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Cold calling is an essential part of sales but it is not pleasant for most people. The rate of rejection is high but there are
Cold calling is an essential part of sales but it is not pleasant for most people. The rate of rejection is high but there are
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Audra Renyi is a woman of diverse talents. From being a Wall Street investment banker, a successful entrepreneur, and philanthropist, to being named the Heroine
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A risk taker from the get-go, Anne Day immigrated to Canada (from Scotland) with her husband in 1975, jobless but with high hopes. Anne would
Enhance your confidence and credibility as a leader with these 12 self-marketing tips. 1. Define Yourself Determine your strengths and values. Figure out what sets
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Many Americans know the importance of building an emergency fund, but few are able to do so successfully. Research from the AARP found that 53%
Bon Tran is a life coach and fitness trainer specializing in helping people achieve their weight-loss goals, make healthy transformations to their lifestyles, and achieve
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It may seem impossible, but being debt-free is an achievable goal, provided you spend intelligently, up your financial IQ, and prepare for unforeseen events. Here
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“The journey of an entrepreneur is filled with struggle. Never give up.” As you look at my photo, perhaps you see the face of a
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Joanna Track calls herself a “startup junkie,” with the consulting firm Good Eggs & Co., news site The Bullet, style website Sweetspot.ca and fashion retailer
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, the federal government has had to act to financially support Canadians. More than five million people
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Demetrius Harmon, formerly known by his social media moniker “MeechOnMars,” wants to change what it means to be an influencer. The term, which commonly refers
When it hasn’t shuttered and shattered businesses altogether, the COVID-19 epidemic has drastically changed the way employees do their work. Strict work-from-home policies has caused
You have decided to take the plunge and become a small business owner/ entrepreneur. Congratulations. You are joining the 1.14 million small business owners in
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Mitch Joel has built a reputation as a digital marketing guru, a sought-after speaker, and an author. He was the president of Mirum, a marketing
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Jessica Alex is the founder of children’s book publisher Upon A Star Books Inc. as well as its subsidiary Jessica Alex Marketing. An author herself,
For many working and busy moms, multi-tasking has become that much more of a challenge these days, made worse by lockdown and isolation. Between the
For several weeks now, the world has been plagued with the uncertainty of the coronavirus and its impact on everyone’s lives. While there have been
Twenty years of coaching senior executives motivated Sandra Oliver to launch the boutique coaching firm Impact-Coaches in 2003. Sandra holds a BA in Organizational Behaviour
Profits for luxury brands appear poised to continue to rise over next decade, including at brick-and-mortar stores. Growth in New Markets You might have heard
Tonya Williams is an award-winning actress, best known for her long-running role on the iconic soap opera The Young and the Restless. In addition to
There’s a universal understanding that exercise plays an important part in achieving and maintaining good health. Working out benefits people physically, mentally, and even emotionally,
In today’s working world, the importance of productivity and a good work ethic is preached and praised. Working smarter helps you become a more competent,
CEO, author, and accomplished concert pianist: these are just a few titles Marcia Nozick has on her resume. She’s a founding member and CEO of
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Douglas Vermeeren is known around the world as “the modern-day Napoleon Hill” because of his extensive first-hand and in-person research into the success patterns of
The 21st century continues to evolve around us. The personal computer is now as common in the work environment as a telephone. Many of today’s
As a 12-year-old, Huda Idrees was already building websites for clients. Idrees, who learned computer-programming and web design in Saudi Arabia, is also an Industrial
Within days of installing see-through Solartech blinds in her home, former Nortel employee Diana Livshits realized the genius of the product, bought the Canadian rights
Between 2013-2018, two-of-the-top three fastest-growing tech markets were Toronto and Vancouver (one and three, respectively). Canada’s strong university system and immigration policies attract high-skilled immigrants,
A windsurfer goes airborne in a chop hop jump and you take your feet off the railing. You lean forward and lower your Nike shades
