Plush Blog, Twitter, and Facebook Launched

Power of Basics client, Plush Catering and Events is well-known in Puerto Vallarta as one of the most knowledgeable and reliable Event companies available. Now, with a little help from Power of Basic, Plush is getting the word out beyond the Puerto Vallarta area, giving the rest of the world easy access to their expertise, innovation, and world class service.


This week, Power of Basics helped to launch the new Plush Catering & Event Blog, which focuses on Puerto Vallarta events - everything from beach weddings to intimate birthday celebrations. On the blog you can find helpful articles including menu planning tips, Puerto Vallarta activity recommendations, expert advice for planning your Puerto Vallarta destination event, and reviews of a few of Plush's gorgeous events.


Also, stay informed via the Plush Twitter Feed, or search for "Plush Catering" on Facebook and get regular updates on destination wedding trends and the latest Plush news.

GoBoda at WPPI

Power of Basics client GoBoda: Tools for Photographers finished an excellent week at WPPI, 2010. While the GoBoda booth was nearly selling out of their recently-launched lensbag, the BODA V3, GoBoda owners Jim and Katarina Garner were busy sharing their expertise at Master Classes, Platform Presentations, and Guest Speaker Spots.

Congratulations GoBoda on a successful week at WPPI!

The Coffee Catcher 2010 Appearances

2010 is shaping up to be a busy year for Power of Basics' client, The Coffee Catcher. After making its debut in the Seattle coffee scene and attending Coffee Fest, New York it will be taking the show on the road over the next few months.

Don't miss The Coffee Catcher at one of its upcoming appearances:

SCAA Expo (April 15 - 18, 2010)
Hilton Anaheim
777 Convention Way
Anaheim, CA

Caffe Culture (June 23-25, 2010)
This is also where they'll be hosting the World Barista Championships, 2010
Olympia, London

Coffee Fest, Seattle (October 29 - 31, 2010)
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA

WPPI Master Class Review

Lanae Rivers-Woods and Katarina Garner's WPPI Master Class, Work vs. Profitability: Stop the Bleeding, wrapped up a couple of days ago to much acclaim from the attendees. Sold out weeks in advance, the Master Class inspired early-rising hopefuls, who patiently lined up at 7:00 am, waiting to fill any last minute no-show spots.

After the two hour presentation, which was peppered with thoughtful listener questions and input, Lanae and Katarina met with attendees in the hallway, offering followup tips and scheduling meetings for later that afternoon. Despite running overtime by 20 minutes, the Class remained full until the end - a true testament Lanae and Katarina's engaging and informative presentation style.

For anyone who attended the WPPI Master Class, please let us know what you thought in the comment field below. We would love to hear from you!

Power of Basics Launches Website Development Tool

Many Power of Basics clients request our website development services, and over time we’ve searched and searched for just the right web development tool that will allow us to create eaily manageable, interactive e-commerce sites that rate high in both function and style. 

Then it occurred to us—why not just develop our own?

Announcing the new Power of Basics Web Development Tool!

Versatile, easy to use, customizable for different needs, rich with design options, and a great value to boot, the new Website Development Tool even offers a free 14-day trial option, so clients can see how easy it is to create a website that works for them. Check it out now at www.PowerofBasics.org


Looking for a better tool to design (or redesign) your website? Power of Basics might have exactly what you need. Sign up for a free trial now and see just how easy it can be.

Burk and Burke Achieve Literary Success

In late January, Power of Basics clients Katherine Burk and Gloria Burke published their first book, Finding Mr. Ness, through La Familia Publishing. Less than two short months later, they’ve already achieved incredible success! 

A children’s book that apparently appeals to all ages, Finding Mr. Ness has already garnered 5 out of 5 stars from Amazon.com’s customer reviews.

According to Lisa and the Trevors, you should:



“Read this story!! Finding Mr. Ness transported me back to my childhood adventures. I read it myself for the joy of entering the magical Tilania. Then I read it with my son for a whole new experience in imagination. This book is a great gift for a spectrum of ages. I have shared the excitement of the book with my 11 year old nephew and my 6 year old god daughter and my husband.” (Customer review, www.amazon.com, March 3, 2010)



Sales of the book have surpassed all goals to date, and we expect the good news to continue.

