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Making the transition from good to great doesn’t require a high-profile CEO, the latest technology, innovative change management, or even a fine-tuned business strategy. At the heart of those rare and truly great companies was a corporate culture that rigorously found and promoted disciplined people to think and act in a disciplined manner.

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Journaling does require you to create a new habit, but it’s a habit is strongly linked to success.

A look at successful leaders throughout time reveals they all journal in some way.  Journaling help them gain the clarity of their vision, learn from successes and mistakes, and capture ideas when the iron strikes.  Proponents of journaling state that putting pen to paper to write your vision and goals, sets a stronger intention and makes them seem more real than if you were to type that information into a computer.

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If your business has employees or may have employees in the future you need to know about B.C. Employment Standards, Work Safe BC, and Canada Revenue Agency Payroll Information and how they apply to your business.

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Evernote is an awesome free service that lets you store all your notes together in one place, organized how it makes sense to you. Whether it’s a grocery list, notes from a meeting or class, vacation plans or a collection of your favourite web pages, Evernote can help you remember everything, even when you’re on the go.

Best of all, Evernote also has a desktop app and web-based interface as well, all of which stay synced up so your information is accessible no matter where you are.

The Evernote web site has a wealth of tutorials to help you get the most out of the service and inspire you to find new ways to make managing your information more efficient.

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Dropbox can help alleviate the stress of sharing files on multiple computers and mobile phones by syncing items in your Dropbox to all devices you choose to connect with your account.

In addition to having your files synced on your devices, you can also access any of your files directly from a web browser.

Dropbox has free mobile apps available for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android devices, making access to your files easy, no matter where you are.

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To help clarify the details of what is considered by CRA to be a taxable benefit and what is not, the agency has prepared an Employer’s Guide to Taxable Benefits and Allowances.

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WooRank is a web site that will provide a free analysis of your web site and how it fares based on a variety of criteria. Some of the elements WooRank considers include:

• Page Titles
• Meta Keywords
• Meta Description
• Image ALT Tags
• Text/HTML Ratio

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Self-Growth.com author Sue Brenner wrote a great article about some productive things you can get accomplished in just 15 minutes. Here are a few of the ideas that made the list:

• Take a Break
  Are you tired? Do you long to take an actual break? When you discover a pocket of time in your day, do it! Calm down. Re-center yourself. Get a cup of tea at the corner coffee shop. Browse the newspaper or a magazine. The point is to take a satisfying break that refuels you for the remainder of the day.
• Turn Your Mood Around
  Suppose you need to get work done, but you’re in a funk. First, rate the level of your bad mood on a scale of 1 – 10. Then ask, “What specifically led to this mood?” Maybe you didn’t get enough sleep, or you argued with your boss this morning. Pinpoint the facts of what happened. Then figure out if you’re making up anything about the incident that has very little to do with the facts. For example, “My boss doesn’t like me.” Then ask yourself, “What’s a more rational way of thinking about this?” Now rate your mood again. The number will probably be lower. Then get moving.
• Sprint Clean Your Office
  This is the opposite of doing nothing, but sometimes it has to be done! Scan your office. Pick the one area that needs the most attention first. Do you have folders stacked on your desk? Are there three coffee mugs from the past week? Your desktop may be your first target area for action. Remove what doesn’t belong there. Use a tissue to dust. Either file or put papers in your out-box for future organizing. Pick one area and clear it. Then experience a sense of calm and relief. Eliminating a mess you’ve been putting up with recharges your batteries.

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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 to confidently speak to groups.

Recognized as a leader in helping people become more successful, Dale Carnegie Training teachs people to communicate better and improve their relationship skills.

Here’s a few of the tips they offer in a free guide about how to become a better public speaker:

1. Speak about something that:
   (a) You have earned the right to talk about through study and experience;
   (b) You are excited about; and
   (c) You are eager to share with listeners.
2. Make brief notes of the interesting things you want to mention.
3. Don’t write out your presentations.
4. Never, never, never memorize a presentation word for word.
5. Fill your presentation with illustrations and examples.

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1. The Ability to Manage Change
   Flexibility to adjust to changes in the marketplace is crucial.
2. Building an Organizational Structure That Supports Change
   Strong structure enhances accountability, coordination and communication.
3. Involving Employees in Decision-Making
   Making employees part of the decision process creates a valuable sense of ownership.
4. Aligning Leader Actions with Company Values and Priorities
   Research shows employees model their behaviour after that of their company’s leaders.
5. Company-Wide Coordination and Cooperation
   Be sure to establish shared goals, clear communication and well-defined roles.

The LinkedIn app lets you keep up with your network on the go, making sure you never miss an important message or opportunity! Check your messages, accept invitations to connect and update your status in real time, all from your mobile device.

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Whether you are getting the business ready to sell, sell parts or all of it, or planning to grow it yourself, we invite you this morning to consider taking an important action – especially since three quarters of businesses will be sold in the next decade and we have seen businesses drop revenue as much as 30% – 40% since the beginning of the recession.

Secure a non-biased, diagnostic report on your business.  You probably feel that everything looks good for taking the business to the next level.  “Looks good” is based on assumptions, attitudes, beliefs and concepts that need to be supported with facts, logic and data.  Considering that you are not dealing with everything under your control, clarity of what is really going on leads to good direction, decision-making and planning. Market conditions, customer circumstances, shareholder demands, your customers changing needs and wants are the most important factors.

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1. It’s not personal, it’s business
2. Make sure your photos represent your brand well
3. Post shareable photos
4. If you’re local, show it off
5. Show off a more personal side of your organization
6. Add new photos often

To read the full explanation of all 6 tips, click below to visit the Social Media Examiner web site.

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While they may seem like a new invention, QR codes have actually been around since 1994, primarily used in Asia and Japan, where they were invented.

QR codes allow a smart phone user to scan the code with an app installed on their phone – Red Laser is our app of choice – and be given an option to view a specified URL or save contact information embedded in the code.

This frees the user from having to manually type in a web site address or contact information, which makes them more likely to view the information embedded in the code.

Another part of the QR code’s allure is the mystery of what’s behind the code. Will it be a video, photo, web site or someone’s contact information? Scan the code above to find out!

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