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Dr. Breanne Everett is the CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, which she co-founded when she was just 25. She developed the SurroSense Rx, a pressure-sensitive
The phone rings and the lure of opportunity compels you to answer it. You say hello but, instead of a voice there’s only silence… and
Activist and entrepreneur Dr. Gavin Armstrong is the founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish, which is devoted to combating iron deficiency around the globe
“He who loses money, loses much; he who loses a friend, loses much more; he who loses faith, loses all.” –Eleanor Roosevelt Something really
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Maggie Lena Walker wore many hats: teacher, mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and activist, among other roles. She was given an honorary Master’s degree from Virginia Union
During this year’s Superbowl, Google aired a 90-second television spot that left millions of viewers teary eyed and talking. Named simply, Loretta, the commercial begins
You got hired, right? You went through an interview, you shook hands, you signed all the forms, you have a computer and a desk. Your
What marketing campaign would be best suited for your business? It’s a question that eventually comes up for any entrepreneur and there isn’t a one
It sounds crazy, especially in this day and age (and especially if you’re a young entrepreneur, working long, grueling hours and hustling to make a
Althea Clarke moved to Canada when she was a child and built her own success story. After earning certificates in business operations and hairstyling, she
The digital age is full of cool gadgets, options, and convenience. Unfortunately, all that convenience can make it easier for hackers to help themselves to
Unicorns have been around since ancient Greek and Roman times. They’re creatures of legend: an animal, typically a pure white horse, with a large spiral
Born and raised in Calgary, Manjit Minhas went from studying Engineering at the University of Calgary to becoming the “beer baroness.” At just 19, she
CJ Calvert is a professional speaker and the author of Living an Exceptional LIFE and has also ghost-written several books for various business titans. With
The business world moves fast. One week, a company is the crowning jewel of its industry and the next it’s falling from grace, seemingly hitting
With the new year just around the corner, now is the time when everyone starts planning their goals for the foreseeable future. The year 2020
It may be time to remove “multi-tasker” from your resume, because it’s not the skill that people think it is. Multi-tasking or switching from one
How did you become a life coach? I have been into learning self-help for my own personal development for years. I had a successful
Millennials – people between the ages of 24 and 39 – now make up the largest age group in Canada, surpassing even the number of
Giovanna Capozza bridges success and relationship coaching for career-driven women who struggle juggling to have it all. She’s a self-mastery mentor and women’s empowerment teacher.
As an entrepreneur, you might be looking to grow your business by investing in different sectors. It can be helpful to diversify your portfolio, but
Disrupt or be disrupted? A simple glance at some of the most forward-thinking brands today – including Apple, Amazon, and Spotify – proves that change
Pamela Ogang is a born entrepreneur, and champions economic empowerment and the idea of business being fun and liberating. A founder of two businesses geared
No matter what the size, big or small, your business is bound to deal with the occasional moment of conflict. If your business is just
Narayanan Krishnan was an award-winning chef with Taj Hotels, and had been offered a prestigious job in Switzerland. But in 2002, after witnessing the horrific
I frequently meet people who struggle with accomplishing goals in their lives, and yet they always begin by saying, “Tomorrow I will start.” Sadly, these
Jan Kestle is Founder and President of Environics Analytics and has been a leader in the marketing information industry for more than forty years. Jan
From August 19th to the 21st, hundreds of international companies gathered at The International Centre in Toronto to show off their latest garments to Canadian
Jane Wood is the founder of The Original Toy Corporation, or T.O.T Corp., an Ontario-based toy manufacturer, as well as the designer of the Gertie
Family – they have your back when times are bad and are there to cheer you on when times are good. When done correctly, people
Entrepreneurs are known for pouring themselves into their businesses. Long days, hours spent alone, and making tough personal sacrifices are not uncommon for entrepreneurs. They often put
Some people know what they want to do with their lives from a young age. If you can relate, you probably had an innate talent
When Johnny Cash sang “I’ve Been Everywhere” in 1996, he likely didn’t have corporate travel in mind. His lyrics cover a distance of 174,493 kilometers
If you have plenty of passion for your budding business but lack a little inspiration, then brothers Cody Hock, Esq., 26, and Cole Hock, 24,
Some might say that it’s easy to be on stage and perform well, particularly if you are motivated (as I am) by public accountability. If
