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CASL Compliance Tips

CASL Compliance Tips

Posted Jun 28th, 2017 in Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing

Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) compliance tips for businesses, charities, and not-for-profits when you have limited time and resources.

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How to Create a CASL Compliance Program

How to Create a CASL Compliance Program

Posted Jun 25th, 2017 in Entrepreneurship, Internal Communications, Not-for-Profit, Social Media, Strategic Communications

Organizations, for profit, and not-for-profit, should create a CASL compliance program to reduce the risks of sending electronic messages that could be considered SPAM.

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7 Simple Communication Techniques Inspired by Patagonia

7 Simple Communication Techniques Inspired by Patagonia

Posted Feb 20th, 2017 in Entrepreneurship, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications

Communication is an important part of Patagonia’s success. In his book “Let my People go Surfing”, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, inspires us with some simple techniques on how to use communication to build a successful business.

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How Entrepreneurs Manage the Time Thief

How Entrepreneurs Manage the Time Thief

Posted May 15th, 2015 in Entrepreneurship

"Where did the day go?" How many entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to manage their time better to be more productive and avoid the time thief.

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Social Media in 20 minutes a day

Social Media in 20 minutes a day

Posted Sep 25th, 2014 in Entrepreneurship, Social Media

How business owners can get started on social media with only 20 minutes a day. There are some steps you can take to get started with social media and still have time to get the rest of your work done.

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5 Reasons you should improve your Business Communications

5 Reasons you should improve your Business Communications

Posted May 20th, 2014 in Entrepreneurship, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications

Improve the communications at your place of business, and you will improve: relationships with key stakeholders, employee satisfaction, productivity, and increase your competitive advantage.

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Anti-Spam Law in Canada

Anti-Spam Law in Canada

Posted Apr 4th, 2014 in Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing

What organizations need to know about the new anti-spam law in Canada (CASL) coming into effect July 1, 2014. An excerpt of some key points around Canada’s new anti-spam law is provided below. 

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Time Management – Tips and Tools

Time Management – Tips and Tools

Posted Jun 30th, 2013 in Entrepreneurship, Sales

The quest for the elusive Golden Challis of reaching organization utopia has kept me searching for the best online (and offline) strategies and tools to help me reach my goal. Better organization means better use of time. Here are some strategies, tips and tools that I have adopted to make my life easier and more productive.

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Curiosity, Failure and Success

Curiosity, Failure and Success

Posted Jun 16th, 2013 in Entrepreneurship

What does curiosity, failure, and success have in common? Those who are interested in starting a business, or who just want to be exceptional in their job, should listen to this 20 min interview by Seth Godin.

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Managing expectations when hiring a consultant

Managing expectations when hiring a consultant

Posted Mar 17th, 2013 in Entrepreneurship

Managing expectations can be a challenge when hiring an outside consultant or agency to help with your marketing/communication initiatives. Action Item template included.

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