There’s hardly a day that goes by that most of us don’t wish for more time to get all the things on our to-do list finished. However, it need not take a large amount of time to get things done. Self-Growth.com author Sue Brenner wrote a great article about some productive things you can get [...]

It’s common knowledge that many people rank their fear of public speaking even stronger than their fear of death. Wow. That’s saying something! However, letting that fear get the best of you can determine how successful you are. According to Dale Carnegie Training, 87% of a person’s income is directly attributed to that person’s ability [...]

The most successful companies in the world know that consistency is key to long-term prosperity. Rick Lepsinger of OnPoint Consulting shares five ways to achieve consistent results in your business: The Ability to Manage Change Flexibility to adjust to changes in the marketplace is crucial. Building an Organizational Structure That Supports Change Strong structure enhances [...]

Are you a “LinkedIn” smart phone user? If you’re a regular visitor of the LinkedIn web site, you might be interested in the LinkedIn mobile app, available for iPhone, Blackberry, Android and Palm Pre. The LinkedIn app lets you keep up with your network on the go, making sure you never miss an important message [...]

Seeking investors is one way to take your business to the next level. But, are you ready? The Dale Carnegie Business Group featured a great article in their Monday Morning Mentor newsletter about how to know if your business is ready to take on investors. Whether you are getting the business ready to sell, sell [...]

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. So, instead of taking a text-only approach to your business’ Facebook fan page, why not use the following tips to take your page to the next level? It’s not personal, it’s business Make sure your photos represent your brand well Post shareable photos If [...]

You may have seen these strange-looking boxes popping up more and more in magazines, and newspapers, web sites, business cards, signs and retail store displays. They are called QR codes, which stands for “Quick Response”. While they may seem like a new invention, QR codes have actually been around since 1994, primarily used in Asia [...]

Like it or not, if you’re in business, sales is a fact of life. If you’re not actively selling, your company is likely slowly dying on the vine. As is the case with any skill, there’s an art to selling and some people have a natural aptitude for sales, while others struggle and do all [...]

For those businesses who use Facebook as a marketing tool, it’s important to note that the web site has implemented a number of new features in the past couple of months. First, they changed the look and functionality of Business Pages, then provided a way to convert a business “profile” into a page. The latest [...]

This has to be one of the most comprehensive business success web sites we’ve seen in a long time. Be sure to check it out! The Small Business Accelerator is your gateway to freely available business information, education, and assistance that is both current and trustworthy. You’ll find information resources and research strategies that will [...]

We’ve all heard the buzzwords “mission statement”, “vision statement” and “values” when it comes to business, but with all the jargon flying around, sometimes it can all get a little confusing. The Women’s Enterprise Centre wrote a great article that defines each of these terms and explains what they mean to you as an entrepreneur. [...]

With the tough economic climate that we’ve all been dealing with for some time, it’s easy for entrepreneurs in all industries to have the occasional “down” moment of self-doubt. But, this sort of mindset manifested more than just occasionally, can do immeasurable damage to your success in the long term. SelfGrowth.com has a great article [...]

If you or your spouse or common-law partner did business as a sole proprietor or if you have business income in addition to any money you earned as an employee of a company, the deadline for filing your tax return is on or before June 15, 2011. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CRA [...]

We’re all guilty of multi-tasking to get in as much work as we can in any given day. This can often mean grabbing a snack or eating a meal at our desks, hunkered over the keyboard. As careful as you may be, it’s easy for bits of food and other debris to get stuck between [...]

It’s no secret that many entrepreneurs fear – even loathe – using the phone as a sales tool in their businesses. With email, social media and many other forms of marketing in the mix, it can be easy to overlook how big an impact picking up the phone can have on the bottom line. The [...]