Congratulations, Katherine and Gloria!


Power of Basics Consultant takes the stage with rock legends

Power of Basics Efficiency and Processes Consultant, Rebeqa Rivers took to the Showbox stage in Seattle, WA on Sunday to join with rock legends and rising stars alike for the Hootenanny for Haiti fundraiser. Presented by STG, 100% of the event's raised funds went toward the Haiti relief efforts of Partners in Health.

Here is a review of the evening by www.EarCandy.com:

Some of Seattle's finest put on one helluva hootenanny at Showbox at the Market to help victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti in January.

A hootenanny by definition is pretty much an informal participatory musical gathering of friends and family where everyone either plays instrument or sings along to their favorite songs. And that's exactly what was delivered Sunday night right down to the stage decor, which included several couches and votive candles for lighting.

The show had a very casual down home feel but this was no family jamboree. The musicians on stage were some of the biggest stars Seattle has contributed to rock 'n' roll including Mike McCready, Duff McKagan, Matt Cameron and Kim Warnick to name a few. It was like you were being invited into a living room of local legends for a jam session in the form of a near three-hour concert that contained so many major players from the local music scene, both past and present, that all of them couldn't be contained on the stage. It was an awesome mix of the old guard teaming up with some of the city's fastest-rising talent for an unforgettable night.

Read The Full Review...

Lanae Rivers-Woods' Master Class at WPPI is Sold Out!

In some situations “selling out” is considered a bad thing, but in this case we consider it great news. The Master Class that Lanae Rivers-Woods is teaching with Katarina Garner at WPPI, Work vs. Profitability: Stop the Bleeding, is completely full! 

If you’re going to be attending WPPI we hope you’ve reserved your spot in the conference room with Lanae and Katarina. For two action-packed hours, they’ll share a variety of strategies that will help you manage your small business better and increase your profitability. If you didn’t sign up in time, we recommend you show up early and try to stake your claim on the waiting list. We look forward to seeing you there.

Jim Garner schedule announced for WPPI, 2010

Power of Basics client, GoBoda: Tools for Photographers will have a robust presence at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), 2010. Award-winning photographer and GoBoda founder, Jim Garner, will be speaking, presenting, and judging throughout the week at WPPI. Here is a lineup of Jim's WPPI schedule:

March 4th-5th
Jim Garner-Plus Class

March 6th-7th
Jim Garner-Judging

March 8th
Jim Garner- Graphi Studios Theatre at 11AM
Jim Garner- Platform Class at 3:30PM

March 9th
Jim Garner- Graphi Studios Theatre at 11AM
Jim Garner- Bay Photo Booth at 1PM
Jim Garner- Page Gallery Booth at 2PM

March 10th:
Jim Garner- Graphi Studios Theatre at 12PM
Jim Garner- Page Gallery Booth at 2:30PM

Also, Jim took time to do an interview for WPPI Radio this week:

Click Here to Listen: WPPI Radio – Road To WPPI 2010 – Jim Garner

Lanae Rivers-Woods' WPPI Radio Interview

Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) 2010 is right around the corner. Business and Management Consultant, Lanae Rivers-Woods, and Efficiency and Process Consultant, Rebeqa Rivers, will both be in attendance as they keep in touch with the current trends in the photography industry.

Lanae will also be joining Katarina Garner of GoBoda: Tools for Photographers to present a sold-out Master Class on Work vs. Profitability: stop the bleeding from 8:00am - 10:00am on Tuesday, March 9.

In the midst of the preparations, Lanae and Katarina took a little break to do a fun interview with WPPI Radio.

Click Here to Listen: WPPI Radio – Road To WPPI 2010 – Katarina Garner and Lanae Rivers Woods

The Coffee Catcher goes to New York!

Power of Basics clients, The Coffee Catcher are going to be represented on the East Coast this weekend!

Catch them at:

Coffee Fest, New York in the Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ

They'll be there from March 5 - 7

Find them in booth #231 with our friends from Visions Espresso. Ask Tom Pikaart for a personal product demonstration and see the Coffee Catcher in action!