By Kelly Martin

Do you know what I really love about Facebook?  You can easily stay in contact with your friends and colleagues on what’s going on in your life and find out what is going on in their lives.  Continue Reading

By Kim Gluckie

Today I’m reflecting on entrepreneurial decision-making and the significant opportunity we have as solopreneurs to have a straight path from “I don’t know” to “yes” or “no”. We have no limitations, roadblocks, hierarchy, political minefields, or unknowns that are affected by anyone other than ourselves. There are only two types of decision choices for us: indecision or snap-decision. Continue Reading

Sparkling coloured gems have been used in jewelry for thousands of years 

When most people think of coloured gemstones, they think of birth stones.  With the amazing variety of gems, who chose those twelve to be special?  Most scholars agree that this tradition dates back to the “Breastplate of Aaron”, a religious garment inlaid with twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, the signs of the zodiac, and the months of the year.  Continue Reading

By Markham Hislop, editor 

Historically low interest rates and supposedly overheated markets have experts worried about a USA-style real estate bubble in Canada.  Toronto and Vancouver may be headed toward a real estate bubble, but in Calgary it appears to be steady as she goes, according to local realtors. Continue Reading

By Ed Rigsbee, CSP

Public speaking is a great way to connect with your current and future customers. Present your ideas at a public or a private venue. Presenting to a targeted audience is an accelerated way to stimulate business. Continue Reading

Rabble.ca – Murray Dobbin 

As one would expect from Stephen Harper, he has come down with a very strategic budget and a fairly smart one at that. As with his other strategic considerations this one is aimed at achieving the goal he is obsessed with: getting a majority in the next election. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Todd Hirsch

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty 2010 budget, released Thursday, announced the largest deficit on record ($53.8 billion) for this fiscal year, with five more years of deficit spending to come – and that’s only if everything in the economy rebounds as the government hopes. Continue Reading

By Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd    

 Will yesterday’s budget improve innovation in Canada? Let’s remember that Canada’s performance when it comes to innovation is woefully inadequate. Continue Reading

When we purchase insurance it is always with the hope that it won’t have to be used.  However, when something goes wrong with our home, there are five key steps that must be taken to help make the claim process go smoothly. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Bob Weinstein

If your goal is just to stay employed, you risk being replaced by someone more enthusiastic and passionate about the job. Continue Reading