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A-Ha Moments

Posted at Mar 20, 2013 | by Brenda | Comments Off on A-Ha Moments
  Dear Readers,   Happy Wednesday! The sun is shining here in New York City and it’s clear spring is right
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Best Of Preston: Inspiration: Giving Yourself a Second Chance

Posted at Dec 28, 2012 | by preston | Comments Off on Best Of Preston: Inspiration: Giving Yourself a Second Chance
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I have just returned from giving a speech in Columbia, SC.  I loved being there and cannot wait
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Last Minute Cancellations Caused By Mother Nature

Posted at Oct 29, 2012 | by preston | Comments Off on Last Minute Cancellations Caused By Mother Nature
Dear Readers:   Many of you might have heard that those of us living in the East Coast of the United
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How Does Your Vision (Of Yourself) Impact Your Clients?

Posted at Oct 24, 2012 | by preston | Comments Off on How Does Your Vision (Of Yourself) Impact Your Clients?
  Dear Readers, Today I would like to speak on the importance of self-respect and self-nurturing.  As event planners, designers, florists and
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Dear Preston: My Client Won’t Pay Taxes On The Design

Posted at Oct 15, 2012 | by preston | Comments Off on Dear Preston: My Client Won’t Pay Taxes On The Design
Dear Preston: I am a florist in New York City and recently had a client give me a budget of $20,000
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Taking a Moment To Breathe

Posted at Oct 01, 2012 | by preston | Comments Off on Taking a Moment To Breathe
Dear Readers, I cannot believe it is already the first of October. It seems like just yesterday it was summer, yet
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Dear Preston: My Paid Internship Was a Waste

Posted at Sep 11, 2012 | by preston | Comments Off on Dear Preston: My Paid Internship Was a Waste
Dear Preston, I am new to the business.  I was married five years ago, and like many brides, I fell in love with the planning process.  In
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Inspiration: Taking Care Of You

Posted at Aug 08, 2012 | by preston | Comments Off on Inspiration: Taking Care Of You
Working in an industry as dynamic as the event business, it’s often difficult to slow down. Many planners and designers equate
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