Posts by Deborah Moyer
6 Reasons Why a Downsizing Senior Struggles with Decisions
Whether you’re a seasoned downsizing pro, Realtor, home organizer, just started in the senior service field, or even an adult child helping a parent during a downsizing move, chances are one of the first challenges you’ll have to overcome is working with a client or family member who struggles with making decisions. Downsizing, in general,…
Read More8 Ways to Simplify Your Marketing Using Canva
Ready to simplify your marketing? If you’ve been struggling to find effective ways to attract customers to your business, listen up! Even though creating content for today’s digital advertising sources, like social media, can feel overwhelming, business owners now have more options than ever before. I’d like to share one of my favorite go-to…
Read MoreSenior Aging In Place: Reality or Wishful Thinking?
Is successfully aging-in-place a reality or just wishful thinking for seniors in today’s world? If you go by the many media articles and research data available today, you’d probably say it’s reality. But is it? In an article published by USC Leonard David School of Gerontology, data provided by AARP states that “nearly 90 percent…
Read More5 Game-Changing Service Ideas to Grow Your Business
Do you struggle with creative service ideas for your business? It may be time to do a service audit to find new opportunities that not only support and enhance your client’s experience but provide new income opportunities as well. Business trends change over time. If your services aren’t shifting with the changing needs of your…
Read More5 Essentials That Can Help You Protect Your Business
If you own or are planning to start your own business, there are a lot of daily details to manage. While it’s not the “fun” side of owning a business, making sure your business is protected is one of the most critical aspects for long-term success and growth. It’s hard to know what type of…
Read MoreHow to Create a Professional Business Logo in Minutes
If you’re just starting your downsizing business, or feel like you need a branding refresh of an existing one, you need a professional-looking logo. Your logo is the first thing future customers will see, so it’s important to get it right. But, creating a logo is expensive and only for techies, right? Wrong. It’s never…
Read MoreDownsizing: How to Help a Senior Parent Who Refuses to Listen
Downsizing can be a frustrating experience all on its own. But, if you’re an adult child trying to help a senior parent downsize, there’s usually one more frustration to face. You can’t figure out how to help a senior parent who refuses to listen to the commonsense solutions you’re offering. I’ve seen this time…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers Behind Selling on E-Bay
Are you selling on E-Bay? Chances are that at one time or another, you’ve either bought something or sold something on this popular online platform. As a Senior Downsizing Specialist, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to use E-Bay as a valuation resource or help clients sell unwanted items. I’ve also used it to personally buy…
Read More6 Free or Low-Cost Software Tools That Save You Time and Money
Owning your own small business means you’re often wearing a lot of hats. From serving your customers to marketing your business, it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. That’s why it’s critical to actively identify ways you can save time and automate using some of the many software “apps” available today. The best part? Many are…
Read MoreBattling Over Space: 6 Ways to Help Your Downsizing Clients Negotiate a Win-Win
Many people know that one of the biggest challenges to downsizing is prioritizing what you need, then finding the space to accommodate those items in your new home. But, have you ever had to negotiate with your spouse, or significant other, who is battling over how space in your home will be used? It’s a…
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