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Sunsets are one of the most beautiful things a human being can experience. No matter how many times I've seen one, taken thousands for granted, it is in those special moments when I've truly taken the time to watch this amazing display of mother nature that I have some of the most profound thoughts and brilliant business ideas. Read More

Continuing on our theme from last week about doing business development during the summer, consider sports as a way to increase your network. Join a softball team, go golfing with some business colleagues, join a recreational soccer league. Everyone you meet is a client or knows a client. Read More

I came across a new favourite quote recently: “Time is a created thing. To say, 'I don't have time' is to say 'I don't want to.'” Lao Tzu Read More

I met a woman this week who discovered, much to her surprise, that her weekly networking group provides fewer leads for her coaching and personal development business than do her social connections, including people she encounters through parenting activities. Read More

Lately there has been a lot of news in the media that Western Canada is seeing the first signs of economic recovery. Housing sales and starts are up, unemployment numbers in June were significantly lower than predicted and companies are starting to hire again. Read More

Working 8, 10, sometimes 12 or 14 hours a day. A slave to their business. And worse yet, the summer is passing quickly by. How can we change this? And quick? Read More

With all the rain we get on the West Coast, summer is a time to get out in the sunshine, kick back, and enjoy the temperatures. Entrepreneurs will find themselves in one of two camps. Read More

One of the most common mistakes I see women make in business is the need to make things perfect. Prospects are not called or new market opportunities not followed up with because “they're not quite ready”. They still have to finish the website or make changes to the marketing piece or do more market research before they can wade in. Read More

I'm all for taking full advantage of summer, and using it to engage in marketing in a different way. With everyone feeling more relaxed, it's the perfect time to switch into market research mode. Read More

With all the talk of retaining your top performers during these tough economic times now is a great time to look at ways to do this. With the warm, sunny weather upon us, there are a few things you can do to say thanks to those who work so hard for you all year round. Read More