Newsletters Are Smart Marketing
Thursday July 31, 2003
It occurs to me after rereading yesterday's entry that some of you may not have newsletters of your own. In Newsletters Are Smart Marketing, Janice Byer outlines the pros and ... Read More
Newsletters Aren't Dead
Wednesday July 30, 2003
There's been some talk of blogs replacing newsletters as communication and marketing tools. You should give this the same attention, I think, as predictions of the demise of the automobile. ... Read More
The Darker Side Of Goal Setting
Tuesday July 29, 2003
I've written quite a few articles about the importance of goal setting, such as Setting Goals Is Only The First Step To Achievement, and how to create and use goals ... Read More
7 Sources Of Business Ideas
Monday July 28, 2003
"I want to start a business but I don't know what to do."
"What's the best business to start right now?"
"What kind of home-based business could I start?"
Are you one of ... Read More
Business Quotation Of The Week
Sunday July 27, 2003
This week's quotation is from the Time Management page of the Business Quotations Index:
"I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of ... Read More
Put Another Burger On The Barbe
Saturday July 26, 2003
How long is the American border going to be closed to Canadian beef? Months yet, says Kurt Klein, an agricultural economics professor at the University of Lethbridge (The Calgary Sun). ... Read More
Pssst! Want To Be A Web Designer?
Friday July 25, 2003
Or a Virtual Assistant or a framer or a magazine publisher? Think you'd like to run an antiques retail store or export your product? Or are you interested in online ... Read More
Send Spam To The Trash Automatically
Thursday July 24, 2003
Is spam sucking up too much of your time? Even if you don't read it, it takes time to scan all the message headers and delete the offending email. But ... Read More
Postal Strike Averted
Wednesday July 23, 2003
Canada Post and the CUPW worked out a framework for a new collective agreement today; the two sides have agreed to finalize a tentative settlement in the next 72 hours. ... Read More
What Kind Of Advertising Bugs You The Most?
Wednesday July 23, 2003
It would seem just common sense that advertising that irritates the consumer isn't going to be effective. But some types of advertising are definitely more irrritating than others. Let us ... Read More
Business Blog Primer
Tuesday July 22, 2003
In response to my Blog FAQ For Businesses, TELLIOT4055 writes: "Susan, You are just on top of every cool thing aren't you! Thanks for this. My company is ... Read More
Canpass Goes Hi-Tech
Monday July 21, 2003
Do you frequently fly though Vancouver? How long does it normally take you to clear customs? Now, if you use Canpass, you should be able to clear customs in 30 ... Read More
Business Quotation Of The Week
Sunday July 20, 2003
"If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some" (Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac).
There are a lot more business quotations in the Business Quotations Index. The ... Read More
What Do I Need To Do To Start A Business?
Saturday July 19, 2003
Are you one of the many people starting a small business right now or someone who's still mulling over the idea and wondering what you'd have to do to get ... Read More
Postal Strike On Hold
Friday July 18, 2003
Canada Post and the CUPW continue their negotiations, so for the moment regular postal service continues. According to a recent survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 73 per ... Read More
Trade Show Tips
Friday July 18, 2003
XAVIANA writes: "I was researching how to have a successful trade show exhibition, and I came across your article. Thank-you for all the tips -- there were several things I ... Read More
PEI And The Yukon Are Missing
Thursday July 17, 2003
As if our tourist industry doesn't have enough problems, Fodor's Travel Guides left out several provinces and cities on maps printed in PureCanada, a publication of the Canadian Tourism Commission. ... Read More
An Agenda For Your First Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday July 16, 2003
My article Harness The Power Of An Advisory Board, about what a powerful tool Advisory Boards could be for managing and growing small businesses, garnered a lot of feedback. While ... Read More
Agog At Business Blogs
Tuesday July 15, 2003
Besides writing this blog daily, I've been voraciously reading all the other business blogs I can find and I feel like my brain is on fire. There are so many ... Read More
Boost Your Business With Small Business: Canada
Monday July 14, 2003
Don't miss the latest articles and resources on starting, managing and marketing a successful small business. Be sure and subscribe to the Small Business: Canada newsletter. You'll be glad you ... Read More
Will There Be A Postal Strike?
Monday July 14, 2003
"No", says Canada Post, in a recent news release. "Canada Post received formal notice yesterday from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) of its intention to commence strike action ... Read More
Business Quotation Of The Week
Sunday July 13, 2003
"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then Success is sure" (Mark Twain).
Read more quotations on success in the Business Quotations Index.
Good News From The East
Sunday July 13, 2003
If you're a professional or tradesperson, you know how difficult it can be to work in a different province. The mountain of paperwork can rival the height of the Rockies. ... Read More
Sales - Your Biggest Concern
Saturday July 12, 2003
The poll is still open, but so far most respondents have chosen Sales and Marketing as their biggest concern. (Click on the link to cast your vote).
I've just put up ... Read More
It's Slurp-Day!
Friday July 11, 2003
Did you know that this is 7-Eleven Inc.'s 76th birthday? To celebrate, each of the 490 7-Eleven stores in Canada will be giving away 1000 free Slurpees.
While you're quaffing one ... Read More
Opportunity Clicks
Thursday July 10, 2003
Pew Internet & American Life has released a study showing that seventy percent of American college students play video, computer, or online games at least once in a while, ... Read More
Is Your Business Data Protected?
Wednesday July 9, 2003
It always strikes me as ironic that so many of the same people who worry obsessively about being hit by a computer virus don't take the basic steps necessary to ... Read More
Persistence Isn't Enough
Tuesday July 8, 2003
"Sweet and mild garlic flowers will be in supermarkets this week, after a decade-long struggle by a Stratford entrepreneur to get them on the market" (The London Free Press News). ... Read More
Writing The Operating Plan Section Of The Business Plan
Monday July 7, 2003
Once you've worked through this business plan section, you'll have a detailed operating plan to show potential creditors and investors, and a convenient list of what needs to be done ... Read More
How Can We Compete With Big Box Retailers?
Sunday July 6, 2003
Is there a Walmart, Home Depot or Costco in your town? In a recent Forum poll, so far 56% of respondents have chosen competing with bix box retailers as their ... Read More
Will There Be A Hack Attack Sunday?
Saturday July 5, 2003
You've probably heard already that hackers have a mass attack contest scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday, July 6). The stated goal of the "Defacer Challenge" is reportedly to deface 6000 Web ... Read More
Should You Incorporate Your Small Business?
Friday July 4, 2003
You can change the legal structure of your business as it grows; it's common for businesses that start out as sole proprietorships or partnerships to become corporations. But should you ... Read More
Small Business: Canada's New Look
Thursday July 3, 2003
I'm really excited about the replacement of the old spotlight format with our new blog format. It makes it a lot easier for me to showcase articles and information that ... Read More
Business Quotations Index
Wednesday July 2, 2003
I've always had a soft spot for a well-turned phrase, so I've put together a collection of business quotations, such as these words by Jerome K. Jerome:
"I like work; it ... Read More
Happy Canada Day!
Tuesday July 1, 2003
Canada Day always makes me think of... well, Canada. I suspect that a lot of you, like me, don't spend a lot of time thinking about what a great country ... Read More