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Important Things to Put in Your Business Brochure
A business brochure can be an excellent marketing tool and it is therefore important that you have included all the pertinent information before you order a large print run. Following...
Important Things to Put in Your Business Brochure
A business brochure can be an excellent marketing tool and it is therefore important that you have included all the pertinent information before you order a large print run. Following...

Lack of Self-Care Can Hurt Your Business
Sometimes people are involved in high-risk activities or wear themselves out by ignoring their basic needs. Over time these can lead to compromised health situations for them and result in...
Lack of Self-Care Can Hurt Your Business
Sometimes people are involved in high-risk activities or wear themselves out by ignoring their basic needs. Over time these can lead to compromised health situations for them and result in...
Important Things To Put On Your Business Card
Everyone seems to have a business card these days but some of them are not very good marketing tools. The print might be too small or in a font that...
Important Things To Put On Your Business Card
Everyone seems to have a business card these days but some of them are not very good marketing tools. The print might be too small or in a font that...

Tips for Travelling to Workshops and Conferences
So often I meet up in elevators as people are hauling their luggage to the hotel desk during a coffee break or stating that they need to miss sessions of...
Tips for Travelling to Workshops and Conferences
So often I meet up in elevators as people are hauling their luggage to the hotel desk during a coffee break or stating that they need to miss sessions of...

Why Is Networking Important to You and Your Bus...
Every time that I attend a workshop or Conference, I am reminded of the importance of building a network. There are so many benefits for doing this: Gaining knowledge about...
Why Is Networking Important to You and Your Bus...
Every time that I attend a workshop or Conference, I am reminded of the importance of building a network. There are so many benefits for doing this: Gaining knowledge about...

Personal Interests Can Hurt Your Business
My daughter was managing a large company with over fifty employees. One day she told me how frustrated she was about the way that staff members were more focussed on...
Personal Interests Can Hurt Your Business
My daughter was managing a large company with over fifty employees. One day she told me how frustrated she was about the way that staff members were more focussed on...
How to Handle a Snowstorm
Recently North America was surprised to learn that there was snow in forty-nine of the fifty states and in most of Canada at the same time. Not everyone was prepared...
How to Handle a Snowstorm
Recently North America was surprised to learn that there was snow in forty-nine of the fifty states and in most of Canada at the same time. Not everyone was prepared...

How to Handle a Cancelled or Delayed Flight
I am always so surprised when I am in an airport and see distraught people who are running around and swearing because their flight was cancelled or delayed. They frantically...
How to Handle a Cancelled or Delayed Flight
I am always so surprised when I am in an airport and see distraught people who are running around and swearing because their flight was cancelled or delayed. They frantically...

Does an Apology Help Your Business?
Today I attended a break out session with the topic of apology at a conflict resolution conference. We discussed the importance of apologizing to others and how it is best...
Does an Apology Help Your Business?
Today I attended a break out session with the topic of apology at a conflict resolution conference. We discussed the importance of apologizing to others and how it is best...

Poor Hygiene Can Hurt Your Business
Have you ever gone into an office or business and been distracted by a horrible smell? You don't want to be rude, but you just know that there is something...
Poor Hygiene Can Hurt Your Business
Have you ever gone into an office or business and been distracted by a horrible smell? You don't want to be rude, but you just know that there is something...

Seven Ways to Save Money When Eating in a Resta...
Eating out can be expensive - especially if you are feeding a family. There are a few ways, however, that you can save money so that the bill isn't more...
Seven Ways to Save Money When Eating in a Resta...
Eating out can be expensive - especially if you are feeding a family. There are a few ways, however, that you can save money so that the bill isn't more...

Reasons Why People Do or Don't Want Funerals
Lately there seems to be more of a trend towards not having funerals when individuals die. Some of this stems from the decisions that the person made before death and...
Reasons Why People Do or Don't Want Funerals
Lately there seems to be more of a trend towards not having funerals when individuals die. Some of this stems from the decisions that the person made before death and...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...

Tips For Reading People
When you are in business, it is very important that you are able to read people. This applies not only to your customers or clients but also to your staff....
Tips For Reading People
When you are in business, it is very important that you are able to read people. This applies not only to your customers or clients but also to your staff....

Self-Improvement Means Taking Things One Step A...
So often I hear clients tell me that they can't start something because they might not like it. For example, they explain that they would not apply for a specific...
Self-Improvement Means Taking Things One Step A...
So often I hear clients tell me that they can't start something because they might not like it. For example, they explain that they would not apply for a specific...

Customer Service - What Does It Really Mean?
This week I travelled to Calgary Alberta for a Conference that begins tomorrow. While I was eating lunch in the restaurant, I received a telephone call that my uncle had...
Customer Service - What Does It Really Mean?
This week I travelled to Calgary Alberta for a Conference that begins tomorrow. While I was eating lunch in the restaurant, I received a telephone call that my uncle had...
Eighteen Acres
If you are interested in reading a unique novel by an author who has great insight into the setting where she places her fictional characters, I believe you will enjoy...
Eighteen Acres
If you are interested in reading a unique novel by an author who has great insight into the setting where she places her fictional characters, I believe you will enjoy...
Living Without Breaks and Vacation Can Hurt You...
Sometimes business owners become so involved in all the things that need to be done that they ignore the fact that they need daily breaks and regular vacation times. There...
Living Without Breaks and Vacation Can Hurt You...
Sometimes business owners become so involved in all the things that need to be done that they ignore the fact that they need daily breaks and regular vacation times. There...

Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
I find that unless I make a deliberate effort to do certain things, they just don’t get done. It is far easier to distract myself and do something that is...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
I find that unless I make a deliberate effort to do certain things, they just don’t get done. It is far easier to distract myself and do something that is...

Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...