Early summer. The lawns are green and the leaves are popping out on the trees. What a great time of the year! As life begins anew, it always makes me think more about the whole idea of renewal, and what it means.

At home most of us have put our recycling systems in place to minimize our carbon foot print, but at work we may not have implemented sustainable practices, for any number of reasons. We may not be the owner of the company and therefore feel powerless, or we may be so busy building the business that we haven’t taken the time to put the systems in place that would have an impact- if we could just pull it all together.

Does it feel overwhelming?

Baby steps.

Start with small changes. Who out there in sales still sends out cards for special events and holidays? It is a great way to touch base with clients, and remind them that you are still in business and at their service. How about using e-cards for birthdays, thank yous and those other special occasions? Let your clients know that you care about them and Mother Nature, all at once.

Start the conversation at work too, and see what other creative ideas you and your coworkers/employees can come up with.

Inspire us by sharing your ideas. Drop me a line at  jrhanifen@gmail.com

Thanks every one, and happy selling!

Submitted by James R Hanifen RHU CFP Partner at Life Quest Financial.