Posts Tagged: entrepreneurs

The Globe and Mail: The Modern Office Holiday Party

30, Nov 2024

The office holiday party is (thankfully) changing to become more inclusive and respect employees’ personal time. Because of an increasingly diverse workforce, these contemporary events focus less on one specific cultural tradition. Instead, companies invite employees to participate in entertaining activities such as sports or dance lessons or art or… Read more

How to Safeguard the Digital Assets of Your Business

22, Jan 2024

Entrepreneurs know their businesses accumulate an overwhelming amount of information every day. Additionally, the tech world changes rapidly, so staying on top of the latest apps and trends is almost impossible. However, here are some tried and true methods to help you organize and safeguard the digital assets of your… Read more

Where to Spend Money to Boost Productivity

21, Aug 2023

Entrepreneurs must use their money wisely to be successful. Of course, using the least expensive suppliers can be an economical choice. However, when you spend money to boost productivity, it can result in a significant return on investment. Consider investing in these tools and services to enhance your efficiency and… Read more

What to Do When Business is Slow

24, Jul 2023

Many of my fellow entrepreneurs take holidays when business is slow. And that is wonderful because vacations boost productivity, and you can come back fully charged and ready to go. But what if your business is still slow? Don’t let your energy go to waste. Use this time to strengthen… Read more

Tips for Summer Networking

26, Jun 2023

As warmer weather arrives, many business owners experience slower months. They often take holidays and spend less time on work-related activities. Also, there are fewer tradeshows and conferences where entrepreneurs can connect. However, summer networking offers unique opportunities to make connections and build your business. Of course, as a business… Read more

How to Organize the Information You Need Every Day

22, May 2023

“Where did I put that information?” It’s a common and sometimes frequent question people ask themselves (me included). Perhaps you look for price lists, instructions, websites you frequently send to clients, and more. And maybe you store the data in multiple places, then become confused about the most up-to-date. What… Read more

Time Management Tips for Better Networking

27, Mar 2023

One of my favourite fables, The Grasshopper and the Ant, has a message that applies to the business world. The hard-working ant prepares for the future by gathering and storing food. His lazy neighbour, the grasshopper, spends his time in idle pursuits. When winter comes, the ant enjoys the fruits… Read more

How to Use Social Media Platforms Effectively

24, Oct 2022

I joined social media many years ago because it was “the thing to do.” Everybody was doing it. Consequently, I spent hours reading other people’s status updates and articles they posted. Then, to my amazement, it was past my bedtime, I hadn’t prepared for the next day’s client, and the… Read more

The Expert as a Productivity Partner

22, Aug 2022

Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone and might not work in every scenario. Sometimes, working with others can give us the boost we need to get more done. This post will discuss working with an expert as a… Read more

How to Avoid Burnout

24, Jan 2022

It is hard to avoid burnout. Our workdays are filled with back-to-back online meetings and endless email notifications. These days, we seem to have more autonomy over when and how long we work. However, there appears to be a never-ending pile of work to do. We are bombarded with the… Read more