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Did you know
that . . .how you answer the telephone says a
great deal about your business?
About
Business
offers many good tips for entrepreneurs. Here
is a sample of their telephone answering tips.
Read more and subscribe to the e-newsletter by clicking on the link
at the bottom of this quote. “The telephone is
still most business' primary point of contact with customers. And the way
you answer your company's phone will form your customer's first impression
of your business. These phone answering tips will ensure that callers know
they're dealing with a winning business: 1) Answer all
incoming phone calls before the third ring. 2) When you answer
the phone, be warm and enthusiastic. Your voice at the end of the
telephone line is sometimes the only impression of your company a caller
will get.
3) When answering the phone, welcome callers courteously and identify
yourself and your organization. Say, for instance, "Good morning. 4) Enunciate
clearly, keep your voice volume moderate, and speak slowly and clearly
when answering the phone, so your caller can understand you easily.” http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/management/qt/telephonetips.htm?nl=1 Remember, practice makes perfect. Roz
§
Business
development training and services §
Innovative
e-learning opportunities to help break down isolation §
Power
Panels (expert advisors on special topics) §
Networking
Opportunities and Events §
Counseling/Mentoring/Consulting
(in person, on- line, telephone) §
Financing
(PARO Peer lending groups, working with partnering CFDC’s, and local
banks, developing connections to Angel investors) §
Investigation
of new Markets (joint ventures, government contracts and international
markets) This
project is supported by Industry Canada / Fednor ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Louise Paquette (Director General of FedNor)
L-R Frances Talarico (Program Administrator), Joni Sharkey (Loans Officer), Debbie Squier-Bernst (Business Consultant, Bobby Jo Chenier (Business Consultant), Lorraine Lortie-Krawczuk (President of PARO Board), Louise Paquette (Director General of FedNor) and Rosalind Lockyer (Executive Director PARO Centre) Alice Sabourin (Beedaubin Resources)
L-R Lois Nuttall ( Lake Superior Visits) & Levina Collins (Economic Development Project Coordinator, Nipigon)
Are you a Woman with a Disability?
Want to Become
Self-Employed?
Are you a woman contemplating
going into business but do not know where to start?
For more
info, please call Lori 625.0328 or 1.800.584.0252
Start Your
Business Today!!! Let us help you!
Join the Making A
Difference: A Business Development Program
Funded by:
The support of
Government of Ontario through the Ontario Women's Directorate, the
Ministry of
Citizenship and
Immigration is acknowledged
PARO
Self-Employment Benefit Program
PARO's
GATEWAY: A Path to Self-Employment
On EI now
or in the last 3 years, or had Maternity benefits in
the last 5 years?
Register
Today!!
Click
here for more
information
This
program is funded by the Government of Canada
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Do you have
a computer? Can you surf the internet easily? Why
not try our new Pilot project...PARO On-line.
Look for our new
section coming soon - “Fuelling
Connections” You can
participate. This section will bring you information on
employment, training, good links, and other supports for women. This program is funded by The Ontario Trillium Foundation
New Items Never Before in the Store ~ Rhubarb Leaf Tables ~ Cross Stitch Dragon Pillow ~ Glass Gem Fridge Magnets ~ New Items This Week Cross Stitch Purse ~ Photo Book Marks ~ Cross Stitch Book marks ~ Sleeping Giant Stones Store Special! Fashion Earrings - Over 100 Choices $5/pair Check Out Our Yard Sale! New Items Arriving Weekly Browse at PARO Presents anytime between 10am and 5pm Tuesday through Saturday Other Services Spring is here...drop off your dry cleaning today at PARO Presents Supreme
Cleaners
Dry Cleaning and Alterations Depot PARO
Presents 111 N. May St. 623-2200
Join us for Biz and Bagel Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 featuring COPD THE
FACTS WOMEN SHOULD KNOW! CHRONIC
OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* If
you have a Biz and Bagel topic you would like to be presented, like to be
a guest speaker or know of someone who may be interested, please contact
Lori @ loriw@paro.ca or 625-0328
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Want
to raise some revenue for your organization? Do
you want to raise it in a swift, no hassle way and have those
funds within 8 weeks? Join us on For
more information, contact Christine Battle @ 623-8272 ext: 226 Or visit www.volunteerthunderbay.ca
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ DFASTB
NEWS - Nu-Vision Ministry Canada-Rwanda presents PETER RAYMONT Journalist,
writer and acclaimed documentary filmmaker of -"Shake Hands
with the Devil" The Journey of Romeo Dallaire Benefit
Dinner Benefit
Breakfast The
Diamond Gala In
support of the George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation
Tickets
are $100 each or $750 for a table of eight. The Valhalla
In Ballroom ~ Saturday May 13th Please
RSVP to: Lisa Kokanie, Event Coordinator Brought
to you in part by Dave
Douglas Jewelers and Hertz Equipment Rentals The Dryden Museum is looking for artists, visual and musical to be apart of the Museum's Summer 2006 Programming. These workshops and events would take place on the following weekends in July and August: July 29th-30th and August 12th-13th, 19th-20th. Each artist who participates will be paid an honorarium for presenting their workshop or for a performance. The workshops and performances will be held outside in the gazebo. The museum will take care of any advertising and organizing. The workshops will be offered to adults and the performance will be open to the community at large to watch. If you are interested, please contact 223-4671 or by email cjaggi@dryden.ca by May 1st. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
honouring your
belly:
Meeting
place of Body and Soul
June 2/June 3,
2006
Good
News Cafe Studio, 116 Syndicate Ave S
9:30 am to 4:30
pm
Contemporary
culture shames woman's belly. But in myth, ritual, and sacred
image, woman's belly is a goddess. She personifies every
woman's power to promote creation. This workshop is an opportunity for us as women, to honour and energize our body’s centre, affirming and empowering the sacred wisdom and power we carry within us. With laughter, ritual and creative expression we will befriend our bellies as our source for healing, creativity, intuition, confidence and wisdom.
