Category: Building a business

  • Things you learn when you’re an entrepreneur

    I came across this article by Melyssa at the Nectar Collective and it really struck a chord! Me and my best friend/business partner have been working on our company H&P Properties together for more than 2 years and have been learning so much along the way. There are definite struggles, but some really great moments, […]

  • The Second Annual BIG Deal Toronto Blogger Closet Sale!!!

    Come on out to the second annual BIG Deal Toronto bloggers’ closet sale! We’re hosting it at 3030 bar and lounge in Toronto this year, so there’ll be plenty of space for browsing and socializing, and we’ve got a great cocktail menu lined up! I’ll be selling some of my wardrobe goodies and giving a […]

  • A B&B Without Guests

    Woooowwwww. It’s so nice to have this place finally to myself! It’s the first time in months that I haven’t had guests and it feels strange and liberating. I just took a shower and not only did I leave the door open, I also pranced back to my room completely buck naked! Don’t take the […]

  • Review: Made By Hand Show

    Mom and I went out this dreary day to check out the annual Made by Hand Show in Mississauga. For only $2 entry fee it’s one of the more reasonably-priced shows this time of year for crafty things. I mostly wanted to go to see if I could find any new artists to bring on […]

  • What it’s like: Running a B&B from your home

    I have been hosting/renting out my extra space online for about 2 years so far. I guess I’m like a cross between and upscale hostel and B&B and a great hotel alternative! (Even though I’m a B&B I don’t actually offer breakfast… LOL) Business is booming and after a move to a larger location and […]

  • GIVEAWAY: With Heart Merch!

    Yay! It’s time for another Ginger-tastic giveaway! You know I love doing these things but the offers have been few and far between these days so I just decided to do my own to promote my boutique. For those of you that are just dropping by now, I recently followed my heart and launched an […]

  • Rock the Vote For New With Heart Lines

    Politically, I have no idea what’s going on these days. But voting is something I understand! Here’s the deal. for my shop With Heart, I want to introduce some new lines. The problem is, there are too many cool things to choose from and not enough moolah to go around. So I’m putting it to […]

  • Building a Business: Lesson #2

    You always spend more than you plan to. I have an excellent example of this. I need to get some packaging & shipping supplies for all the stuff in With Heart. I’ve shopped around and compared places and settled on a company out of the US. There is a Canadian company I may use later […]

  • More Good News!

    So you all know that I was featured in the New York Times article about my involvement with the company Airbnb. Now I am happy to announce that I officially work for Airbnb! I just got the offer tonight and I’m totally excited. It’s not a lot of money and it’s a temp position to […]

  • It’s Alive, Alive!!

    It’s true! I finally got the site up and running, my friends! I’m going ahead with a soft launch to start, and the official grand opening is scheduled for October 1st. The soft launch will let me work out any kinks, learn what sells and basically practice everything. I don’t have a logo yet (but […]