Phew, almost 2 months since the last post. I wonder how I'll be able to make blogging a more regular part of my daily activities. Especially since I recently started my new responsibilities as the VP of Finance for an Insurance Agency with office across Maine and NH. I'm 3/5ths VP for this company and 3/5ths President of a Business Brokerage Company, and 1/5th board member for Scarborough Community Chamber and the Association for Consulting Expertise (ACE - www.consultexpertise.com)

So wait you say I'm not a mathematician (or maybe you are), but that doesn't add up. You're right. And that's why my son asked me the other day "Dad, how come you never sit in the living room any more without your laptop". Thus the math resulting in 7/5ths.

So without a doubt, this new VP role is a blessing - one of epic proportions since business brokerage has been tough with the current economy and even more so because since my wife lost her job last week. Augh. And did I mention to you that it hasn't stopped raining since before I can even remember? Oh, no - of course I didn't tell you that yet, I haven't blogged in nearly 2 months, so you missed all the rain (but my lawn, which is up to my knees, has not missed the rain but has apparently enjoyed it)

Now of course that brings us back around to the time spread - do I have time to add another 5th for blogging? (that would make 8/5ths now in case you're the non-mathematician in the crowd) The Social Media experts say I have to, so here's to hoping for more frequent updates - and accordingly even more time with my laptop in its new found place when I'm in the living room. Don't worry Noah, we'll settle into the new routine and find some extra fifths of time.

So I'm in a session at this month's Association for Consulting Expertise (ACE) www.consultexpertise.com and we're learning more about social media. Our speaker thinks that Blogging is critical and is essential. So allright, I've done Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, a website for my business, but have let the blog go (until now). Who the heck has time? I've got 3 kids, 2 pets, a wife who works, a house to clean, baths to give, dinners to make, lawns to rake, and on and on. When will I find time for this? I DON'T KNOW! But I guess it's time to get on board. This is marketing, we are publishers, it's a discussion, get engaged, it has to be part of your marketing arsenal. Ok, here I am, thanks to Lynnelle (www.boldvisionconsulting.com)

Going forward, I'll blog about topics related to Business Brokerage, how to improve the appeal of a business you want to sell, how to critically evaluate a business you're considering acquiring, and most any topic in between. That means you'll also be hearing ramblings about my family and other things going on in my life. I'll try to keep it infomative and light, and hopefully even funny. Follow me and see how it turns out (an speaking of following - @mlparadis on twitter)