With the rise of social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, it’s not a surprise that businesses are jumping on the social media bandwagon. But social media engagement is more than just signing up for … [Read more]
Archive for August, 2011
How to Find the Best Chinese Restaurant
Posted on August 19th, 2011
Up until I was 16, I firmly believed that General Tao’s chicken and Egg Foo Young were authentic Chinese foods. It wasn’t until my mother decided to move me to Shanghai that I realized that: … [Read more]
411 on Canada’s Communication Evolution
Posted on August 17th, 2011
The technology of the electrical telegraph was developed in the 1830′s, patented separately in England and the USA in 1837. On December 19, 1846 the first telegraph message in Canada was transmitted from Toronto to … [Read more]
3 Social Media Blunders Your Business May be Committing
Posted on August 10th, 2011
All companies make mistakes. But a blooper seen by millions comes at a high price. What’s high? According to a recent study, social media mistakes can cost big corporations an average of $4.3 million. A … [Read more]
How to Find the Best Florist
Posted on August 8th, 2011
I tell people I’m not big on flowers. But present me with a colourful, freshly-cut bouquet, and my face will tell a different story. Still, I know nothing about them. I don’t know their names. … [Read more]
White Pages: Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Manage Them
Posted on August 4th, 2011
I sometimes get calls from people asking for Joanne—the online poker sensation, Joanne. It turns out my phone number is attached to her name in every single list of people’s phone numbers in Canada. So … [Read more]
411 On Canada’s Onshore & Offshore Oil Drilling
Posted on August 4th, 2011
Canada is the 7th largest oil producing country in the world, producing 2.6 million barrels of oil per day! Canadian oil comes from onshore oil wells and offshore oil drilling. Canada is also the largest … [Read more]
How to Find the Best Plumber
Posted on August 3rd, 2011
So you come home one day, and your toilet is backed up, your sink is clogged, the shower valve needs to be replaced and the water heater isn’t working. It’s time to call the plumber—that … [Read more]
3 Easy Ways to Grow Your Business on 411.ca
Posted on August 2nd, 2011
Summer’s here! And with it comes plenty of ways to spend your free time—lounging on patios, going for leisurely strolls, making a trip to your family’s cottage to relax while doing all your laundry for … [Read more]
Keeping Your Online Identity a Secret – Except for the People You Know
Posted on August 2nd, 2011
I didn’t know that my personal information was listed on 411.ca until I started working here. Imagine my shock when I entered my name into the Person search and staring back at me was a … [Read more]