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Get Rid of Speech Anxiety Once and for All
By Carla Rieger Leave a Comment
In a recent survey of several hundred people who speak in front of groups, I asked them to list their biggest challenges when giving presentations. The top answer was being too self conscious, anxious or freezing up. This was a concern even for … [Read More...]
Negotiating a Commercial Lease
By Neil Hamilton Leave a Comment
In a recent I discussed finding the proper (i.e. “ideal”) retail location for your business. At that time I promised to follow up with the ins and outs of actually negotiating a retail lease. With some exceptions most of the components that make … [Read More...]
More to be pitied than scolded!
By Peter Comrie Leave a Comment
Today’s my birthday and while it’s my intention to celebrate being “sexty” something, I find I’m having to address an issue that’s just pissing me off. We’ll all readily agree that all of our businesses have been somewhat affected by … [Read More...]
Debt and Mental Health
By Peter Temple Leave a Comment
The statistics below from a Royal College of Psychiatrists report show that debt is not only a financial problem it is also a major health issue: What is the relationship between debt and mental health problems? One in four people has a mental … [Read More...]
Things you should be doing in AP right now
Payables is a complicated and expensive accounting function. Things you should be doing in AP right now Every incoming bill should be entered into your accounts payable file daily, with date of arrival, date due, relevant account information … [Read More...]

How To Take Charge of Your Home Office: 5 Ideas That Really Work
Is your home office working effectively for you or are you finding it a real struggle to keep focused and organized? If you are struggling, you are not alone. In fact, many home-based entrepreneurs have told me that they find it very difficult to keep organized and to stay on top of things while running [...]

Ladies: The Numbers Don’t Lie – A Contingency Plan (or Plan ‘B’) is Critical
The results of a Statistics Canada study (completed in June 2012) were reviewed in an Article entitled: Impact of Widowhood and Divorce on Income Replacement Among Seniors, 1983 to 2007. 1 While definitely not as exhilarating as the Fifty Shades trilogy, the information contained in this study reinforces the notion that we need to make [...]
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Healthy Body Healthy Business
You are your business. In the current state of the economy, if small business owners like us aren’t optimizing our health, the Joneses are getting the edge! Here are some 3 quick tips to get you started in the right direction of optimal … [Read More...]
Compete Less, Win More Business: Be Different!
The concept of an elevator pitch is well understood by most salespeople and entrepreneurs, even by those without a business background. The importance of differentiation is a different story. I hear so many bland, even boring elevator pitches that it … [Read More...]







