes from the Team, Writing
By Mackenzie Mills, writing intern Every writer has a unique way of telling their story. Having your own style of writing creates opportunities for you to stand out and be different than “the crowd.” What do you do though, when you don’t know what your technique is,...