Earlier this year, Chris Hughes, a Victoria man, was awarded payment from Transport Canada after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled in his favor, demanding
Picture this: you’ve cleared every level, collected the top badge, and are sitting atop the leaderboard – all without leaving the comfort of your office
When building your business, there’s no one better to learn from than the very best. Whether your business is small or medium-sized, you have probably
Miroslav Reljic is an award-winning leadership coach based in Calgary. He came to Canada with his family, who fled war-torn Croatia in 1995. Reljic could
Are you overworked? Do you believe there is no such thing? It’s reasonable, as a manager, to expect your team to be dedicated to their
With the reach and overwhelming popularity of social media, email marketing could seem like an afterthought. But it’s as prevalent and effective as it was
Joel Brown created Addicted2Success and coaches more than 200 aspiring entrepreneurs each month as part of his exclusive Mind-Strong Alliance group and has established himself
If you’re like me, it can feel like we’ve got 25 hours worth of things to do every day. To help solve this, many people
When Kathy Ireland began her career as a model and actress, it seemed like the sky was her limit. She exceeded that limit as well
When it comes to growing your business, targeting the right customers or clients is key. How to engage an audience, draw interest to your company
The Toronto Raptors shocked the sports world by winning the NBA Championship in June, but any devoted basketball fan will tell you that there wasn’t
If success is the goal for your small or medium-sized business, then you need to create a positive company culture. Company culture is your organization’s
Chef Mike Ward began his successful cooking career in his native Australia, and he eventually found himself preparing meals for the likes of Julia Roberts,
As someone who has interacted with thousands of people and has hop-scotched the globe on speaking tours, U.K.-based business coach Camilita Nuttall has noticed a
If the lure of exploring the world while working from anywhere that has WiFi sounds appealing, you’re not alone. According to recent estimates, 17 million
An employee can improve their work ethic and attitude, but it will only go so far. Employee performance and satisfaction is highly dependent on how
For many decades the plant-based food industry has tried to break through to consumers beyond its base of committed vegetarians and vegans. Only recently have
It’s impossible to get to the top – or anywhere else for that matter – without listening to suggestions or advice. When you’re put in
There are many benefits to maintaining your employees’ health and wellness, from increased efficiency to an overall happier staff. There have been numerous studies linking
The federal government should regulate social media giants to better protect the next election from…
Thanks to the internet and TV shows like Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den, we now better understand an investor’s thought process and why some businesses
Wouldn’t it be nice to quit your day job to start a business? Maybe you’re already working on your new endeavour as a side-hustle, but
When it comes to achieving success, many driven individuals focus solely on the upward climb and ignore what happens along the way – as well
The importance of new trends in technology isn’t lost on anyone, especially for businesses and business owners. It’s also not lost on your competition. Trends
Third-party outsourcing is growing in popularity among big and small businesses alike. Outsourcing, or “contracting out,” refers to the practice of hiring a third-party outside
If you’ve ever had a dream of being some sort of celebrity, you should be happy to know that there’s very likely a cache of
The world’s first computer programmer was a woman named Ada Lovelace. She developed an algorithm for her mentor’s invention, the Analytical Engine. Though the machine
The Crowd has Spoken We all know there is strength in numbers. Crowdfunding – a fundraising technique whereby a venture or project raises small amounts
Our professional lives sometimes play out as endless days of meetings, deadlines, and commutes, leaving little time for fun, let alone an opportunity to focus
With more and more people putting off marriage, getting divorced, or staying unmarried, there are a lot of single people out there. According to the
In business, confidence is one of the most important traits to have. It allows you to speak up, to be taken seriously, and to get
From plumes to typewriters to computers, as beneficial as technology can be, some employers hesitate to embrace it. This resistance sometimes hinders employees and makes
Who thought that having too many job options could be a bad thing? While it may be a win for highly qualified job seekers, it
Google the phrase “How to live life to the fullest” and you’ll get pages of websites offering plenty of suggestions. While the authors have different
Despite entering the field later in life, Lorraine Cormier worked her way up in the microblading and micropigmentation industry, becoming known as the “Eyebrow Queen.”
