A new year might not signal the start of something new for everyone, but it might for you. And, if your something new is starting a new business, than you will need a business plan. A business plan helps you do the thinking we often overlook when we have a great idea. So, think ofContinue reading “New year. New business?”
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New year, new business
Is starting a small business one of your new year goals? Although it’s an exciting idea, it can also be challenging. If you’re going to be successful, it takes careful planning and preparation. Here are some steps to consider when starting a small business. Conduct market research: Before starting a business, it’s important to researchContinue reading “New year, new business”
Handwritten or typed?
Today I received my first Christmas card. I was surprised to see it in the mailbox; it was hardly December. The tradition of sending Christmas cards dates back to the 1800s when local artists would paint ready-made cards to send to family and friends. I love sending cards. I’ll get my hands limbered upContinue reading “Handwritten or typed?”
Ambition. Do you have it?
Today I got thinking about ambition. I feel like some people have it and some people don’t. This might be true, but if you understand that ambition presents itself in different ways, you might be surprised to find most people do. Ambition: a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination andContinue reading “Ambition. Do you have it?”
When your brand changes hands
Every experience someone has with your brand is an opportunity to form an opinion or a perception about your business, good or bad. Consumers want to deal with a company they trust to provide great products and great service. They may also appreciate a brand for its values, if they align with their own. Reliability,Continue reading “When your brand changes hands”
A bit of business-building advice
It takes more than passion to achieve success. When you’re a small business owner you hold accountability for everything from business planning, accounting, promoting, hiring and firing, and of course, working the business! Needless to say, running your own small business can be challenging, exciting and rewarding. If you’re thinking about starting your own business,Continue reading “A bit of business-building advice”
Strengthen your reputation and build credibility online
As a small business owner, you work hard to build a business you’re proud of. You’ve set your goals, identified your target market and defined how you’re going to differentiate yourself from your competition. Part of your business planning should include a marketing strategy — how to tell the world what you’re up to andContinue reading “Strengthen your reputation and build credibility online”
Finding your ‘get up and go’
I was laying in bed thinking about the things I needed to do. Despite having a good night’s sleep, laying in bed was a pretty comfortable place to be on a dark and dreary autumn morning. I needed some motivation to get up and go. It’s not always easy to find motivation, but it canContinue reading “Finding your ‘get up and go’”
How to get stuff done
We all have “stuff” we need to get done — work stuff, family stuff, friend stuff, your stuff! The list goes on. One of my favourite ways to get stuff done is to make a ‘to-do’ list. It means mapping out my day and striking out each task as I accomplish it. Today it was:Continue reading “How to get stuff done”
Working with your puzzle partner
Are you a puzzle person? Do you make puzzles on your own or do you have a puzzle partner you share the task with? Putting a puzzle together with someone can be fun, but also challenging. Much like teamwork on a project. Teamwork = Two people (or more) working together with the same objective. InContinue reading “Working with your puzzle partner”
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