Wax On, Wax Off - Channeling the Magic of Miyagi

While channel surfing the other night, I happened upon a replay of the 1980's hit film The Karate Kid. Although it's not the greatest movie ever to come out of Hollywood, I can't stop thinking about the relevance of this film in both my personal life and my work surrounding Generation Why...

Finding And Using A Good Translation Service

Finding and using a good translation service is a key business decision for large and small businesses. Private customers who need translation services will also benefit from taking the time to ensure a good translation service is found and used.

International 0800 Numbers

The world is truly getting smaller and telecommunications is one of the principal reasons for this

An Analysis Of French And Polish Communicative Styles - Doing Business Within A Borderless Europe

With a growing borderless European Continent there are many issues to consider on this march to a unified super-state. Each country (approximately 52) traditionally has its own values, beliefs, customs, and identity as well as its own language and style of communication. A monumental challenge in creating a single-state will be to combine or merge all of these national traits into a harmonious, unified nation. This article aims to compare and contrast the respective communicative styles of both French and Polish highlighting areas of similarity and possible conflict and relating the issue to the wider European context.

My Manager Doesn't Like Me

Do you and your manager find yourself at odds with one another on a regular basis?

The Six Types of Bullies in the Workplace

They don't sport horns or have flames spewing from flaring nostrils - at least not at first.

How To Communicate in a Global World

Canadians are increasingly part of a global world. Canada itself is a fascinating mix of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. This diversity brings a richness that offers opportunities for both occupational and personal growth.

Raising Money for Treasure Hunting

I was talking to a guy in Florida that I know. He has this Ghost ship project he is working on, and he was rambling on about raising money to help him. I kind of felt sorry for him. I have been where he was, many times.

Getting Help in the Form of a Small Business Loan

I resigned on my day job and decided to start a home-based company about three years ago. I had to invest a lot of time in doing market research, and finding the best way of getting my product into the hands of customers. I also had to put my entire life-savings into my own business, thinking that I would recover it all once the business starts earning profits.

Commercial Loan Difficulties - Solutions for Auto Services Properties

There are many businesses falling into the auto services category. These businesses will typically encounter commercial loan difficulties because of a higher risk category, environmental issues and shorter-term financing. This article provides solutions for common commercial loan difficulties experienced by an auto services business.

Venture Capital - The First Meeting

Whether it is a first round or follow-on, funding for further research and development or marketing and branding efforts, equity or debt financing, a start-up or mid-market company or financing to prepare for acquisition by a strategic buyer, there are strategies which can significantly improve the prospects for success. In this column I want to focus on preparations for and managing the initial meeting with a venture capitalist.

Using The Cell And The Ps3 For A Venture Capital Moneymaker

Venture Capitalists are always on the lookout for new ideas and ways to generate more revenue from their outlay of cash. This is one such idea for Venture Capitalists to look into, because I am sure it will be being presented to various companies shortly.

How Some Venture Capitalists Try To Rob You Blind

One of the best ways to finance a business is with investors. Not banks. Not family. And definitely not loans from other non-banking organizations. However, I recently heard something about getting investor financing that made me think twice about exactly what kind of investor financing is best.