Tag Archives: Competition

Determination Wins the Game

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Not quite.  Determination and a well executed game will win.  I just watched the Blues win the Stanley Cup against the Bruins.  Were they determined?  After 52 years, you bet they were!  But it wasn’t only determination that won the … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurship

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

You have an idea.  You envision a need.  What more do you need in order to become a successful entrepreneur? The idea or ‘spark’ is important and usually begins with the identification of an opportunity or need.  For many entrepreneurs … Continue reading →

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The Search and the Solution

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

For any small business it is always wise to know what your competition’s pricing is in comparison to yours.  You are competing in the same marketplace and with the same potential customers, so you need to know how you stack … Continue reading →

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The Reason to Change

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

Doing self-employment training and support, I often hear, “I only want to be small”, or “I don’t use technology in the business, so it won’t impact my business”, or “I don’t need to put in training money because I’m experienced”. … Continue reading →

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Passion!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

On Vancouver Island, as in the rest of the province, I encounter those who would prefer to work for themselves.  Some have found through experience that they work best on their own, while others have a hobby or trade that … Continue reading →

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Today’s Reality

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Flipping through the pages of the latest issue of BC Business I realize how crucial it is for businesses, all businesses, to keep current on what is happening and what may affect their place in the market. In 1973 I … Continue reading →

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Facing Obsolescence

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

It all began because there was fluff covering the vents on my desktop computer.  Did I know that a buildup of dust can overheat a computer?  Of course, but the thought of disconnecting the rat’s nest of wires connecting it … Continue reading →

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