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Casual filmgoers may have missed the March theatrical release of The Hummingbird Project. Although the movie’s most memorable quality may have been the sight of
When The Edge: A Leader’s Magazine first asked me to write a column on goal-setting and the importance of having a positive attitude in life, I’ll admit
A wise man once said that failure is a stepping stone to success. Becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy task, but one thing that
Being a part of a young, hungry start-up is exciting. The camaraderie and energy developed by a small team working long hours to create a
Millennials are known as the generation of smartphones, over-priced coffee, and a reputation for entitlement and leisureliness. Despite this, the success of millennials is becoming
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Stephanie Allen founded Gateway Development in Amherst, Nova Scotia, where she works with individuals and companies to help them improve physically and spiritually. With her
We often hear it takes hard work and luck to be successful. While there is truth to this, science also plays a big role in every
Is email marketing dead? With so many modern advertising options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which will work best for your
A high turnover rate is not a good look for a company and can mean several things. It could be a sign of a difficult
Is your boss constantly asking you to work overtime? Do coworkers asking you for help prevent you from completing your own work? Do you often
Financial advice is like insurance – it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. And when it
You know that you should eat better and exercise more. But there’s also a force pulling you in the other direction. That force is chocolate
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With social media now an integral part of people’s lives, image, public perception, and the necessity for personal branding has never been higher. Personal branding
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The looming closure of Pictou County’s Boat Harbour as an effluent treatment facility has…
Basically, these laws are an attempt to punish entities or individual Americans who choose…
As church attendance drops and building costs rise, congregations across Canada face the gut-wrenching…
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Are foreign investors now fair game in Vladimir Putin’s Russia? The arrest of 51-year-old…
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Steven Spielberg’s 2002 science fiction noir film Minority Report depicted the future of advertising as individually targeted to meet a specific consumer’s needs; as of
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will today visit Iqaluit to deliver a long-awaited apology on…
Jane Philpott’s shocking resignation from cabinet has dealt Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a significant…
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A federal government public servant recently succeeded in getting the Canada Revenue Agency to…
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Few entrepreneurs can say they have left their indelible mark on the world of luxury, but Vin Lee is one of those few. Hollywood stars,
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Chris Izquierdo is the co-founder and CEO of DevFacto Technologies Inc., an award-winning software development company based in Edmonton, Alberta that has consistently ranked as
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Will Canada become the new Amsterdam? Are we the next destination of choice for pot-seeking tourists? With cannabis consumption legal as of October 2018, Canadians
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In all relationships, it’s inevitable that, at some point, someone will offend the other party. All healthy relationships have a “release valve” or a way
Social media has completely revolutionized what it means to be a celebrity today. With the simple click of a button, these stars have the power
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We’re back at work, and the holiday cheer, festive feelings, and relaxed work atmosphere are slowly drifting into memory as we charge into a
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Leadership is an oft-defined and widely studied concept. A cursory search of popular leadership quotes will produce definitions such as, “A leader is a
Between robots, self-driving cars, and 3D printers, technology is rapidly changing life as we know it – but at what cost? Sure, there’s little
Have you ever had a co-worker or friend who needed everything to be “just so?” Someone who wouldn’t quit until they’d done it all,
The holiday season is a time for joy and family, spending time with loved ones to celebrate what matters most, and general merriment. From
Jan Kestle is Founder and President of Environics Analytics and has been a leader in the marketing information industry for more than forty years.
