Octane: March 2009 

Fueling the Entrepreneurial Engine  

Octane: March 2009 


In this issue:
The Heartbeat of Business
 

 In This Issue:

Keeping Up with the Cyber Current
Gregg Gordon

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:36:24 GMT

Do you Tweet? Have you Friended anyone recently? Can you Digg It? In case you haven’t heard, social networking is the newest global phenomenon, and it’s one of the best ways to ensure your company stays relevant in the evolving world of business.
Maximizing Your Health While Building Your Wealth
Dr. Gaby Cora

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:34:57 GMT

In an ideal world, we would spend eight hours of our day at work, another eight in recreational activities and the last eight hours asleep. The true question is: How many of us live in that ideal world? Not many.
The Resiliency Factors
Dr. Rosemarie Rosetti

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:29:47 GMT

Ever wish you could get over a tragedy, bounce back and get on with your life? Resiliency is the ability to get through, get over, get past and thrive after a trauma, tragedy or tribulation.
How Entrepreneurship Saved My Life
George Joseph

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:37:20 GMT

I have always had a passion for business. Growing up, I would work fervently at my parent’s clothing stores, folding and re-folding clothes, ringing up customers and helping people pick out their wardrobes.
Caring for Aging Parents
Mitch Waks

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:41:54 GMT

Managing aging parents or in-laws will affect many of us at some point in our lives. Though the situation can be different for everyone, there are some general tips that can help you prepare for the journey ahead.
Recovering from Disaster Mode
Lynn Parker

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:33:16 GMT

The current economic climate takes me back to 2003, the year my brand strategy firm was operating in disaster mode. We had not rebounded from the dot-com crash, were severely top-heavy and focused on an industry in decline. It wasn’t looking good.
When You Lose, You Learn
Colin Campbell

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:27:05 GMT

Sometimes it takes a major loss to really learn a lesson. In my case, that loss was my business; which had taken me seven years to build. Over the course of a year, I lost more than US$100 million! How did this happen?
When the Worst-Case Scenario Actually Happens
Adam Robinson

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:26:38 GMT

In October 2007, I lost my largest customer, which accounted for 40 percent of my company’s revenue. They had announced a merger with a rival. Before I could wrap my head around it, my second largest customer used a loophole in my contract to back out.
Building an Active Office
Louis Stack

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:43:02 GMT

I still make time for workouts and sports. When travel, business and life get in the way, I now have an easy, fun and stimulating health program I can do at my desk. I use a stand-sit desk, ball chair and various other surfaces to stand on while working.
The Rules of Employee Engagement
Hazel Jackson

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:28:29 GMT

Beyond the power of a sizable paycheck, I’ve discovered that employees worldwide are known to go the extra mile when it comes to amenities not linked to money.
Energy and the Entrepreneur
Shawn Phillips

Added On: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:36:32 GMT

As a business owner, there are very few things more precious than time. The entrepreneurial mindset dictates that we get up early, run late, rush here and race there— anything we can do to get more done in less time.
Creating Healthy Eating Habits
Will Burke

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:39:34 GMT

In the beginning, the idea of “detoxifying” didn’t sound too appealing. I was hoping for margaritas, sand and surf. But after giving it a shot, I found myself enjoying all aspects of the retreat, and I began to treat my body and mind with more respect.
The Magic of Meditation
Greg de Vries

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:31:57 GMT

I used to be “that” entrepreneur. I was the guy who was always stressed out, feeling like something was missing in my life, unable to concentrate— the woeful works. It all started in 1994.
Wall-to-Wall Wellness
Christopher Meyers

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:26:11 GMT

When most people think about health, specifically the wellness of their workforce, they tend not to think about architecture. It is often overlooked, though it plays an integral role in how you and your staff perform on a daily basis.
Live, Learn and Let Go
Mark Moses

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:44:35 GMT

Several years ago, I was building my business and starting to see my first flush of success. We were comfortably profitable, excited about our potential and heading for big things.
 




 
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