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The danger of market-timing a sale

The danger of market-timing a sale

Writing for The Globe and Mail over the past two years has been a treat for me but I’ve decided it’s time to stop talking about running a business and get back to actually running one again. I’ve recently launched a new software business and will be dedicating my time to it. This is my last column. Thank you, readers, for sharing your time with me… Read More

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18 minutes to tame your busy hours

18 minutes to tame your busy hours

Peter Bregman loves buffets. And like many of us, when the New York-based consultant gets there, he tastes everything in sight. He inevitably leaves the buffet uncomfortable, exhausted, and regretting his consumption.

The challenge he faces (and fails) at the buffet table is the same challenge most of us face when managing our time. There’s so much we can do, so many inviting opportunities, that it’s hard to choose. Instead, we try to have it all… Read More

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Eight myths about what LinkedIn can do for your career

LinkedIn logos are displayed on computer screens in New York, Jan. 27, 2011.

LinkedIn logos are displayed on computer screens in New York, Jan. 27, 2011.

As a career and executive coach, speaker and recruitment consultant, I use LinkedIn (LI) extensively each day, and I truly enjoy it. I’ve found that building my network to over 1,000 direct contacts (accessing 10 million+ indirect contacts) has been well worth the two years of time and energy. I’m a big fan of LI – and truly appreciate the power of the tool and all the opportunities, gigs, partnerships, insights, information and support that have come my way from it… Read More

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Tools to help handle social media

Ryan Holmes, HootSuite’s CEO

Ryan Holmes, HootSuite’s CEO

Few phenomena are as synonymous with time-wasting as social media. Reading all those status updates, Tweets and check-ins can consume hours at a time. Posting all those updates can take even longer.

The bad news for small and medium-sized-business owners is that they can’t afford to ignore social media, no matter how time-consuming it may be… Read More

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Know when it’s time to move on

TechCrunch's Michael Arrington

TechCrunch's Michael Arrington

When entrepreneurs sell their company, it is not uncommon for them to continue as employees, either because it is part of the deal to ensure a smooth transition or they are a valuable asset the new owners want to retain.

One of the most difficult challenges for entrepreneurs who sell is to know when the time comes to move on… Read More

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Roseman: Meet the new Dragon in the Den

Bruce Croxon, founder of dating service Lavalife, is the new Dragon on the CBC show Dragon's Den.

Bruce Croxon, founder of dating service Lavalife, is the new Dragon on the CBC show Dragon's Den.

Bruce Croxon is the co-founder of Lavalife Inc., Canada’s leading online dating service.

After selling the company in 2004 for $152.5 million (U.S.), he’s used his share of the proceeds to finance and nurture other start-up businesses.

Still, he never had time to watch The Dragons’ Den. And when invited to audition for the popular show, he forgot about the appointment… Read More

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The best free software for students

Google Earth offers a free virtual rendering of the planet. Here earthquake activity off the Japanese coast is overlaid on the software.

Google Earth offers a free virtual rendering of the planet. Here earthquake activity off the Japanese coast is overlaid on the software.

If you spend time online, the expressions “you get what you pay for” and “nothing in this world is free” don’t necessarily apply.

For students heading back to school, there are hundreds of free programs you can download or use as online-only applications. They don’t cost a dime and you can use them as often as you like. While not necessarily as feature-rich as their paid counterparts, you might be surprised at what’s available… Read More

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Rejuvenate your life and career with a sabbatical

A mature student concentrating on her studies.

A mature student concentrating on her studies.

A short vacation can give you a boost in energy and allow you to recharge your batteries for work, but sometimes we need more than a quick break. A sabbatical can provide the time needed to assess your personal and professional life, complete career and educational goals that were put on the back burner, and reevaluate your career. For some, a sabbatical can even lead to a reassessment of their retirement horizon and new retirement goals and objectives. Read on as we explore what a sabbatical can do for you and what you need to know before you dive in… Read More

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