With his tactical dog harness and bright green reflector collar, Dylan dog looks quite stylish. It’s 6:20 a.m., dark out, and we are about to go for our walk. I’m looking less than Lululemon in an old, comfortable, long-sleeved T-shirt, hoodie and yoga pants. Over …
Five steps designed to make your business goal a reality. Each is productive and self-contained, and you control when you do each one.
I like book recommendations as they can entice you from your usual author or genre book rut. Here are some book suggestions – two fiction, two mysteries and two memoirs. I hope at least one makes it to your summer reading pile.
In today’s overly stimulated world, embracing the power of ‘less’ is essential.
You don’t need to invest a lot of money to update your business with the intention of reaching customers/clients.
Four places to find inspiration for your business growth.
Recipes, interior design, fashion, and hair ideas are just a few reasons people utilize Pinterest for personal use. Pinterest can also have a place in your business marketing strategy. Photographing what you sell is relatively simple if you are a product-based company. That said, many …
Why are there no quick fixes to achieve work-life balance? Because our personal and business lives run in a continuous cycle in which circumstances and priorities evolve and change. Your child gets sick, an employee quits, a client changes a deadline, or an ageing parent …
Home used to be where we predominantly ate, slept and relaxed, but today we design our homes to serve multiple purposes. Even those rooms with specific functions have been transformed through technology, eye-pleasing storage and streamlined efficient appliances. Renovations are no longer made just …
Life is full of small unexpected moments; a quick hug from a child, flowers from your partner, or a friend calling to check in on you. Moments that are not costly but do say you are appreciated. In turn, we find ways to reciprocate, to …
Sometimes ‘keeping it simple’ is the only way a small business owner can get things done.
The opportunity to design and construct your own building for your business is rare. So when a client/friend was fortunate enough to have this happen, I sent her an email with congratulations and a piece of advice. “Before your doors open to the public and …
Cities have their share of notable small businesses. In Calgary, I have found a little Greek grocery with authentic feta and olives and an Italian store with a soul enhancing European atmosphere. I notice how my senses come alive in these shops; the hum of …
Fall is when businesses realize that year-end is approaching, and business strategies created in January need to be re-examined and re-set.
Autumn seems to be a busy time and this one dish recipe is the perfect dinner solution.
It takes courage to put yourself out there.