Google employees enjoy meals cooked by an on-site chef and sleep pods in order to catch mid-day naps. Facebook employees receive a 30-day break
A common dating trend has made its way to the workplace. Known as “ghosting,” it involves ending a relationship without communication. There are no texts,
Are you racking your brains to come up with a fresh and exciting idea to boost your business? There’s a way to turn your
Javed S. Khan, who leads EMpression: A Marketing Services Company, has helped entrepreneurial and corporate clients build their ideas innovatively, by guiding their vision
Anyone with spare time and internet access can start an online business. A successful online business, however, takes perseverance and care. Whatever your product
Using his decades of experience building multiple million-dollar businesses, Colin Sprake imparts valuable lessons to entrepreneurs through his talks, books, and coaching. He founded
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Jamie Kern Lima built herself a global makeup brand and empire with IT Cosmetics. The makeup brand, which was later acquired by L’Oréal for
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Living a happy life is as easy as being grateful. Gratitude has been shown to improve various aspects of life, including health, daily satisfaction,
Most of us are aware of gender discrepancies in the workplace. Studies show that women are paid less than men for equal work, (women
Arguably one of the most successful and well-known endurance athletes of his day, it’s David Goggins’ mindset that truly sets him apart from most
Chandra K. Clarke is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur who launched her own business, the professional online proofreading service Scribendi, in 1997, with her
If you wake up dreading your workday, you’re not alone. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 70% of Canadians are concerned about the
Jane Goodall’s name will forever be synonymous with the incredible work she’s done for chimpanzees and the environment. It wasn’t quick and easy activism,
Back in the early 1980s, Time magazine ran an article about how (then) newly-launched MTV was changing the entertainment landscape. The article began with
“Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over
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As businesses continue to strategize about growing in size and strength, finding and retaining employees is a crucial factor. Many companies look at hiring
Have you ever felt underappreciated at work? Odds are you’re not alone: according to a study by Clear Review, lack of appreciation is the
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The signature pink ribbon (and in many ways, the colour pink itself) have long been strongly associated with
Stormy Wellington has been called the “Queen of MLM [multi-level marketing]”, a self-made success story whose ambition and determination helped transform her from a
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There’s no escaping competition when it comes to owning and operating a small or medium-sized business. You’re constantly facing a barrage of rivals who
Afailure is not always a mistake, it may simple be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop
Author and minister for over 40 years, Reverend Charles Swan reminisces on what inspires him and how he continues to serve after so many years.
The scientific research and experimental development program, or SR&ED, is a Canadian tax incentive program that offers businesses working in research and development the
Born and raised in California and trained at New York’s prestigious Julliard School, Jessica Chastain uses her fame to try to make a difference
In Death of a Salesman, the classic play by Arthur Miller, the story centres on Willy Loman, family breadwinner and failing salesman. His character
Pranav Sood, CEO of Trellis, a cannabis seed-to-sale software provider for cultivators, extractors, and distributors, hopes the young company’s first foray into the cannabis
Millennials simply aren’t purchasing homes at the same rate as previous generations, and it’s not difficult to imagine why. Mortgage rates are at an
Retired British middle-distance runner and decorated Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes was a two-time gold medal winner (in the 800-metre and 1500-metre events) at the
Free beer, free coffee, and free food – all at the office. These are the perks of WeWork, the latest franchise in co-working spaces. There’s
As of October 17, 2018, recreational use of cannabis will be legal in Canada, apart from minor regulations similar to laws governing alcohol consumption. With
As a leader, you want to inspire your employees, customers, and the world with your vision. Managing people and situations and making decisions effectively
If you’re looking for a way to promote your business, create brand loyalty, and increase social media numbers, you may want to consider hosting
One of the top 2018 predictions has come true. Not impeachment or the fall of Bitcoin, but the rise of Apple to a market
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Setting up a charity makes good business sense. While many business owners and entrepreneurs often make charitable contributions throughout the year, setting up your
Hijacking is a term typically used to describe a vehicle or organization that’s been taken over, but the possibility of the human mind being
Silas Adekunle is living the entrepreneur’s dream. He started his own company while he was in his 20s, raised millions in funding, and made
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