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I created this online community to celebrate all aspects of the entrepreneurial lifestyle, both at work and at home. But a community needs members. And that’s where you come in. So sign up! Connect, collaborate, and comment on what you see. Tell us your stories. All you need to do is create a profile.

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Building Credibility for Your Small Business: 5 Tips to Win a Client

Posted by You Inc on June 11, 2013 at 2:07pm 0 Comments

As a small business, establishing credibility with potential customers is not just important; it’s everything! Otherwise, how can you possibly measure up to your competition that has a well-known brand name and a slick…

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Top 10 Weekend Reading List - June 14, 2013

Posted by You Inc on June 14, 2013 at 2:22pm 0 Comments

Welcome to our ‘Top 10 Weekend Reading List’ for June 14, 2013.

This Reading List is a collection of interesting entrepreneur articles, tips, and opinions that have been published this week. If you have thoughts or…

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The Rhythm of Me

Posted by Arlene Dickinson on June 5, 2013 at 3:30pm 4 Comments

The Rhythm of Me | Image

Arlene Dickinson, Canada’s favourite venture capitalist, is one of the most recognizable faces in media whose biggest challenge was believing in herself.

by Carolyn Lawrence | Photography by Miguel Jacob…

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10 Daily Habits that Will Increase Your Happiness

Posted by You Inc on June 4, 2013 at 2:59pm 0 Comments

Do you consider yourself to be a happy person? What do you do each day to contribute to your happiness? While most people would say that attaining happiness is their number one goal, few take the time to deliberately focus on…

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Passion first?

Started by Tina Boroviak. Last reply by Elwira Wozniak Jun 3. 2 Replies

I just finished reading "So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport. The main thread consistent within the book is - "don't follow your passion, but rather let it follow you." The idea is that through hard work and experience our passion will…Continue

Choosing between a client and your own sanity?

Started by Sandra Mansour. Last reply by Adrienne Reaburn 4 hours ago. 19 Replies

I recently took on a new client who has been great for the past month, but has drastically changed in the past week.They asked me to put the current project I am working on for them on hold, and to jump on board another team who really needs my…Continue

What do you think makes an entrepreneur?

Started by Greg Schreeuwer. Last reply by Adrienne Reaburn 4 hours ago. 29 Replies

I can safely say that my upbringing and various challenges led me to becoming an entrepreneur. There is more I can disclose in relation to my experience, however I'd love to know what you think it takes to make an entrepreneur? Do you have to be…Continue

Tags: challenges, born, childhood, entrepreneur

How did you become an entrepreneur?

Started by Paul St Laurent. Last reply by Carolyn Perkins May 29. 19 Replies

I am curious and would like to hear from all of you.  Did you become an entrepreneur on your own or did someone mentor you or guide you into becoming one?My Godfather was my inspiration.  I can recall being a young lad following my uncle around…Continue

Tags: vision, mentor

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