Small Business Big Ideas Radio Show

July is smokin' hot

2009-07-03T10:38:00.010-05:00

July is smokin' hot, we've got some great shows planned all month long...to keep your business moving nicely and your spirits up!

You can count on the Small Business Big Ideas Show to deliver the kind of radio that "ignites" something inside. Be it your passion, your gifts, new ways of managing and new ways to think. We deliver the guests, the conversations and topics that are totally geared to helping you be all you can be!

That's what the show is about...enjoy it, interact with it, let us know what you think and what you need and we will do it.

Enjoy the months guests and line-up...and on behalf of Daryl (our trusted producer) Jennifer Hough and Garth Riley, have an amazing month.

July 5th:

We start the month with a little success. Louis Barajas writes for "Success Magazine"
Barajas is the author of Small Business, Big Life: Five Steps to Creating a Great Life with Your Own Business, and The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness: The 10 Steps to Creating Wealth, Security, and a Prosperous Future for You and Your Family, and his most recent: Overworked Overwhelmed and Underpaid, all aimed at helping consumers with the challenges that life brings with money decisions and providing insights to creating a fulfilled balanced life.

Plus we speak with Rob Winslow from the 4th Line Theatre Company about what's in store for the summer at this magnificent theatre set on the "Winslow Farm" in the rolling hills of Cavan Township in Millbrook.

July 12th:

You know the Dove Soap campaign...the one that broke the barriers as to what was sexy and was status quo? Well the huy who broke the status quo by using everyday women as the Dove Girls...will be sharing his story and journey on the show. Ben Barry of the Ben Barry modeling agency will talk about how he did what he did.

Plus we will talk about the power of networking and how that can build your business...as Marshall Spencer from RMA Spencer Group Mortgages...got his business from being out and active in the local business market...Marshall is an award winning mortgage broker and does amazing things for his clients.

July 19th:

Jennifer Hough fills in and has a great show with guest and author Helene Lerner.
For more than two decades, Helene has been addressing the concerns of contemporary women. As a prolific author, independent public television host, Emmy Award-winning executive producer and Fortune 500 workplace consultant, she covers a wide array of women's issues-from breaking barriers to work-life balance, from health and wellness to relationships and building self-esteem. Plus Jennifer has business coach Peter Forint and curator of the Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival Becky Choquette...

July 26th: Garth Riley fills in with his "Start me up" show this last Sunday in July. Garth hosts a show in the only way he knows how. It's a high energy show for sure...and lot's fun!

Garth Riley...host

The Joint Jumps in June

2009-06-06T15:08:00.012-05:00

It's June...
The month when days start at 5 am...and end after 9 pm. The month when marriage is in the air, the flowers are in full bloom and yes...the month that marks the end of school and the start of summer vacation. It's a beautiful time of year...and to honour this month we've got another great line-up of shows planned to help you run and succeed in your business venture.

We've got topics on money, success, motivation, and management.

We've got authors, local business owners, experts, leaders and more on as guests.

On behalf of my team at the Small Business Big Ideas Show, Jennifer Hough, Garth Riley and Daryl Maclean...enjoy the month and the shows!

Cheers/David Cohen

June 7th:

Trey Anthony is the creative mind behind the TV Show (Global TV) of Da Kink in my hair. What started as a play and an idea that catered to a segment of the market place where there was no redeeming quality forms of entertainment to take part in...Trey Anthony developed a play and musical for black women in their mid-twenties to late forties...no one ever dared to develop creative entertainment that was thought provoking and "real" for this market...but Trey did...she saw opportunity and went for it...you'll get to hear Trey's journey from how a concept is now a National TV show.

Then author and America's Family Financial Expert Ellie Kay joins us to talk about budgeting for the summer...and how to live like you're rich. Ellie has been on Oprah, Good morning America and is author of several books on budgeting and being smart with your money. One of our favourite guests over the past 7 years...Ellie is a woman in the know when it comes to helping you keep more of what you earn.

June 14th:

Jennifer Hough from the Vital You... fills in this week and has a full show planned for you...first up is Carol Ann Walker the Executive Director from the Business advisory centre Durham. Carol Ann talks trends in small business and how small business is doing in Durham region. What businesses are being started? What are some success secrets? How is small business managing in this marketplace? Carol Ann will tap us into the real low down on main street. Log onto www.bacd.ca to learn more about the great work the Business Advisory Centre does in Durham.

Then author Ross Reck talks making your business a place that people want to work at. How do you ignite passion in your company? Get people that want to contribute? That bring their "Total" selves to the table each day at work. Dr. Ross Reck has discovered the way to do that in his new book called "The Instant Turnaround" ...a must read if you're wanting to get the most from your people.

Then Shawne Duperon, Emmy award winning producer and now a proclaimed media and PR expert talks media and pr and how to make the most of the TV exposure you want to be getting for your business. How do you get on TV? How do you make the most of radio? What is the audience wanting? How can you pitch the media? Jennifer Hough and Shawne Duperon team up and get you the goods you need to get your media coverage. Log onto www.shawnetv.com

June 21st:

It's our annual fathers day show...and we're helping dads get smart around money, taxes, insurance and their health.

We kick off the morning with health expert Nicky Billou...as he gives us the straight goods on getting healthy and staying that way. Nicky has coached many business owners and guys on getting healthy...he's going to show us what we have to do to be and stay healthy.

Then...financial planning expert Kevin Murdock from the Investors Group...checks into talk insurance and what kind of coverage smart dads should have. Plus we'll talk investment strategies and look to see how the market is coming along...Kevin gives you the straight goods on your money...he calls it as he sees it each time out.

Kevin Murdock of Investors Group

Then George Vandenberg and Iain Buchanan from Mosaic Tax and business services talk about keeping track of everything to do with money in and money out...it could mean life and death if you don't have a good handle on where your business going from a dollars and sense point of view.
Mosaic offers a one two punch to business owners...you get the tax work and consulting done and then have access to the extra consulting you need to keep your business on track with George Vandenberg and Iain Buchanan.

Iain Buchanan of Mosaic Tax and Business Services

June 28th:

Garth Riley fills in with his "Start me-up" show. Nobody does it quite like Garth Riley...Garth focuses on the new start-ups and features a number of guests as they talk about what it took to get it all going. Craig MacPherson from Durham Lawn Jockey re-counts his first year in business and will be joined by a few others as they go head to head with Garth Riley to talk success, overcoming challenges and lessons learned from a new "Start-up" perspective.

May is absolutely magnificent

2009-04-29T19:06:00.014-05:00

May is magnificent

May is a big month...first of all spring is really here and the days are getting longer...with spring brings growth, re-birth, colour...a sense of "aliveness" and that's where I hope you're putting the emphasis on in your life or business.

It's time to plant new seeds, to grow new ideas, to give birth to new ventures...passions and possibilities. If we do it with colour and flair...the colour of the trees, the colour of the flowers and the richness of natures hues...then that's a great way to live life or do your business...do it with colour...with flair...with joy and passion.

We have put together a very exciting month of shows this month...and we are kicking it off Success Expert Jack Canfield...and you have a chance to win tickets to see Jack Canfield...all you have to do is email me at thecoach@smallbusinessbigideas.com to register for the draw...and log onto to get your tickets and learn more about a day with Jack Canfield on May 23rd...at the Metro Convention Centre...to register for this event log onto http://www.seminarinsiders.com/jack_canfield_success_principles.html

Now here is who and what's on and in store on the Small Business Big Ideas Show.

Enjoy!

David, Daryl, Garth and Jennifer

May 3rd:

We kick the month off in fine style. As we welcome Jack Canfield back...Jack is well known as the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books and also author of the Success Principles and co-author of the Power of Focus...He is also one of the teachers from the Secret and is a master coach and facilitator/teacher...helping hundreds of thousands live their best lives...successful, balanced, whole, healthy and wealthy. For more about Jack Canfield...log onto www.jackcanfield.com

We also connect with Kate Davis from the Pickering Library to talk about using the library as a resource for your business development. Log onto www.picnet.org

May 10th: It's mothers day and what better way to spend mothers day than talk about Moms in business with the expert...Debbie Lachusa, Debbie quit the mainstream working world and struck out on her own. Tired of being super mom...she strove for balance, we will her her story and recipe for success.

Plus with success comes stress and we will talk about stress management with Dr. Jillka Kapadia of Unique Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Jillka will describe how getting adjustment improves your health, energy and vitality so you can guard against all the stressors that come at you each day. Log onto http://www.uniquechiropractic.com/ to learn more...

Lastly, we will see how senior executives are giving back with the very spirited Shishir Lakhani...if you own a business you can get to meet with a panel of 3 expert senior business people for ideas, coaching and advice. This organization is a must know about if you want to take your business to the next level.

May 17th: It's our monthly focus on a market segment and this month it's newcomers to Canada. Each month we're focusing on introducing you to a new targeted segment and this month we focus on the new normal...that Canada is made up of over 57% of people that are new to the country. What drives them? What motivates them to buy and what are the trends as we look at this very vibrant market. Join Karen Sinotte and Joe March are going to talk about Ethnic marketing...and what you need to know to tap into this particular segment. Plus we welcome a great lady who is putting it on the line and bringing Jack Canfield to Toronto...if you think it's organized by a major company...think again...Ginny Kontosic is a wonderful woman who is hosting Jack Canfield in the hopes of igniting peoples purpose, passion and minds. To learn more about Ginny and the Jack Canfield event on May the 23rd log onto

http://www.universalenergieseventplanning.com/

May 24th: It's our look at "Green Energy" with the Region of Durham's Doug Lindeblom and a panel of guest. Green is the thing and we'll look at opportunities and where the dollars are going in this sector on May the 24th. Log onto www.durhambusiness.ca for more information about how Durham is going green energy...

May 31st: We're talking 3 downs, hard hits and tackles with Toronto Argonaut All Star Linebacker Willie Pile. Willie is also a motivational speaker and we will talk to Willie about what it takes to win on and off the field as the new CFL season starts in June...Willie Pile owns the Pile Group a group that guides, leads and motivates youth and adults. Log onto www.pilegroup.com for more information

Plus from the gridiron to your front door...we'll talk to David Grossman ...the Mortgage Mensch about the status of getting a mortgage for your home...and what some financial options are for you in this marketplace.

The Video Corner

Here is Jack Canfield with Larry King and an old commercial that pays tribute to moms that run a business and work hard...but manage to keep it all in perspective...enjoy the view and the month!

Cheers/David

April is awesome

2009-04-03T12:18:00.011-05:00

April Line-up

Welcome to a new month...we've got a full month of the kinds of business topics that you want to get the goods on. From new opportunities, to marketing, to niche markets, to taxes...yes I said taxes...it's tax time after all...the Small Business Big Ideas Show has it all in store and on air for you in April.

Plus we'll have some cool contests you can call in for and much more.

Here is the line-up of guests and shows for April.

Happy listening...

David, Garth and Jennifer

April 5th:

Doug Kirk the President and CEO of Durham Radio joins us to talk about why he's hopeful in about business and what it's like to be an independent broadcaster in the day and age of big business broadcasting companies.

"Company Presidents please note - your current marketers are about to make the same mistake as their predecessors, ignoring the 50+ consumer until they're one themselves and retired."

We will also talk to Deborah Filler www.creativeawarenesscenter.org and Jack Brice 50 plus expert...join in on the discussion as we have a round table on the 50 something market place. As of this year the first baby boomers are hitting retirement age and we're going to check the pulse of those 50+. We will look at issues and opportunities that this market provides.

50 somethings are cooler than you think...

April 12th:

We launch the holiday weekend show with a good news story...as Nicky Lehwald from BNC Designs talks about how a group of women in trades is making a difference building a home for Habitat for Humanity.

Then our regular marketing contributor, Tom St. Louis Canada's marketing wizard talks vibrational marketing and how to attract business your way...we'll also talk tactics and strategy as well...

Then author, speaker and consultant, Yvonne Oswald reminds us to watch what we say to ourselves, our clients, friends and family because every word has power. We discuss her book..."Every Word has Power" on this holiday weekend.

April 19th:

Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents?

We're going to connect with Iain Buchanan and George Vandenberg the tax guys...from Mosaic Tax and business services and talk tax savings opportunities and make sure you keep more of your hard earned money ...plus Rosemarie Sood will talk to us about taking good business photographs and Heather Kane talks about a trade fair promoting alternative health.

