You arrived on time and completed your calculations. You worked up a presentation of all the things you’re going to do and items included, going over each item carefully. You’ve just given the customer the price. They look at each other. He says, “Okay. Thanks for the quote. Well get back to you. Of [...]

Like enough of the noise awready! Geesh, people…
No, I’m not talking about the sometimes nearly overwhelming noise pollution that goes hand in hand with living in a big city. Traffic sounds, horns, sirens, airplanes, construction noises. I’m not even referring to the eardrum-shattering volume of the concert and bar bands – [...]

Buying a house is a great long term investment. If you’ve never had a mortgage payment it simply means you’ll have to be more careful regarding the management of your finances. The first step before venturing into a mortgage if you’re not already in one is to consider your financial situation. Then decide to buy [...]

You may have heard of Roger von Oech’s book, A Whack on the Side of the Head: How to Unlock Your Mind for Innovation. It’s as much fun to read as its title suggests. It covers the ten common obstacles to creative thinking. It’s about ways in which you can unlock your mind for innovation, [...]

We had a winter storm the other day here in Toronto. And as I was driving, I started thinking about what my winter driving had in common with my creative dreams. Here’s what I came up with.
1. Being grateful to be in my car, pointed in the right direction and moving (however slowly). Some days [...]

For years the most visible public role for Peter Sutherland as chairman of BP PLC was hosting the company’s annual meeting. But after a run of oil spills, deadly accidents and an energy-trading scandal at BP, the 60-year-old one-time rugby player has rushed into the scrum.
Last year, the Irish politician and banker forced Chief [...]

Remember that the more consistent and congruent you are in every aspect of your life, the more honest and genuine you’re perceived to be. If you believe in your message, you’ll practice what you preach. If you practice what you preach, you’ll be more authentic, and the door of trust will swing [...]

If you are buying or selling a home, the chances are good you struggle with the meaning of descriptive real estate terms. Here are explanations and definitions for more terms.
“Living Room” & “Family Room”
When a home has both a living room and a family room, we know which is which. It used to be that [...]

There are governing bodies that govern the transactions of internet based gaming and which should with time help to alleviate any fears because of apprehension experienced by cynics.

You might not think that there is such a thing as over doing it, when it comes to protecting your little one. You might think that anything that you can to keep the little monster form getting hurt, us well worth the effort. Wrong. Overdoing it will not help the little one learn self-control, or [...]