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
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
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
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
26, Jun 2021
There has been some discussion on social media about companies moving to almost exclusively remote work for their employees. While many people are enthusiastic about the transition, others are tired of working from home. Open concept home designs are great for entertaining. However, without a separate room to create a… Read more
07, Jun 2021
A paradigm is defined as a typical pattern of thought or way of doing things. A paradigm shift occurs when the concepts and rituals we are accustomed to, change significantly. With the COVID pandemic forcing many people to suddenly work from home, we experienced more of a paradigm earthquake. And… Read more
22, Dec 2017
If you work in an office environment, December can mean an entirely different routine from the rest of the year. Most likely it’s a busy holiday celebratory period and then- poof- it’s office downtime when co-workers and clients take a vacation. This slower stretch at work is the perfect time… Read more
12, Sep 2016
Taking an organized approach to social networking for business is important. Your business benefits when you get out and about and meet new (and old) contacts in your industry. So how do you find the social networking events where you can maximize your time and find business opportunities? Here’s a list of the… Read more
29, Sep 2009
More and more, social networking is being used to stay in touch with family, friends, colleagues and to boost business. But I barely have time to live my own life, much less to read what everyone else is doing. How do you manage organizing your social networking identity? To answer… Read more
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