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Thousands of Canadian business owners and financial managers turn to equipment leasing in Canada for asset financing.
We can safely say that this method of Canadian business finance can be a simple or as complex as you wanted to make it. Our goal is to ensure you consider don’t consider an ... Views: 419
Leading change can be tricky because not only does it take courage to innovate, it takes courage to breach subjects that make “stuck” cultures… well, stuck! There has been a tacit agreement in business culture to avoid addressing emotion/feelings at all costs. Yet, it is this very issue that ... Views: 894
The Smart Card Alliance offers platitudes but don’t identify the culprits!
The Smart Card Alliance released their weak response to the recent Sykipot Tojan attack which hijacked the Department of Defense authentication smartcards. Unlike hypothetical attacks on smartcards (the Chinese ... Views: 1823
Have a feeling or showing of adequacy and reliance on yourself and your powers. Let there be certainty in your thorough planning, which eliminates uncertainty and the level of risk in business. Let your creativity be full of expertise. Manifest the knowledge, skill and experience needed for ... Views: 1116
Goals, dreams, to do’s, follow-up, connecting with old and new clients, coming up with a new plan, working, working, working … AAAHHH, it all seems to be too much at the beginning of a New Year. It’s just too much to even think about and so much easier just to not do it. But when you do, it ... Views: 716
“When my husband and I began dating we would often have a ‘veg out’ Saturday. It would involve sleeping in, watching or renting movies, playing games and eating left over's. It was quiet, relaxing and also very fun.
Fast-forward 7 years of married life with 3 daughters … it surely has ... Views: 2945
If you generate content on a daily or weekly basis, it can be quite time consuming, especially if you are only creating it for one purpose and in only one format. If you are writing blog or an article for your ezine, and not using that content anywhere else, you aren’t leveraging your content ... Views: 763
Are you currently in the process of creating multiple streams of income? If you are then chances are you are involved in a affiliate marketing program. If so then you may be wondering what it takes to be a super affiliate and make more money than what you are currently pulling in.
If you are ... Views: 677
So, you have decided to create your own solar energy generator to cut bills or have a healthier source of energy for your home. Before you start working on something you need to know how it works.
Solar energy is created by sun rays that reach our planet in just a few minutes after they leave ... Views: 1049
If you own or manage a trendy hotel or nightclub you'll certainly need to provide you and your guests with higher end lounge furniture for them to relax while enjoying the ambiance of your bar or lobby. Just like any manager in the hospitality industry knows the main element to getting good ... Views: 1524
The other day my friendly Trader Joes check out guy said, “Are you doing anything cool for the holidays?”
I think I shocked him with my answer of “Why yes, we just dropped some toys off at the Holiday Drive and I’m enjoying finding unique ways to give this year.”
Stunned, he responded, “I ... Views: 1330
Are you tired of struggling to get clients who pay you what you’re worth? The following tips to help your small business marketing efforts can help you fulfill your financial and creative dreams.
If you’re selling time or using the old “dollars for hours” model, it’s no wonder you’re struggling ... Views: 606
Quote:
80% of success is about showing up.
A similar saying was first printed in the New York Times and often attributed to American director, Woody Allen. If you remain focused and show up consistently, success follows.
Why, then, do so many small business owners have trouble showing ... Views: 1044
I’m very excited to be offering my 8-Weeks To CEO course as a special offer for the new year. 2012 has officially started and there’s no more time for excuses. Over the years, I’ve inspired many to create their own businesses and now with the E-COURSE version of my 8 Week course you can get ... Views: 1340
10 days without food seemed impossible to me at first. I told myself how could I possible do that?
This was the first time, since birth, that I was going to attempt to live a normal life yet not eat for 10 days.
Why am I doing this?
I decided it would be great to clean my body as we ... Views: 1380
Did you know that you are very likely limiting the amount of money that can come to you through your business? And with one very small addition, that would change? And only you have the power to do that?
So many heart centred business owners are struggling to just cover their everyday ... Views: 1005
This is my follow on article to “Top 3 Tips to Setting Yourself Up for Success”. And just to briefly remind you, I explained the importance of our environment when it comes to achieving success, both our inner and outer environment. The 3 tips I shared for supporting yourself when it comes to ... Views: 871
Paula is upleveling in a big way.
