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Is The Customer Always Right?

by Trevor Wright

I was talking to an associate the other day and realized I have been in a customer service related industry for over 30 years.  Yes, I know my boyish looks tend to make you…

A Fuse Panel Upgrade May Be Just What Your Home Needs

by Nathan Parsons

If you currently have a fuse panel in your home, there are a variety of reasons you should consider upgrading to a breaker panel. SimplicityIf you have a blown fuse, it can…

To Do List Vs. Project Management

by Sylvia Greschner

SG Money CoachHave you ever thought of what benefits a Project Management tool could do for you?Sunday evenings are a great time for me to review what is in the forecast for the…

Are Clients Always Right?

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

Fortunately, this does not have to happen a lot. But as small business owners, we need to realize and accommodate the fact that sometimes things don’t always go our way with a…

Today'S Data Breach Landscape

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

Verizon may be recognizable as a mobile communications provider in the United States, but they're also a top-tier managed security services provider and the publishers of the…

Getting Noticed In A Niche

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

Most Canadians either own or work for a small business. There are quite a few common mistakes that new small businesses make. Most mistakes have been talked about it…

Do I Need A Toaster?

by Trevor Wright

Way back in the ‘good old days’, banks used to try really hard to get new customers.They also seemed to think that they should treat their current customers differently than the…

It Pays To Shop Around!

by Mark Benkovic

Have you ever heard of the cliché, “Penny wise, pound foolish” ?It’s interesting how most people will shop around to save a few cents or a few dollars on groceries, furniture or…

Let'S Get Healthy!

by Kim Wilson

I lost my mum to cancer at the young age of 65  and she lost her mum to the same cancer at age 65.I realized that this puts me at high risk, so I began to research causes and…

How To Buy A Home Yourself

by Andrew Shackleton

I'm certain about the value I bring to the table.  Because of that confidence I'll lay out exactly how to buy a house, with or without my help!Buying a home can be a…

Cash Flow Is King

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

Budget. Budget. Budget. That evil “B” word. Most people dread it. Many don’t understand it. So, I decided to not use the word in our practice. It is not entirely representational…

Real Estate Sales Are Cratering Around The Gta?

by Andrew Shackleton

Real estate sales are cratering around the GTA. Is this a crash in the making? Prices in Richmond Hill…..have dropped a whopping 43 per cent from the peakThe experience of York is…