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Entries from November 2008

Moving to Macs for Productivity (and Prettiness)

November 26th, 2008 by Lauren · 7 Comments

Something very exciting happened last week: I got my new iMac set up at work. And the heavens opened, the angels sang, the earth shook a little (gently)… then I got straight back to work, because let’s face it, things are busy.
This wouldn’t be such a big deal, I guess, except that until recently Raised [...]

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Tags: Boss Ladies We Love · Business Advice · Business Tools & Calculators · Events · Resources for Women in Business

CRAVE Vancouver Book Launch Party

November 20th, 2008 by Emira · No Comments

Lauren and I are going to be stopping by the CRAVE Vancouver book launch party next Wednesday night to cheer on the lovely Melody. If you’re in the Vancouver ‘hood and are available, you can RSVP here. It should be a very fun event.

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Tags: Events

What Women Want

November 7th, 2008 by Emira · No Comments

Lauren and I are featured in a current article in BC Business Magazine, entitled “What Women Want”. The article touches on many subjects near and dear to our hearts like the growth of female entrepreneurs in the business sector (Canadian women are starting 4 out of every 5 new business in the country) and defining [...]

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Tags: Our Story

Big Day

November 4th, 2008 by Lauren · 1 Comment

E-day is here in the U.S., and I feel compelled to leave a brief note of encouragement to any U.S. citizen who happens to pause and read it today. Today is a huge opportunity. Your right to vote is precious. Please, please use it.
We have friends who are fighting the good fight today, who have [...]

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Tags: Our Story · Thoughts