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Movement ƒ
Breath ƒ
Reflection ƒ
journal
writing ƒ
dialogue ƒ
Art making
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Lisa Sarasohn draws on more than 20 years experience guiding women to love their bodies and themselves. Certified as a Kripula Yoga Instructor, she has created the honouring your belly project and The Woman’s Belly Book as ways to support women in claiming and cultivating their creative power. _________________________________________ Friday, June 2This
day is designed specifically for health and wellness
practitioners to enable them to incorporate aspects of this
approach to building body confidence into their practices.
Saturday,
June 3 * OPEN
TO ALL WOMEN*
Fee:
$90.00 (incl. tuition, lunch and copy of The Woman’s
Belly Book)
A non-
refundable deposit of $50.00 is required to reserve a spot.
Register
early, as space is limited
To register
contact Sue Holloway at (807) 473-4599 or email elementofadventure@yahoo.com
Presented
By: Element
of Adventure Sponsored
By: St. Joseph's Care Group
First, pretend you are Gumby... Use your mind to help your muscles go from stiff to supple the next time you're doing a full-body stretch. Put another
way: pretend you're Gumby. Researchers have found that people who vividly
imagine lengthening and moving their arms or legs find stretching easier
to do. And that could lead to greater flexibility gains. So close your
eyes and envision your muscles getting longer and looser whenever you
stretch. Source: www.realage.com
The PARO events calendar will list all dates, times and places of events that will be held during the next few months. Unless otherwise specified, events will be held @ PARO Place. Please contact the office at 625-0328 for any information. All Biz and Bagels will take place from 12:15pm until 1:15pm. May 3rd - Biz and Bagel ~ The Lung Association ~ Jackie MacKay ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
POSITIVE
QUOTE : "It
Cannot Be Done" The ones who miss all the fun Are those who say, "It cannot be done." In solemn pride they stand aloof And
greet each venture with reproof. Had they the power they would efface The history of the human race. We would have no radio or motor cars, No street lit by electric stars; No telegraph nor telephone, We would linger in the age of stone.
By those who say, "It cannot be done." (Author Unknown)
Think about them one at a time before going on to the next one . . . It Does Make You Feel Good, especially the thought at the end #45 1. Falling in love. 2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. 3. A hot shower. 4. No lines at the supermarket. 5. A special glance. 6. Getting mail. 7. Taking a drive on a pretty road. 8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. 9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside. 10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer. 11. Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry). 12. A bubble bath. 13. Giggling. 14. A good conversation. 15. The beach 16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter. 17. Laughing at yourself. 18. Looking into their eyes and knowing they Love you. 19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours. 20. Running through sprinklers. 21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all. 22 Having someone tell you that you are beautiful. 23. Laughing at an inside joke. 24. Friends. 25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you. 26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep. 27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner. 28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones. 29 Playing with a new puppy. 30. Having someone play with your hair. 31. Sweet dreams. 32. Hot chocolate. 33. Road trips with friends. 34. Swinging on swings. 35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger. 36. Making chocolate chip cookies. 37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies. 38 Holding hands with someone you care about. 39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change. 40. Watching the _______expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you. 41. Watching the sunrise. 42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day. 43 Knowing that somebody misses you. 44.. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply. 45. Knowing you have done the right thing, no matter what other people think. Have an awesome weekend, LORI PS....if you have pictures of you at your business or with you family, your pet or a special picture and want to feature it on the PARO Link....send it to info@paro.ca |
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