First of all, I don’t exactly have the ability of writing wonderful blogs like my wife and her colleagues do on a regular basis, so please bear with me on this one. Second, this is my first ever blog post and I have to say, it’s not exactly an ideal way to spend my long …
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She-E-Oh Unplugged Part 2/3
As I sit in the shade of a Palm tree in sunny Varadero, I'm completely thrown off. It's strange, nothing to discuss, no problems to resolve, no customers to call upon. It's our last day here and we've made some friends, we've lived the Cuban nightlife, we've had a really great time. Nonetheless, I'll be …
She-E-Oh Unplugged: Part 1/3
For some, it's an easy concept: book your vacation time, take off and never give work another thought. For me, it's never been something I've been comfortable with. Whenever I go away, I get the best package available from my provider just to be sure that I can stay "plugged in". I check my email 2-3 …
You CAN Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!
Two years ago, I fell in love. Not with someone (that happened almost 20 years ago), not even with something. I fell in love with an idea. I started my journey in 2012. I met with Sheri Tomchick, someone who lived less than 2 minutes away from me and yet I had never seen, met or …
6 Tips for Startup Success
Less than a year ago, 5 ladies agreed and committed to writing once a week on theAdotblog.com. The goal was to share our vision, our passion, our woes and our successes as we steered 2 companies (one established and one startup) out of Northern Ontario. Fast forward 11 months and we have 235 posts which …
3 Cheers for Our CEO
This one’s for Mel Morin, StaffStat’s CEO. After reading her blog on Friday I couldn’t help but notice that she missed the key face of StaffStat in her blog - her own. When I first met Mel Morin, I liked her immediately. She quickly became Plan A’s first employee and if you have ever …
A Customer is Never Just a Customer…1/4
My birthday is just a few days away... It's on Friday to be exact. I’m not one to say no to a gift but I’m wise enough to know that sometimes gifts don’t come in a box wrapped with a pretty bow. What follows is the first of 4 stories that confirm the greatest gifts …
Make the Most of Your Entry Level Job!
As the founder of two companies, the big thing that it takes to bring a business from Start-Up to Success is people. When you’re in the very beginning stages of a business, each person you bring on can make or break the momentum. In my companies, every single person starts off in an entry level …
Act. Think. Work.
As the saying goes: “Act like a lady. Think like a man. Work like a boss.” This is the statement that is supposed to represent the qualities and attributes of a successful female leader/entrepreneur/CEO. The first line of the quote is actually “Look like a girl.” I’m not a fan, so I left that part …
7 Essential Startup Mentors
A startup is exciting, it’s fun and it’s a journey. At the same time, a startup is also challenging and daunting. If you’re on your own for the ride, it can be a pretty lonely place. Having key people in key places at key times is essential for success. Below, I offer the 7 types …
The A Dot 