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 [...]

The practice of selling an extra service or product to your current customer base is what cross-selling is all about.  Unfortunately, cross-selling is often associated with aggressive sales tactics. Who hasn’t been bombarded with communications trying to get you to buy more products or services? The result is that many small businesses don’t cross-sell, because [...]

Whether you’re looking for folks who share your passion for your favourite hobby or for a group of like-minded business professionals, Meetup.com has a group for you. Meetups are local groups designed to help people who share common interests get together in person for group outings, seminars, workshops, games nights and more. There are groups [...]

Emotional intelligence (EQ) may not sound like something that would automatically be associated with business. However, how we handle ourselves emotionally – and therefore, interpersonally with our clients, colleagues, friends, etc. – play a big part in how successful we are as individuals – and how our businesses fare as a result. The connection between [...]

Think you know what it takes to be a successful leader? You may want to take some time to re-examine those beliefs, because it may not be what you think. NALH client Terry Tuharsky of Dakota Consulting has written a book called “The Leadership Formula” that shares 50 ideas on how to become a better [...]

Ever wonder what’s being said about your business online? Try Social Mention’s free tool which helps track social mentions of your business across a variety of social media and other sites to stay on top of your online reputation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION >>

With shiny new gadgets, ever-faster computers and software upgrades popping up at record speed, it’s easy to be tempted to jump on the bandwagon every time something new comes along. But, it’s not always a good idea to charge ahead with the latest-and-greatest right away. On the flip side, standing by old hardware and software [...]

Facebook has quickly become a force to be reckoned with on the Internet. And, for businesses who use social media to market themselves, Facebook is often a big focus in those efforts. In a recent blog post, Vancouver-based marketing firm BOOST Social Media discusses how you can use Facebook Deals to market your business to [...]