By Elaine Mah I was struck by a statement made by President Obama during his recent State of the Union address : “The first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.” What captivated me was the clarity of his vision, yet its successful execution is anything but clear. How do you foster innovation?…
Tag Archive: Technology
Five little tools for small business success
By News Canada Profitability relies on keeping overhead costs in line while striking just the right balance with business performance. Start-up costs, especially, require careful planning to ensure every bit of equipment paves the way to revenues. The bare necessities for your day-to-day administration usually include a desk, telephone, computer, printer, fax machine, and general…
Ways to Save Green – Cost Saving Tips
By: Gillian Earle, Toronto Hydro There are five easy and effective ways to make your business more eco-friendly and better manage electricity costs: 1. Upgrade your lighting with conservation in mind. You can find small business incentive programs available at many utility companies throughout Canada. For example, small businesses in the Toronto area are invited…
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…
An organized office is a productive office
By Clare Kumar Investing time in getting organized may sound like the last thing you need to add to your “to do” list. However, just as you need to spend money to make money, you need to spend time to make time. And who doesn’t need more of that? Simply answer the following questions to…
My BlackBerry breakaway
By Carissa Reiniger The names “Carissa Reiniger” and “BlackBerry” had become one in my mind over the years. I was an “early adopter,” owning one of the first bulky, blue devices that took two hands to support, later graduating to sleeker upgrades as BlackBerry grew in popularity. I have a BlackBerry graveyard filled with devices…
Tech Tuesdays: Increase productivity, use two monitors
Want to be more productive? Try using dual monitors. Studies have shown that you can gain between a 20%- 30% increase in your productivity (New York Times) by using two screens. Just think about all the time you waste opening and closing your email every time you hear the new mail chime. Now think about…
Tag Archive: Technology
How do you foster innovation?
By Elaine Mah I was struck by a statement made by President Obama during his recent State of the Union address : “The first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.” What captivated me was the clarity of his vision, yet its successful execution is anything but clear. How do you foster innovation?…
Five little tools for small business success
By News Canada Profitability relies on keeping overhead costs in line while striking just the right balance with business performance. Start-up costs, especially, require careful planning to ensure every bit of equipment paves the way to revenues. The bare necessities for your day-to-day administration usually include a desk, telephone, computer, printer, fax machine, and general…
Ways to Save Green – Cost Saving Tips
By: Gillian Earle, Toronto Hydro There are five easy and effective ways to make your business more eco-friendly and better manage electricity costs: 1. Upgrade your lighting with conservation in mind. You can find small business incentive programs available at many utility companies throughout Canada. For example, small businesses in the Toronto area are invited…
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…
An organized office is a productive office
By Clare Kumar Investing time in getting organized may sound like the last thing you need to add to your “to do” list. However, just as you need to spend money to make money, you need to spend time to make time. And who doesn’t need more of that? Simply answer the following questions to…
My BlackBerry breakaway
By Carissa Reiniger The names “Carissa Reiniger” and “BlackBerry” had become one in my mind over the years. I was an “early adopter,” owning one of the first bulky, blue devices that took two hands to support, later graduating to sleeker upgrades as BlackBerry grew in popularity. I have a BlackBerry graveyard filled with devices…
Tech Tuesdays: Increase productivity, use two monitors
Want to be more productive? Try using dual monitors. Studies have shown that you can gain between a 20%- 30% increase in your productivity (New York Times) by using two screens. Just think about all the time you waste opening and closing your email every time you hear the new mail chime. Now think about…
Tag Archive: Technology
How do you foster innovation?
By Elaine Mah I was struck by a statement made by President Obama during his recent State of the Union address : “The first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.” What captivated me was the clarity of his vision, yet its successful execution is anything but clear. How do you foster innovation?…
Five little tools for small business success
By News Canada Profitability relies on keeping overhead costs in line while striking just the right balance with business performance. Start-up costs, especially, require careful planning to ensure every bit of equipment paves the way to revenues. The bare necessities for your day-to-day administration usually include a desk, telephone, computer, printer, fax machine, and general…
Ways to Save Green – Cost Saving Tips
By: Gillian Earle, Toronto Hydro There are five easy and effective ways to make your business more eco-friendly and better manage electricity costs: 1. Upgrade your lighting with conservation in mind. You can find small business incentive programs available at many utility companies throughout Canada. For example, small businesses in the Toronto area are invited…
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…
An organized office is a productive office
By Clare Kumar Investing time in getting organized may sound like the last thing you need to add to your “to do” list. However, just as you need to spend money to make money, you need to spend time to make time. And who doesn’t need more of that? Simply answer the following questions to…
My BlackBerry breakaway
By Carissa Reiniger The names “Carissa Reiniger” and “BlackBerry” had become one in my mind over the years. I was an “early adopter,” owning one of the first bulky, blue devices that took two hands to support, later graduating to sleeker upgrades as BlackBerry grew in popularity. I have a BlackBerry graveyard filled with devices…
Tech Tuesdays: Increase productivity, use two monitors
Want to be more productive? Try using dual monitors. Studies have shown that you can gain between a 20%- 30% increase in your productivity (New York Times) by using two screens. Just think about all the time you waste opening and closing your email every time you hear the new mail chime. Now think about…
Tag Archive: Technology
How do you foster innovation?
By Elaine Mah I was struck by a statement made by President Obama during his recent State of the Union address : “The first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.” What captivated me was the clarity of his vision, yet its successful execution is anything but clear. How do you foster innovation?…
Five little tools for small business success
By News Canada Profitability relies on keeping overhead costs in line while striking just the right balance with business performance. Start-up costs, especially, require careful planning to ensure every bit of equipment paves the way to revenues. The bare necessities for your day-to-day administration usually include a desk, telephone, computer, printer, fax machine, and general…
Ways to Save Green – Cost Saving Tips
By: Gillian Earle, Toronto Hydro There are five easy and effective ways to make your business more eco-friendly and better manage electricity costs: 1. Upgrade your lighting with conservation in mind. You can find small business incentive programs available at many utility companies throughout Canada. For example, small businesses in the Toronto area are invited…
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…
An organized office is a productive office
By Clare Kumar Investing time in getting organized may sound like the last thing you need to add to your “to do” list. However, just as you need to spend money to make money, you need to spend time to make time. And who doesn’t need more of that? Simply answer the following questions to…
My BlackBerry breakaway
By Carissa Reiniger The names “Carissa Reiniger” and “BlackBerry” had become one in my mind over the years. I was an “early adopter,” owning one of the first bulky, blue devices that took two hands to support, later graduating to sleeker upgrades as BlackBerry grew in popularity. I have a BlackBerry graveyard filled with devices…
Tech Tuesdays: Increase productivity, use two monitors
Want to be more productive? Try using dual monitors. Studies have shown that you can gain between a 20%- 30% increase in your productivity (New York Times) by using two screens. Just think about all the time you waste opening and closing your email every time you hear the new mail chime. Now think about…
