#SmallBusinessThatRocks: Michelle Westgarth Wellness Coach

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As the year comes to an end we often find ourselves evaluating the past year; thinking about what went great, what could have gone better, and what we want to achieve in the coming year. New Years Day may only be one day on our calendar, but its symbolism is undeniable. It’s a fresh start.…

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Why Moms Make Better Entrepreneurs

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What do genomics company “23andMe”, baby product staple “The Honest Co.” and ticket selling site “Eventbrite” have in common? They were all founded by moms! These are just three examples, as many hard-working mamas have been able to successfully juggle their family life and their entrepreneurial aspirations to achieve their dreams.   Does following in…

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Adam’s Flooring: A #SmallBusinessThatRocks

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If you’re like us, you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about the floors in your home. However, consider that your floors are the surface on which you live your life- where you entertain, where your children play, your pets sleep. It is also one of the first things that anyone will notice when…

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Motivation – The Basics

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What is Motivation? According to scientists, motivation is just a willingness to do something, a desire. This is correct, but let’s get more in-depth.  Motivation is a crucial element in obtaining your goals. Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” states, “At some point, the pain of not doing it becomes greater than the pain of…

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Entrepreneur Growing Local Connections #smallbusinessthatrocks

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[ctt template=”8″ link=”0cl1a” via=”yes” ]To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow![/ctt] SlyFox Digital Media Marketing has recently adorned their Wellington Street office with beautiful greenery from London entrepreneur “Greens Galore” despite our brown thumbs!  This local #smallbusinessthatrocks has been fooling even the best of gardeners for over 38 years with their dedication to…

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Landing Pages

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You know about the importance of a first impression. People often talk about “two minutes to make an impression”, forcing them to play their elevator pitch over and over in their heads. Fact is, first impressions are often formed not just within a couple of minutes, but usually within milliseconds. The human brain processes information…

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Ten Reasons You Should Hire a Digital Media Firm

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Imagine Mad Men if it took place in 2017. While Don Draper might still think of catchy new slogans and emotional ad campaigns, he’d also have to scour the Internet for appropriate keywords and think about how to make Lucky Strike’s website SEO friendly. The show would have a lot less drinking, and a lot…

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Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation: What You Need To Know

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Email is an integral part of marketing plans, and can be an incredibly effective way to get return business from customers. However, some recent anti-spam laws have made email marketing a trickier game – no longer can companies get their hands on address lists and spray out a message. You need to get the consent…

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