small business

Workshop for Canadian Small Businesses

I’m currently in development with two other individuals in developing a workshop for small businesses here in Canada. Our goal is to provide real-world advice and direction, so that business owners can take advantage of resources and strategies that can […]

Shout Out To Oceans & Fisheries


From my stats I see that I have someone from Oceans and Fisheries visiting here at my blog. Being originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, I’m curious about them. If you happen to read this, how about leaving a comment and […]

Interview with Christian Home Business Connection

Blog owner Laurie Neumann from “Christian Home Business Connection” contacted me a short time ago to interview me as a small business owner. Laurie was interested in my work habits and take on running my business. It gives a good over-view as to […]

Let Them Wear Swag!

Are you looking for some un-monetary way to reward employees
and suppliers who might go above and beyond in their duties?

This idea was tabled during a committee meeting I was involved
with yesterday – logoed apparel, and various gifts such as spa visits
and iPods.

Your […]

Conquer Your Fears!


Every one of us has fears we’d love to conquer. Is it a fear of the water? A fear of heights? How about public speaking – does that get you spooked? Fear keeps us from reaching our fullest potential. Let’s […]

Create Your Own Market!


Increasingly small businesses lament the dwindling of their markets and the narrowing of their opportunities. From my perspective, I’d say the situation is a case of them allowing the economy to affect them instead of them affecting the economy. […]

5 Reasons Why Branding Won’t Work.

They’re never going to buy you’re the expert.

Here’s the thing, you really are an expert in your field, but here’s the rub – YOU don’t believe it. If you don’t believe in yourself , don’t expect customers to believe in […]

Double or Nothing!


Your business card is a simple and effective tool in sales. That little 3.5″ X 2″ message can make or break your first impression. How much importance you put on it will make you money or leave it behind. Your […]

Write Your Way To FREE Publicity.


Publicity – it is seen as free advertising. Everybody wants positive publicity. Wouldn’t it be great if you could control publicity?

Well you can.

There are two ways to get publicity that you can do today that has a good […]

Looking Back For Business

We are always looking ahead for new business. Wondering what is over the horizon. One often over-looked direction for new business is behind you.

I’m talking about your legacy clients or past customers. The folks you did business with as […]