This is a great video with a little humour about technology today!!! Seeing the trouble with Blackberry this week I thought you might enjoy this video. Don
I was recently asked about Work Life Balance and the role of technology for a Lowes edition of Lowes for Pro’s. In the article Floodlight client Eric Owen of The Better Living Solutions Group in Ottawa is also quoted about time management and the strains that the business can put on a family and business. [...]
During the run-up to every U.S. presidential election, countless Americans threaten to move to Canada if their preferred candidate does not emerge victorious. Of course, few follow through with a move north. Maybe it is time to reconsider. Canada ranks No. 1 in our annual look at the Best Countries for Business. While the U.S. [...]
I recently attended a Chamber of Commerce networking event with 200-plus people and had the pleasure of meeting many new business owners. When I meet someone for the first time at one of these events, I usually start with something like, “So, (use their name here), what do you do at (their company)?” It helps to [...]
Bryson Gilbert is a web developer and designer, specializing in WordPress-based solutions and Internet Social Networking with New Media interaction. Having learned to code shortly after learning to write, Bryson brings years of experience to any web-based project. His in-depth knowledge of both sides of the web world – design and development – is the [...]
It seems that every time you blink, technology is moving forward. Technical innovations can put a real strain on your business, if you don’t keep up. The Floodlight Business Solutions Group has always recommended a bi-yearly analysis of hardware and software because as a business, you need to decide if the latest technology is right [...]
Great article by E-MYTH on Prioritizing your work and Building Your Business Nothing is more important in realizing your dreams than self-discipline. Nothing. Commitment is meaningless without discipline. Vision is useless without discipline. Without discipline, all the systems, information, management plans, financial reports, databases, financial resources, and staff you may have at your disposal don’t matter. You [...]
Good evening and welcome to the Floodlight Business Solutions Group launch party. If there’s anyone in the room tonight who doesn’t know me, my name is Don Robichaud, husband, father, Scotch lover, guitar player, classic car buff, entrepreneur and business owner. When Floodlight was originally launched 8 years ago, my vision was to offer cost effective business coaching, [...]
Kelowna Business Expands Across Canada Floodlight is growing!! Launch Party!! Date: September 20th 2011 Time: 5pm to 7pm Location: Avenue Classic Bar - (Located at the Prestige Hotel on Abbott) With the addition of more experts in a variety of business disciplines, Floodlight offers a wider range of products and services for its Clients in the [...]
Floodlight Business Solutions Group of Kelowna, BC, is growing. With the addition of more experts in a variety of business disciplines, Floodlight offers a wider range of products and services for its clients in the Okanagan Valley and now across Canada. Floodlight was founded by local entrepreneur Donald Robichaud in the summer of 2005. His vision [...]
Social media marketing is the process of promoting your site or business through social media channels in Kelowna, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto and throughout Canada. Social media marketing is the process of promoting your site or business through social media channels such as: Micro blogging (Twitter) Business Networking (LinkedIn) Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace) Photo & Video [...]
The biggest challenge for the business person committed to content marketing, the need to create the next great article never goes away. Consistency is at the top of the list when communicating with customers and prospects. Interesting, relevant and timely stories aren’t an option. In my world as a radio talent coach, writer and communications [...]
Great advise from Linda Andersson of Organizing Help When it comes to keeping on top of your action items and to do lists, it is best to start with a plan. According to David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, there are five phases to the process of action management: Collect what might require [...]
Build Your Business with the Right Profit Strategy This article is contributed by Andrew D. Gregson B.A.,M.A. M.Sc.(Econ) – Floodlight Consultant Which one of these keeps you awake at night? I have consulted to over 120 small businesses in trouble and have seen companies with Terrific sales but no profit. Mediocre sales and no cash. Great profits [...]
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