Iain Buchanan of Mosaic Tax and Business Services

April 26th:

Kate Davis from the Pickering Library tells us how the library is an ideal place to get some solid business work done. Plus the effervescent and dynamic, Jennifer Hough leads the way and has a hot and engaging show planned for you to end the month! Log onto www.thevitalyou.com

Jennifer Hough...guest hosts

March is magnificent

2009-02-25T18:45:00.025-06:00

March is a funny month, it gives us glimpses of spring, yet it can be cold and harsh, reminding us that the grip of winter still has it's hold on us. But I am forever hopeful, the days get lighter and longer, spring training begins and we begin to emerge from winters cold cocoon.

We have some terrific shows planned once again this month. Here now is the line-up of guests. Remember too...that you have 3 ways to listen in...live on air at 1580 and 107.7 FM CKDO, or online at www.ckdo.ca

Or via our pod casts...and to access our pod casts all you have to do is log onto...
http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/podcast/

Here now is our March line-up...enjoy the shows.

David Cohen

March 1st.

Managing through the recession. We welcome Mike Ansari author and consultant to share secrets of success during this economic marketplace. Mike has studied the habits of the most successful people in the world and will share his wisdom and insights with us on Sunday. Log onto www.newlifetimes.com to learn more

Gina Mollicone-Long and Ian Kennedy
Then we go into a round table discussion with Gina Mollicone-Long author of the book The Secret of Successful Failing and speaker will talk about being fearless in stressful times and small business start up expert Ian Kennedy will have a spirited discussion on managing for success in these challenging times. Log onto www.essentialcommunications.ca to learn more about Ian and log onto ... http://www.ginamolliconelong.com/
to learn about Gina.

March 8th:

We look at the importance of having a business plan with business plan expert Mike Medina...

Then we talk about the Shift! With leadership expert Sonia Ricotti...a brand new personal development program that's going to create leaders, create alignment in your life and in your business and design your own success. Log onto www.leadoutloud.ca...

Once we've got you focused...we're going to talk to the master in Persuasion...Canada's top notch copywriter and commercial production house Pirate Toronto www.piratetoronto.ca and host of CBC Radio's The Age of Persuasion Terry O'Reilly joins us to talk about the power of persuasion in this economy...where do you invest and what methods work best. To hear Terry's show...log onto
http://www.cbc.ca/ageofpersuasion/

March 15th

The focus is on youth...Wenda Abel from the Business Advisory Centre Durham's Summer Company Program joins us to preview the Summer Company Program...Wenda knows her stuff when it comes to helping youth be all they can...and the Summer Company is a very dynamic, successful training program that helps young people learn and become tomorrow's business leaders. Log onto www.bacd.ca to learn more.

Then we talk about marketing trends and the nuances that make Generation "Y" a force to be reckoned with...as Mike D'Abramo of Youthography shares insights into why you want to be talking to today's youth...Youthography is North America's only full service research and marketing communications agency dedicated exclusively to youth. We eat, sleep and breathe young and youthful culture like no other shop on the continent. At the heart of our success is a core team with diverse strengths and individual interests that power our work and make Youthography the best place to go for research, marketing and communication focused on tweens, teens and/or young adults. Log onto www.youthography.com to learn more about this dynamic organization

What's Fraud got to do with it? Welll we close the show with a look at some banking issues that might surprise you, like fraud and security issues you need to know about. Lori Gaudette the CEO of the Oshawa Community Credit Union will tap us into how we can protect our financial assets...log onto www.oshawacu.com

March 22nd: It's our focus on technology with Chris Wiltshire from Currie and Wiltshire, Mark De Leon from Avanzar office supplies and Sue Sutcliffe from A Web that works. 3 different interviews, 3 different guests...one very informative show. Mark will talk about gadgets, Sue will talk about online social marketing and Chris will talk about best practices as far as making technology all work together in your business. Log onto www.curriewiltshire.com
online and www.avanzar.ca or to a www.awebthatworks.com to learn about all three guests...

March 29th: It's the Start me up show with Garth Riley...Garth will have another edition of the Start me up show...it's action packed and fast paced delivered in a style only Garth Riley can deliver... To learn more about Garth or to book him to speak log onto...www.innerspective.com

February is Fabulous

2009-01-31T17:15:00.017-06:00

February is absolutely fabulous...

Okay hands up? Are you sick of winter yet? I am...and I think a lot of us are too. So we're going to do our best to heat things up a bit...and it all starts with our good friend Garth Riley filling in as host on Sunday February 1st... Here are the details on the line-up this month...enjoy the show and happy listening too! Best Regards/David Cohen

February 1st...Garth Riley fills in as host...

Garth Riley of www.innerspective.com and host of First Take Live on Monday and Tuesday nights on CHEX TV 12 in Durham...has a pot pourri of guests and stories about who's making it work in business and how they got there. Join Garth for a fun, fast paced show on Sunday February 1st. Delivered in only the style that Garth does it.

February 8th:

Cindy Ashton is our guest...Cindy is a wonderful woman, singer, speaker and coach. She will help us conquer and kiss the "Monsters" good bye as we talk about living an optimum life, plus we will talk about her music, her life story about overcoming horrific heart surgery as young woman and how that influenced her life. Be prepared to be inspired as we have a warm, wonderful chat with Cindy Ashton...log onto www.cindyashton.com to learn more...and be sure to check out her beautiful music video below...(Below is her video called "Butterfly"...be sure to watch her beautiful life story song...

Then we will talk Yoga Retreats with Sheree Nicholson...of Live with spirit Yoga Centre in Brooklin...I say there is nothing better than re-charging the batteries after the winter we've had so far...and Sheree will let us know how, where and why it's so vital to take a weekend out for you. Log onto www.livewithspirit.com to learn more...

February 15th:

It's our money show...Investors Group and investment expert Kevin Murdock will be by to let us know how to maximize tax savings in the Tax Free Savings Account and discuss why this year is more important than ever to save for your retirement. Kevin will also talk about the effects of the budget on our incomes and let us know what some success strategies are for saving and investing. Log onto http://www.investorsgroup.com/consult/kevin.murdock/english/default.htm to learn more about working with Kevin.

Then our resident Mortgage specialist David Grossman let's us in on what financing options are available, what the mood of the bank is since the budget came out and what mortgage strategies exist. David knows his stuff and can tap you into a mortgage that works. Log onto www.mortgagemensch.ca to learn more.

Then CFIB president Catherine Swift checks in to give us a read on what the mood of small business is since the budget came down in January. The CFIB is Canada's largest organization of Independent Business Owners and Catherine will share what the lay of the land is. Coach

February 22nd:

Coach Hunter Phoenix...talks image, success, goals, managing stress and living life powerfully. Vancouver's own success coach Hunter Phoenix has some great ideas, insights to share and the bottom line is success is an inside job. Log onto to www.oncallcoaching.com learn more about Hunter...

Then it's about making them laugh! With Pepper the Clown...we look at the importance of laughter in beating stress, living optimum lives and even improving our health. Pepper is a wonderful woman, teacher, broadcaster and she is a local and dynamic woman too! If you need a staff pick me up or a laugh log onto www.peppertheclown.ca to learn more...

Here is Cindy Ashton's beautiful video called...Butterlfy...enjoy...

David

January is about honouring the spirit of success

2008-12-26T08:49:00.016-06:00

Happy new year...here is wishing you and yours a year of abundance, success, health, joy and peace.

On behalf of all of us involved with the Small Business Big Ideas Show...Jennifer Hough, Garth Riley, Daryl Maclean and myself we wish you nothing but the best.

Below is the line-up for January and also a video link our updated clock set to EST. and also a gift from Michel Neray from the Essential Message.

Our commitment:

We are really kick starting 2009 in fine style. Our commitment to you the listener is to give you radio that inspires, that gets you geared up into taking action. You can almost sense that this is the year to get into action, to make the planet a better place to be. I know I am motivated by that notion...in my religious background we call it "Tikkun Olam" which means it's up to us to mend the world...to leave it a better place from the time we're born to the time we take our last breath.

Breath...means to "Inspire" to breathe life into something...and that's what we are all here to do. We are the ones we've been waiting for. It's time to make this planet a place to be proud of...to make it the best place it can be. No more greed, but equality, prosperity, health and joy and peace!

Our shows reflect this kind of message. Are you on board? Are you ready to be a part of what we're doing on the show? Are you ready to spread the word about it and let others know to listen?

We need your help to get the message out that we have a very positive show, that makes a difference. Don't keep the show a secret, let it out. We offer you 3 ways to tune in...online ...live at www.ckdo.ca or on air at 1580 AM and 107.7 FM and via our pod casts on our website at www.smallbusinessbigideas.com.

Spread the word...and enjoy the line-up we have in store for you.

Best wishes...

David Cohen
Host and Big Ideas Guy
Small Business Big Ideas Show

January 4th: We kick the month off with a look at getting organized. Lurlene Anderson from Organize your world gives us some tips to get organized in our lives and businesses...She's going to work some magic in terms of getting on track for 2009...log onto http://www.organizeyourworld.ca to learn more about Lurlene and her work...

Then we've got a brilliant round table with two phenomenal women. Justine Willis Toms is an author, speaker and broadcaster and heads up an organization called www.newdimensions.org
and Reverand Mary Manin Morrisey https://www.lifesoulutions.com/ Mary is a leader in new thought and will team up in this thought provoking round table with Justine. We will talk about life, work, business, spirit, and where we need to be from a psychological and spiritual perspective. This will be a beautiful way to kick-off the new year.

Mary Manin Justine Willis-Toms Morrissey

January 11th:

How can you get a $200,000 investment on Dragons Den? Darryl Koster did it and he'll share his story with you. Did he accept the financing? What did he do to get buy in from the Dragons? Darryl will go one-on-one with Jennifer Hough as Jennifer fills in on this show... log onto www.busterrhinos.com to learn more about how to grab some sauce and learn about Darryl ...and after she speaks to Darryl, Jennifer has a treat in store for you as she interviews author James Redfield of the Celestine Vision. www.celestinevision.com

Jennifer and James will talk about the power of prayer and the new consciousness that is emerging and affecting us all. James is known for the best selling book series called the Celestine Prophecy. A book that was self-publised about 15 years ago that really had a profound affect on so many people. It was an awakening, a nudge on the shoulder that suggested there is another way...Jennifer and James will talk about that other way on this show.

James Redfield, author of the best selling book The Celestine Prophecy

January 18th:

We welcome local entrepreneur Lesley Roper about a local business initiative that is all about building community, building business...Log onto Lesley's new site to learn how you can grow your business, locally and with heart. http://www.smallbizhomebizunited.com/smallbizservices...

After we connect with Lesley, we connect with a very remarkable man...Raymon Grace...Raymon Grace, a native of the mountains of Virginia, has spent the past 35 years empowering folks to gain more control of their lives. His work reaches people on wide social and economic levels. With a unique and down-to-earth manner, he teaches in a style that characterizes his life. He is known as a dowser, consultant, author and Mountain Man.

Lecture tours have led him across North America, speaking to a wide variety of audiences.

His work and teaching have been used to reduce violence in schools, eliminate abuse of women and children as well as physical and mental benefits for indivduals.

He has been a guest on numerous radio talk shows including the well know "Coast to Coast AM Radio."

His work with energizing water is being used in several countries.

He has worked with law enforcement officers in both U.S. and Canada to successfully reduce violent crime. Log onto www.raymongrace.us to learn more about this very incredible thinker and teacher.

Raymon Grace

January 25th:

Your business depends on structures and process. Management consulting expert Eric Squires joins us to talk about how your processes make dollars and sense.

Then...we will tap into a movement that's starting to grow...and that is doing business consciously. We will talk to Brandon Klayman about building a business that is harmony with your soul, the planet and with our fellow man and womankind. Brandon is an expert in designing a "Conscious business" a nd will share how you can build a sustainable business well into the future. Log onto Brandon's site and tap into where the "New Economy" is headed. You're going to be enrolled, in action and inspired http://www.consciouscommerce.cc/

Click on our clock to access the exact time, weather, sun and moon risings in the area and around the world!

Here is Michel Neray's 3 gifts you can give yourself and the powerful questions you must ask...enjoy the tips!

The greatest gift.

Dear David,

After coaching and consulting to thousands of businesses and independent professionals, one thing I have learned is that the greatest gift you can give is the gift you give to yourself.

And the greatest gift you can give to yourself is to put yourself on the path to discover the greatest gift you have to give to others.

The greatest gift you can give to yourself is to discover the greatest gift you have to give to others.

So what does this have to do with increasing sales and building your business?

Think about it -- your greatest value as a business, CEO, employee or solution provider is inexorably linked to your greatest strength as a human being. No matter what you do, whether you are in business for yourself or you are an employee in a larger company, you are your own most valuable asset.

And so as you look forward to the coming year, consider these three life-changing thoughts:

1. The thing you do better than anyone else in the world is invisible to yourself. What do you do so brilliantly, so expertly and so naturally that you don't even realize you're doing it?

