Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
It's been said many times that it's not what you know, but who you know! Networking is the best way to build connections and foster the business relationships that power your business.
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
Whether you are a small biz owner or a friend doing someone a favour, follow through with what you started. Reputation is key and once you lose that you have to work very hard to attempt to gain it back.
A few tips from me would be:
Submitted by Dorothy Fry on
Spend the entire day watching romantic movies.
If you’d like to spend a romantic summer night making wishes on falling stars, mark the second week in August on your calendar. The earth passes through the Perseid meteor belt around August 12th every year which usually results in spectacular meteor showers for two to three nights.
Buy a lottery ticket. Give it to your partner with a little note attached: "I hit the jackpot when I met/married you!"
Many couples have "His" and "Hers" matching towels but here are some other ideas:
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
It's sleek, looks gorgeous, lovely to touch and everyone wants one! What is this thing I talk about you may ask, take a look and see what you think. Yes, it's the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, and I know you want to win one and here is how you can do that.
TELUS and the Small Business Community Network have teamed up to offer you the chance to win the awesome BlackBerry Z10 smartphone.
Submitted by Glenn Stewart on
Self-employed?
Customize your disability and critical illness coverage!
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
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 facing and you could win a $100,000 business grant to help you overcome that challenge.
Read about this exciting opportunity:
Submitted by Dorothy Fry on
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 one."
Get your partner a wristwatch inscribed with: "I always have time for you."
Ladies - attach a $100 bill or gift card to a Victoria’s Secret catalog along with a note to him saying, "You choose."
Submitted by Nikos Rentas on
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 to my goals, both the long term and short term. Sometimes it is fun and others it is a challenge, sanity you ask? Sanity comes in the process, where the process isn't an hour nor a day but several days and really a roller coaster ride that has lasted over this past month.
Submitted by Kerstin Kramer on
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 management, employees and even your customers) may judge your company's reputation based on the written documentation you provide to them. Failure to use proper grammar and spelling can quickly weaken your company's reputation and decrease your business success before you can blink an eye. Your current website or flyers might invite your current customers to visit your store or buy more goods and services. You don't want to risk not being understood by your target audience simply due to a lack of proper grammar and spelling! Even the Wall Street Journal wrote an article about "rampant illiteracy" in 2012: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303410404577466662919275448.html
But do not despair! We are here to provide you with three simple tips that can help you to improve your business communications:
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
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 partner and husband suggested it was time for a one page website for Motivational Steps.
So I am excited to share with you all the finished product:
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