Happy Small Business Week!
How it all began … I always loved books (and dressing like a hoochie, apparently), so I feel grateful to celebrate 10 […]
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8 Lessons from 8 Years in Business
It’s party time! February marks 8 years since I launched by own business. As the number of new businesses has soared 38% […]
Quit Hiding Your Magic
I get it: It’s far easier (and it feels safer) to stay in the snuggly, warm cocoon of our comfort zone. However, […]
Honoured to speak at this event …
So grateful to have spoken to businesswomen and business students at the recent Women in Leadership conference hosted by the Schulich School […]
The Sweetest Business Networking Event of the Year
Tonight, Toronto entrepreneurs put the ‘epic’ in epicurean. More than 100 guests attended the most decadent (and least nutritious) networking event of […]
Holiday Parties = Networking Goldmines
Looking to grow your business in 2017? Great. Start now. Successful executive and entrepreneurs recommend that you say yes to every invitation […]
Proof the Freelance Revolution is Unstoppable
October is Small Business Month, so it’s the perfect time to acknowledge and celebrate a thriving entrepreneurial trend: the rise of the […]
8 Reasons Businesses Love Freelancers
The freelance revolution is fueling business, as a growing number of companies are turning to independent professionals to get their projects done. […]
Does Freelancing Fit Your Lifestyle?
October is Small Business Month, so it’s a great time to consider whether the freelance movement is right for you — now […]
24 Entrepreneurs’ Top Tips from their Dads
In time for Father’s Day, entrepreneurs around the world celebrated their tough and tender role models. These business owners remind us that […]
Leadership Tips from Proven Tech Disruptors
Technology is today’s business game-changer. Its growing influence impacts everyone from the c-suite to the customer service frontlines. Now it’s impossible to […]
6 Tech Trends Affecting Your Marketing Team in 2016
(Originally posted on LinkedIn.) Say good-bye to the silos between IT and marketing. Today’s most successful companies embrace the powerful fusion of […]
10 Qualities of Winning Entrepreneurs
In a recent LinkedIn post, over three dozen entrepreneurs generously shared with me their top tips for business success. They mentioned several […]
14 Experts Share How to Recession-Proof Your Business
In both strong and weak economies, your company deserves promotion. Last month, Statistics Canada confirmed the Canadian economy slipped into recession in […]
The Most Cost-Effective Marketing Tactic
What powerful marketing tactic builds brand awareness, creates trust and establishes long-term value – all at a low cost? The most effective […]
Why Successful C-Suites Embrace Social Media
Twenty years ago, Apple CEO Steve Jobs “nailed it” when he predicted the role of computers would evolve from computation to communication. […]
Strut! Self-promotion tips from business leaders
To get ahead, you need to promote yourself. Research proves that business and career success is highest among people who feel comfortable […]
Want Happy, Engaged Employees?: 7 Tips
What’s the secret behind successful companies’ higher customer loyalty, profits and revenue, and lower turnover? Engaged employees. These employees create business value […]
Social Media Selling: A to Z
How social is your business? Over 46% of businesses say social media drives sales, according to recent research. In honour of Social […]