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New year, new you, new goals for your venture to grow! Whether you’re a solopreneur looking to ramp up your client intake or a small business eager to scale, the start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to set achievable goals and hit them out of the park; starting with how you present […]

When making workplace resolutions for the upcoming year, it’s easy to get stuck on numbers and trends. After all, progress is achieved by making specific, measurable, assignable, relevant and time-based goals. But work-related resolutions should be able to fit into what you‘re already doing in your role. They should make you a better, more productive employee or

It’s the same routine at the end of every old year and the beginning of the new one. Except for this year, we’ve got a new decade to look forward to! With a fresh start comes resolutions we promise we’ll keep. After all, every one of us has good intentions to live a healthier, stronger,

There’s something about the holiday season that brings people closer. From the moment November slips into December, and the holiday lights go up, there’s a sudden urge to do “Christmassy” things. Make eggnog, bake cookies, go shopping, wear red and green, watch nostalgic movies – you get the idea! When it comes to traditions, every

Are you looking to get a competitive edge in a commoditized industry? If so, Callbridge could be the communication platform you’ve been looking for. Callbridge talks to Scott Fraser, the president and publisher of Dundurn Press to find out how Callbridge has helped its business. Check out our interview with Scott below:   Dundurn Press is one

The marketplace is ripe with technology that supports any kind of business, but how do you know what’s right for you? Consider how people are glued to their smartphones and how they conduct a lot of their business and personal day-to-day happenings from the palm of their hand. This freedom is helpful for people to

The quality of a student’s education is greatly affected by the quality of the educator. Hiring teachers who have the background and cultural fit that meshes with the values of the school (or educational content) empowers learners. Naturally, this is a win-win situation for all, as teachers then feel empowered to teach when the environment

Communication is important. Crisp, clear and straightforward communication is imperative. Think of all the times a conversation with a client has gone sideways or a time a pitch was delivered exceptionally well. What’s the difference? What are the similarities? We know that body language and tone convey just as much as the words we speak

In this day and age, there’s a plethora of ways to make your business more environmentally friendly. With so many incentives and small ways you can make a big change, it’s a no brainer for companies (large, small and solo) to jump on the bandwagon and do their part the best way they can. And

Fundraising strategies are the backbone of every nonprofit’s campaign. They are essential to the livelihood of the cause you’re promoting. What we don’t want to forget is that behind every contribution, there’s an actual person or group of people. It’s too easy to get caught up in the backend of your donation campaign, which means