Allison Graham
Last Updated: December 19, 2011 7:56am
Take cues from others to develop good habits
So far in this series on the four pillars of profitable networking we've covered perspective, personal brand and strategic plan. Now it's time to look at the final pillar: process.
David Canton
Last Updated: December 12, 2011 9:25am
There's virtually no end to cool tech toys
If you are looking for a gift to buy someone who seems to have or want the latest tech products, here are some suggestions.
David Canton
Last Updated: November 28, 2011 9:55am
Social media policy a good idea
Social media blurs the lines between the personal and work life of employees, and employers are faced with the difficult task of regulating its use in and out of the workplace.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: November 28, 2011 9:55am
Sketching a strategic plan is crucial
So far we've covered the first two pillars of profitable networking -- perspective and personal branding. This week we'll explore the third pillar: your strategic plan.
David Canton
Last Updated: November 7, 2011 9:12am
Changes clean up privacy laws
The Canadian government recently introduced Bill C-12 (the Safeguarding Canadians' Personal Information Act) that contains amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Allison Graham
Last Updated: November 7, 2011 9:10am
Your brand takes hard work
The second of the four pillars of profitable networking is your personal brand.
David Canton
Last Updated: October 24, 2011 9:43am
Terms of use binding to website users
Are Browse-wrap agreements binding?
Allison Graham
Last Updated: October 17, 2011 9:10am
Perspective first of four pillars
The first of the four pillars of profitable networking is perspective. It doesn't matter how many people you meet or how great your business card looks, if you don't have the right expectations and objectives you'll miss the mark.
David Canton
Last Updated: October 3, 2011 10:31am
Net not a defamation-free zone
The Ontario Superior Court recently decided that a blog comment must pass a higher threshold before it's considered defamatory than statements made in other places.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: October 3, 2011 12:00am
Getting the right perspective
The first of the four pillars of profitable networking is perspective.
David Canton
Last Updated: September 19, 2011 9:37am
A domain name is property
Whether a domain name (such as www.harrisonpensa.com) is property that one owns — or just “a bundle of rights” — has been the subject of legal debate. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently said it is property.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: September 12, 2011 8:40am
Except for politicians, strategy better than volume
Are you discouraged because your networking isn't getting the business results you want?
David Canton
Last Updated: August 22, 2011 12:00am
Writing on wall for traditional signatures
Adobe recently announced the acquisition of EchoSign, a web-based provider of electronic signatures and signature automation. If ink was used to finalize the deal, it had not even dried yet when RPost, a self-proclaimed pioneer of e-signatures, launched a lawsuit against Adobe and EchoSign for patent infringement.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: August 15, 2011 8:20am
Turning contacts into clients
Hopefully you're enjoying your summer and, if you're fortunate enough to have access to a cottage, making the most of the wonderful weather.
David Canton
Last Updated: August 8, 2011 9:16am
New registering program
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICAN) recently approved a new program for registering generic top-level domain names (gTLDs). The door has opened to allow for almost anything.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: July 25, 2011 9:06am
Bottom line: Trust your gut feeling
Last week I was talking with a business owner who reflected on a bad business decision. The owner said, "I guess I knew in my gut when we started that something was wrong, but I did it anyway." You just know that when a business owner uses those words, the outcome will be negative.
David Canton
Last Updated: July 18, 2011 2:06pm
Laws need constant updating
The Canadian privacy commissioner, in her 2010 annual report to Parliament, commented on what she believes to be the future of privacy law in Canada.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: July 11, 2011 8:39am
Summer scene hit or myth
We're only a few weeks into summer and I've already heard excuses that it's tough to network at this time of year because everyone is on vacation. Well, don't let this summer myth fool you.
David Canton
Last Updated: July 4, 2011 8:17am
Thorough search averts lawsuit
You have designed the perfect logo for your business. Before investing more time and money in using and promoting your new logo, you want to make sure you have the right to use this trademark for a long time and you’re not infringing someone else’s existing trademark.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: June 27, 2011 9:39am
Reap what you sow in moods
After 5 1/2 hours of standing in lines at an airport, boarding and de-boarding an airplane that had mechanical problems, and waiting to figure out how you'd get to your destination, would you be crabby? Sure.
David Canton
Last Updated: June 20, 2011 8:50am
Privacy by design initiative has merit
The Ontario Privacy Commissioner's recently released annual report talks about protecting personal information on mobile devices and the privacy by design concept for the creation of new technology.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: June 13, 2011 1:39pm
Online presence not for all
Before you go to a meeting what's a natural thing for you to do? Google the person you're meeting, right? It's become a way of business life so much so it's second nature -- at least for me. You don't always find much, but at least vague information as to the person you'll be meeting.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: June 13, 2011 1:44pm
Online presence not for all
Before you go to a meeting what's a natural thing for you to do? Google the person you're meeting, right? It's become a way of business life so much so it's second nature -- at least for me. You don't always find much, but at least vague information as to the person you'll be meeting.
David Canton
Last Updated: June 13, 2011 1:43pm
Company laptops now private affair
The recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in R v. Cole establishes that employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the personal use and contents of their work-provided laptop computers.
Allison Graham
Last Updated: June 13, 2011 1:44pm
Bosses can be big help to build a foundation
As an independent business owner with big aspirations for building a strong network, you have a lot of decisions to make. But, fortunately, you're the one who gets to make them.