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Telus &Amp; The Globe &Amp; Mail 2013 $100K Challenge Contest

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

TELUS and The Globe and Mail are happy to share the challenge contest will be returning in 2013, for our third year!  On March 18, tell us what challenges your business is…

Looking For Some Fun Ways To Add Romance To Your Relationship? Try These Creative Romance Tips!

by Dorothy Fry

Give your lover a dozen roses with a creative twist – eleven red and one white rose!  Attach a note that reads: "In every bunch there’s one who stands out — you are that…

Sanity? I Have Some...

by Nikos Rentas

Today marks the 28th of January and as every year I start planning for the year objectively and logically. I start looking at my business in a non biased way and align my vision…

Three Tips On Improving Your Written Business Communications

by Kerstin Kramer

Proper grammar and spelling in daily business communication is unfortunately an often overlooked, essential tool. Many of the people you work with on a daily basis (such as your…

Lindaoj'S New One Page Website

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I have a wonderful website, it does a great job of sharing with everyone who I am, what I do, how they can contact me etc, but this time last year Dave Ockwell-Jenner, my business…

Asleep At The Wheel

by Glenn Stewart

Asleep at the Wheel Are you aware — truly aware — of the precise moment you drift off to sleep at night? No?Well, the same is true when you're behind the wheel. You could…

Mistakes To Avoid When Running A Small Business:

by Glenn Stewart

Mistakes to Avoid when Running a Small Business:January 19, 2013  Small Business Comments Neglecting ExpendituresIt may cost money to make money, but spending too much…

Your Smoke Detector May Fail 55% Of The Time

by John Arnott

 Ionization versus Photoelectric smoke alarms In 1977 around 22% of homes had at least one smoke alarm. By 2009 around 96% of homes have at least one alarm. However…

How Do You Deal With Rejection?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Rejection is harsh, how we cope with it depends on our personality type and also why we were rejected. I was amazed today when I looked up the word "rejection" and found all these…

Investing In It Security

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

Did you know that IT Security doesn't need to be viewed purely as a 'cost' to your business. It can be an enabler of growth and a distinct market differentiator.Read my guest blog…

A Sneak Peek At The 2013 Housing Market

by Ian Inglis

Many people are curious about what the housing market will look like in 2013, especially if they’re looking to buy or sell a home. Since housing is seen as a leading indicator of…

12 Tips To Help You Beat The Winter Blahs

by Kim Edmundson

Buy yourself some fresh flowers or a cheery plantInvite friends over for dinner, dessert or a games nightGo outside every day – even a 15-minute walk will help lift…