2. If you can't see it, you can't possibly place any value on it. What are you currently giving away that's more valuable than anything you are being paid for?

3. Just knowing what it is does more than build your brand and bottom line... much more. If you knew what it is, what difference would it make to your business -- and your life?

The gift of discovering your greatest gift... this is the gift I wish for you in 2009.

Essentially yours,

P.S. Membership rates for the Essential Message Bull Pen Coaching program are going up on January 1, 2009. So here's a gift... if you join any time before the end of the month, the rate increase won't affect you. Membership also gives you the monthly teleclass and all the eWorkbooks at no extra charge! Click here for more details.

The year end in review and making room for new directions this December

2008-12-06T18:30:00.013-06:00

Happy Holidays...to one and all.

We wrap up the year in fine style...as we talk about money, technology, spirit, success, managing, trends, the local economy (Durham Region), year end holiday gift ideas and much, much more...

Have a very Happy Holidays and a peaceful, abundant, easy, joyous and healthy New Year.

David Cohen

December 7th:

We begin our year end in review as we talk web, legal and information technology. Sue Sutcliffe of a Web that works www.awebthatworks.com talks about making your site make money and getting them to keep coming back.

Then legal expert Pei-Shing Wang of www.pswlaw.ca talks about some legal issues you've got to get a handle on before 2009...

Then our technology whiz Chris Wiltshire of Currie and Wiltshire joins us in studio to talk technology, what you're business needs, how to make it work for you and what some of the critical mistakes business owners make with respect to managing their Information Technology...

The Tech Wizards at Currie and Wiltshire
www.technologymigraine.com

December 14th:

Ella from Ella's Botanicals gives us some Christmas gift ideas for our staff at work...she's a small business who's adding a little beauty to the holidays...

Kevin Murdock of Investors Group

Then we speak with investment guy Kevin Murdock of Investors Group to talk about where smart money is going...http://www.investorsgroup.com/consult/kevin.murdock/english/default.htm.

If you're a small business owner you've got to turn into this interview as Kevin has definite investment strategies you've got to be doing. You'll love Kevin's passionate, honest approach...

Then the team from the Region of Durham's Economic Development Office come by to give us an overview of what's in store for 2009...there are some surprising developments that will keep Durham Region competitive in the new year! Log onto www.durhambusiness.ca to learn more about how to tap into the riches of the Region...

December 21st:

It's the 6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza Show...and I am off...Yup...Santa needs my help...so I am off helping the elves pack the sleigh and Jennifer Hough from A Vital You drops in to host...Jennifer has a spirited show planned not sure who yet...but there's going to be music, celebration and good times ahead. Log onto www.thevitalyou.com to learn more about Jennifer and her work...

December 28th:

It's our year end wrap up show. We connect to three very interesting people...First of all my good friend and football buddy...Master Motivator Shawn Shepheard, Shawn will share some recipes for success...and how attitude determines your altitude... www.shawnshepheard.com

Shawn has some amazing stories about life, dealing with Diabetes, overcoming obstacles and how to really win.

Then...Angela Horne, Uxbridge's "Angel" drops by to share some year end predictions and discuss where we need to be in terms of matters of the heart and soul...Angela is an intuitive, photographer, artist, speaker, and life coach. Log onto www.angelahornestudio.com to learn more about this "Spirited" woman...

Angela Horne

Navigating challenging times together in November

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This month in November we have some really Power packed radio shows in store...our mission is to be a positive force for our listeners, inspiring and life changing...The Small Business Big Ideas Show is on the air, Sunday mornings at 9 am on Oshawa's Oldies 107.7 FM and 1580 CKDO...or online at www.ckdo.ca or via our podcast page at www.smallbusinessbigideas.com and look up "Free Resources" and then click on "Pod Casts".

November 2nd:

Garth Riley fills in on the show this Sunday and he's got a good one. Garth is going to go one-on-one with parenting expert Barbara Coloroso to talk about raising resilient kids in challenging times...check out Barbara's site at www.kidsareworthit.com to learn more about her work and her numerous books. Plus Sandra Cousins from the Durham Home and Small Business Association is on to preview an upcoming small business event on November 5th and Judy Periera from www.consignorita.com Is by to talk about her new cool woman's consignment clothing store. Then...you're in for an awakening...as Garth interviews futurists and documentary producers Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadow of the Venus Project. Garth will talk about the timely nature of their ideas as discussed in the award winning Zeitgeist Addendum. Log onto www.zeitgeistmovie.com to learn more about this very fascinating couple and why their ideas and ideology is having a compelling impact on the world.

November 9th:

Our good friend and sales expert Kelly McCormick of Out Sell Yourself www.outsellyourself.com drops by to give us some very profound lessons on selling in a more competitive and challenging business environment. Kelly knows her stuff and this is a must show to help you keep the sales groove going with your client base. Plus top notch lawyer and author Tom O'Malley drops by to talk about your divorce being made easy. Also Lou Di Bianco of Isagenix talks about a network marketing business that is changing lives.

Kelly McCormick

November 16th:

We are thrilled to have author Mark Matousek on to discuss how North America is at a cross roads and his new book...about life, overcoming, living, surviving and graciously moving through some of the lifes most horrific circumstances...

Do survivors of life’s greatest trials possess a secret knowledge? Why do some people blossom through adversity while others fall apart? What mysterious power gets us back on our feet after we’ve been knocked down. The answer: viriditas, the power of drawing passion, beauty, and wisdom from the unlikeliest places. In When You’re Falling, Dive, the author examines this remarkable phenomenon. Seeking advice from well known survivors such as Joan Didion, Elie Wiesel and Isabel Allende, as well as philosophical experts like Eckhart Tolle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Sogyal Rinpoche, he brings twenty-five years of personal experience to the paradoxical question of how disaster can be used to awaken and transform us.

Plus Vince Pileggi drops by to talk about what it takes to open a restaurant...and Marlene Werry from the Region of Durham talks agriculture from this years Royal Winter Fair.

November 23rd:

Mark DeLeon drops by to preview what's new and hot in office gear. If you're like me and you love office gear then Mark from Avanzar is the guy for you. Log onto www.avanzar.ca to learn more. Mark has the goods you need for your office...

Plus Kiernan Antares is a gifted healer, author and a wonderful woman...www.kiernanantares.com She's helping to shift energy in individuals and helping to heal the planet...she's a true gem...and will let us know what is going on on the planet from a spiritual perspective...and if you're like a lot of us and you need to clean up your money matters then Colin Boulton from Mandlebaum-Spergel will give you some money management tips you can use to guard against bankruptcy and to help you recover faster.

November 30th:

About 15 years ago a little book made a huge impact on the worlds non-fiction scene. It was the Celestine Prophecy. We are thrilled to have author James Redfield join us to talk about life, the power of prayer on todays common stresses and concerns and what kind of world is really emerging. It will a fascinating chat with a heart felt man and author. Log onto www.celestinevision.com and join the bi-weekly prayer project ...this is life changing stuff.

Plus Madeleine Marentette from the Grail Springs Spa will talk about managing your health during the holidays and into 2009.

October is Small Business Month...a time for celebration

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October is the month to celebrate being in a small business It's small business month. In fact October 19th-26th is Small Business Week in Canada.

You're going to notice a ton of conferences and events for Small Business owners all month as we celebrate what small business owners do for the country and the economy. There will be events where ever you turn. The local economic development offices are hosting them, the BDC is, the local Chambers of Commerce are and so are we.

Log onto www.businessinmotion.info and plan to attend the conference we're hosting on October 22nd, at the Oshawa Golf and Country Club.

I would love to see you out. We've got a great day of learning, networking and new connections awaiting you that day and I really encourage you to come out and be with myself, Rick Spence from Profit Magazine, Jennifer Hough from the Vital You, Tiffany St. Germain from Shop Aware, Sue Sutcliffe from A Web that works, Peter Cluff from Critical Path and Susan Scott from Full Circle Communications.

Now...since it's Small Business Month we are totally jazzed to have re-launched our website www.smallbusinessbigideas.com... It's complete with blogs, newsletters, white paper reports and podcasts of our most recent shows. Now you can listen anytime anywhere...plus interact with some great resources on our links page and also tap into our amazing advertisers. Plus, if you need to hire me or my team for coaching, and live workshops and business development sessions, then we are all systems go for that too.

We are also kicking off our 6th full season on October 5th...with a new sound, new features, and a new energy.

You can listen to weekly features on marketing, health, success, technology, money, events, the world wide web, motivation, leadership, humour, local stuff, taxes and investments and many more. Plus we will strive to bring you the best guests and interviews each week. We will be relevant, topical and central to helping you in your business.

We are the place where Small Business Owners come to learn, grow and succeed...We're your home and we are that place. The Small Business Big Ideas Show...

Here is our schedule for October and we've got some great shows.

October 5th:

Glyn Laverick is the guy behind the revitalization and ownership of the long lost Regent Theatre in Oshawa. Now not so lost as the Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa has gone under a completer revitalization and is set to open in October with some very big acts coming to perform. We'll talk to Glyn about his journey and why Oshawa seemed like the place to invest in. Log onto www.regenttheatre.ca to learn more.

Then we will connect to Catherine Swift from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to talk about the election and what small business should look for plus how has the downturn on Bay and Wall Street affecting small business om Main Street. Log onto www.cfib.ca to learn more

Plus we'll have Jack David from Enterprise Toronto in to preview a Small Business Conference in Toronto with the theme of "Going Green" happening on October 20th...Plus Vince Pileggi will be in to talk about what it takes to open a restaurant and we'll talk about his new venture in North Markham called Nona's.

We'll round out the show with Iain Buchanan from Liberty Tax to talk about a way you can put a few extra dollars in your pocket...and develop a very worthwhile skill...it's called Tax School and there is oppurtunity a-plenty from attending.

October 12:

Lissa Boles fills in once again and she's got a Phenomenal show...thanks to our friend Gail James we've got John Assaraf and Murray Smith from the Secret in talk about some very critical concepts that will rock your business world. John will talk about his new book the Answer that he co-wrote with his partner at One Coach, Murray Smith. Plus you can see John speak in October at the Phenomenal View live and get the goods you need to move forward with "Velocity". Log onto www.thephenomenalview.com to register...Plus Lissa will speak to Suzanne Falter-Barnes wacky alter ego Dr. Serenity Hawkfire...the very gifted tax intuitive, an Extreme Tantric Sex Instructor, animal life coach, and the popular self-help book author of Beyond Being...the only blank book in print and in audio. She will be a ton of fun on this Thanksgiving long weekend and will kick of the show from Vancouver's Fringe Festival...to talk about what colon cleansing has to do with fabulous marketing and business results...it should be a fun and very valuable show to listen too and Lissa does a great interview. To view Suzanne's website log onto www.howmuchjoycanyoustand.com

October 19th:

One of my absolute personal favourite marketing experts is Chet Holmes...this guy knows his stuff inside out. He has done marketing work with 60 of Fortune 500's top companies, he's doubled the sales for a number of his clients businesses and he's going to be in to talk about his new book the Ultimate Sales Machine. If you don't walk away with some earth shattering business development concepts then you just weren't tuning in. Log onto www.chetholmes.com to learn more...We will uncover 12 strategies to Turbo Charge your business...

Plus Lou DiBianco will talk about how to feel healthy and make money...Isagenix is leading the way as far as a healthy way to weight loss and it's got a business model that rocks.

October 26th:

Can you do what you love and make money? You bet...we will also connect with Raymond Aaron will be in as well to talk about his book Double your Income...doing what you love. This will be a very hot show. Also Lori Gaudette from the Oshawa Community Credit Union will be by to talk about the magic of the Credit Union...the Credit Union is where it's at for having a sense of community and ownership plus they put profits in members pockets...it's a good deal. Log onto www.oshawacu.com

Also our fave guest Carol Ann Walker from the Business Advisory Centre Durham will preview the Bridges to Better Business Event in Clarington on October 29th. Log onto www.bacd.ca to learn more...

Have an awesome month and remember to get out and celebrate what it is to be in business!

David Cohen

September Sizzles on the Small Business Big Ideas Show

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Add a little September Sizzle...

September begins to really sizzle on the Small Business Big Ideas Show. We've got great guests cover the topics that matter, we've got our prize pack and we have a little fun with regular contributors Garth Riley and Jennifer Hough.

Here is who's on air with us this month. Enjoy the show!

