Submitted by Glenn Stewart on
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 doze off without realizing it, perhaps never to wake up again.
Submitted by Glenn Stewart on
Mistakes to Avoid when Running a Small Business:
January 19, 2013 Small Business Comments
Neglecting Expenditures
Submitted by John Arnott on
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 statistics have shown that although the total number of fires has been reduced, the actual fire death rate risk, i.e the number of deaths per 1000 fires, has not changed much during this time period.
The two main types of residential fires are:
1. Fast flame such as cooking fires
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
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 different meanings for one word:
Submitted by Dave Ockwell-Jenner on
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 post on TELUS Talks Business to find out more -- plus you'll find other great resources for SMBs on the site.
Submitted by Ian Inglis on
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 economic growth, even people who aren’t looking to buy or sell a home are anxious to see if 2013 holds another year of prosperity for the Canadian housing market.
Submitted by Kim Edmundson on
Submitted by Lucie M.H. Fournier on
Well, it's a New Year and I, for one, have decided that this year will be amazing! What about you?
There is an old saying that says, if you keep doing what you've been doing, you will keep getting the same results. Yuck! for some. Great! for others. I believe we are all capable of making a success of our lives whether this be personal or professional. And for many small business owners, these two fields overlap all too often. The ultimate question I find difficult to answer when someone asks is, 'Tell me about yourself.' What do they really want to know?
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
Accountabilty, it really sets you apart from the rabble. If that sounds rude then so be it, but it is the truth. Small business owners who blame everything on someone else will not be successful, they have no time to work out why they are losing clients.
As one of the co-founders of the Small Business Community Network I like to share articles with you all that I feel are beneficial and can help you grow your business success.
Submitted by Pam Urie on
The Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) is not about making buildings accessible: it's about how people with disabilities access your services. An initiative of the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Act includes five accessibility standards that are being phased in, beginning in 2012.
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