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Meetings can be painful. A quarter of all office workers complain they spend more time in meetings talking about work than actually doing it. In fact, research suggests that unproductive meetings may be the biggest time thief on the job. But they're not the only one. Our e-mail in-boxes are

The darker, cooler days of winter can make even the most positive amongst us feel less energetic. Once we turn back the clocks, and the sun begins to set at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, it become markedly harder to remain creative, let alone active around the house. The good news? A new, fresh, and

At WOW 1 DAY PAINTING we pride ourselves on being a learning organization. One of our core responsibilities to our franchise partners is to equip them with the knowledge and skill to ensure their continued success. Built into this are on-going coaching, check-ins, and instructional knowledge

I often get asked advice from young people who are interested in starting their own businesses, and what I tell them is, "Don't do what I did!" Okay, that's not exactly true. As the owner of three companies, I'm a huge proponent of entrepreneurship as an exciting and rewarding career path. But I

Doesn't October feel like the ultimate autumn month? The leaves start changing, the air turns crisp and the birds start heading south. But despite the end of everyone's favorite season, there is something wonderfully cozy about fall. To emulate these feelings of comfort that the season brings, try

By James Alisch, Managing Director WOW 1 DAY PAINTING It's a really exciting time to start your own business. According to new research, there are currently 24 million American entrepreneurs, and this trend is set to continue. The even better news? When it comes to age, entrepreneurship knows no

As seen in The Globe and Mail Careers' Leadership Lab series, where executives and experts share their views and advice about leadership and management. It would have been easy to spend my life as a Rubbish Boy. At 19, I started a junk-removal business called The Rubbish Boys to pay my way through

Buying a home can be a stressful process. You want to find your dream home at the right price in a timely fashion. One of the best ways to make the home buying process go as smoothly as possible is to communicate effectively with your real estate agent. This is easier said than done, but if you can

The back-to-school season is coming upon us. You're probably already thinking about shopping for your kids' school supplies and clothes, debating what the healthiest afternoon snack is, and trying to organize after-school schedules. But even with the the most advanced graphing calculator, the most

Business. Entrepreneurship. Franchising. What was long believed to be a man's game has, in the last few years, seen a dramatic shift in climate. With more female entrepreneurs than ever before we are seeing a spike in female owned and operated franchises. Why the shift? Franchising offers some

Did you know? The class of 2015 is leaving college shouldering the most student debt in U.S. history. Almost half of all former students between 18 and 40 say they might not have gone to college had they known the impact student loans would have on their life. Instead, on-the-job training is