Best Regards/David Cohen

September 7th:

CERAGEM...Maybe not a household name in health care products...but it should be. Lissa Boles from True Callings (www.truecallings.net) guests hosts this week and will speak with Lianne Racioppo from Ceragem in Ajax. This world wide health care product company is changing lives and improving many health issues for their clients. The patented Ceragem massage beds and products are helping those living with some serious health issues a chance to live vibrant lives. Not only that the company philosophy is very remarkable as the key cornerstones are about a business built on love, service and health. It's quite a unique company that's making a difference on the planet in a very special way. Log onto www.ceragemajax.com to learn more.

Our guest host Lissa Boles also has a very dynamic guest this week in Lisa Nichols. You know Lisa from the Secret and also co-author of two Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Lissa will go one-on-one with Lisa to talk about life, parenting, success, goals and her upcoming all day workshop at the Phenomenal View in September. Log onto www.phenomenalview.com to see how you can see Lisa Nichols live in September...and between you and I, be listening to this show for a special offer on tickets to see Lisa Nichols...just a hunch...because our good friend Gail James from the Phenomenal View is just like that...she's always giving something special to our listeners. Check out the Phenomenal View at www.phenomenalview.com to learn more about how you can see Lisa Nichols in September and then John Assaraf in October...

Check out the Phenomenal View at www.phenomenalview.com

September 14th: Direction Durham...

On September 14th we have a round table look at the Durham Economy. As the region of Durham and a few surprise guests will join us on air to look at what the vision is for the Durham Economy. Hit by rising fuel costs, challenges at GM, and change 'a' plenty we will have a fascinating chat with some of Durhams brightest and best in local government and business and discuss the Direction Durham is headed in beyond 2008. We also begin the show with a new business that opened in Ajax recently...

Whitney Collins is owner of the Durham Homeopathy Clinic...her success is based on joint venturing and forming synergistic relationships with other alternative health care providers...tune into to hear how Whitney's recipe for success is a recipe for health.

September 21st:

If you own a home, or are thinking about real estate investing then this is the show for you. Brad Wozny from Instant Real Estate Solutions... is providing real estate investors with access to investment properties, real estate investment loans and other investors looking to joint venture on real estate investment deals together. This online investing community guarantees you will find real investors, real deals and real investment money under one roof. You can be flipping houses online within moments. Making it easy on you to invest and make money in real estate. Log onto www.instantrealestatesolutions.com to learn more...

Plus...the Mortgage Mensch David Grossman will talk mortgages...trends, predictions and suggestions...David knows his stuff and can give you the lowdown and tips.

Now... if all this talk about money and mortgages is making your blood pressure rise then Pamela Jackson will share how the bio-feedback system can help you assess your health and make powerful positive decisions.

September 28th:

It's a show about marketing. Ky Joseph from Flauntrepreneur will talk branding, Cathy Mackrell from Hits Marketing will talk messaging and Antoine El-Hashem from Inspired Creative will talk about niche marketing...

Plus our very favourite, Sue Sutcliffe from A Web that works joins us to preview a hot small business conference on October 22nd called the Business in Motion conference...it should be a very spirited show.

Now stay tuned because in October we launch a new season, a new sound and some very exciting features and guests each and every month...Season 7 starts October 5th!

Enjoy the month.

David Cohen

August is looking awesome

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The place where small businesses can learn, grow and succeed...

...This is that place, this is your home!

August is looking really awesome...

This month we've partnered with Wiley Press and are thrilled to present

Summer reading month.

Wiley press publishes a variety of books for business, for literature lovers, for information and for pleasure. You can look for the Wiley press name at places like Amazon, Chapters/Indigo and Barnes and Noble.

This month, the focus is on helping you take it to the next level come the fall. We're taking you on a journey. From creating a business plan that rocks, to tapping into the new rules of Marketing and PR...to knowing where to invest and really make money in the real estate market in Canada. Oh and talking about money...as you grow your venture you might need financing...we'll uncover where you can go for investment dollars too...and last but not least to get you totally primed and ready for the fall season...we will look at some selling secrets so you become a master at selling!

These are the topics and these are the books you can count on from Wiley Press...

You may know Wiley from their books "For Dummies" series, they are very popular and cover a number of essential titles. Log onto www.wiley.ca for more information...oh ya and enjoy the month of shows too!

August 3rd:

What are the secrets to longevity in business? What do you have to do to succeed each year for 25 plus years? Joining us on this show in a round table discussion are Joel Cadesky and Jim Sulyma...they will share the secrets to "Successful after all of these years". Jim heads up a few companies in Durham Region and you can contact him at leasearrangers.com and Joel is our insurance guru and can be reached at www.dot-if.com

Then...summer reading month kicks off with author Nada Wagner...as she will discuss Business Plans. Read her book...Business plans for Canadians in the "for Dummies" series...now is the time to review or re-visit your business plan while it's still quiet in the summer. You want to get on track and get going in the fall...but you better have a game plan...Nada and I will discuss the importance a business plan has in your success.

August 10th:

Iain Buchanan of Liberty Tax and Health and Harmoney www.healthandharmoney.ca and Peter Miller from Essential Communications www.essentialcommunications.ca join in a discussion the importance of giving back to the community. Business and community involvement make good sense and dollars and in this discussion you will learn what it can do for your bottom line...

Summer reading month continues with David Meerman Scott and the new rules of Marketing and PR. This should be a very fascinating conversation as David taps into the power of viral marketing and online social marketing that's really becoming the rage these days. Get engaged, get plugged into the what's working...because the rules are a changin' and you want to be playing by the rules on the court in your business.

August 17th:

Doug Lindeblom from the Region of Durham's Economic Development Office joins us to talk about the upcoming GreenStar Conference. If you are in the business of going green, then you want to hear what this conference has in store for you. Doug is passionate about the environment and making Durham the hub for alterntative energy and environmentally progressive business...log onto www.region.durham.on.ca and then go to the Economic Development site to see what's in store for you!

Summer Reading month is in full swing with Don Campbell...

We will discuss smart real estate investing techniques. Even though it's a bit of a bumpier market...long term investors always make good rates of return investing in real estate. You can get the goods on how you can maximize your money in the real estate market.

August 24th:

Diane McGee from networking group Wings and Hero's will preview a very positive project that this Ontario based networking group is taking on. Then...Mena Gagne will talk money with us...especially how our beliefs about money get in the way...and then summer reading month marches on and in the spirit of money...just how do you raise capital for your venture?

Jacoline Loewen will share the information in her book Money Magnet...How to Attract Investors to Your Business. You know there is going to come a time where you need to get some major cash for taking it to the next level. Jacoline will detail what steps you take to do that, who you should talk too and how you make it all happen. If you're looking to expand big time, then be informed and know how to get the dollars you need.

August 31st:

Katia Miller from Positively Fabulous Women joins us to talk about her growing networking group...http://women.meetup.com/736/

Then we wrap up summer reading month in fine style...talking sales...with Kelley Robertson...you can learn to get the goods you need to sell more professionally, and get way better results in your business. The key message about summer reading month is that we're getting you poised to take it to a whole new level for the fall...we have covered a lot of ground for you throughout the month...from business planning, to finding financing, to investing, to following the new rules of marketing and pr...we'll end the month on you becoming more expert and more confident in your selling capabilities.

Log onto to www.wiley.ca to learn more about their books and look for them whereever good books are sold.

July's Line-up

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The place where Small Business owners learn, grow and succeed...This is that place, this is your home...

Welcome to the Blog...we use this to post our line-up each month. It's for you to tap into and see who our guests are each week. We are also podcasting the shows too...so log onto our site http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/ and click on our Podcast page to hear back shows!

I hope you enjoy our shows and the summer...have a great month!

July 6th:

We kick it off with Laurel Armstrong from the Armstrong Group and Scotia Macleod in Whitby as they are spearheading bringing the van that was used to aid and house Terry Fox on his marathon of hope back in the 80's. The van has been re-furbished to model what it looked like back then. You can see the van for yourself on Friday July 25th at Whitby Harbour Days...and take part in a 3 km walk for the cure. Log onto http://www.armstronggroup.ca/ for more information...

Then Chris Dugay of Goodlife Fitness talks getting into shape...it's vital for stress, health, energy and living a great life. Log onto http://www.goodlifefitness.com/ for more information on how you can get in shape!

Our good friend and marketing messaging expert Michel Neray joins us to talk about just that...getting your marketing message to a place where it gets results and your clients to take note. Log onto http://www.essentialmessage.com/ for more on Michel...

July 13th:

Lisa Ikavalko of the region of Durham checks into talk about economic development issues in the region...what's at stake, what's in development and what is the direction for Durham? We'll uncover those 3 key points with Lisa...

Then we have a fascinating Round Table on leading in challenging times...whats demanded of us in these very interesting times. Healer and artist Janine Gwendoline-Smith and author, speaker and a top level consultant Lance Secretan http://www.secretan.com/ join in on the conversation...this is going to be a very fascinating discussion and we invite you to call in at 905-723-1580...

July 20th

Garth Riley covers for me...as I get a much needed week off...and Garth's guest include Jeff Brown...he gave up his law practice to pursue something totally different...a spiritual path...log onto http://www.soulshaping.com/ to learn about Jeff's book and his incredible journey...then Becky Choquette checks into preview this year's Oshawa Jazz and Blues Fest...it's gonna be an amazing event with top notch talent and concerts log onto http://www.oshawajazzandbluesfestival.com/ to see whats up...

Then Ken Dunn...will share how to make MLM work for you, plus he'll explain the benefits of Max GL...

July 27th

She's just 13...and already she's setting Ajax on fire...Jennie...sells her photographic art in the park in Ajax...she's going to share her entrepreneurial secrets with us...then...Lucas Wilk will preview "Summer Reading" month. Lucas is the marketing manager with John Wiley and Sons Canada and he will tap us into what's hot to read in August...log onto http://www.wiley.ca/ for more on some hot books you can grab this summer.Plus we talk summer theatre with the 4thLine Theatre company...and last but not least Rick Naor...shows us how to manage our receivables and turn those clients who are slow to pay into cash...log onto http://www.liquidcapital.ca/ to learn more...It's a full show for sure and lot's of fun!

Have a great July and summer and keep on listening!

David, Garth, Lissa and Jennifer...

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We are Pod-casting...you can tune into a bunch of shows online...and listen into the Small Business Big Ideas show...now anytime!

It's so exciting and it's taken 7 months to have happen and it's here...many thanks to Sue Sutcliffe, Gemma and Katy at http://www.awebthatworks.com/

Click on the link to our podcast page...and enjoy the shows!

Here is the link to our podcast page...(it's not totally complete...but we're getting there)

http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/podcast/

David and Garth!

The Joint is Jumping in June!

Don't look now...but summer is here this month...and we kinda heat things up on the Small Business Big Ideas Show.

Garth and I have put together some pretty terrific shows...once again covering topics that matter to you in your business and that can help to propel you forward, give you the ideas and information you need for that added edge.

Have a terrific month and tune in...Sunday mornings at 9 am on Oshawa's Oldies 107.7 FM and 1580 CKDO or online at http://www.ckdo.ca/

June 1st:

We kick off June and celebrate not only the new month but The Business Advisory Centre's 10th anniversary in Durham. Guiding business owners that are thinking, starting and helping them stay successful the BACD's Managing Director Carol Ann Walker will be by to share what it took to reach 10 years old. Log onto http://www.bacd.ca/ for more info.

Plus Gail James from the Phenomenal View drops by to preview the the wonderful speaker series she has planned at the Phenomenal View log onto http://www.phenomenalview.com/ for more information.

Also...Lisaa Bergin-Boles from http://www.truecallings.net/ is in to interview William Ury, author of the Power of a positive No! Save the deal, save the business relationship and still say no! Lissa goes one-on-one with William Ury. Plus as you can see by the 24% off...the book is on sale at Chapters...

June 8th: If the universe is aligned...we're going to talk about how your beliefs operate in the real world. If you're thinking it you probably have it. Kim Ades from Opening Doors Coaching and Training is by to share her wisdom. Log onto http://www.openingdoors.tv/ for more info...

Plus Tsufit...not two feet...but Tsufit...is back to talk about Stepping into the spotlight...her new book on how to get P.R. and make a little noise out there in the marketplace...log onto http://www.tsufit.com/ or buy the book at Chapters it's on sale even...what are you waiting for?

June 15th:

It's our fathers day show...and like every fathers day we look at your insurance portfolio and what smart dads have to have in terms of coverage, protection and asset building. Joel Cadesky of Dot Integrated Financial joins us on this day to talk about dad's protecting their families. Log onto http://www.dot-if.com/ for more info...Joel is now a 10 time guest and one of the more passionate people you'll ever meet.

