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Up Close & Inspirational: Heather Nelson

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What can a Virtual Assistant (VA) do for My Business?

This has to be the number one question we get asked from small business owners who find themselves overwhelmed and facing what seems to be a never-ending list of tasks / projects.

Up Close & Inspirational: Heather Nelson

Allow me to introduce you to Heather Nelson. She’s the owner and principal consultant of her own corporate partnership and sponsorship consultancy – BridgeRaise. I first met Heather in September 2019 at a 2-day business training retreat for women in downtown Toronto hosted by Shelagh Cummins our shared business coach. Together, and with other amazing…

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A Virtual Business – With No Internet Access?

Have you ever thought about just how much of your life and business depend on the internet? Or about how we take it for granted so much so that when it is not available, we don’t know what to do with ourselves? It may surprise you – I know it did me. My dreams for…

Up Close & Inspirational: Lynda P. Haddon

I would like to introduce you to Lynda P. Haddon, Multiple Birth Educator. Lynda was one of the first moms of multiples that I met after I learned I was expecting twins over 30 years ago. Often she was my “go to person” receiving many phone calls filled with every possible parenting question you can…

Up Close & Inspirational: Anne Doswell

This weeks Up Close & Inspirational Blog post showcases Anne Doswell, owner of Lice Services Canada. I met Anne earlier this year and was truly inspired by her incredible determination to make her business a success. While her services and products may not be something you want to use (no one wants lice!), you will…

Up Close & Inspirational: Amanda DeGrace

This week’s Up Close & Inspirational Blog post showcases Amanda DeGrace! I began working with Amanda in the fall of 2016 and have had the pleasure of getting to know her and her businesses since. She is definitely one busy woman between her businesses, volunteer work and taking care of her family! Thank you Amanda…

Up Close & Inspirational: Melanie Mathieu

I would like to introduce you to Melanie Mathieu! I have known Melanie since before she was born. Unfortunately, I lost touch with her and her family once I moved away from home and got married. I have very fond memories of her parents, brother and her sister and the time spent as a teenager…