Monthly Archives: March 2011

How To Make Your Art Your Business and Thrive Doing It

Posted on 03/30/2011 by

Imagine you’re an artist. You craft artifacts with your hands. You create objects that inspire and attract. Whether you paint, sketch, sculpt or blow glass – your work leaves an impression. You love the process of absorbing yourself in the … Continue reading →

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10 Social Media Tips for Small Businesses

Posted on 03/23/2011 by

You own a small business. You work hard and you’re good at what you do. Marketing and promotion? Not really your thing. Necessary nonetheless. You notice your competition, a few of your friends, even the landscaping company you hired last … Continue reading →

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Who Else Wants to Make A Living Doing What They Love?

Posted on 03/16/2011 by

Remember when you were a kid, and you found something you loved doing, and it was all you wanted to do – forever, all day long, day after day. Maybe it was hockey. You played hockey, watched hockey, traded hockey … Continue reading →

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7 Incredibly Cool Things You Should Know About JagaSilk Teabar

Posted on 03/09/2011 by

Maccha green tea – whether you’re a veteran, or a curious first-timer, JagaSilk is where it’s at. A few weeks ago, I bumped into a friend at 2% Jazz. She was delighting over a green frothy drink. “Maccha latté”, she … Continue reading →

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How Taking a Risk Can Change Your Life

Posted on 03/02/2011 by

Suppose you took a risk. You heard producers of the CBC show Dragons’ Den were in town, and you went for it. Your business is less than a year old, but you’ve got big plans – dreams even. You present … Continue reading →

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