Plus we talk to Master Coach Jim Fannin. Jim Fannin is an educator, author, consultant, speaker, life strategist and mental coach. He teaches techniques and methods that enable you to change your life for the better. In 1974 Jim created the S.C.O.R.E.® Performance System. It is a collection of thought management tools that will empower you to reach high daily standards and ultimately tap into your greatness. With uncanny intuition, experience and the S.C.O.R.E. System Jim Fannin changes lives. Jim is about amazing results. Results that make positive change in people's lives. In fact, Jim Fannin has advised his clients on the biggest decisions of their lives. His regimen is legendary. Personal clients have had 24/7 access for three decades.
And Jim's results speak for themselves. He has conducted research on maximizing learning in children, given hundreds of parenting seminars, trained hundreds of thousands of children, consulted with Fortune 500 companies, and coached a 'who's who" of today's famous athletes, refining his process along the way. Log onto http://www.jimfannin.com/ for more information...

June 22nd:

We connect to an incredible man who turned his nightmare...battling being Bi-polar right around into a successful speaking, broadcasting and photography business. Barry Shainbaum has quite the story to share about turning it around when things look bleak. Log onto http://www.barryshainbaum.com/

Then Ross Andaloro will talk about overcoming your shadow side and living powerful amidst the sea of uncertainty these days. Ross is a transformational healer, shaman, therapist, speaker and entrepreneur. Log onto http://www.sourcequest.ca/ for more information.

Plus the economic development office from the "Town of Ajax" will join us to preview the direction the town is taking in terms of business growth and development. Log onto http://www.townofajax.com/Page119.aspx for more information too...

June 29th:

It's the long holiday weekend with Lissa Bergin-Boles as she covers for Garth and I...Lissa's got a great show too!

Joining Lissa are two incredible authors, Mitchell Lewis Ditkoff and Daniel Pink...this is a great way to get juiced up for the long weekend...

Lissa is a terrific conversationalist and has two outstanding guests ...First up is...Mitchell Lewis Ditkoff, author of Awake At The Wheel http://www.awakeatthewheel.info/ and founder of Idea Champions http://www.ideachampions.com/ an internationally acclaimed consulting and training company that specializes in creativity, innovation, team building, leadership and out of the box products (like Free the Genie Cards for coaches).

Daniel Pink's new book Johnny Bunko

Daniel Pink is true gem, an out of the box thinker and a real kick, bottom line is Daniel is a great conversationalist and a great interview. Plus Daniel ...(author of Free Agent Nation, and a Whole New Mind) is also a two time guest on the Small Business Big Ideas Show. Lissa will discuss Daniel's latest book "Johnny Bunko" the last career guide you'll ever need...Chapters has these books on sale too...

To order all the books you need log onto http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/business-development.htm and scroll down to the books...click on a book and it will take you into the Chapters site where you can order then and there!

Also log onto http://www.truecallings.net/ for more information on Lissa and her work.

Have a great month!

David, Garth, Lissa and Jennifer!

May is Magnificent on the Small Business Big Ideas Show

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May is magnificent on the Small Business Big Ideas Show...and we've got some good shows in store for you this month.

Garth, Lissa, Jennifer and I have been cooking up some hot topics for you to sink your teeth into. Be it sales, management, web development, health, mom's issues, motivation, and celebration...you will find it all by just simply tuning into the show this month.

So here you go...here is the monthly line-up on Durham's number one rated Small Business show...the Small Business Big Ideas Show:

All the best...David and Garth, Jennifer and Lissa

May 4th: We kick the month of May off with two topics that every small business can't get enough of. We will look at Selling more effectively with Cliff Sutton...from developing better relationships to developing a success strategy for sales success...Cliff will have a lot to teach this Sunday! Log onto http://www.getsalesconnected.com/

Then our good friend Sue Sutcliffe will let you know why with all the competition from Facebook, MySpace and YouTube...that your website is far from a done deal! Log onto http://www.awebthatworks.com/

May 11th: It's mothers day and we honour a few working moms this day. How do you balance being a mom and running a business? Zsuzanna Porter and Lianne Racippio will let us know how. Zsuzanna is a local real estate professional with Royal Lepage and Lianne Racippio runs the magnificent Ceragem location in Ajax.

Also we connect with Peter Miller of Essential Communications as he previews the upcoming Destination Success Small Business trade show on May 14th...want success? Then log onto http://destinationsuccess.whitby.ca/ and plan to attend the premiere small business trade show...where business connects.

May 18th: One of the best summer experiences you can have is watching "Outdoor" summer theatre. The 4th Line Theatre Company in Millbrook, Ontario are gearing up for their Summer Series. We'll connect with Robert Winslow director of the 4th Line Theatre Company and find out what you can see in the courtyard of the Winslow farm. Log onto www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca

Then...the Gallup Press Company has done it again...the company that brought you How Full is your Bucket, Strengths Quest, Living Your Strengths and Who Speaks for Islam-what Muslims really think have published Human Sigma...a book about managing employees and the relationships they foster with your customers. We go one-on-one with Dr. John Fleming author of Human Sigma. Log onto http://www.gallup.com/consulting/17575/humansigma.aspx to learn more...

We close out May with the very dynamic Mike Lipkin...Mike will be speaking at the Phenomenal View Speakers Series...in June on the 18th...our good friend Gail James is helping to connect you with a Master Motivator Mike Lipkin... log onto the Phenomenal View's website to see how they're bringing you some of the best speakers in the business. http://www.phenomenalview.com/

May 25th:

Mike Lipkin-Master Motivator

Mike Lipkin will inspire and empower you to pursue preeminence in every aspect of your professional and personal lives and will help you pinpoint what you feel about the key challenges facing you so that you can take effective action. Log onto http://www.mikelipkin.com/ to learn more!

Then we connect with Carol Ann Walker of the Business Advisory Centre Durham as they celebrate 10 amazing years helping entrepreneurs succeed! http://www.bacd.ca/

Lastly Michelle Konashewich from the UPS Store returns to talk about the UPS Store strategy to help be the "Go to" place for Small Business in Durham. They print ship and more...find out about the "More" http://www.theupsstore.ca/

Have a great month!

David, Garth, Jennifer and Lissa!

April's line-up is looking awesome

2008-04-02T11:10:00.013-05:00

April...is Awesome...

Welcome to the April line-up of shows...it's a rock solid month...and we're covering a ton of topics and have leading edge guests too...

This month thanks to the great people at The Phenomenal View, they have helped us line-up one of the most dynamic speakers and authors in business today. Jack Canfield will kick off our month of shows for April...

Gail James of the Phenomenal View...is presenting an explosive speaker series that kicks off in April...and it features Jack Canfield, Mike Lipkin, Lisa Nichols, John Assaraf. These speakers and leaders are the best there is in business and success thinking and the Phenomenal View is hosting this dynamic seminar series starting in April with Jack Canfield.

Log onto their website to learn more and make sure you book your tickets...by clicking on http://www.phenomenalview.com/. You are going to love listening to Jack on air and seeing him live...is even better.

So here's the line-up and if you see Gail...give her a big hug at the Phenomenal View events...because she graciously helped us get one of the biggest names in the business for us as a guest Sunday April 6th!

April 6:

Our good friend Lissa Bergin-Boles (http://www.truecallings.net/) covers for Garth and I this weekend and as mentioned she has Jack Canfield as her guest...One hour with a master. You can call in too to ask questions and get the best advice from one of the best in business. Our studio number is 905-723-1580.

If more success and personal fulfillment is what you’re seeking, then let Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, help you get from where you are to where you want to be. As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, he's personally taught millions of individuals his unique and modernized formulas for success and is an internationally recognized leader in peak performance strategies.

It doesn't matter if your goals are to be the top sales person in your company, become a leading architect, lose weight, become a better parent, increase confidence, buy your dream home or make millions of dollars – Jack can help you develop a clear, personal plan of action that will completely transform your life into exactly what you want it to be.
For more than 30 years, Jack has been coaching individuals, entrepreneurs, educators, and corporate leaders how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals, live their dreams, and create more joy in their life on a day-to-day basis. Log onto http://www.jackcanfield.com/ for more information and lots of cool stuff to download. Here's video link to see Jack's recent interview on The Today Show...

April 13th:

Lissa Bergin-Boles (http://www.truecallings.net/) welcomes two great guests Marci Shimoff and Michael Katz to the show...Marci is a remarkable woman. Also in keeping with Jack Canfield, she's authored a few of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, is a dynamic speaker, leader, coach. She's a teacher from the impactful Secret DVD and also is author of her latest book, "Happy for no Reason". Marci is the real deal, a woman in business that walks the talk...and you will love Lissa's conversation with Marci Shimoff this Sunday.

Marci Shimoff is the woman's face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her six bestselling titles in the series, including Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul, have met with stunning success, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide in 33 languages and have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 108 weeks. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. In addition, she’s a featured teacher in the international film and book phenomenon, The Secret. Log onto http://www.happyfornoreason.com/ for more on Marci.

Here is a sneak peak at Marci Shimoff on the Today Show as well...talking about her new book!

Plus Lissa connects with Small Business expert Michael Katz...Check out Michaels very informative blog http://itsurebeatsworking.typepad.com/it_sure_beats_working/ and check out Michael's new book too! It sure beats working!

April 20th:

Garth and I are back and it's our earth day special... Earth Day is April 20th...and we go head onto see what opportunities are available by going green and is going green the real deal or is it the flavour of the day?

We talk earth day with Doug Lindeblom from the Region of Durham Economic Development Office, Ira Lyons from the Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company and Anthony Watanabe the Centre for Sustainable Enterprises...plus we welcome inspirational musical guests the "Healing Diva's ...it's going to be a packed show...if you're thinking of starting a business in the environmental field...then be sure to tune into this one.

April 27th:

Iain Buchanan

It's tax deadline time, are you ready? Iain Buchanan from Liberty Tax and Health and Harmoney http://www.healthandharmoney.com/ gives us the goods on last minute tax savings ideas. We'll hear from the Ajax economic development office as well. http://www.townofajax.com/Page119.aspx . We will also connect with Andrea Moffat http://www.divercityconsultants.com/about taking advantage of online social marketing ideas as well. Check her out on My Space too ...Andrea is an avid user of the social online marketing sites that are fast becoming hot marketing weapons...log onto www.myspace.com/divercityconsultants to see what this phenomenon is all about!

March is Magnificent on the Small Business Big Ideas Show

2008-02-25T09:05:00.010-06:00

Hey there...it's March...this is the month where winter starts to wind down after it's worn us down a bit this year. Garth and I are full systems go for another great month of shows, guests, topics and more...

We've got the bases covered as it were as we talk about Customer Relationship Marketing, taxes, happiness, human resources, niche marketing, mindfullness and financing options for your business...

Plus we have Jennifer Hough with the Live your best life segment and an awesome prize pack too!

Here's the line-up...be sure to tune in each week.

Cheers/David and Garth

March 2nd:

Chris Wiltshire from Currie and Wiltshire is our resident technology expert and he is in to talk about Customer Relationship Marketing and how you can easily integrate this technology into your business operations. CRM as it's known is key to your building on the relationships you have with your customer base. http://www.curriewiltshire.com/

Also...Iain Buchanan drops by to talk tax...it's tax season in case you haven't noticed and we are going to get you properly prepared to face the Canadian Customs and Revenue agency with a new attitude. We'll discuss the budget too if time allows... http://www.healthandharmoney.ca/

Plus Peter Forint from Wardell will preview a training seminar you have to know about... Here's to your "Success-ion" http://www.wardell.biz/

March 9th:

Lissa Bergin-Boles http://www.truecallings.net/ fills in for Garth and I...and has a fantastic show for you too. She connects with motivational guru Shawn Shepheard...5 minutes with this guy and you'll be shouting "hurray" and getting going on things that matter...Plus...we let the secret out a little...Marci Shimoff from the "SECRET" discusses her newest book and life with Lissa...Happy for No Reason is her latest book. This is the feel good show of the month for sure and believe me Garth and I need the break...

March 16th:

Garth and I are back...and have the authors of Gallups latest book called Human Sigma...where managing your people and customers meet. It's going to be an informative look as to how you can maximize employee and customer relationships...we connect with author John Fleming on how this concept can revolutionize how you do business. Plus...our good friend Antoine El Hashem joins the show to talk about a market you can tap into that's making dollars and sense...The Pink Pages and reaching the Gay community might be the key to your business striking it rich. Log onto http://www.inspiredcreative.ca/ or log onto this site to begin to tap into alternative markets http://www.thepinkpagesdirectory.com/

March 23rd. Sssshhh...can you hear it? It's your thoughts at work. Some of them destructive, a lot of them negative and some of them well, ya happy thoughts...We're going to connect with Andrew Burnham and Nancy Drantisaris about mindfullness and how incorporating the daily practice of mindfullness or being in the moment can help you achieve some spectacular results...in your life just log onto http://www.beinginthemoment.com/ or www.mindfultherapies.com/centre to learn about Andrew and Nancy's work... Plus we'll hear from the Durham Region and see what business events are going on in the Region... http://www.region.durham.on.ca/ and also Lauren Jawno will give us some health tips...
http://www.jawno.com/ to help you power up!

