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!

Client Profile: Plush Catering and Events

As the premier catering and event company in Puerto Vallarta, Mexio, Plush Catering and Events boasts a team of international event experts, who have been arranging events in Europe, the US and Mexico for decades.

The Company.

With more than five decades of combined international event experience implementing thousands of events, clients can be sure that the Plush Catering and Events team has the answers they need. They know how hard it is to plan across miles and borders and work to ensure that their clients comfort and confidence throughout the planning process.

Plush Catering & Events partners with Puerto Vallarta’s top-ranking venues, florists, bakers, and photographers to ensure that each event runs smoothly from start to finish. Each of thier professional partners is chosen based on a history of professionalism, elegance, and superior quality.

The Owner.

Prior to opening award-winning restaurant Boca Bento in Puerto Vallarta in 2004, Stewart Haverlack served as Senior Vice President of Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, the preeminent caterer for the San Francisco Bay Area. With more than 1,000 high-profile events and more than 11 years of international event hosting to his credit, Stewart’s expertise is unparalleled.

The consummate host, Stewart understands that each event is unique with special details and considerations. Years of working with A-list clients in San Francisco and Europe have proven Stewart’s talent as a gracious, responsive, and professional host. With Stewart organizing your event, you can be sure that each of your guests will be considered, accommodated, and delighted.