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Social Media – Time Sucker or Really Worth the Hype . . . Part 1 of a series

. . .that time sucking, not sure if it’s effective but your told you need it way of connecting with the world. You’ve likely heard of, and participate on some level with, the big three: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. But there are dozens, if not hundreds, more. What platform is best for your business and how can you use them most effectively without consuming hours of your time? Navigating the

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How Valuable is Your Time?

I was just cruising Pinterest when I came across this amazing infographic.  It certainly resonates for me and I’m sure for many of you. It is also a nice pictorial explanation why working an Administrative Consultant is possible the most important decision you can make for your business.   Source: mashable.com via Darcee on Pinterest

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Introducing our Newest Admin Whiz – Laura Mass!

As a native Vancouverite, Ms. Laura Mass’s passion began with the Westcoast active lifestyle. It only made sense that she then received her BCRPA Fitness Leader certificate in 2004, however, she also loved and worked in administrative roles. In 2006, Laura brought her two passions together and received her Leisure Studies diploma from Langara College. With having over twenty years administrative experience, she has worked within different industries such as

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Your Small Business and the Value of Social Media

“At the end of the day will Social Media actually help me realize more dollars?”  This question has been posed to be countless times.  If done right, the answer is yes.  It’s all about creating relationships. That’s what internet marketing, small business, and social media have in common and you won’t be successful without. You won’t even be selling water in the desert if you don’t understand it. People are

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Show a Little Love with Your Business

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner this is a great time to think about how you  have positioned the emotional tone of your business. I think it’s safe to say that the rat race, do-anything for a deal entrepreneur way of doing business is quickly becoming old school:  giving way to a nicer and more holistic approach to doing business. There are all kinds of books and speakers that

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Happy New Year

I hope you had a great holiday and are full of energy for 2013. This is just a quick post to let you know we are still alive – our site was hacked over the holidays which took down our email as well. Our apologies if you were trying to get in touch with us – or read one of our riveting blog entries over the holidays! Our site is

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Why a Financial Plan?

Ashleigh Fonseca has taken the time to tell us why it’s important to have a financial plan – some great advice as we all get ready for our year-end goal setting. It’s that goal setting time of year again.  Lately, in our already over-scheduled world,  there’s been a push-back against goal-setting.  We often wonder why we should plan?  Is this really going to help? When it comes to your financial

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Out with the Old!

Post contributed by Andrea Jacques from Kyosei Consulting Japanese year-end traditions are one of the many things about Japan that have continued to play a big part in my life and work since I returned to Canada more than a decade ago. I don’t eat the traditional foods, and I prefer to save my major floor cleaning and waxing for spring when I can leave the windows open to air

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Like Button vs Share Button

The cold days are upon us, which if you’re anything like me, drives us towards those tasks we can do in our comfy cozy clothes with a cup of something hot in our hands.  Time to put some more focus on our websites and Facebook! You’ve likely noticed that Facebook  has a new “Share” feature and are perhaps wondering what it’s for and whether you need to update your website

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10 Tips for Holiday Bliss

The Christmas Season is almost upon us and if you’re anything like me you want to spend it entertaining, drinking eggnog, going on the Santa Train and watching those stop motion Christmas movies from your childhood – not scrambling with year-end business tasks and last minute work scramble. Here is my 10 Tips for Holiday Bliss (or getting the biz in shape so you can relax at Christmas list) List:

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