March 30th: We're still fine tuning this show...but it will be about where to get money...We are going to hear various perspectives on financing your business, from factoring, to leasing, to other places to go for money. Jim Sulyma, Rick Naor and Edmar Selma from the BDC join in on this show and how you can get some bucks for your business.

It's February and that means It's BIG MONTH...

2008-01-10T05:33:00.000-06:00

It's February and that means it's BIG MONTH...

Each February we work towards getting the best and brightest guests there are...it's a month where we want to inspire you, teach you and help you lead and run your businesses to the very best of your abilities...

So we've assembled some of the brightest stars for you to listen too each week in February and are taking on some very interesting topics and poignant discussions...

We hope you like what you're going to hear this month...so without further rambling, here's who's on air this month.

Best Regards/David Cohen and Garth Riley...

FEBRUARY 3rd: Jack Mitchell...

We welcome Jack Mitchell...to talk about his newest book...Hug your People...the key to great results in your business is the people you have working for you...In our discussion with Jack we're going to talk about how to teach, retain and inspire your team so that they can inspire your customers...

http://www.hugyourcustomer.com/

Howard Behar, Director, Starbucks Coffee says that, "Hug Your People is totally inspiring. Jack Mitchell takes you on a journey that is as much about life as it is about business. This book will not only help you become a better leader but also make you a better person. At Starbucks we experienced firsthand what the lessons that Jack imparts can do to help an organization. If you want a more rewarding relationship with another human being, read this book."

Also...we have a real life example of great business relationships as Zsuzanna Porter from Royal Lepage Real Estate will also be guest that morning to talk about the very importance of treating your clients and team like gold. Zsuzanna walks her talk and is a very inspiring woman doing business in Durham Region...http://www.royallepageconnect.com/

FEBRUARY 10th: Catherine Ann...a story of inspiration

We have a story of inspiration for you right in the middle of February...as we welcome...CATHRINE ANN an Award Winning Entrepreneur & Inspirational woman...

Cathrine Ann is a survivor against all odds. She was homeless, unemployed, and penniless… but determined to turn her life around. At age forty, after a disadvantaged childhood riddled with abuse and neglect, and becoming a single mother at age 14, Cathrine found herself at a crossroad. She could have continued on the path of hopeless despair, or she could take a massive risk. She chose the latter and it was then that she combined her street smarts and raw ambition (and a lot of creativity) to launch her business, Consumer Connection, a multi award-winning and multi-million dollar business venture providing employment to thousands. She has since won numerous entrepreneurial awards including the prestigious YWCA Women of Distinction award. Cathrine takes her audiences through a whirlwind of life experiences from being a scared little girl to becoming a prosperous, strong and vibrant woman. Her inspirational story will be portrayed in an upcoming book and screenplay. Her message is an important one for all audiences, one that will be remembered forever. We think Catherine Ann will warm up a cold February day on the Small Business Big Ideas Show...

Let's not forget that one place you can look to help if you have a teenager wanting to find their career direction is through an agency called VPI...or Vocational Pathways Inc. Cheryl Caterer from VPI will unvocer how they help youth in Durham get their career and work lives really taking shape. Log onto www.vpi-inc.com to learn more.

FEBRUARY 17th: Dr. Jim Loehr...

Want to kick start your business? Then tap into the wisdom of Dr. Jim Loehr...author, coach and motivator extreme. We discuss Jim's latest book...the Power of Story...Dr. Loehr is a high performance coach and psychologist...to learn more about his work log onto http://www.lgeperformance.com/index.html. On February 17th we will discuss his newest book...the Power of Story...unleash what's real in you!

Publishers Weekly: According to this pragmatic self-help, each person has a story they tell themselves about themselves, which is often flawed and misunderstood by the conscious mind telling it: "Residing in the subconscious is most of the hidden matter that influences our stories-all the instinctual urges coded in genes... all the conditioning that took place during childhood... all the trauma and conflicts festering." Performance psychologist Loehr, coauthor of The Power of Full Engagement, shows how these stories, which can be as broad as a worldview ("The world is full of traps and misfortune") or focused unhealthily on a particular "subplot" (like work), define our reality and "destiny." To fix a story gone awry, Loehr explains how to plumb the mind's depths with honest questioning and self-regard, then to rewrite stories using three basics of storytelling-purpose, truth and action-in order to fashion a new, healthy, mission-oriented narrative. Later chapters provide guidelines for rewriting, with instructions on "indoctrinateing yourself" and creating specific training "rituals" you can adopt to turn "story into action." Loehr draws a lot of complex, convincing points from his seemingly simple premise; his book should give anyone suffering from general life dissatisfaction or business malaise plenty to think over. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

"Jim Loehr's principles have helped unleash the creativity, capability, and potential of top-performing people throughout P&G. This book can do the same for knowledge workers everywhere."

-- A.G. Lafley, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Procter & Gamble

"Jim has brought to print many of the key insights that he has so successfully used to help athletes, business executives, and other leaders as they confront and change their own personal stories. I know his coaching works because I have seen it change the lives of many of PepsiCo's leaders."

-- Steve Reinemund, former CEO, PepsiCo

FEBRUARY 24th: Steve Diller...Making Meaning...

Author, marketing and design expert Steve Diller...Steve Diller , a partner at Cheskin, has more than 20 years of strategy and market-ing consulting experience. He leads Cheskin’s Experience Design Studio and also drives Cheskin’s media content practice. Diller’s impressive roster of clients includes the Washington Post, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Pulitzer and Weight Watchers. He has contributed to numerous books, including The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook, The Principles of Trust, and Newspaper Brand Developmentand has produced and di-rected several feature films.

In this book...you will learn:

In a market economy characterized by commoditized products and global competition, how do companies gain deep and lasting loyalty from their customers? The key, this book argues, is in providing meaningful customer experiences.

Writing in the tradition of Louis Cheskin, one of the founding fathers of market research, the authors of Making Meaningobserve, define, and describe the meaningful customer experience.

By consciously evoking certain deeply valued meanings through their products, services, and multidimensional customer experiences, they argue, companies can create more value and achieve lasting strategic advantages over their competitors.

A few businesses are already discovering this approach, but until now no one has articulated it in such a persuasive and practical way. Making Meaningnot only encourages businesses to adopt an innovation process that’s centered on meaning, it also tells you how.

The book outlines a plan of action and describes the attributes of a meaning-centric innovation team. With insightful real-world examples drawn from the Cheskin company''s experience and from the authors'' observations of the contemporary global market, this book outlines a plan of action and describes the attributes of a meaning-centric innovation team.

Meaningful experiences-as distinct from trivial ones-reinforce or transform the customer’s sense of purpose and significance. The authors’ vision of a world of meaningful consumption is idealistic, but don’t be fooled: this is a straightforward business book with an eye on the ROI. It shows how to bring R and D, design, and marketing together to create deeper and richer experiences for your customers.

Making Meaning: How Successful Businesses Deliver Meaningful Customer Experiencesis an engaging and practical book for business leaders, explaining how their companies can create more meaningful products and services to better achieve their goals.

Kick start 2008

2008-01-02T14:05:00.000-06:00

It's a New Year and we are revving it up this January...and excited about 2008. We've got a great line-up for the month too...It's a new year and a new you...Happy New Year and much success, health and joy to everyone of you.

Best Regards/Garth and David

January 6th:

This Sunday...on the Small Business Big Ideas Show at 9 am...it's the kick start your year show. As David chats with Ian Kennedy from Essential Communications http://www.essentialcommunications.ca/ about the Self Employment Benefit program that starts in January, then...from self employment to self-empowerment as success coach Patrick Rhein (Reign) http://www.coachfromwithin.com/ talks about being the best you...you can be...and Daniela Aradnov a health and fitness expert is by to chat about keeping true to your health and fitness goals for 2008 http://www.allofyouco.com/ ..and last but not least Andrew Neary will by to give us some tips on how to get organized for the New Year ahead. http://www.organizingbyandrew.com/ It's all this Sunday at 9 am with hosts David Cohen and Garth Riley on Oshawa's Oldies 107.7 FM and 1580 CKDO...

January 13th:

Learn 2 Network...hmmm...but I know how too already? Wanna bet? Claudia Mamros of Learn 2 Network will show you the way to better results in your networking abilities... http://www.learn2network.com/ ...then...Lesley Roper from Small Biz Home Biz United is by to highlight some upcoming events for this growing networking group in East Durham Region http://www.smallbizhomebizunited.com/ where you can showcase your networking talents...and Daneal Charney is by to talk about taking on change and transition...as our new year, new you theme continues...always a spirited discussion...Daneal will have some wisdom and insights into you creating the life you love. http://www.leadershipreframed.com/

January 20th:

Jim Sulyma from FMG Solutions http://www.fmgsolutions.com/ and Ira Lyons from http://www.chechfi.com/ plus Doug Lindeblom from the Region of Durham are on board for a good old fashioned round table discussion on the future of energy. What are the alternatives and why is Durham being deemed the "emerging power". It will be a good look into how we can power ourselves into the future and green the environment as well.

January 27th:

Women are starting up businesses more so than men. They are leading the way as far as entrepreneurship goes and they are an economic force. We are women and they are strong. Join us this Sunday for a dynamic round table as we hear from Kelly McCormick about what women want... http://www.mccormickteam.com/ and Donna Mac Donald about what women need and Debbie Bodnarchuk about how women are getting it http://www.betweenus.ca/

Women are starting to drive the economic engine and are doing it in a much different way. Tune into see how you can market effectively to women in today's marketplace.

It's December and it's year end in review time

2007-11-28T07:14:00.000-06:00

Happy Holidays...it's December and that can only mean one thing...well really it means a number of things, but for us it means "Year end in Review Time". Yes it's almost as good as say Roll up the rim to win time, or opening day at a baseball game, or when the Leafs win the cup...actually, "Year end in review Time" won't take that long...but you get the idea...it's a special time of year and it's our mission to get the guests and cover topics we cover to ensure you set yourself up powerfully for 2008 and tie up all the loose ends you need too for 2007.

Garth, David, Jamie, Jennifer Hough and the team at CKDO radio, want to wish you the very best for the holidays and here's too a happy, healthy and abundant new year!

Here now is our "Year end in review Time" line-up. You better be listening...or you might miss something really good...

Enjoy!

David and Garth

Here is the line-up:

December 2nd:

Garth covers off the show this week as David is away in Ottawa and Montreal on family business...or is that monkey business? Whatever the case is...Garth's got a great show in store for you. Here are the guests and topics for December 2nd.

Jay Brennan of Sunbelt will be by to talk about selling your business. What do you need to know before you sell? How do you know how much your business is worth? What's worth versus good will? What steps do you need to take in order to sell your venture? With succession planning being so common these days, it will be important to understand how you can hand off your business to someone else and get full value for your hard work. Log onto http://www.sunbeltnetwork.com/

Then John Currie or Chris Wiltshire will be by from Currie and Wiltshire http://www.technologymigraine.com/ to talk about managing your IT and ensuring all data is safe, secure, and running optimally at all times. You'll be able to ask questions too on this one...so call in at 905-723-1580.

We close the show with a young entrepreneur winner Razor Suleman. He was the recipient of the young entrepreneurs award handed out by the Business Developmen Bank of Canada. http://www.bdc.ca/ He will share his business idea and what it took to win the award.

December 9th: Our year end in review continues as we look at insurance, business services and tax planning.

Joel Cadesky, our insurance specialist joins us to let us know what kind of coverage we need to look at as the year closes and a new one begins? Do you have enough coverage? What happens if? Joel will answer all those questions...you can log onto http://www.dot-if.com/ to learn more about Joels company.

Then..."The Tax Man" drops by...Iain Buchanan is in to talk tax and tax planning for year end...also...there will be a drop in the GST on January 1st are you ready? Did you even know? We will discuss what this means to you and your venture on the December 9th with Iain Buchanan. Log onto http://www.libertytaxcanada.com/Asp/Office.asp?CityName=Oshawa&ProvId=ON&school to find Iain's 3 locations...

Jeff Gordon drops by to let us know what we need to know before buying a franchise...as you start the year...there are two big franchise shows in January...wanting you to come, explore and buy a franchise that fits. If this is your focus for 2008, then you want to be listening to hear what Jeff has to say about franchises before you put down some hard earned cash. Log onto http://www.theesource.com/jgordon/ to learn more.

