Tag Archives: Tail Wags Helmet Covers

Dragon’s Den Part 2

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Tail Wags Helmet Covers will be appearing for a 2nd time on the hit CBC TV show, The Dragon’s Den, on Wednesday, January 11th at 8 pm. Although I can’t tell you the outcome of our 2nd pitch because I’ve … Continue reading →

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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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Appealing to Teens

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Karyn Climans

This Fall, I presented Queen’s University 2nd year Commerce students with the challenge of producing a video promoting helmet safety for the teenage market because teens are the toughest group to persuade to wear safety helmet. Here’s one of the … Continue reading →

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Tail Wags for Christmas!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I’m delighted with the following Christmas video for Tail Wags Helmet Covers created by one of the very talented groups of Queen’s University students. Hope you like it too!

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The Joys of Technology

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I’m completely dependent on technology and today was a good example. I worked hard to complete a number of important forms for a customer this afternoon. When the reports were finally ready to send back electronically, my email server crashed. … 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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The Gift of Safety

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Karyn Climans

At the risk of sounding overly self-promotional, I thought I’d give you a few gift suggestions for those “hard to buy for” people on your gift list: Personally I’m sick of giving Lego and Barbies to young kids. There’s already … Continue reading →

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Made in Canada

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Karyn Climans

“Designed in Canada” is not the same as “Made in Canada”! Designed in Canada may simply mean the company’s main office is located in Canada but the entire production of the product is offshore. Made in Canada means the product … Continue reading →

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I’m Replaceable

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I am replaceable and that’s okay. It took me a while to admit it because like most small business owners, I felt my business would fall apart if I took some time off. But the reality of working 7 days … Continue reading →

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Marketing Successfully to Teens

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Have any of you ever heard of or known someone who has used the AXE products for men? My teenage sons use the AXE body wash & deodorant and they insist it’s the only product they like. Personally I LOATHE … Continue reading →

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