Making a Dent In The World

From the lifestyle and wellness community Sparkpeople:

Invest In Technology?

You don’t have to be a big investor but if you are serious about investing, join my firm along with award-winning software developer Michael Sikorsky and his company Robots and Pencils for an information evening in Lethbridge June 21st, 2011 to hear more about coming in on a great new opportunity. Please rsvp by email to receive an invitation:  ancosoftware@gmail.com

Hard-earned Wisdom

From my friend and fellow writer Dorothy from whom I have learned a lot about persistence, faith and determination. The simplicity of her timeless wisdom proves to me that disability is only a perception.

“With time and error I have learned to do things better and take the time to do them right.... read more

A Unique Demonstration of Marketing

 
 Watch this short video that demonstrates the power of words to inspire... http://youtu.be/Hzgzim5m7oU

Who’s Actually Running The Show Around Here?

One of my favourite Monday Morning quotes from Wizard of Ads founder and marketing genius  Roy H. Williams….

“That’s enough rambling for one Monday morning. Now go look Today in the eyes, smile sweetly and say, “I own you. You’re mine....” read more...

The Gift of Newness

Although I don’t have time personally to take on as many as I used to, one of the most fun things we do is consulting with start-ups.  I love their vision, idealism, optimism and sense of possibility! Just being around them lifts my spirits and energy! For those of us who’ve been in business for a while, it’s wonderful to remember that stage and how far that faith and vision can take you.

Last night I met with a young interior designer setting up a new practice here. Like every new business owner, she is a bit overwhelmed with juggling the many roles that are needed; marketer, salesperson, administrator, customer service coordinator, book-keeper… not to mention completing client work once in a while.. I was very impressed with the planning she has done so far, and believe that in a few years she will be recognized for her unique talents.

Secrets to Better Writing

Here’s a great article from author Dean Rieck and ProCopyTips that offers some helpful perspectives for writers and communicators of all sorts:

AIDA and 14 Secret Copywriting Formulas ... read more

10 Quick Tips for Accurate Proofreading

For all of us who write (and re-write!) here are some practical suggestions from Daphne Gray-Grant to make sure your work leaves your desk error-free:

1. Try to allow at least one day to pass after finishing writing and before proofing. (Longer is even better.) This gives the necessary distance to catch the unconscious mistakes we all make, such as typing now for know or triker for trickier.... read more

New Year, Timeless Perspective

As we welcome 2011, it seems that everyone I talk to is reflecting, evaluating, and of course setting the course for this new year, and there have been some valuable insights come out of those discussions.

For example, one of my clients who has hired my firm for web development and some marketing support is in construction, which around here is a very competitive industry.  During this session, he was focused on the difficulty of pricing in a competitive market and was concerned that he might lose out on bids because, even though his rates are very reasonable, there are a few companies that will quote even lower.... read more

Forgiveness in My Inbox

On this lovely Sunday morning, it seems highly appropriate to receive this blog in my email from Ann Thane, Mayor of the City of Amsterdam, New York.  Find the original post here

“The following was found written on a paper in the coat of a dead girl at Ravensbruck, a German concentration camp for women. Approximately 92,000 of the 132,000 women there died from gas chambers, malnourishment, sickness, and other violent acts.