Monday 10 September 2018

Rogers Insurance 

Do you want a relationship with your insurance Broker rep? I have been a client of Rogers Insurance for 16 years, and Karen has been my rep for all of them. We have met, and I trust her to do what's right for us. I never worry about my insurance and have the correct coverage for my business, car, house, etc.. There's enough stress in this world and my insurance is not one of them. 


Please go to www.rogersinsurance.ca/Jade to get a free quote for your business or personal. By going through this link, you are eligible for a discount. Have a great day #smallbusiness #business #startups #entrepreneurs #TellingItLikeItIs #insurance

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Wednesday 25 July 2018

Setting Small Business Goals

No matter what you're doing today, there are goals you've got to measure yourself against. First, you've got to be a great teammate and a supportive colleague. Second, you've got to be an exceptional expert at something that has real value. Third, you've got to be a visionary -- a leader, a teacher and listener. Fourth, you've got to be a businessperson -- you've got to be obsessed with success. 


It's simple: You are a brand. You are in charge of your brand. There is no single path to success. And there is no one right way to create the brand called You.

Tuesday 3 April 2018

Office Social Media Army

It's time to break out your Employee creativity. How much have you spent hiring someone to create a marketing campaign for you? Most big firms have no idea who you are or what makes you tick. They sit in a room, pitch your ideas and hopefully one resonates with you. 
It's time to start thinking inside the office. What I mean by that is have your employees contribute to your marketing campaigns. Who knows your company better than them? No one. You hire someone to engage the employees and bring it to life. Your staff is your Social Media Army. Other benefits are improved morale, teamwork and culture because they feel valued. You never know who has the next great idea. 
Once YOU understand the ‘why & how’ of digital marketing, social media becomes much simpler to understand. You can do it from the confines of your shop with a consultant that's part of the team. 
Thank you for your time and have a great day.

Monday 19 March 2018

The Customer Is Not Always Right

The customer is always right is one of the most ridiculous statements I have ever heard. In consulting, it is career suicide. Your role as a consultant is to provide innovative solutions and perspective. If I agreed with everything that a client said, I would have failed miserably years ago. Never tell your customers what they want to hear, be honest and tell them what they need to hear.
Sharing your opinion, especially as a consultant, is how you improve and increase business. Don't come in guns a blazing and start imposing your views on everyone. You must first listen to the team and see what they think. Employees are the heartbeat of a company and have a front-row seat on what is required. Once you have listened and done your research, you can now put together a Business plan.
I have 2 pieces of advice. The first one is don't pretend to know everything because this will backfire. The second is always be yourself because everyone else is taken.

Thursday 25 January 2018

Small Talk

I once had a person I worked with tell me small talk was useless; I couldn't disagree more. Small talk can set the base of a future relationship. You can learn a lot about a person from small talk. If you are meeting someone for the first time, what is wrong talking about the weather before you dive into a conversation? If you can't make small talk with someone, how can you carry on a conversation? 

Social Media has changed small talk in today's world, what do you think Twitter, Instagram or Twitter are. 

I have tons of small talk conversations every day from the grocery clerk to someone I'm trying to do business with. I treat every conversation the way I treat every person, which is equal. Never forget that you never know who you are talking to. 

Have a great day 

Monday 22 January 2018

Falling Up



Don't panic, get overwhelmed or feel that things are over your head. The first step is to get all the knowledge you can about the problem or situation and make the most informed decision possible. Your next step and the most important step is to reach out to your network. There's a high probability that your colleagues or mentors have come across this problem in the past. Take what they tell you, use it or put your own spin on it. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. 

Always expand your network. Go to industry conferences and talk to as many people as you can. Try to hand out and get over 100 cards. Once you get these cards follow up with them and stay in touch. Your knowledge is only as good as your network. 

Monday 8 January 2018

My Reflection

Over the holidays I was reflecting on some of my past achievements, jobs and if I would have done anything differently. I would have changed a few situations on how I treated people, but I realized that I had been one lucky person. I believe working smart and being an honest person opens a lot of doors. 
Over the past 30 years, I worked for people, I have partnered with people and owned my own companies. I realized how important the people around you are. Your business partners, employees, and associates are all critical to your success. You have to believe in them, and your vision must be the same because if it is not, there could be issues. 
Being open, honest and saying what's on your mind is key to having tough business conversations. I remember endless discussions that started out one way, pivoted and we came up with something we never imagined. Listening to everyone around the table took an idea, which is a starting point, into a vision we never thought possible. 
I want to thank all the people that had a significant influence on my life. I have been taking these lessons and sharing them with my clients, and I could not be happier. Nothing gives me more gratification than helping someone grow and succeed. 
I hope everyone has a fantastic 2018.