I am frequently reminded of how important it is to have smart, trusted friends and colleagues in your network. If you’re like me, you read a lot – books, blogs, biz podcasts. I try to absorb a lot, always trying to improve my own skills and our company. But there’s nothing like a personal conversation with someone you trust to really get creative juices flowing. Sometimes you get advice that hits you precisely when you need it.

As we are living through these unprecedented times, I’m trying to hold some gratitude in my heart for how much our recordkeeping skills are needed right now. Of course, some (many?) days I am really thinking, for goodness sake, when is this going to end!? And how can one woman eat that many snacks? One of our Fine Point team members coined the phrase, “the Quarantine 15” and I tell ya, it’s a real thing. Ok, back to business!

As we are living through these unprecedented times, I’m trying to hold some gratitude in my heart for how much our recordkeeping skills are needed right now. Of course, some (many?) days I am really thinking, for goodness sake, when is this going to end!? And how can one woman eat that many snacks? One of our Fine Point team members coined the phrase, “the Quarantine 15” and I tell ya, it’s a real thing. Ok, back to business!

Luella Schmidt joins The Lucy Ann Lance Show in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Chamber report.

One of the most common recurring topics between me and my fellow entrepreneurs is how to deal with truly toxic customers.

I’ve been thinking about the idea of collegiality lately, and how it impacts culture at work. I remember watching Brett Favre years ago when he was still the Packers’ QB. He had just been sacked, but got up with a big grin, mouthing off and joking with the defender who tackled him. John Madden, in typical fashion, went off on a tangent about how Favre is so collegial.

Startups and nonprofits looking for top-notch accounting and human resources services, look no further.

To all our clients and friends of the firm, Happy Holidays! To our clients, I am so grateful to you for choosing us and allowing us the opportunity to grow. It has been a great pleasure serving you. Your vision and innovation inspire us daily.

November is a time to reflect on all we’re thankful for and opens the season of giving. Working in a field where I have the opportunity to meet and work with so many talented professionals makes going to work every day a pleasure.

Temperatures are dropping, but things are hot at Fine Point Consulting this fall! We are continuing to grow and expand, and we are very excited to share the news with you!