By Donna Marrin What were you doing before you launched your business? Throughout my post-secondary university then college schooling, I worked in the food service industry as a server, bartender and manager at a variety of restaurants. After graduation from the Food and Nutrition Management Program at Kemptville College, I went on to open and…
Monthly Archives: May 2010
STAPLES BizTIPS 4business: Slogan creates identity
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Creating an identity for your new small business is very exciting. Like naming a new baby, you’re going to want to invest considerable thought and time into the process. Your identity combines three elements: the legal name of your company, a graphic (logo) and a descriptor. Your business…
Travel Tips for Business Part II
By Rachel Swiednicki In the first installment, we talked about proper luggage and helpful tips on earning points for traveling. Now, I’ll review the most popular travel destinations for business travelers. Right now, the Canadian dollar is hitting record highs, close to parity with the American greenback. It’s also gaining strength against the Euro, making overseas travel…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Entrepreneurial Mom: Managing for Success in Your Home and Your Business, by Mary E. Davis According to CIBC, approximately one-million women in Canada currently own a small business. And while running their businesses, many of these women are also managing families. When she started her flooring business, Mary Davis was surprised to find how…
Branded Content 101
By Chris Advansun, Digital Content Strategist, Venture Communications All forms of marketing come down to good content. Search engine marketing attempts to attract users to what? Content. It could be a blog post, product demo, sales page, a Facebook page or a how-to video. But it’s all content. The same is true of social media;…
An interview with Alison Kramer, owner of Nummies
By Donna Marrin Tell me about your company. Nummies is a Canadian nursing bra company, selling beautiful lingerie to new moms throughout North America and internationally. What were you doing before you decided to take the entrepreneurial leap and what inspired you to go for it? I have a degree from McMaster in Kinesiology and…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Becoming a Mompreneur
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch What does it take to be a Mom and a small business owner? It takes a lot of courage, skill and time management. It is hard to debunk myths about making more money and being able to spend more time with your family when you have a business…
Travel Tips for Business
By Rachel Swiednicki Travel is just a fact of doing business. Whether it’s by car on the 401 to a neighboring province or by plane, crossing the Atlantic, it’s important to be prepared. For business meetings on the road, you need to pack smart and light. Your best bet is to purchase travel clothing that…
Give her your list, consider it done
Personal concierge service can handle anything By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch There just aren’t enough hours in the day. Wouldn’t it be nice to get some help at home or work to complete your task list? “We enable our clients to spend more time on the more important things in their lives,” comments…
Tech Tuesdays: BUYING A LAPTOP 101
By Mike Robinson Whether you’re concerned with megahertz, gigabytes or battery life, buying a laptop nowadays can be a confusing, if not overwhelming experience. The simple guidelines below will help you understand the basics before you buy your next laptop computer. Laptops are categorized into four main groups: Netbook laptops: Small and compact with a…
Monthly Archives: May 2010
An interview with Korey Kealey, Food Stylist and founder of www.foodthought.com
By Donna Marrin What were you doing before you launched your business? Throughout my post-secondary university then college schooling, I worked in the food service industry as a server, bartender and manager at a variety of restaurants. After graduation from the Food and Nutrition Management Program at Kemptville College, I went on to open and…
STAPLES BizTIPS 4business: Slogan creates identity
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Creating an identity for your new small business is very exciting. Like naming a new baby, you’re going to want to invest considerable thought and time into the process. Your identity combines three elements: the legal name of your company, a graphic (logo) and a descriptor. Your business…
Travel Tips for Business Part II
By Rachel Swiednicki In the first installment, we talked about proper luggage and helpful tips on earning points for traveling. Now, I’ll review the most popular travel destinations for business travelers. Right now, the Canadian dollar is hitting record highs, close to parity with the American greenback. It’s also gaining strength against the Euro, making overseas travel…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Entrepreneurial Mom: Managing for Success in Your Home and Your Business, by Mary E. Davis According to CIBC, approximately one-million women in Canada currently own a small business. And while running their businesses, many of these women are also managing families. When she started her flooring business, Mary Davis was surprised to find how…
