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When is it Time to Change?
There’s an old saying the goes, “There is nothing constant in life but death and taxes.” What it’s trying to say is that pretty much every thing changes. The thing is, in so much of life, it’s up to us to decide what to change and when. We get to choose. For people...
Fear Blocks Creativity
I was paralyzed. It was the early 90s and the organization I worked for, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) of Bonnyville had received a grant from the Office for the Prevention of Family Violence to create a puppet show, to be taken to area schools,...
Be Like Water Reprise
This month, I’m rereading the book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Dr. Spencer Johnson. It’s got me thinking a lot about change and adaptability, so that is what I’m going to share with you through the month of June. As I reflected, I was reminded of a blog post I wrote a...
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Most of us fall into one of two categories: we either love, or we loathe, business networking events. I definitely fall into the former category, both because I am more the outgoing type and because it has been a highly valuable source of business growth for me....
Powerful Networking: Ask Good Questions!
This month in the On Point world, we’re talking all about the power of networking and how to use networking effectively to build a strong business. Last week, we talked about where to network, so now, let’s chat about how. I have always found that the best networkers...
Finding the Right Networks
As you know, this month, we’re talking all about the power of networking. Last week, I shared the why of networking. So now, let’s talk about the where. Set an Objective Before you can know where to network, you must identify what it is you’re trying to accomplish....
The Power of Networking
I built my business in three days. Yes, you read that right. I know, I know, you might be thinking, “Um, Danielle, if it can be done in three days, why the heck are you training startups on a twelve-week program?” Well, first of all, my business is a consultancy,...
Business Intelligence: The Proof in the Pudding
They used to say, “Cash is king.” While cash is still quite nice, the new truth is that data is king, mostly because your ability to make good cash in business – or any organization - is now highly dependent on your data. Facts. The ‘Hair on Fire’ Business Life ...
When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
A number of years ago, we decided as a family to suite out my parent’s basement so that both the main floor and the basement could be rented out to help cover the cost of my parent’s living expenses in the nursing home. I was in charge of making this happen. I...
Strategy vs Tactics – What’s the Difference?
Let’s say you’re an entrepreneur with a new business idea. Exciting! You are eating, sleeping, breathing and dreaming about your idea, building it out in minute detail in your head. You might even write your idea down and flesh out the idea on paper. At some point,...