No matter what you do, there will be instances where you end up working remotely. For many this is a challenge. Your work environment is generally a distraction free zone, this is not the case when travelling or working from…
No matter what your role is in the workplace staying focused is always difficult. Procrastination affects everybody, especially in a technology driven world. Even so, to be an effective employee you must stay on task and be productive. I took…
Meetings are still very important in today’s business culture. Still, there are times when meetings lack focus or get derailed. This wastes everybody’s time, and interrupts the workflow. With that, I’ll list some ways to make your meetings more productive.…
Today’s sales landscape rewards networking. For a sales professional it’s the most most valuable use of your time. Not only does it help you gain new contacts in your field, but it also creates business opportunities. You could be the…
Negotiating is an essential business skill. No matter what your role within a company may be, there will be times where you will have to negotiate. While many struggle doing this, you can improve your skills by keeping a few…
The Financial Post recently published an article entitled Death of the Business Phone”. Author, Emily Jackson explains that companies are moving away from desk phones. To prove this, she cites KPMG LLP Canada’s new wireless initiative. KPMG LLP Canada no…
Strong sales people make strong companies. They bring in revenue, create contacts, and find what’s great about your product. Without strong sales people pitching, revenue would be nonexistent. For a company to continue innovating, it must have strong sales people.…
In the past, software development took a very long time. The entire process revolved around creating a perfect product. The problem with that method was that if your product didn’t work for users you’d have to start all over to…
Successful entrepreneurs respond to adversity well. The early career of technology pioneer, Stephen Dorsey is a great example. Several years after graduating from MIT, Dorsey founded AES Data Inc. There he developed one of the world’s first microprocessors. At the…
