Corporate Blogging at its Best
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 6th, 2011
You just bought the new iPad didn’t you? If your answer is a yes, as it most likely is, then you shouldn’t waste time and use it to the advantage of your business. We’ve checked out the iPad ourselves and decided to finally stop ogling and start working! With all the amazing apps for businesses, [...]
Posted in Blogging, Uncategorized on Feb 21st, 2011
When people ask me what I do for a living, they’re often shocked to hear that I’m a professional Blogger and Social Media Coordinator. Ten years ago, this role did not exist and social media writers were not taken seriously. How the world has changed. With social media becoming a major global marketing force, it [...]
Posted in Internet News, Uncategorized on Feb 9th, 2011
Many Canadians have been either closely of casually following the unfolding drama of the planned implementation of metering Internet usage. And when I say many Canadians, I am not exaggerating. According to OpenMedia.ca, well over 400,000 Canadians have signed a petition against the proposed Internet metering. Thankfully the powers that be have decided to take the protests [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 30th, 2011
After moving eight times in the last nine years, I’ve come to the conclusion that I really hate moving. Aside from having to put everything I own into boxes, moving is the only way to truly appreciate all of the garbage that I own. Dumping the contents of my junk drawer on the floor revealed, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 29th, 2011
I just found a video blog on WordPress.tv is entitled How to Blog in 2010 – The Year That Facebook Killed Everything. Awesome subject title, right? Unfortunately the video is in Bulgarian, a language that I do not speak, so….I am sharing the link in the hopes that someone will enjoy watching it.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 14th, 2011
I used to work for a large law firm on Bay Street in Toronto and I can tell you – with great confidence – that social discrimination is alive and well. Now I know this isn’t true for all workplaces. But after having worked with a slew of “big time” lawyers I can tell you [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 7th, 2011
One of my first paid writing assignments was an article entitled The Worst Job I’ve Ever Had, a short essay that focused on – you guessed it – my previous work experience. I got my first job when I was 16 years old and I’ve been working in either a full or part-time capacity ever since. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 31st, 2010
Work-related stress is on the rise in North America and with it has come an unprecedented spike in disease, disorders and discontent. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions, heart disease is soaring, divorce rates are mounting and, thanks to smart phones, the average work week is now much longer than 40 hours. According to Work Stress, some [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 11th, 2010
Our warmest thoughts and most sincere gratitude go to our brave veterans on this day and every day. Our Canadian office will be closed for the morning of November 11th, 2010, as we attend Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 29th, 2010
Don’t underestimate your corporate logo and the impression it can create with your customers. That’s the lesson learned earlier this month when clothing retailer Gap debuted a new logo on October the 8th, 2010, that immediately set off public outrage. It’s only a logo, but their customers tended to differ. The 20 year old blue [...]