If you’re anything like me, you probably have days when you sit down to write a blog post and nothing comes to you. What do you do? Here are a few things that have worked for me when I’ve needed inspiration. Read Other People’s Blogs I’m not suggesting you plagiarize content, or even steal ideas,…
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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Who Wants to Take a Vacation?
This is one of the hardest times of the year here in Ontario. In January, you know it’s going to be very cold, and probably very snowy, and though you probably don’t like it, you’re prepared for it. By now, it feels like it’s been winter forever, and warm days can easily be followed by yet…
Develop Organizing Strategies for Your Personality Type
As you may or may not know, my first business idea had nothing to do with what I’m doing now. After being laid off from the government, I decided to use some of my retraining money to take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Qualifying Program, because I was working in the field of career and…
How to Stimulate the Economy in 4 Easy Steps
President Obama’s economic stimulus package is making big news these days, but marketing expert John Jantsch realizes that small businesses can boost one another during this time of economic uncertainty, simply by making referrals. He has therefore named this week Make a Referral Week. The goal of this event is to generate 1000 referrals for…
In Celebration of Women
Sunday is International Women’s Day, a day that’s been observed since the early 1900s. Society has changed a lot since women marched through the streets of New York City in 1908, demanding shorter hours, better pay, and voting rights, so although women have not achieved full equality with men in all areas, International Women’s Day…
Change Your Life with One Simple Idea
March is International Ideas Month. Isn’t that exciting? A whole month dedicated to ideas! A time to generate new ideas and, more importantly, to act on those ideas. Would you like to start a business? This would be a great time to brainstorm some ideas. Are you bored with your existing business? Think of some…
How Secure Are Your Passwords?
Professional organizer Monica Ricci was recently on Facebook when one of her friends supposedly initiated a chat session with her. Being a smart woman, she immediately suspected that it wasn’t really her friend, and her suspicions were confirmed when her “friend” said she was stuck in London and needed her to wire her some money….
Perfectionism: Virtue or Vice?
When speaking with a potential client, have you ever described yourself as a perfectionist? If so, you’re probably hoping to portray yourself as someone who takes great pride in your work and committed to providing quality service. Those are great traits to have, but be aware that perfectionism isn’t always viewed in a positive light….
Local Business Networking Online
Traditionally, business networking has been associated with live events, where business owners and executives can get together in a formal or informal setting. More recently, we’ve seen the growing popularity of online networks, where we can network with people from around the globe from the comfort of our own homes or offices. Lately I’ve witnessed…