People popping more vitamin and mineral pills
Yet not everyone needs supplements, and researchers are still chewing over the amounts that are required-
- By: Cynthia Innes
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Latest news in Building Your Business
The family that volunteers together…
Volunteering as a family is growing in popularity, notes Marlene Deboisbriand, president of Volunteer Canada, an Ottawa-based non-profit organization that promotes volunteerism in Canada. “It’s…
- By: Rosemary McCracken
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Being fit is all about walking the walk
As with financial planning, it’s difficult to persuade people about the benefits of health and wellness planning
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
BMI and other benchmarks
You know your SIN and probably a few PINs, but do you know your BMI?BMI, or body mass index, is one of those figures that…
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Like a portfolio, life needs balance, diversification
President’s Club member guards her time so she can pursue her interests in art, fundraising, fitness and gardening
- By: Cynthia Innes
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
The focus is on wellness rather than fitness
If “balance” is the benefits buzzword of the day, “wellness” would come in a close second.Two decades ago, Canadian employers that could afford to were…
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Employee programs pay big dividends for firms
Employees give back to companies that offer them more — from in-house fitness centres to elder care and family baseball days
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Connection with community promotes happiness and health
People who volunteer their time and money — often motivated by faith — feel more productive, satisfied, joyous, blessed
- By: Rosemary McCracken
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
A balanced life requires a balanced diet
Weight-loss diets that make you feel like a hungry prisoner can’t be sustained, and you’ll fall back into your old habits
- By: Celia Milne
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Better muscle tone and flexibility without added injury
Developed for dancers, Pilates wasn’t considered an exercise for guys — until they found out it could improve their golf
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Check instructor’s credentials
Toronto pilates instructor Laura Helsel says someone interested in trying Pilates should not join a drop-in class at the local gym because the instructor may…
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:51
Balance is the key to health and happiness
When people become overworked, they tend to cut back on the leisure activities they need
- By: Grant McIntyre
- February 20, 2007 February 20, 2007
- 10:49
Wealthy women hungry for financial information
Develop a trusting relationship — and be sure to show your appreciation in an appropriate manner
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
One person can make a difference
Ramandeep Banga is making a difference in Calgary among its homeless population, but, beyond success, what he hopes for is to influence others to act…
- By: Rachel Betts-Wilmott
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Building a brighter future for Calgary’s homeless
Infinity advisor Ramandeep Banga has started a program to teach financial and time management, scheduling skills
- By: Rachel Betts-Wilmott
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Get all of your team members working together
True productivity comes from good communication and harnessing the offsetting talents of the team members
- By: Maureen Halushak
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
How to introduce your team of specialists
You’ve successfully filled that empty desk in the office, and now you want to let clients know about your great hire. Is it time for…
- By: Maureen Halushak
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Disability savings plan needs provinces’ co-operation
Reported to be in the next federal budget, DSP would help families provide financial security for their severely disabled children
- By: Stewart Lewis
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Help your team achieve all that it can
There are times when the team’s leader must step in to get things back on track
- By: George Hartman
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Situational planning made easy
FP Advantage’s financial planning tools are designed to complement, not replace, comprehensive plans
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Taking care of
business owners
There are 1.4 million small to medium-sized businesses in Canada. The entrepreneurs who own them — with average annual earnings of $250,000 and average net…
- By: Grant McIntyre
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Put a fresh face on your sales techniques
The smooth pitch of Mary Kay beauty consultants shows the value of listening, demonstrating, ending on high note
- By: Lara Hertel
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Protect the data on your mobile device
When you’re on the road, it pays to make sure thieves can’t hijack your clients’ personal information
- By: Danny Bradbury
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Ease the last-minute rush
Cajole, intimidate, persuade clients to contribute monthly
- By: Grant McIntyre
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Ask the right questions
“Any financial advisor who is serving business owners needs to ask the right questions,” says Mark Brisley, regional vice president of retail markets at Standard…
- By: Grant McIntyre
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38