Branded Content 101
By Chris Advansun, Digital Content Strategist, Venture Communications All forms of marketing come down to good content. Search engine marketing attempts to attract users to what? Content. It could be a blog post, product demo, sales page, a Facebook page or a how-to video. But it’s all content. The same is true of social media;…
An interview with Alison Kramer, owner of Nummies
By Donna Marrin Tell me about your company. Nummies is a Canadian nursing bra company, selling beautiful lingerie to new moms throughout North America and internationally. What were you doing before you decided to take the entrepreneurial leap and what inspired you to go for it? I have a degree from McMaster in Kinesiology and…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Becoming a Mompreneur
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch What does it take to be a Mom and a small business owner? It takes a lot of courage, skill and time management. It is hard to debunk myths about making more money and being able to spend more time with your family when you have a business…
Travel Tips for Business
By Rachel Swiednicki Travel is just a fact of doing business. Whether it’s by car on the 401 to a neighboring province or by plane, crossing the Atlantic, it’s important to be prepared. For business meetings on the road, you need to pack smart and light. Your best bet is to purchase travel clothing that…
Give her your list, consider it done
Personal concierge service can handle anything By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch There just aren’t enough hours in the day. Wouldn’t it be nice to get some help at home or work to complete your task list? “We enable our clients to spend more time on the more important things in their lives,” comments…
Tech Tuesdays: BUYING A LAPTOP 101
By Mike Robinson Whether you’re concerned with megahertz, gigabytes or battery life, buying a laptop nowadays can be a confusing, if not overwhelming experience. The simple guidelines below will help you understand the basics before you buy your next laptop computer. Laptops are categorized into four main groups: Netbook laptops: Small and compact with a…
Monthly Archives: May 2010
An interview with Korey Kealey, Food Stylist and founder of www.foodthought.com
By Donna Marrin What were you doing before you launched your business? Throughout my post-secondary university then college schooling, I worked in the food service industry as a server, bartender and manager at a variety of restaurants. After graduation from the Food and Nutrition Management Program at Kemptville College, I went on to open and…
STAPLES BizTIPS 4business: Slogan creates identity
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Creating an identity for your new small business is very exciting. Like naming a new baby, you’re going to want to invest considerable thought and time into the process. Your identity combines three elements: the legal name of your company, a graphic (logo) and a descriptor. Your business…
Travel Tips for Business Part II
By Rachel Swiednicki In the first installment, we talked about proper luggage and helpful tips on earning points for traveling. Now, I’ll review the most popular travel destinations for business travelers. Right now, the Canadian dollar is hitting record highs, close to parity with the American greenback. It’s also gaining strength against the Euro, making overseas travel…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Entrepreneurial Mom: Managing for Success in Your Home and Your Business, by Mary E. Davis According to CIBC, approximately one-million women in Canada currently own a small business. And while running their businesses, many of these women are also managing families. When she started her flooring business, Mary Davis was surprised to find how…
Branded Content 101
By Chris Advansun, Digital Content Strategist, Venture Communications All forms of marketing come down to good content. Search engine marketing attempts to attract users to what? Content. It could be a blog post, product demo, sales page, a Facebook page or a how-to video. But it’s all content. The same is true of social media;…
An interview with Alison Kramer, owner of Nummies
By Donna Marrin Tell me about your company. Nummies is a Canadian nursing bra company, selling beautiful lingerie to new moms throughout North America and internationally. What were you doing before you decided to take the entrepreneurial leap and what inspired you to go for it? I have a degree from McMaster in Kinesiology and…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Becoming a Mompreneur
