Happy New Year everyone, it has been a very busy productive start already at 5 Star Communications. Who wouldn’t change a thing or two to make life easier? I thought I’d share the latest article I just published to an entrepreneurial website* as a preview on this blog: If only we had more time, our […]
Office parties, Client appreciation days, professional association holiday cocktails, … ‘Tis the season for networking and getting a leg up securing next year’s contracts and being ready for opportunities. Cheers! I just mailed my Christmas cards and sent a few token gifts to cherished clients and partners, without whom I wouldn’t be here. Much gratefulness […]
There was a time…when they used to say, that behind every great man, there had to be a Great Woman. Well those times may still be true (if he’s lucky), but that woman is also busy running her own career goals, personal aspirations, keeping in touch with her girlfriends, taking care of her family, inspiring others, […]
Where did October go? No matter how crazy our life gets, it is always the perfect month for good deeds. Our Chelsea RepFest group donated $500 for the local kids with the proceeds of the last sample sale so thanks to everyone who came out, and this month is also Cancer awareness month. A colleague and a friend’s mom are both battling a form Leukemia and […]
This post is just special insiders info on the CHELSEA REPFEST, in case you are in the Ottawa area this Saturday. Those in the know would never DREAM of missing out on the one of a kind sporting goods and apparel sample sale happening this Saturday October 3rd, 2009, from 10 am until 4 pm (come […]
I am currently working on a book with a long time friend of mine, and with two busy entrepreneurs’ schedules to coordinate, it is no easy task to stay on target with our writing and editing assignments. We are both really dedicated to offering this book of insights to others from all walks of life, since it is […]
Hello, hope you are still working on your summer memories before the first red leaf…♥ Thanks for the feedback on my last post, proof that many of you are aiming high to achieve balance, not just success for its own sake! This summer I was fortunate to be inundated with new requests for proofing and translation […]
Do you ever feel like your business has a life of its own? Some days it feels like micro organisms, others it’s more like the underworld… You may be an entrepreneur, but really, Who’s running who here? Today I wanted to share some tips on how to make sure your many priorities don’t swallow you whole and how […]
At the beginning of 2009, I had earmarked the first week of July to take time off and recharge with my busy travelling husband, also a borderline workaholic entrepreneur. I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to my regular clients who gave me their blessing, and also thank those who kept sending writing assignments with the tag line “I know […]
The power of blogs still amazes me. Only a few years ago, being in the media was the only sure way to get your messages heard and share information to the world, but today, how many times have we picked up useful tips and advice on everything from balanced lifestyles, fitness, love, giving back, or happiness through interesting […]
PJs and Pearls What better way to celebrate friendship than to join 100 other like-minded women on a week-end retreat? This is just what www.ultimategirlsgetaway.com offered, and did it ever deliver! Kicking off with founder Nadja’s signature Pajama Party on Friday night in Château Montebello, the week-end included 5 star gourmet meals, wine tasting with a top […]
Thanks to all who supported the Canadian Ski Hall of fame last week, we had a great time and hats off to the 2010 Olympic Games committee, including our chef de mission, Crazy Canuck Steve Podborski who was out in full form among the 300 VIP guests and national media. Also a big salute to […]