by Blog Admin | Jan 26, 2009 | Tips & Advice
This response, written by Robin Wright HAPPEN's executive director, is a response from a member's query about how HAPPEN works. Robin's suggestions are good advice for all members both new and old: (1) If at all possible come to the morning networking meetings, that...
by Blog Admin | Jan 20, 2009 | Tips & Advice
Author Lori Raudnask has sent us a posting about persistence. Persistence is key to making positive changes in our lives. Here's what Lori says: Persistence is all about taking ACTION. We are a few weeks into the New Year and already I am hearing people say they...
by Blog Admin | Jan 20, 2009 | Tips & Advice
That's the headline of an article in the Career Management section of the Financial Post. Getting a job in 2009 will be a challenge won't come as surprise to anyone currently seeking new employment. "The worsening economy and rising unemployment rates" will create...
by Blog Admin | Jan 20, 2009 | Tips & Advice
This might be the ideal time to start your own small business. In an article in today's Financial Post called Small business to get $1B soon, there's word that Ottawa is close to finalizing a deal with the country's largest banks to free up the cash. The program is...
by Blog Admin | Jan 12, 2009 | Tips & Advice
Canadian Business magazine has an online article that mentions HAPPEN. The writer makes some very nice statements about HAPPEN and offers a link to the website. Here's the article (posted on Jan. 9):...
by Blog Admin | Jan 12, 2009 | Tips & Advice
Rick Spence, an entrepreneurial specialist, has offered some simple steps to get your 2009 off to a flying start in his article Resolutions for entrepreneurs to prosper by. Suggestion # 1: Act sooner. Finding new employment can be compared to running a marathon. It...