Paula works in a male-dominated service industry setting where each person is responsible for his own business, but the group operates out of the same building. She is the only woman.
Several months ago, Paula realized that she had to stop complaining ... Views: 1879
Overwhelm is one of the toughest things my clients face.
No surprise, of course.
Many entrepreneurs tend to have one thing in common:
They’re creative types with lots of great ideas and a deep desire to be of service in the world. (If you’re reading this, you’re probably that ... Views: 1364
I love the Law of Attraction. I believe in it wholeheartedly.
And you know what else I believe in?
Taking action, and taking chances.
This is not good news for some people.
In fact, every time I give a retreat, or offer a new program, I hear from so many people who are scared to ... Views: 2017
Have you ever been at home all day when there’s nothing in the fridge?
You open the door. You poke your head in. You hum a little tune and look around. You sigh. You grab a handful of pine nuts. You go back to your desk.
About an hour later, you’re hungry.
So you go back to the fridge ... Views: 1376
Online shoe and apparel shop Zappos, now owned by Amazon, reported earlier this week that 24 million users names, e-mail addresses, billing and shipping addresses, phone numbers, and the last four digits of credit card numbers may have been illegally accessed. In response to this breach, Zappos ... Views: 1916
“Starting your own business is like riding a roller coaster. There are highs and lows and every turn you take is another twist. The lows are really low, but the highs can be really high. You have to be strong, keep your stomach tight, and ride along with the roller coaster that you started.” ~ ... Views: 3570
Most women entrepreneurs don’t make money in a powerful way because they’re unable to distinguish their real-life money reality from their misleading thoughts and beliefs.
We are mistaken when we assume that that our thoughts accurately describe our financial reality.
Most often our thoughts ... Views: 2264
There’s nothing quite like money to prompt our egos to flare up, get our stomach wrenched in knots and cause us to get instantly reactive and defensive.
Some of the ways I’ve seen money struggles arise is when I hear my clients say things like:
• “I know I need to be more aware of how ... Views: 2308
This article is for the person who likes to wait to take action until they know they’ll have a big result, have it perfect, or at least won’t fail.
It’s also for those who take an action one time, and if they don’t get the result they imagined, they stop.
First, no judgment.
I’ve been ... Views: 1060
Distractions are everywhere and for professionals who have “Shiny Object Syndrome” (SOS) the world is a dangerous place. Slick, pervasive marketing campaigns attract even the most educated and otherwise disciplined executives to chase the next best thing. This segment of the market buys into ... Views: 1169
Choosing the right business to start is something that nobody can tell you except yourself. Seeking the advice of others is simply confusing and is a waste of time. Ask ten business owners what they think as to which business to start and you'll probably end up with fifteen different ideas ... Views: 1945
In my last ezine article, Whats Your Most Important 20 Percent, the article was based on where your 20 Percent effort was most effective. Now we are focusing on whether 80% of your sales come from 20% of your clients or does 20% of your team members produce 80% of your team's sales and/or ... Views: 1084
Growing a business to be a powerhouse in its industry, or even building a business to be bigger and better, is a goal of many business owners. I believe that the future of niche (high-margin) business is going to be in creating a consistent, unique, and fantastic experience for customers. The ... Views: 919
In June of 2011 my business life underwent a radical transformation. I sold a major business that was responsible for a majority of my income and my attention.
After the sale of that business, I began to rethink my consulting business. I began consulting as a hobby or side business. ... Views: 945
Online branding serves one purpose and one purpose only and that is to make you more competitive in your field! By carefully selecting and developing your brand you gain a distinction the others don't have allowing you to be noticed or heard more easily! When working within the internet ... Views: 937
Clients who listen to us tout the positive aspects of business revolving credit via abl asset based lending and financing sometimes have a great question for us ; namely ' How can we compare this type of Canadian business financing to other forms of lending, i.e. the traditional chartered bank ... Views: 596
Although Virtual Assistants have been around a long time, I think many people are still confused about what a Virtual Assistant is and what they do exactly.
