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Failure. It has such negative connotations. Most of us likely shudder at the prospect of failure.There is a clear recollection in my mind that deals with failure. It was 1994. I…
A question came up this week when I was presenting on a popular topic - LinkedIn.The question was "How does the Skills portion of LinkedIn work". On my LinkedIn page the…
There is a huge shift happening in the ideology of financial planning. Traditional financial planning is all about math and money. You look at how much you earn, figure out how…
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…
