Tag Archives: Entrepreneur

Raising Entrepreneurs

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I was not the easiest child to parent. Don’t get me wrong … I did well in school and never got involved in drugs but I was often referred to as a “spirited” child. In other words, I was stubbornly … Continue reading →

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Setting the Record Straight

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I don’t want to sound ungrateful because the Second Chance airing on the hit CBC Dragons Den was incredible publicity for my business, Tail Wags Helmet Covers. The phone hasn’t stopped ringing, the orders are still pouring in (and it’s … Continue reading →

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The Secret is Out!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Karyn Climans

FINALLY I can talk about the Tail Wags Helmet Covers’ Dragons Den episode that aired last night. The segment was taped on Easter Sunday (April 24th, 2011) so that’s a long time to keep a secret. If you watched last … Continue reading →

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One Step At A Time

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I’m frequently asked how I started my business and my response is usually “by pure ignorance”. How many of us really knew what we were getting ourselves in to when we started up a new project? Six years ago, I … Continue reading →

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This Made My Day!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Every once in a while, someone does something simple that totally brightens another person’s day. In this case, a Seneca College student took the time to write me a lovely thank you note for the presentation I gave to her … 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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It’s Lonely At The Top

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Karyn Climans

What do you do when you’re at work and you need a second opinion? My guess is you lean over to your colleague and ask him/her. This, of course, is impossible to do when you’re a sole entrepreneur working from … Continue reading →

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One Track Mind

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Karyn Climans

My friend, the Cookie Monster, inspired this post. This lovable Sesame Street character charmed us for many years with his unrelenting pursuit of his favourite food … COOKIES! Whether or not he had a good day was determined by if … Continue reading →

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Sorry but Tail Wags Helmet Covers are NOT for Dogs!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Five years ago, I chose the company name Tail Wags Helmet Covers because of the way the tails of the helmet covers wagged while you rode a bike, skated or skied. I also LOVE the following quote by W.H. Auden, … Continue reading →

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The Traveling Artist

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Set-up, sell, tear-down, move to the next show and repeat all over again. In between, creating your work. It’s not easy being a traveling artist but there are literally 100’s of individuals doing it every year. Why? It’s not because … Continue reading →

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