December 16th: It's a great line-up of guests and topics so far isn't it? Our year end in review continues this week too!

The great team at the UPS Stores join us to talk shop. Did you know that Santa hired "BROWN" to help him distribute gifts and toys around the world? Wanna know what "BROWN" can do for you in your business? Try, print, ship and more for starters...log onto http://www.theupsstore.ca/ to find out more...

Then...the lovely Lesley Roper from Mom and Kid Stuff drops by to talk about some gift giving options for your clients and team. It's not too late to order a gift basket and ship it via UPS...Log onto Lesley's wonderful creations at http://www.momandkidstuff.com/

It's the holidays in case you haven't noticed...and planning that holiday "soiree" takes a little planning. Our resident party planner Jacqueline Vardon from Jacqui Oh's party planners...drops by to let us know what to keep in mind so your bash doesn't crash!

December 23rd:

It's our holiday show...with live holiday music by Janine Gwendoline Smith...then a little laughter to beat the holiday stress with Jacquie Hermans of Light'n UP! at http://www.lightenup.ca/ and then Emmanuel Lopez the Motivator Man stops by to talk about some holiday movies that will uplift the spirits and change your life log onto http://www.motivatorman.com/ and Peter Miller from Essential Communications drops in to talk about success! http://www.essentialcommunications.ca/

December 30th:

We are in and on the air live on this day...and we got that old holiday treat in store for you!

Our gifted Psychic Carolyn Molnar drops by to do a New Years business reading for you...what do the stars have in store for your business in 2008? Will 2008 be great? Carolyn will let you know...log onto http://www.carolynmolnar.com/ to learn more...then...tap into some do's and don'ts as far as your marketing messaging goes for 2008 as Michel Neray of the Essential Message will get you geared up right for the New Year! Log onto http://www.essentialmessage.com/ to learn more...

The November Sked...

2007-11-10T18:18:00.000-06:00

The November Sked...

Hey, welcome to the show's blog...it's got our line-up for November finally. I have to admit, there is nothing like a weekend away to slow you down when it comes to updating the BLOG.

Garth and I are cooking along nicely too...and the show is going to get even better...we also have Jennifer Hough on air with us now with her weekly comment and a new sound and attitude this season.

Remember our sponsors too huh? Like Liberty Tax, Health and Harmoney, Dot Integrated, The UPS Store, FMG Solutions, A Web that works, The Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company, Essential Communications and coming soon, Greater Mind and the Business Advisory Centre Durham.

Log onto our advertisers page and let them know you're listening...http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/links.htm

Here is the SKED ...

November 4th: Garth Riley goes solo and interviews a bunch of guests. Jim Nicholson of the York Region Small Business Service Centre and many more...contact Garth if you want to know who he had on at garthriley@rogers.com

November 11th:

We got a great line-up today on this Rememberence Day 2007. Take a moment to remember those who fought for our freedom. Even though no war is just...our brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, aunts and uncles fought for us and for freedom.

We have Ekua Walcott from Greater Mind www.greatermind.ca/dev on air with us to talk about life altering breakthrough sessions. Then the "Guru" of creativity David Burton will be with us to talk about creativity and how by tapping into it can rev up your business. Log onto http://www.ccthink.com/ to learn more about David's awesome message.

We also go one on one with Trey Anthony from Global TV's Da Kink in my hair. about her journey, creativity, and her no-nonsense approach about who she is and what she's all about. Log onto http://www.treyanthony.com/ to learn more about this dynamic and passionate woman.

November 18th:

Our good friend Sue Kenney drops by to talk about her latest book on the Camino...

Sue is a powerhouse speaker and will talk about leadership into today's frenetic world. Log onto http://www.suekenney.ca/ to learn more about this courageous woman with a huge heart!

Iain Buchanan will be by as well to talk about Health and Harmoney...a new way to invest. It should be a fascinating chat with our good friend Iain. Iain can be found at http://www.healthandharmoney.ca/

Plus Jeff Ward will be by to talk about what's hot for the holiday business gift! To see just for yourself log onto http://www.wardpromo.ca/

November 25th:

We're going open lines...and talking about 2 hot issues...one is buying local. WIth the dollar the way it's been buying local makes more sense now than ever before.

Then we're going to talk about the rising costs of fuel and what alternatives are out there...

Lastly, is China poisoning us? What can we do about the products we're getting from China? Week after week there is another product that's been banned from the shelves due to inherent health risks...it should be a very spirited show.

The October Launch!

2007-09-29T15:50:00.000-05:00

Hi and welcome to the updated blog...picked a new look and design...with some new colours...

We did this to coincide with the launch of the new 5th season of the Small Business Big Ideas Show.

I started the show part time 5 years ago on August 17th and at that time if you had asked me if I would last this long, I probably would have replied, "I don't know if I would last one week"!!!

But here we are...5 years later...going into our 5th full season and our 6th year!

We are also doing things a little differently this year. This year we are bringing on a co-host. Garth Riley from Chex TV 12 in Durham joins the team. Also...Jennifer Hough will soon be a contributor on the show...with a "Live your best life" commentary.

The goal is to keep the show fresh, fun, informative and exciting as we go into the new season. You deserve it.

We will be a little more controversial at times, with Garth coming on board and we will definitely be more fun too!

Our guests will be top notch and the flavour of the show will still focus on Durham region...it's where you live, work and do business.

I hope you enjoy the October line-up of shows and guests...it's an exciting month and it's SMALL BUSINESS MONTH in Canada, as well.

It's a time to celebrate us! And you can do this at several events....

One is on October 9th at the Toronto Marriott Hotel... log onto http://www.torontobusinessforum.ca/ to learn about this Small Business event.

Then, on the 16th of October it's the SOHO event at the Metro Convention Centre with keynote speaker Loretta Laroche. She was on the show on the 23rd of September and I guarantee she is a great speaker! Log onto http://www.soho.ca/ to learn more about that event...and then lastly, the Business Advisory Centre Durham is hosting Bridges to Better Business on October 24th - log onto http://www.bacd.ca/ to learn more about that event.

So get out and celebrate yourselves. It takes a lot to be in business and sometimes you just have to jump up and say..."I rock"! Because you do!

Here is our unbelievable show line-up for October...it's amazing...

October 7th :

Kick back on the long Thanksgiving weekend with author and Small Business expert... Michael Gerber.

We will have author of the small business bible the E-myth, on air with us as we get into discussion about the idea of why Most Small Businesses fail and what we can do about it. Are you poised for growth...are you building a business that can last? It should be a spirited discussion with one of North America's small business guru's. We'll also connect with Sandra Cousins about Toastmasters

Plus we'll give thanks for the good things we have in our lives.

October 14th: Murray Smith of One Coach.

Murray Smith has built more than a dozen of his own businesses and helped hundreds of other business owners increase revenues, profits and value. He has succeeded at corporate turnaround work and launched start-ups in the hospitality, retail, media, consumer products, technology, training, energy, e-commerce, software and entertainment industries. Smith bought the Indian Motorcycle trademark from bankruptcy and built the second-largest motorcycle company in the United States, with sales exceeding $75 million in the first year and a value of $300 million. He lives in Toronto and spearheads the ONE COACH company with John Assaraf from the "SECRET". It should be a fascinating conversation as we celebrate SMALL BUSINESS MONTH IN STYLE. Log onto http://www.onecoach.com/ to learn more about how this organization is powering up small business owners in a whole new way.

Plus Carol Ann Walker will be by to preview the Bridges to Better Business event the 24th of October. Log onto http://www.bacd.ca/ to register for this Durham business event.

Also Wenda Abel will preview http://www.brilliantonline.ca/ - a new online magazine for women in business across Canada!

October 21st: Catch two of Canada's rising small business stars. Duncan MacPherson and David Miller - authors of the book Breakthrough Business Development, are our guests this week.

Garth and I are going to go head to head with David and Duncan and we will preview some award winning ways to develop and grow your account base and business. Get set to take your business to the next level...are you ready?

Plus our good friend Karla Idems of Meridian Credit Union's mortgage department is putting together a new networking group in Durham that you might want to tap into.

October 28th: It doesn't get better than this...on October 28th, we have 2 powerhouse guests in their own right. Sean Wise and Jack Mitchell...

Our first guest is Jack Mitchell. Jack built the reputation of 3 of North America's top clothing stores on the "Hug your customer philosophy". When was the last time your retail or customer service experience felt like you just got a hug? Jack will let you in on the last area that small business can not only compete, but trump the big boys/girls in big business...and that's in offering stupendous customer service...you and I can do this and Jack will show us how...

ALSO...we have a word from the Wise too...

Then in the back half of the show...Sean Wise...Canada's own Dragon slayer...and aide to CBC TV's The Dragon Den and Canada's top expert when it comes to finding Venture Capital will preview the secrets to finding capital and his new book WISE WORDS-Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital.

I wasn't kidding was I? October is a massive month...great guests each week with some really great ways to take your business to the next level.

October is a big month...I hope you can tune it in...we are just thrilled with the show and jazzed up about launching a new season!

All the best!

David Cohen and Garth Riley

The September Line-up

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September on the Small Business Big Ideas Show...

This month we've put together a good cross section of guests. From experts, to authors, to local business hero's here in Durham. Topics vary too...where we look at success, woman's issues, marketing, youth entrepreneurship, humour, leadership, internet marketing and many more ideas and topics will be discussed each week as we end our 4th season and get set to begin a new 5th full Season and are 6th year...It's been 5 years since we went to air as of August 17th, 2002 and you have my commitment that the Small Business Big Ideas Show will continue to deliver good radio programming that helps you in your small business. We'll be clever, fun, informative and give you the guidance you need along your journey. Make us your home, let others know to listen in...we are radio with a difference! The Small Business Big Ideas Show... http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/

THE SEPTEMBER LINE-UP:

September 2nd:

It's all about learning...as the school year approaches we will look at the importance of learning. Join us as we talk to Ross Andaloro...as we examine the idea of managing through turbulent times...and staying on purpose...Ross is a transformational counselor with roots in shamanism. He works with individuals to break free from the patterns of self-sabotage and the shadow side of one's personality and allows one to really begin to live their true lives steeped in joy and creativity. Ross is a repeat guest and can be found online at http://www.sourcequest.ca/

Then we will chat with Daneal Charney of Leadership reframed to talk about what women in business go through when it's time to send "Johnny" back to school...http ://www.leadershipreframed.com/, plus we will tap into a weekend learning retreat for women in business that Daneal has lined up...

Finally, Barbara Frank joins us to talk about a learning tool that's fun, creative and visual...Business Buffet will help you learn the in's and out's of running your small business.

September 9th:

Sue Sutcliffe of A Web that works is by to talk about some e-commerce and web marketing concepts...are you blogging, podcasting or doing tele-classes on the web? Why not? It's a potentially potent way to reach your market place... http://www.awebthatworks.com/

We will also chat with Nicola Windrem of Pressprint about what goes into good printing...what are some do's and don't's? You can log onto http://www.pressprint.com/ to find out about the outstanding service you get at Press Print...you will be impressed...

Then we will talk to Nicole Maloney of the Business Advisory Centre Durham about this years Summer Company. Summer company has helped about a dozen students build their own businesses this year and we will talk to Katie Flynn one of the business owners that graduated with top marks in setting up her "Summer Company". Log onto http://www.bacd.ca/ to learn more.

September 16th:

Just for Laughs on CBC and the Comedy Network, Airborne Entertainment and the book "I almost killed George Burns", are just some of the zany, creative businesses and concepts Andy Nulman has come up with...he'll join us from a gym somewhere in Montreal to talk about creativity, facing failure, creating a vision, living in tomorrow...and maybe if time permits how he almost killed George Burns...he's not your "normal" guest that's for sure...to learn more log onto http://www.howtodotheimpossible.com/.

Then we will find out about Jobs2000 and what they do to provide highly trained and motivated employees to companies in the region. Donna Arnold is our guest and manager of this cutting edge job re-training program in Durham.

We will also chat with the team from the Ajax Economic Development Office about some upcoming initiatives they have planned for Ajax area businesses... http://www.townofajax.com/ listen for Alison Sheppard and Luisa Da Rocha from the Economic Developmen Office as they drop by to get us caught up.

September 23rd:

We are thrilled to have Loretta Laroche http://www.lorettalaroche.com/ join us. Loretta is an international stress management and humor consultant whose wit, and irreverent humor, has, for over 30 years raised the humor potential in all of us. She is on the Mass General advisory council for anxiety and depression and was recently awarded the National Humor Treasure Award. Loretta writes a weekly newspaper column called, 'Get a Life'…She is a contributing writer for Diane Magazine (Rodale Press)... She is also featured as a stress management expert on http://www.lluminari.com/, a community wellness website, and http://www.eons.com/, a website celebrating life on the flipside of age 50.

