Tag Archives: Business

Small Business & New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Karyn Climans

According to an article in the Huffington Post, 57% of small businesses plan to expand their marketing efforts this year in order to attract more customers. Furthermore, 67% of small businesses are optimistic that increased marketing will lead to business … Continue reading →

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Businesses Have A Responsibility To Their Customers

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Business owners have a responsibility to their customers. Pusateri’s, the gourmet food grocery store in North Toronto, is learning that lesson the hard way. One week ago, the City of Toronto health inspectors closed Pusateri’s because of an infestation of … Continue reading →

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The Collective Power of Women Business Owners

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Karyn Climans

What do you get when you put 15 women entrepreneurs plus 2 business coaches in a room together for one weekend? inspiration encouragement support sharing brain-storming progress focus building planning improving networking connecting confidence building new friendships personal growth increased … Continue reading →

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Roll Out The Red Carpet: Tail Wags’ Affiliate Program Has Arrived!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Do you remember the excitement you felt when you were little, it was Christmas Eve and Santa was coming with lots of new toys to your house? Or the thrill you experienced when you finally learned how to ride a … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses Are Feeling the Pinch!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Karyn Climans

You can’t draw blood from a stone. I like this metaphor because it is relevant to my business. I have cut costs in every possible corner: I now use Canada Post instead of FedEx for all customer shipments; I personally … Continue reading →

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Running My Own Business From Home

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Karyn Climans

How many times have I heard people say, “You are so lucky to own your own business and work from home”? And you know what … for the most part, they are right! I wouldn’t trade my lifestyle or routine … Continue reading →

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Looking Back!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Karyn Climans

It’s Tail Wags’ 5-Year Anniversary in January 2011! Wow! Five years have flown by since I first established my business, Tail Wags Helmet Covers. For fun, I looked back at photos of some of my original Tail Wags designs and … Continue reading →

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Building My Business One Helmet Cover At A Time

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Karyn Climans

I always knew if I was going to return to the work force after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, it was going to have to be in a job that provided me with the flexibility to continue juggling … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Den

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Karyn Climans

Even though we know they are going to try and embarrass us, why do we go on the show? Of course, I’m talking about the hit TV series, “Dragons’ Den”. In the US, the equivalent show is called “The Shark … Continue reading →

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What’s The Ideal Size Business?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Karyn Climans

I’m at the enviable stage with my business, Tail Wags Helmet Covers, that I’m busy but not overwhelmed! I love what I’m doing and my life feels in balance. This equilibrium took a while to achieve because the first 3 … Continue reading →

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