What is a Virtual Assistant exactly?
I think the confusion stems from the word ‘Assistant’, people associate that with the old ... Views: 1449
It's probably just us, but when it comes to business financing in Canada no other method of financing your business is as controversial or misunderstood as sales of receivables financing, aka factoring funding.
Let's examine some key points that will clarify the ' Good, Bad and Ugly ' of ... Views: 429
As always, it's a question of the right time and right place. We're discussing business equipment leasing in Canada. When should Canadian business owners and financial managers consider lease financing for asset acquisition and use. We've got some basic checklists on what works when, and, as ... Views: 509
What happens for you when you’re thinking about reaching out to potential clients? I imagine that more often than not it may go something like this…
You look at your list of people to reach out to and as you go down you do your critique:
“Mary – yes she really needs my help and I know I ... Views: 1283
Drivers who know these five amazing facts about auto windshield replacement do not let just anyone touch this life-preserving part of vehicles. A Windshield is part of the structural integrity of automobiles and airbags rely on this glass to keep people securely in their seats. Each piece of ... Views: 1055
Seeking auto windshield replacement is not just a cosmetic move. You are legally required in most states to maintain your windshield in good condition. That is why more than one glass company will be willing to work with you and your budget in order to get your windshield fixed as soon as ... Views: 1017
Is there a problem in your life? Something big or annoying, that you've been wishing and praying would disappear from your life ASAP?
Maybe you've been thinking:
•If only I were more self-confident then I could really market my work....
•If only I had more money then I could get the ... Views: 1299
In recent years, the environmentally-friendly lifestyle has swept the nation and has become not only a trend, but a passion—or perhaps even a religion—for some. If you’ve caught on to the eco-conscious movement and have seen some of the green cleaning products on the market, you may be wondering ... Views: 722
If you’ve taken an interest in becoming environmentally-conscious , you’ve probably already checked the easy items off your list—paper towels, gone; Styrofoam cups, a thing of the past; toilet paper, yeah you probably still have some of that. You may have even bought a car with a smaller gas ... Views: 740
So, you’ve decided to start a cleaning business? According to Entrepreneur magazine, you’ve made the right choice considering the economic climate. Apparently, cleaning companies are some of the most recession-proof businesses around. Don’t let your guard down though—once the buzz gets out, ... Views: 983
Physical identity theft occurs when thieves come in close contact with their victims or the information they’re stealing. for example, Thieves may engage in dumpster diving, where they look through garbage, or literally dumpsters. to find papers with account numbers, addresses, name of family ... Views: 2136
Recently I read an article on Under30CEO.com entitled “Top 15 Young Female Entrepreneurs and Their Rising Companies” and was so inspired by these women. Each one of these young entrepreneurs is between the age of 15 and 29 running multi-million dollar businesses. They’ve all demonstrated ... Views: 776
The most important element to keeping your pipeline full with paying clients is to know who they are, where they congregate, and how to connect with them. When you do find them, the most powerful and leveraged way to connect with and enroll them as clients is through speaking. Giving a Signature ... Views: 570
It sounds easy – knowing who you are. It should be a given, right? Knowing and understanding who you are is a lifetime process that begins in childhood, on the playground, when you begin the process of learning just where you fit in. But where you fit in as an entrepreneur is a whole different ... Views: 689
Recently, I've had the opportunity to travel to multiple women's conferences and speak to scores of women entrepreneurs about their Big Ideas, Dreams and Goals. Questions come up on a range of topics including how to start a business to taking an existing business to the next level of success. ... Views: 1054
PACKAGING:
The packaging includes packing the product. Packing is nothing but the outer part of the product. The packing is done for different types of products and goods. There are number of packaging companies which includes quality packing with quality material. The packing is different for ... Views: 7073
3 Effective Time Management Tips -Your Time Equals Your Money!
I am a natural born time waster, effective Time
Management doesn't come easily to me!
I would love it if I could waste hours every day.
In fact, I would go as far as to say that it's one of the things I'm best at. It's not ... Views: 791