Loretta is founder and president of The Humor Potential, Inc, a company offering programs and products for life style management. Her special brand of optimistic psychology has an incontestable positive effect on the health of all that are exposed to her. Organizations worldwide use Loretta's prescription for laughter to manage stress in the workplace and improve morale. She will be speaking at this years SOHO event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Log onto http://www.soho.ca/ to learn more...about their Small Business Conference on October 16th...

We will also speak with Joanne Modugno of Visa Canada http://www.visa.ca/ to find out what's in store at Visa. They have a fantastic learning website with tools and tips for small business and we will learn how having a Visa for business card gets you points, saves you money and helps you streamline your business expenses...and much more...

September 30th:

We end the season with a chat about Leadership with Cy Charney...author, business expert and lecturer at some of Canada's leading universities...Cy and I will connect about what is demanded from Canada's business leaders as we want to remain competitive and poised for growth into tomorrow.

We will then chat with Jeff Ward of Ward Promotional Products about what's hot and not in promotional products...those mugs you have at home with a logo on it are some of the most valuable marketing tools you can lay your hands on...we will find out why with Jeff Ward. Log onto http://www.wardpromotions.ca/ to learn more...about what Jeff has in store for you business.

The August Line-up...Summer Reading Month

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August is Summer Reading Month...read outside the box!

August 5th:

We kick off summer reading month with Holly Berkley author of Marketing in the New Media...Holly is one of the many business authors that Self-Counsel Press has on their roster. Self-Counsel Press supplies books and forms that matter to small business. Log onto http://www.self-counsel.com/ and see what books might help your venture out. Also to learn more about Holly log onto http://www.berkweb.com/

We will also feature Robert Winslow of the 4th Line Theatre Company in Millbrook... http://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/ and also Business Coach Peter Forint of Wardell Professional Systems to help get us back on track!

August 12th:

We speak to Denise Marek of Chex TV and a wonderful, energetic talented woman who speaks from the heart about her new book "CALM" taking the worry out of life. Denise will chat with us about the steps you can take to calm fear and overcome worry. Log onto http://www.denisemarek.com/ to learn more...also Cindy Preville and Sonya Algar join us in a Triad...what's a triad? Tune in and find out how this can help you in your business...keep on track!

August 19th:

Our summer reading month continues as we connect to Danish Ahmed...Mr. Connected...about love, business, goal setting, success and relationships...Danish is a dynamic young man and has wonderful words of wisdom to inspire and engage! Log onto http://www.ordinarywords.com/ to learn more about Danish...Garth Riley plays host on this one...as I take a break for the week!

August 26th:

Our good friend Michel Neray is back from the woods and a summer holiday...but will be in fine form to help us ditch our pitch...craft better marketing messages, increase business and do it with flair and finesse! Michel is a ton of fun and will round out Summer Reading month...log onto www.essentialmessage.com to learn about Michel's products, e-books, courses, training sessions and tele-seminars...Plus Iain Buchanan of Liberty Tax in Oshawa and Whitby...or as we call him "the tax man" or our tax guru talks about "Tax Shelters" have you got yours yet? It may save you thousands of tax dollars...log onto http://www.iainbuchanan.com/ to learn more...Barbara Frank drops by and she'll talk about a video series that can help anyone in pre-start-up!

The June Line-up

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JUNE IS HOT ON THE SMALL BUSINESS BIG IDEAS SHOW...

HERE IS THE STARTING LINE-UP:

JUNE 3RD:

Lissa Bergin-Boles (www.soulfullfilled.com) pinch hits...as she will chat with Stuart Knight of the the new play called SHIFT www.stuartknight.com and then she will connect with Dr. Lisa Janelle about cracking the code to having an unbelievable rest of the year!

JUNE 10th:

Michael Hepworth will talk marketing...call in on this one...then Sue and Debbie will preview the upcoming Lets Do Lunch event and Sue Benedet will talk about a new voice for Clarington...a magazine called, "Life in Clarington".

JUNE 17th:

It's our annual fathers day show and we check in with our resident insurance guy...Joel Cadesky of Dot Benefits Insurance www.dotben.com and then we go one on one with image consultant Neal Pedder and we will talk football...thats what guys do...as Keith Pelley the VP of the Toronto Argonauts will preview the upcoming 2007 season...

JUNE 24th:

We are going to talk to stress buster...and spa owner...Gina Aivalis from www.cgspa.ca

about beating stress...and then our resident psychic Carolyn Molnar will be in for your summer business reading...what do the stars have in store for you for 2007?

Plus we have our fantastic prize pack too!

We have a prize from the good people at Shop Factory as they give out an e-commerce starter kit from e shop set up dot ca…

A gift pack from Susan Shanks at TPI travel, book for the business networking cruise log onto...http://www.tpiworldwide.com/pic_library/news_files/1812.pdf...to learn more...

A gift certificate to CG Spa for a facial and massage…dad will love that…you can log onto www.cgspa.ca to learn more about this oasis in downtown toronto…

Plus free web hosting from the lovely Sue Sutcliffe at a web that works…

A free networking session from the Durham Home and Small Business Association…

AND SCRUMPTIOUS HEALTHY lunch from the Pita Pit on brock st. in whitby…

WAIT …YOU ALSO GET TICKETS TO SEE THE UPCOMING at the remarkable 4th line theatre in Millbrook Ontario…set on the phenomenal Winslow Farm…you can see a play of your choice this summer at the Winslow farm…and the 4th line theate company…log onto www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca to learn more…

Super offer for small businesses

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Spring for success

Grand & Toy contest provides big tools for small businesses

Toronto, ON. May 8, 2007 – Entrepreneurs are constantly looking for ways to make their businesses more successful. From marketing to accounting, each aspect of running a small business is equally important. So too are the technological tools that will provide the small business owner the keys to success. That’s why Grand & Toy has launched a new contest giving these businesses a chance to win a premium technology package. Running between May 7th and June 3rd, contestants will have the opportunity to win a technology office upgrade valued at $5000 CDN. By springing into action, Grand & Toy will add the necessary tools to your technology toolbox that will add to your small business success.

“Having the right technology tools is key to a company’s efficiency,” says Lisa Xavier, Senior Director for Small Business Programs, Grand & Toy. “Small businesses especially need to have the most up-to-date technology in order to compete with bigger organizations,” continues Xavier. “By providing small business owners with a variety of opportunities to win a technology upgrade package, we are helping to level this very competitive playing field.”
Included in this technology package will be a Lenovo Think Pad R60, an NEC NP40 Mobile Projector and Microsoft’s Small Business Office 2007 package, among other items. In addition to this grand prize, Grand & Toy will also provide twenty daily prizes of a Lenovo ThinkPad R60, valued at $1200 CDN.

By logging on to www.grandandtoy.com/win, small business owners and employees can submit an entry to win the grand prize or a number of daily prizes. The grand prize consists of the following:

NEC NP40 Mobile Projector, approximate retail value $1520
Lenovo ThinkPad R60, approximate retail value $1200
Brother 5-in-1 Colour Multi-Functional Machine, approximate retail value $730
Microsoft Small Business Office 2007, approximate retail value $597
Fujitsu Scan Snap 5500, approximate retail value $595
Targus Computer Bag TCR-001-CA, approximate retail value $147
D-Link Wireless Print Server DPR-1260-0, approximate retail value $130
D-Link Wireless Router WBR-2310-0, approximate retail value $100

This latest contest is one of many continuing supports that Grand & Toy is offering the small business owner. In addition to providing the tools for success, the company also provides web creation and hosting services for the enterprising businessperson. As well, Grand & Toy has recently facilitated a number of small business seminars by industry experts that have occurred across the country. These events and this contest underscore the company’s ongoing commitment to the success of the Canadian small business owner. For more information, visit www.grandandtoy.com.

“Having the right technology is one way that a company can increase its functionality and efficiency,” says Xavier. “With the right tools, tricks of the trade and a little help from Grand & Toy, small businesses will be able to obtain greater profitability.”

About Grand & Toy: Founded in 1882, Grand & Toy has evolved from Canada’s leading supplier of office products to the nation’s number one source for complete business solutions. From office supplies, interiors, technology and business imaging, to a host of essential services, Grand & Toy is enhancing office performance by providing the tools and solutions needed to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced marketplace. Offering more than 10,000 products available through an award-winning web site, detailed catalogue and over 40 retail locations across Canada, Grand & Toy offers the resources, experience and insight to help Canadian businesses realize their full potential. For more information visit www.grandandtoy.com.

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For more information, please contact:
Samantha Kemp-Jackson/Diane Medeiros APEX Public Relations 416-924-4442 ext. 248/234 sjackson@apexpr.com

Marvellous May

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May is looking marvellous on the Small Business Big Ideas Show...

Our prize pack is back, our shows are fully loaded and you can listen in online at http://www.ckdo.ca or by tuning into 1580 AM or at 107.7FM. As preview our May Line-up, I also want to thank you for listening in. The spring BBM ratings came out in April and CKDO was up substantially since last fall, and the Small Business Big Ideas Show grew too, with 30% rise in audience. We are getting out there and I thank you for listening in and letting others know too!

Here is your May Line-up:

May 6:

Join guest and author Lin Grensing-Pophal as she joins us on the small business big ideas show to see what it take to motivate employees in this day and age. Lin will discuss how to keep pique the interest of your people so they will perform to their optimum levels longer. Then...our resident local business and government expert Garth Riley www.garthriley.com will talk about what's going on locally in government and in business and then in the latter half of our chat we will talk about face reading on the radio, oh yes...both Garth and I have a face for radio...tune and you'll know exactly what we mean.

May 13th:

I am woman...here me roar. Well maybe not roar, but on this Mothers Day we will speak to 3 women about life, business and how women are breaking new ground. Our guests this week will be Renee from BPW Durham will be in to preview what this networking organization is all about...Business Professional Woman is an international organization with a chapter here in Durham region...log onto

http://www.bpwontario.org/c-durham.html#event to see what's up with BPW Durham. Then Martina Ernst will be in to talk about WoBuilt...an organization that promotes women working and running businesses in the trades...women are continuing to break new ground in business and this is just one example...we cap the day with inspirational leader, speaker and author Cheryl Parker as we talk about her new book a Journey to Greatness...log onto www.cherylsmopsanddusters.com to learn more about this fantastic woman.

May 20th...

It's a long weekend so why not have a little fun a little information and a little inspiration...join us we connect with Antoine El-Hashem, Christine Chown and Christine Ward talk about a new venture that will help boost your business venture...it's a joint venture that's sure to rock the joint... www.inspiredcreative.ca/b-inspired/

Then...talking about joint ventures what does a bed and breakfast, restaurant and an outdoor theatre have in common? It's all a part of fantastic weekend get-away package in Millbrook. We will speak to playwright and director of the 4thline Theatre company in Millbrook. Robert Winslow will share his success formula with us. Check out the theatre for yourself, it's a fantastic experience, http://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/

We cap the day with Susan Shanks from Travel Professionals International as we preview the first annual business networking cruise next January. This is one trip you want to book...you can do business on board a Royal Caribbean Cruise line ship and set sail from Tampa Bay next January to Costa Maya and Belize City...and you get to write this trip off as a tax deduction too! Check out http://www.tpiworldwide.com/funtrips/ and look at the Set Sail for Success Package...it's going to be an awesome event...and you get a little sun in the winter next January too!

May 27th:

Robert Steinbach talks to us about managing the work flow. We all know we get bogged down in process and operational issues...so how can we navigate through it more effectively? Tune in and find out...or log onto www.robertsteinbach.com

Then...Stuart Knight is heading up a new play called SHIFT...it promises to be a great night out...we will preview the play and this month on the prize pack you can win a pair of tickets to the show! Check out Stuarts web site to order tickets yourself!

http://www.stuartknight.com/.

The Purpose of this blog

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Hi my name is David Cohen and yes...I am up with the technology of the new millennium and thrilled to be launching this blog. It's really for you to use...interact with and stay in touch with one another.

It's geared to help you in your small business. Each week I host a radio show on Oshawa's Oldies 107.7FM and 1580 CKDO...so I have added a blog to advise you as to who's on the show...what topics we will cover and also invite you to interact with us and the guests in a whole new way.

Maybe you need ideas, or help or want to know something that can help you in your business venture. Well...blog away...hopefully everyone that takes part can help eachother out.

Thanks for dropping by and happy blogging...

Here is to our success in business!

David Cohen