Here is something you may not already know. The theory of six degrees of separation was proposed in 1929 by a Hungarian writer. It suggests that we are all connected to any one other person in the entire world by a chain of people we know, with at least five people in between the string. Let’s explore this possibility to see how you might know every celebrity, with at least five intermediaries.

While I have a few blog posts in mind that have been stirring around for a while, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate my friend and BNI colleague, Gaetano Barrila, on the launch of his new law office in Vaughan, ON. It’s been a personal pleasure for me to help Gaetano get his site online for his official launch, today. Gaetano is a passionate and intelligent young man (yes, I’m still talking about the lawyer) who also has a degree from a little school you might have heard of called the Schulich School of Business. So, ya, he …

I’m enjoying some time this month working with the family business, Martin’s, the Flower People.

Company: EmbroidMe – Woodbridge Owner: Don Soars Product / Service: Promotional clothing and products In business since: Oct. 2006 What made you decide to start your own business? My partner and I wanted to have more control over our destiny. Is this your first time operating your own business? Yes   How would you describe the products you offer? Of  the highest quality. We always run a sample before a production run so there are NO SURPRISES! Customers like the “hands on” control  In your words, what makes your business unique? We’re part of the largest such organization in the …

Company: It’s Up To You Owner: Teresa Salerno Product / Service: Health & Wellness In business since: 2007 How would you describe the products you offer? Our nutritional cleansing products unlock the miracle of the human body. What made you decide to start your own business? I have always had a passion to help people. When Isagenix changed my life I made it my mission to impact world health. Is this your first time operating your own business? Yes. In your words, what makes your business unique? We have improved upon the ancient health practice of cleansing by creating a …

To celebrate and promote the unique and wonderful world of small business, we are beginning an interview series with small business owners. We will be discussing the nature of their business, what they are doing to set themselves apart from competitors, and looking at the internet marketing tactics they employ. I am very excited to present our first interview in the series, with Rebecca Wagler, owner of The Ardent Sparrow.