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We have now entered an age where you can lose your files, photos, and music simply by visiting a reputable website.Earlier this year, the Huffington Post unwittingly served up a…
Is your business moving forward? Are you known in your local community? Is your brand recognizable? If your answer is NO then it's time to commit to consistent business and social…
Think of your LinkedIn profile as your Book Cover. Are people tempted by the cover of your book to open it and check out the first page?They say don't judge a book by it's cover,…
I have heard a great analogy for what separates a good marketer from a great marketing team. It was so simple: A good marketer is a spoon, a singular piece, while a great…
Do you have a brand?Simple question, you would think, or is it?Whether I am standing at the podium at a conference, or sitting in front of you as a business consultant, or…
In the heart of Downtown Kitchener you can find a museum that fuels creative thinking and innovation. This museum, simply called THEMUSEUM – one word, uppercase – has proven its…
"Telling people how to be creative is easy - it's only being it that's difficult." -John CleeseMy business card says that I am a "Creative Consultant." I liked the way it…
10 key decisions for business ownersKey decision 8 - Will you sell your business?Many business owners in Canada will exit their business by selling to a non-family member. However…
One thing that drives many business owners insane with marketing is it often feels like you’re throwing darts at a dartboard – Blindfolded. You try a myriad of tactics, but in…
We’ve all heard the expression before: “The Devil is in the detail”. This refers to the hidden elements in something. We think that this is how many businesses feel about…
Be honest, please, be totally honest. When you offer your elevator pitch at a networking event do you ever look around and see who is taking notice? Can you see the…
Running a growing business is a constant juggling act. Payroll is one of those tasks that you can’t neglect or ignore, not once you have staff.Staff need to be paid on time and so…
