Other than the decision to go into business, doing it with another person is one of the most important and challenging decisions you will ever make. It can mean the difference between success and...

(NC)-Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 by brushing up on intellectual property, or inventions of the mind, such as symbols, names, pictures, designs, songs and even electronic...

If your business is struggling you have likely been feeling the Pain of Regret for some awhile. It is hard to see past your pain and when someone like me says you need to build your business muscle...

I cannot manage time because I am given the same 24 hours, same as you and there is no 'rollover' plan for unused time. It is the energy I put into a task within any given moment of time......

time management is always a challenge. We cannot master time. We can, however, choose how we use time and ensure that the time spent was valuable and rewarding. Therein lies the antidote -- spending...

Romancing the Vision There is no doubt that building and creating a product and then turning that into a business that supports you and your family is fulfilling, even addictive. Not every business...

This is a great article from D and B Direct because the quotes are from real entrepreneurs running real businesses. Well worth reading. First and foremost, recommend owners, commit yourself to...

I am vacationing in Hawaii and got caught in a vacation mind set. This is the view out the front of the condo where we are staying. Sorry I missed a few days, but it is interesting coming from......

It is very easy to get caught in the entrepreneurial trap of working longer hours, doing one more project or developing another idea. Some will argue "Yeah, but I have this deadline!" That...

Am I chasing my passion or my pension? quote from a customer - Scot Austin Every so often I get asked about how I manage time. A great metaphor for time is to pretend time is like a unique......

Kelly asks why is Canada is now the only G8 nation with no direct flights to India? In the same week the Globe & Mail's Report on Business proclaimed, Now it's India rising, Air Canada...

6000 Canadian Casualties on the shores of France April 9-12, 1917, Lest We Forget, check out the Veterans Affairs Canada website. The Battle of Vimy ridge was one of the opening battles in a larger...

Unfortunately the disadvantages are also advantages and it takes discipline and focus to work from home. Let me share my story. I have been operating this business since 1991 and have for the entire...

Inspired by the BuzzCanuck, I have decided to start featuring Canadian Business Bloggers right here every week. 3i - innovate. integrate. ignite.: What is different here is that this marketer...

It always surprises me how diligent an entrepreneur must be to keep on track. successful entrepreneurs usually have a well developed 'crap detector'. Keeping on track with your business plan...

I was thinking about how easy it is to make really quick decisions that can turn out to be not so good. The I ran across this quote that I had to read a couple of times for it......

This list will provide you with links to both Federal and Provincial startup business resources available online. So don't be surprised when you click a link and it asks you to choose a province...

When most people get into their business they start immediately implementing their idea. Then after a few failures and missed steps, they either give up or are forced to re-think their idea. There is...