Resolutions are only wishes

We are only 11 days into a new decade.  Have you sat down and written out goals for yourself?  Resolutions are only wishes, until they are written and a plan is in place to achieve.  This means making a change in your life somehow, whether it’s your health habits, your financial well being, your relationships […]

It’s the Season For Gratitude

Gratitude is magic, it’s free or costs very little, and it has incredible results on business relationships because it reaches people on a deep emotional level; one that they will not easily forget. From a scientific perspective, gratitude works within the law of vibration and the law of attraction. Everything and everyone can be broken down […]

An Activity In Gratitude

I challenge you to sit down right now and make a list of several people that you would like to show love and appreciation to within the next week. This could be done by saying Thanks, or writing an email or text, sending a business thank you card, making a phone call, sending a gift, […]

Embrace Conflict

All strong relationships require productive conflict in order to last over time and to grow. This is true for any teams, such as in business, friendships, couples and family models.

Business Starts Off On The Right Foot

I am so pround of young North Bay Entrepreneur, Krystal Kauffman (nee Roy) who has recently been awarded 2009 Ontario Best Business, by the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. National Post coverage of this honourable award ceremony can be found here. All business start ups under CYBF are teamed up with mentors. I have been the […]

Referrals are Gold

In today’s economy, referrals are gold. I have been working with a system that is bringing me amazing results. You may have a use for it personally, for your business, or both. The timing of this information is perfect for you , because the holidays are just around the corner, and staying in touch with […]

Gratitude is Becoming a Thing of the Past

According to a full page article in my local newspaper this past weekend, Generation Y professionals are not seeing the value in saying Thank You. I strongly disagree, call me Generation O (older yet wiser to a few facts about gratitude and business success) that there is huge payoff in traditional notes of gratitude, business […]

Give Thanks with Business Thank You Cards

Business thank you cards will pave your way to success, as they help by creating and maintaining relationships with customers, prospects and staff. Learn 20 reasons to say “Thank You” below.

Anti-bullying strategies for the workplace

Bullying in the workplace is identified as repeated acts or verbal comments intended to intimidate, offend, degrade, hurt or humiliate a individual or group of people either mentally or physically.  Usually there is an assertion of power from those who bully, onto their victims. Some examples could include spreading malicious rumours or gossip, excluding one […]

Sharpen Your Tools

The important tools of our success can take many forms. Perhaps they are communication skills, strategic planning time, connecting with our customers, maintaining equipment or continuing our education. Two years ago we may have been frantically working to supply consumer demand, feeling that we did not have time to sharpen these important tools. Fall 2009 […]