Wikileaks has prompted a war of sorts. It has made many of us pick sides. Some Internet activists vehemently believe that Wikileaks stands for freedom of speech, while others believe (just as strongly) that too many lines have been crossed. Regardless of which side you stand on, one thing rings true: We are now living in the […]
Today, a hot story in Toronto revolves around our Toronto Transit Commission, those who control our city’s transit system. The news was reporting on a proposal that may result in increased pay for transit employee’s. Controversial, sure. But it was their statement that these employees could be paid on par with our Police and Fire […]
Every industry has a lowest cost provider. Every industry has companies that under-bid other companies to win business. Every industry has businesses that seemingly give away their products and services for next to nothing. There’s only room for 1 brand to be the lowest priced in the market. Unless you’re concerned with being that brand […]
If you had 1 more hour a day, how would you use it to build your business? I was recently asked this question during a panel discussion and my answer probably shocked a number of people. “Rollerblade“, I said. I’ve always loved rollerblading, but it was this past summer that I realized how critical it […]
It was about 5 years ago that I left my career to join the events industry. Still wet behind the ears and no idea what a 60 round was, I had the good fortune of sitting down with a group of very powerful career veterans over dinner. In between bites of balsamic glazed salad and […]