1. July 4th Paddle
(Articles/Miscelaneous Articles)

...k long before the serious fireworks started around 10 pm. Here is a map of our route: <br /><small>View <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;" href="http:...

2. Cycling Barnston Island
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...er river, just north of Surrey and south of the Pitt Meadows airport. You have to take your bikes over a small ferry to get to and from the island. The route around the island is about 10 km. First ...

3. Letting Money Get In Your Way
(Articles/Personal Development)

... keeps you from achieving your potential. I have fallen into this trap more than once. I was building a small consulting business and I got lured into a well paying job with a predictable steady pa...

4. Kayaking Alouette Lake 2008
(Column/Editor's Column)

As members of the Port Moody Canoe & Kayak club, we organized a kayaking trip on Alouette Lake, here in British Columbia. Last year we launched at the boat ramp and went up through the narrows to

5. Targeted Customer Appreciation
(Articles/Business Topics)

We have a small but growing vacation rental business, and we are targeting our customer appreciation on best customers to make them into repeat customers. Focus your customer appreciation on the

6. Kayaking To The Twin Islands
(Column/Editor's Column)

... event we had to obtain suitable camping gear that would fit in a kayak. We got a small enough tent, and sleeping bags and some of those self-inflating mattress pads. I already ...

7. New Year's Switch
(Articles/Personal Development)

...at the local hardware store are always keen to advise. Best of luck in your next project! Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. People read this so far. Plea...

8. Burst Pipes
(Articles/Personal Development)

...se of accomplishment and pride that we did it. This was our mountain and we conquered it. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

9. Editor's Column
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...year. Set a location and a date so it is a serious appointment rather than a just a wish. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

10. Stay On Top
(Articles/Business Topics)

...e a dollar amount, such as their annual purchases, or perhaps you look at their size. Don't assume that small doesn't equal key customer. Sometimes small customers have leverage. They may not know ...

11. Home Improvement
(Articles/Personal Development)

...much inertia, that you abandon your project before you see any benefits. So best to start with something small and work your way up to something more significant. You can come up with all sorts of...

12. Kayaking Sasamat Lake
(Column/Editor's Column)

This Saturday we went kayaking on Sasamat Lake, here in British Columbia. Sasamat Lake is a very small lake nestled in the mountains between Port Moody and Belcarra. We went there  for an event

13. Editor's Column
(Column/Editor's Column)

...n a humorous speech contest, so I will be working on my speech this week. Wish me luck! Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

14. Kayaking Buntzen Lake
(Column/Editor's Column)

...re on making my paddling more smooth, and efficient, and that made a difference. This lake is a lot smaller than Alouette lake. It is about 4km long, which I confirmed with the GPS. They don't al...

15. Are You Talking To A 3?
(Articles/Personal Development)

...self out. Spend your energy where it will make a difference. Have fun out there. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

16. Business Game - What to do first?
(Articles/Game)

...oroughly before you give up a job or commit any large amount of money. If possible, you want to start small, maybe part-time. Keep your day job. Perhaps the easiest option is to start a small home...

17. Business Game - Quit Job
(Articles/Game)

..., you still have car payments and a mortage to pay. your business is not even started. Most small businesses take twice as much money and twice as long to get off the ground. A good rule...

18. Elastic Band Theory
(Articles/Personal Development)

...ou have big dreams, and do not give up on your dreams, then they are likely to come true. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

19. How To Get Appreciation
(Articles/Personal Development)

...nd worthy of appreciation, then when appreciation comes your way, you can gracefully accept it. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

20. Cascading Opportunities
(Articles/Personal Development)

...ay. I do know my actions will cause something to happen, and I am excited about that. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

21. The Teacher Will Come
(Articles/Personal Development)

...ul people: When you are ready, the teacher will come. Eric Lau - aspiring professional speaker Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

22. Continuous Learning
(Articles/Personal Development)

...hings the old ways, you need to seek new and better ways to achieve your goals. If you get just one small idea that can improve your life each time you read a book, and you continuously read boo...

23. Business Spotlights
(Articles/Business Topics)

...oup, then join a Toastmasters club. it is an excellent way to build your confidence and skills. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

24. Customer Appreciation
(Articles/Business Topics)

...ng to discourage less desirable customers. I once read a story of a man who went into his bank and did a small transaction, and asked about the policy where they pay for customer's parking. The teller...

25. Finding Your Dream
(Articles/Personal Development)

...hat you can do each day to move towards your dream. Then do it. A year from now, you would have made 365 small steps towards your dream. As you make progress, you will also gain momentum. Your dream w...

26. Customer Service
(Articles/Business Topics)

...odel, you only focus on the transactions you can complete, and do not look at the people involved. In a small town, you can quickly run out of customers. To me this seems like too much of a losing s...

27. Worrying
(Articles/Personal Development)

... the sand. See how long they last there. Life is too short, and your worries are even shorter. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

28. Small Business Networking
(Articles/Business Topics)

Networking is ideal for those of you who are starting out in business, with no existing clients and a limited budget. The investment is more of time than of money. There are plenty of opportunit

29. Managing Customer Expectations
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...m, they can be more understanding and willing to work with you to get their needs met. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. ...

30. Moving Forwards
(Articles/Miscelaneous Articles)

... continuous basis. Once you do, it is easier to keep on taking actions that move you forwards. Small Steps I have a number of goals that I am currently working on, in different area...

31. Gravy Pots
(Articles/Personal Development)

...ecomes empty, for the longer the soak, the easier it gets. Related Books Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Goal Setting 101 The Magic Lamp Twelve Positive Habits Build Successful R...

32. Fridge Theory Revisited
(Articles/Personal Development)

...you want in life. The universe is unlimited, and only your limited thinking makes it so. Duncan Small Business Networking Networking for leads and referrals. (Please share your own though...

33. Take a Marketing Lesson from the Girl Scouts
(Articles/Business Topics)

...ts did.  Instead of lowering the price of a box of cookies, the Girl Scouts made their cookie boxes smaller, with fewer cookies, and sold the new smaller boxes for a more affordable price – three...

34. Submission Guidelines
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... for publication. The focus of this newsletter is personal development and topics related to starting a small business. I like to keep a positive tone throughout Big Dreams. The articles should no...

35. Pat's Tax Tips
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Located in the Tri-Cities area, and provides tax and bookkeeping services for individuals and small businesses.