In the picture above, you’re looking at someone who was finally able to get her first chiropractic adjustment/therapeutic massage in about six weeks at the point when this picture was taken. I wish I could say it was being too busy working or playing in the sunshine that kept me from some vital self-care. But …
When I first started Jamie’s Notebook in 2009, I offered social media services, writing services, and event planning services. I focused my writing services on brochures and blogs, which were variations on the types of writing that I was already comfortable doing. Over time, my services evolved, and now, I focus on websites, white papers, …
Do you need a website review (and what the heck is that)? Read More »
When I first heard of a style guide or brand guide, I was a young journalism student, and it was about the newspaper grammar rules. All of the newspapers I\’ve written for comply with Associated Press (AP) style with a few \”local rules\” that were about how we handled specific local examples. That\’s a writing …
\”What should I post on social media for my business or nonprofit?\” That\’s a question I get asked a lot, even though I don\’t offer social media management as a service anymore. Here is what I tell them: If you niche your client base or the work you do for them, don\’t be afraid to …
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 native, I will always consider it a …
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 about how the two businesses …
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 COVID19 crisis. Jobs lost, people facing losing …
A few good things I\’m seeing and more I hope is to come Read More »
If you clicked on this, you’re probably used to my ironic sense of humor and are looking to see the joke. This is no joke. I usually preach that pretty much every business would benefit from having a blog but today, I don’t want to talk about that. Today, I want to talk about who …
It’s been a week since Facebook and its related apps (Instagram and WhatsApp) went down for more than 12 hours. Have you recovered yet? It was frustrating for most users, especially those who rely on Facebook to communicate with their business customer base. The hashtag #FacebookDown was comical and incredibly ironic, considering Facebook itself had …
The Day Facebook Died (and why it shouldn’t have been your website in the first place) Read More »
Jamie Smith with Jamie’s Notebook is offering her workshop Simplifying the Art of Business Blogging to teach the ins and outs of blogging for your business or nonprofit. Jamie Smith is an experienced writer and workshop facilitator based in Northwest Arkansas. This workshop, which is being offered at various locations throughout Northwest Arkansas, teaches: 5 …
