Right now, many people are feeling worried and anxious because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We're learning to adapt to a "new normal" that's constantly changing. This guest post is by Dr. Katy Kamkar, PhD., C. Psych., Clinical Psychologist, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She offers some great ways to protect and improve […]
Has the COVID-19 crisis left you feeling pressured to maintain your and your family’s health, happiness and development? You are far from alone. Self isolation has torn us away from many of our routines and supports. It has forced us to take on roles that we previously depended on others to provide. Kids at home […]
Cold calling (or the act of soliciting business from a client you have had no previous contact with) is a practice that has both its advocates and its detractors. Criticised by some as a way of drumming up new business that’s heavy on investment and low on return, advocates argue that when done properly, cold […]
Ready to Start or Grow Your Business? Book-A-Business Advisor at the Toronto Public Library Are you an entrepreneur currently researching, starting or running a business in Toronto? If so, Fairview Branch is excited to announce a new pilot project with Enterprise Toronto that you might be interested in! Enterprise Toronto is a one-stop source […]
For small business owners, tax time can be pretty overwhelming. Fortunately, the Fairview Branch's Small Business Network is here to help! Join the March 26 session of the Small Business Network to get tips and tricks for filing your income tax. An accountant from Brightstar International Group will be joining us to talk about topics […]
Soon the snow will begin to melt which means one thing; it's time to get your income tax in order! If the thought of sitting down to do your taxes fills you with dread, have no fear however – Toronto Public Library is here to help.
Interested in some free expert coaching for your small business? Meet Amy Ballon and Danielle Botterell, MBAs, entrepreneurs, authors, and business coaches at Spark Consulting. Amy and Danielle will be stopping by Fairview Library's Small Business Networking group tomorrow to help you look at your business with a trained eye. The Small Business networking series […]
Its hard to believe, but its September already, which means its time to wrap up WORD OUT for another year. To all the amazing WORD OUT participants in 2014 : You guys rock. Whether reviewing books, submitting creative writing, or just stopping by to see what other teens had to say, it was great to […]
Thus summer, we threw a contest. We asked you to find some cards, put them together like a puzzle, and be inspired by the image they created to do something creative. And you, WORD OUT folks, you came through with some amazing art. We had essays and short stories, poems and songs, drawings and collages […]
Image of Bjork in Swan Dress By Cristiano Del Riccio [CC-BY-SA-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons Whether walking to through the mall or down the halls at school, there’s an incredible amount of pressure to adopt particular fashion trends. Stores will push particular looks, magazines will declare certain accessories ‘must haves’ for anyone who wants to look […]