There are times when we find ourselves in work or social situations where we don’t know everyone we’re with — a business networking event, a friend’s wedding, a holiday event. For many, these are perfect events to catch up, rekindle friendships or exchange information. Attending with a colleague or friend can make interacting a littleContinue reading “Feeling awkward and uncomfortable?”
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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’”
Strike up a conversation
This past week I circled Lake Superior by car with family. The views were magnificent — rock cuts, gorges, waterfalls and breathtaking horizons. At every stop, there were tourists from different places in Canada and United States experiencing the same wonders and sharing their stories about the last trips they’d made, the tours or sightsContinue reading “Strike up a conversation”
A case for planning
One of the fun parts of my job is planning events for small businesses. I have a number of contacts who specialize in creating party favours and printed items, but the real fun comes with the planning. Mary runs a small home design shop where she displays various fabrics, mirrors and other stylish vases andContinue reading “A case for planning”
See the goal. Achieve the goal.
The best way to reach a goal is to start with a clear picture of what you want to achieve. Is your goal to buy a house in the next five years, take a vacation or maybe chip away at a pile of debt you’ve accumulated? Whatever your goal, you’ll need a plan to getContinue reading “See the goal. Achieve the goal.”
Writing with purpose
I’m sometimes asked to write letters, ads, posts, etc. for my customers. And, of course, I’m always happy to help. Whether it’s a flyer to promote their services or a letter to explain a change, knowing the purpose and what the sender wants the reader to do is an important first step. I like toContinue reading “Writing with purpose”
Five reasons to write!
“I can shake off everything as I write. My sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” ~ Anne Frank There are many good reasons to write. Here are some to consider. 5. It’s a great way to record memories.You’ve had a great vacation. You visited little towns and shops and learned so much about the areaContinue reading “Five reasons to write!”
Why blog?
I haven’t always been a blogger. In fact, I’ve only really been blogging for a couple years now. I started my blogging as a project for my Toastmasters Club. The project asked me to research blog sites, plan what I would blog about, how frequently and then write eight posts. Writing eight blogs may seemContinue reading “Why blog?”
My writing booth. 