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Orange Juice is Good For You, But...

I read today that drinking a glass of orange juice at least once a day is good for your health. I always thought that this was the case, but now scientists are saying that our skin can benefit from drinking orange juice. Especially where skin damage is concerned.

Sharing by Listening

I was taught by my parents from a very young age to share. Whether it was my toys, my sweets/candy or my time. Obviously as a young child it is not always easy to share, for obvious reasons. I was a very shy young girl who lacked self esteem and yearned to be liked until, that is, I realized something interesting.

You don't have to be the prettiest, or the cleverest person for people to like you. All of us have something other people want, and once you know what it is you have that others want, you discover something quite wonderful.

@MarketPlace Conference - THEMUSEUM - Kitchener

Exploring the Future, Now.

On September 17th, the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) will be hosting the @MarketPlace Conference at THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener.

This year's theme is Exploring the Future, Now. With the rapid pace of change in technology, community and business we're looking to see what the future holds. Some of the themes we'll be exploring include:

Who Are You And Why Do You Want To Chat With Me?

"If you would converse with me, please define your terms" Voltaire.

The above quote is a great example of someone who liked to network, but wanted to get straight to the point. In other words, if you want to take some of my valuable time to chat with me, I want to know why.

Warning About Online Fraud

Via BBC News Online: "Fraudsters traded 12 million pieces of personal information online between January and April this year, according to research"

This is a helpful article and offers some advice on changing passwords etc, so check it out and see what you think:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18866347

Which Facebook Page Structure Will Best Improve Your Global Fan Engagement

Should You Quit Your Day Job to Start Your Own Business?

The Globe & Mail small business resources are really helpful, check out this video that asks the question:

"Should I quit my day job before starting a company?"

 

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/starting-out/video-should-i-quit-my-day-job-before-starting-a-company/article4392429/

Think & Grow Rich in a Proactive Manner

Scene 1: Small Business owner A) sits in office all day - thinking.

Scene 2: Small Business owner B) visits small business owner A) to connect and find out how they can help each other, but is met with silence.

Scene 3: Small Business owner A) sends small business owner B) away because he interrupted his thinking process.

Scene 4: Small Business owner B) askes small business owner A) what he is thinking about that takes all day, all night and potentially is damaging his business.

Scene 5: Small Business owner A) answers " I AM THINKING and I will GROW RICH".

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