Month: November 2011

Finding that special bond between yourself and that special house or apartment using a simple trick

Location The Balvenie Distillery lies at the heart of Scotch whisky distillation in Speyside, which is Northeast Scotland up in the Highlands. Wee Bit O’ Information The Balvenie Distillery makes whisky the way they always have – there is no compromise, and takes pride that they are the only existing…

Self-Preservation is much more than a physical skill set, it is a gateway to problem solving. Extensive training provides a catalyst effect which produces improvements in the areas of self-confidence, assertiveness, strategic planning & execution, calmness, concentration, and stress management. Through the application of progressive physical and verbal training, the…

Live tele-seminar on Tuesday November 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ET Register Now! Are you bringing innovation to your business?  Are you interested in developing your creativity? Change the way you do business. Join us, the authors of Thinking Outside the Bowl: Accelerating Your Business Genius as we facilitate a discussion on…

New Generation and innovative Human Resources Management Consulting like no other! Who is Lisa Maxam and the Staff Room? I am a New generation Human Resources Management Professional that has been in an HRM position for over 12 years. I have worked at such places as Robert Half, Symantec, Cara…

  Unleash your natural ability to resolve any issue that life or business throws at you. Remove deep rooted blocks and negative energy HA Solutions is a very unique service that helps you to see more clearly, make better decisions and achieve your goals in a way that you’ve never…

If you read statements from some Canadian real estate boards it seems like homeowners have been fairing well over the last few years. So, when one of the MetroActive members who’s had to drop her rental income over the last few years in order to attract renters decided to list…

Net income is a figure that tells you how much money a business is making, or does it? Though in theory net income is supposed to tell you exactly how much money a business made, for small businesses it is not always the case. Making it more confusing is the…

How does one place a value on a brand’s name and how does it relate to profitability? This piece takes a practical approach to measuring the realized value of a brand using a case study comparison. The results are significant beyond the original expectations of this research. In this study we compared two brands of…

In these economic times it is important for a business to leverage every dollar, especially small businesses and home businesses.  The first thing that happens in an economic downturn is that purchases get put off. However, this can only go so far before it begins to affect the business. For example if you’re a taxi…