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How can I become more enthusiastic and passionate? Title: How can I become more enthusiastic and passionate?
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Filed in archive Personal Development by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 28, 2007

Many times we spend more time planning our vacation than we do planning our lives! The key is to create a clear vision of what we want to create. The key is not to spend our time figuring out......

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Your Only Sustainable Competitive Advantage - Trust Title: Your Only Sustainable Competitive Advantage - Trust
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Filed in archive Human Resources by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 28, 2007

Tired of the 'Them vs. Us' mentality? Does your corporate culture breed fear and is constantly reacting to problems? Do you feel more like a fireman than a business person? The adversarial...

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Social Networks for Preteens and Tweens Title: Social Networks for Preteens and Tweens
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Filed in archive Marketing by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 27, 2007

Even preteens have social networks now. When my son was preteen he used to spend time on Habbo Hotel, a 3D chat environment. Sites like Club Penguin, Whyville.net, Habbo Hotel, Imbee.com and...

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Are You Postponing Succession Planning? Title: Are You Postponing Succession Planning?
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Filed in archive Succession Planning by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 26, 2007

Does this sound like your situation? It's easier for them to keep working every day than to reconcile the often-conflicting views of professional advisers, key managers and employees, family...

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Young Calgarian Worried About Lack of Succession Plans Title: Young Calgarian Worried About Lack of Succession Plans
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Filed in archive Business Succession by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 23, 2007

Calgarian blogger Everything Is Wrong states that "Most Canadian companies are unprepared for an abrupt change in leadership" - he cites a Globe and Mail article: The looming retirement of...

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Missed Northern Voice Blogging Meetup Again Title: Missed Northern Voice Blogging Meetup Again
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Filed in archive Business Blogging by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 22, 2007

I missed Northern Voice blogging conference again this year. Anyone attending? They are sold out, again. I only found out about it today. The organizers really need to do a better job of promoting...

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Sponsored Post: Coping with Business Regulations and Paperwork Title: Sponsored Post: Coping with Business Regulations and Paperwork
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Filed in archive Sponsored Posts by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 20, 2007

The person who enjoys paperwork is rare in our society - and small business owners are no exception. In fact, since people who start and manage their own businesses tend to be "doers" -...

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Y2K? This Could Be Painful Title: Y2K? This Could Be Painful
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Filed in archive Customer Service by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 20, 2007

I wonder how many call centers and small business owners are prepared for this little pain in the rear? Imagine a world where people are mixed up on their times and time zones. Working time zones on...

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Dragon's Den Update: Venture Capital Even in Real Life Deals Go Sideways Title: Dragon's Den Update: Venture Capital Even in Real Life Deals Go Sideways
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Filed in archive Entrepreneurship by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 19, 2007

So you make your pitch to an investor and get a great response and interest. You feel elated and think that things are all set. Maybe, likely not. Look at this quote from a BBC producer: "After...

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From MaRS: Entrepreneurship 101 Title: From MaRS: Entrepreneurship 101
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Filed in archive Entrepreneurship by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 15, 2007

From Toronto's renowned "Discovery District" is the MaRS Entrepreneurship 101 presentation designed to help you get your ideas across to investors, bankers, and VC's. Conventional...

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Gen Y Entrepreneurs are Confident and Successful Title: Gen Y Entrepreneurs are Confident and Successful
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Filed in archive Entrepreneurship by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 14, 2007

Yesterday I wrote about all the great success stories about young entrepreneurs and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation is a excellent resource for youth who desire to pursue a career as an...

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Vancouver Franchise and Business Opportunities Show Title: Vancouver Franchise and Business Opportunities Show
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Filed in archive Buying a Business by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 13, 2007

Have you been thinking that a franchise in might be in your future? If you live in the lower mainland (Vancouver B.C.), drop in to the Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend for the Franchise and...

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Lets Tax Everything in Canada Title: Lets Tax Everything in Canada
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Filed in archive Taxes by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 12, 2007

As the owner of an iPod Photo, I paid the stupid tax two years ago that was tacked onto my iPod when I bought it. It was overturned and Apple nor London Drugs returned my money. Now the...

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Survey Says: Software Development and Computer Services is a $30 Billion Market in Canada Title: Survey Says: Software Development and Computer Services is a $30 Billion Market in Canada
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Filed in archive Economic Outlook by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 09, 2007

The computer systems design and related services industry is the largest at $21.6 billion in operating revenues, followed by software publishers at $6.4 billion and data processing, hosting and...

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Talent Development & Succession Planning in Canada Title: Talent Development & Succession Planning in Canada
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Filed in archive Business Succession by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 08, 2007

Survey results from 2006 CFIB study [PDF] indicate that slightly more than one third of independent business owners plan to exit their business within the next 5 years. The study states that majority...

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Winning the Battle But Losing the Human Resource War? Title: Winning the Battle But Losing the Human Resource War?
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Filed in archive Human Resources by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 07, 2007

How are you coping with recruiting, hiring, and retaining your employees? Demographic trends show that there will be substantial human resource challenges ahead. ... the number one issue that will be...

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Sponsored Post: How Business Owners Compete Title: Sponsored Post: How Business Owners Compete
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Filed in archive Sponsored Posts by Greg Balanko-Dickson on February 06, 2007

D & B Canada has small business research available. Today we have insight into how small business owners compete in the marketplace. "My best advice for competing successfully is to find...

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