A New Variant Of Mydoom Virus Discovered
Saturday January 31, 2004
As if we weren't having a bad enough week with the Mydoom virus endlessly arriving in our inboxes, a new variant, Mydoom.B, has been discovered. Get the scoop with this ... Read More
Just For Starters
Friday January 30, 2004
Even after all these years, I remember the period of time I was starting my business vividly - because it was a time of such doubt and frantic activity. It ... Read More
Business Questions and Answers
Thursday January 29, 2004
What are small business people talking about now in the Small Business: Canada Forum?
How can I get the word out about my new business?
What do I need to ask ... Read More
5 Secrets Of Good Customer Service
Wednesday January 28, 2004
You don't need to advertise much if you treat your customers right. Albert E. Schindler shares his secrets for providing good customer service, including how to build business to customer ... Read More
The Basics Of Payment Processing
Tuesday January 27, 2004
If you're selling products or services over the 'Net, or thinking about setting up an e-commerce site, you know how important it is to make it easy for customers to ... Read More
The Basics of Small or Home Office Design
Monday January 26, 2004
Infrastructure, utility and safety are the keys to office design if you want to design a small or home office that's both a functional work space and a pleasant, productive ... Read More
Business Quotation Of The Week
Sunday January 25, 2004
"Hitch your wagon to a star. Let us not fag in paltry works which serve our pot and bag alone." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
When your work has become a chore ... Read More
What Type Of Time Management Personality Are You?
Saturday January 24, 2004
Is it impossible for you to say, "No"? Are you so obsessed with being certain that each task is done perfectly that you accomplish little? Or are you so busy ... Read More
Sad Stats From CFIB's Banking Survey
Friday January 23, 2004
CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business) has released the results of its most recent banking survey, which assesses how how small business owners are being served by their banks. The ... Read More
Why You Need To Write A Business Plan
Thursday January 22, 2004
It's true; a fair number of people start small businesses without writing a business plan. But it's also true that a fair number of new small businesses fail each year. ... Read More
RSS Winterfest Is Happening Now
Wednesday January 21, 2004
I know a lot of you are interested in Really Simple Syndication (RSS) and its potential for changing the face of content publication. I've just discovered that the RSS Winterfest ... Read More
What's Wrong With MLM?
Wednesday January 21, 2004
"In many circles, you might as well declare yourself a leper as admit to being in network marketing or MLM," says About Entrepreneurs Guide Scott Allen.
Yet the business model does ... Read More
More Answers To Your Business Questions
Tuesday January 20, 2004
Here's a sampling of the questions small business people are asking Small Business: Canada Forum right now. Just click on the question and you'll be taken directly to the Forum, ... Read More
Marketing Conversations Need To Start With You
Monday January 19, 2004
The most important marketing conversation is the first one - the one you have with yourself. Nina Ham explains how to avoid letting negative self talk sabotage your marketing efforts.
Related: ... Read More
Business Quotation Of The Week
Sunday January 18, 2004
"What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the first step to something better." - Wendell Phillips
We've all heard it before, but hearing something and acting on what we ... Read More
Answers to Common Income Tax Questions
Saturday January 17, 2004
There's no doubt about it; income tax season is the season of anxiety. Put some of your anxiety about your income tax this year to rest with this Canadian Income ... Read More
Writing The Marketing Plan
Friday January 16, 2004
Strategic marketing. Viral marketing. PPC advertising. Branding strategy. Confused yet? Nowadays it seems that there are as many kinds of marketing as there are grains of sand on a beach. ... Read More
New Course: Organize Your Small or Home Office
Thursday January 15, 2004
Whether you're just setting up a small or home office or just frustrated with how all the clutter in your office space is interfering with your productivity, this free 7 ... Read More
Starting A Food Business
Wednesday January 14, 2004
Have you ever thought of starting a business producing a food product? Then you won't want to miss this discussion, which includes links to food processing manuals in various provinces ... Read More
Women Trading Globally
Tuesday January 13, 2004
Are you a woman entrepreneur who would like to increase your business' trade? Or a company that offers products and/or services to women entrepreneurs? The Women Trading Globally Trade ... Read More
Doing Credit Checks Can Really Pay Off
Monday January 12, 2004
Customers and clients seem to expect to be granted credit as a matter of course. But as a small business owner, you can't afford to extend credit to everyone. This ... Read More
Business Quotation Of The Week
Sunday January 11, 2004
"Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes, but few have the gift of penetration." - Machiavelli
Today's quote is a reminder about professionalism. Your ... Read More
What Other Business People Are Talking About
Saturday January 10, 2004
Here's another sampling of questions that people are asking in the Small Business: Canada Forum now.
Do you need an import # to purchase supplies from the US?
What is needed to ... Read More
Business Plan Contest
Friday January 9, 2004
Greater Edmonton's VenturePrize Business Plan Competition offers a grand prize of $ 100,000 and is open to both individuals and teams. Catches: at least one member of your team ... Read More
Top 10 Business Opportunities For 2004
Thursday January 8, 2004
What are the hottest business opportunities for 2004 for people interested in starting small businesses? Here are my predictions for the best business opportunities this year.
Related: "Top 10 Home ... Read More
Make Your Business Card A Marketing Vehicle
Wednesday January 7, 2004
When it comes to business cards, out of sight is out of mind. Learn how to turn your business card into a visible marketing vehicle so your business card doesn't ... Read More
Free Starting A Business Course
Tuesday January 6, 2004
Thinking of starting a business but don't know where to start? Wondering what steps you need to go through to make your new business legal or wrestling with writing a ... Read More
Are Your Invoices Doing Their Job?
Monday January 5, 2004
As you send out (or are about to send out) your first invoices of the new year is a good time to look at your invoices and see if they're ... Read More
Business Quotation Of The Week
Sunday January 4, 2004
"For they can conquer who believe they can." - Dryden
Belief is central to the goal setting process. Without belief in yourself and your ability to conquer, how could you possibly ... Read More
Answers To Your Business Questions
Saturday January 3, 2004
Here's a sampling of the questions small business people are asking in the Small Business: Canada Forum right now. Just click on the question and you'll be taken directly to ... Read More
Top Canadian Tax Software
Friday January 2, 2004
Fiscal year end always immediately gets me thinking about income tax. New versions of income tax preparation software for the 2003 tax year are either just out or almost here. ... Read More
New Year's Resolution Roundup
Thursday January 1, 2004
These are the days when many of us make New Year's resolutions. So here's a listing of articles and courses from around the About network to help you achieve the ... Read More