Motivation

When was the last time you were happy?

August 31, 2010

Can you remember the last time you were happy? Where you could not help but smile or laugh out loud? Where you had a song in your heart and a skip in your step? Where you were content and at peace with yourself and the world? Do you think about what makes you happy? Are [...]

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How to keep the energy in your day

August 24, 2010

Running a small business takes a lot of energy. I find the more energized I feel, the more creative, innovative and productive my day tends to be. I also find I’m more ‘in the flow’  when I am feeling energetic. Here are some of my favourite ways of getting and staying energized when tackling my [...]

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How you can use colour to your creative advantage

August 17, 2010

You may not have thought about it much before, but colours can make a big difference to how creative you are.  Psychologists have studied the effects of different colours for several years and have discovered that certain colours are more advantageous to have in rooms or environments when you are looking for creativity. When you [...]

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Business no longer fun? Here’s how to rediscover your creativity

August 3, 2010

Small businesses are started by creative individuals like you and me. And don’t tell me you aren’t creative – you have to be. Whose business idea was it in the first place? Who was entrepreneurial enough to put their vision into action? YOU! But there are times when our personal curiosity, sense of fun, and [...]

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How trusted do you think you are as a small business owner?

March 9, 2010

Are you a small business owner who cares for your professional relationships? How trusted are you in all your business dealings with your associates or potential customers? Would you like to find out more about your trustworthiness as a small business owner? To answer all the above questions, here is a link to a quick [...]

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