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch What does it take to be a Mom and a small business owner? It takes a lot of courage, skill and time management. It is hard to debunk myths about making more money and being able to spend more time with your family when you have a business…
Travel Tips for Business
By Rachel Swiednicki Travel is just a fact of doing business. Whether it’s by car on the 401 to a neighboring province or by plane, crossing the Atlantic, it’s important to be prepared. For business meetings on the road, you need to pack smart and light. Your best bet is to purchase travel clothing that…
Give her your list, consider it done
Personal concierge service can handle anything By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch There just aren’t enough hours in the day. Wouldn’t it be nice to get some help at home or work to complete your task list? “We enable our clients to spend more time on the more important things in their lives,” comments…
Tech Tuesdays: BUYING A LAPTOP 101
By Mike Robinson Whether you’re concerned with megahertz, gigabytes or battery life, buying a laptop nowadays can be a confusing, if not overwhelming experience. The simple guidelines below will help you understand the basics before you buy your next laptop computer. Laptops are categorized into four main groups: Netbook laptops: Small and compact with a…
Monthly Archives: May 2010
An interview with Korey Kealey, Food Stylist and founder of www.foodthought.com
By Donna Marrin What were you doing before you launched your business? Throughout my post-secondary university then college schooling, I worked in the food service industry as a server, bartender and manager at a variety of restaurants. After graduation from the Food and Nutrition Management Program at Kemptville College, I went on to open and…
STAPLES BizTIPS 4business: Slogan creates identity
By Small Business Expert, Roger Pierce, Bizlaunch Creating an identity for your new small business is very exciting. Like naming a new baby, you’re going to want to invest considerable thought and time into the process. Your identity combines three elements: the legal name of your company, a graphic (logo) and a descriptor. Your business…
Travel Tips for Business Part II
By Rachel Swiednicki In the first installment, we talked about proper luggage and helpful tips on earning points for traveling. Now, I’ll review the most popular travel destinations for business travelers. Right now, the Canadian dollar is hitting record highs, close to parity with the American greenback. It’s also gaining strength against the Euro, making overseas travel…
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Entrepreneurial Mom: Managing for Success in Your Home and Your Business, by Mary E. Davis According to CIBC, approximately one-million women in Canada currently own a small business. And while running their businesses, many of these women are also managing families. When she started her flooring business, Mary Davis was surprised to find how…
Branded Content 101
By Chris Advansun, Digital Content Strategist, Venture Communications All forms of marketing come down to good content. Search engine marketing attempts to attract users to what? Content. It could be a blog post, product demo, sales page, a Facebook page or a how-to video. But it’s all content. The same is true of social media;…
An interview with Alison Kramer, owner of Nummies
By Donna Marrin Tell me about your company. Nummies is a Canadian nursing bra company, selling beautiful lingerie to new moms throughout North America and internationally. What were you doing before you decided to take the entrepreneurial leap and what inspired you to go for it? I have a degree from McMaster in Kinesiology and…
STAPLES BizTIPs 4business: Becoming a Mompreneur
By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch What does it take to be a Mom and a small business owner? It takes a lot of courage, skill and time management. It is hard to debunk myths about making more money and being able to spend more time with your family when you have a business…
Travel Tips for Business
By Rachel Swiednicki Travel is just a fact of doing business. Whether it’s by car on the 401 to a neighboring province or by plane, crossing the Atlantic, it’s important to be prepared. For business meetings on the road, you need to pack smart and light. Your best bet is to purchase travel clothing that…
Give her your list, consider it done
Personal concierge service can handle anything By Small Business Expert Roger Pierce, BizLaunch There just aren’t enough hours in the day. Wouldn’t it be nice to get some help at home or work to complete your task list? “We enable our clients to spend more time on the more important things in their lives,” comments…
Tech Tuesdays: BUYING A LAPTOP 101
By Mike Robinson Whether you’re concerned with megahertz, gigabytes or battery life, buying a laptop nowadays can be a confusing, if not overwhelming experience. The simple guidelines below will help you understand the basics before you buy your next laptop computer. Laptops are categorized into four main groups: Netbook laptops: Small and compact with a…
