<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Community Futures Prince Albert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business support from dream to succession.  Workshops, coaching and personalized  loan options. Growing Communities one idea at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:13:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pacf.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[6 Ways to Regain Entrepreneurial Balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running your business is more than a full time job – that’s a given, but for many small business owners their lives become unbalanced. They reach a place where work takes over everything. In “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” Stephen Covey comments on this very condition and refers to it as, “… the urgent takes over the important.”  If you find yourself stressed out, burned out, or worn out, take a moment to assess your total health picture – the physical, spiritual, social and...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/6-ways-to-regain-entrepreneurial-balance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc18547d31fe550c648d67</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:56:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_09854933e7d34ebfad8b81bd956acd2b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effectively Applying Customer Feedback  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest changes in customer satisfaction in the last 10 years, is the expectation of customers to be included in conversations with the companies they buy from. The advent of social media has catapulted this expectation to the point where many consumers are no longer willing to just spend their money, they expect to be an active part of what your business does, and how it does it. Linda Ireland, global strategy &#38; operational change expert (Aveus LLC) says, “Customer feedback isn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/effectively-applying-customer-feedback</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dbd7a503cecf3ab3297ae</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_711eb8212e8e4db19945596f8c804fe7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk Management for Small Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[When starting out a new business we immediately think of the obvious. We focus on issues such as where we source our product, the cost of acquisition, do we need to rent premises, if we need staff how will we cover payroll and so forth. Well down on the list, if at all, some thought might be given as to how we can protect ourselves from unforeseen circumstances. Considering all the things that could harm your ability to manage the business effectively, is referred to as Risk Management. What...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/risk-management-for-small-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a6fd24c1c36a19b75ab64</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:29:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_cb75eb71d63e46ff857fe0c8bc0c9e78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Tips for Ensuring a Successful Start to Your New Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the time to think about ways to start the New Year off right is never wasted effort. Each new year brings the promise of a brighter future for professionals willing to take stock and make a conscious effort to achieve greater business success, by either increasing revenues or decreasing costs. Below are six tips that will help you launch this year with new energy and positive changes. Sit down with all employees and have an open and frank discussion about suggestions for increasing...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/6-tips-for-ensuring-a-successful-start-to-your-new-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695c248c7831e3f57103eb16</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:56:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_546fb7c74b8442928ffafb9b8398ff80~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time to review 2025!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year it is important to take a pause to evaluate how your previous year met or didn't meet your expectations and how you can move forward in 2026. We have created a Year End Business review workbook for you.  What does it include? questions to review 2025 intentions for 2026 year-end business to do list 2026 goal planner 2026 action monthly action plan support for creating captivating content Download Your FREE Copy Now Here!]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/it-s-time-to-review-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6929c5c4d8fb7619deeb9cba</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:18:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_837cef494a8a4db0b14c2ac4d07d1d41~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Tips for Making More Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter what business you are in, you have to sell. Nothing happens in a business until somebody sells something. In this article we’ll take a quick look at six things you can do right now to help close more deals. 1.	Dress for success.  First impressions count and your appearance does make an impression. This doesn’t mean you need to wear a jacket and tie, or suit, all the time, but it does mean that you should always look smart, even when meeting clients that dress in workwear. When they...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/6-tips-for-making-more-sales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6928a2f33253bb8ed6876e0b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_ba2cc57941d842c09fb7a3439b812bd8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways to Deal with Difficult or Negative Customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s nothing more frustrating in business than difficult, or intransigent customers or clients. Whether it’s your fault, one of your staff members, a supplier, or simply an impossible-to-please customer there’s no way to avoid them from time to time. Given that we all have to face these people, here are a few ways to minimize the impact on yourself, your company, your employees and your bottom line. 1.	Resist the urge to get mad and make judgments When you are dealing with a difficult...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/5-ways-to-deal-with-difficult-or-negative-customers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900f9d10644c1e3096f59d1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:21:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_e518376640a449f3bbcf6cc7c212833f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Ways to Find Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspiration exists, but it must find you working – Pablo Picasso Have you ever noticed that some days you are simply more creative? ...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/10-ways-to-find-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e7f19a15335a80a82aa65a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:35:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_0ed9be95464a4e28a250d05b005e8c2a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall To Do List]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again! Your Fall To-Do List Often September brings with it a sense of new beginnings every bit as intense as...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/fall-to-do-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c98ab2d69d5f5524012c79</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:08:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_78f5cc7db6d14d47be083a2187e0be74~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Ways to Reduce Your Stress in                 10 Minutes or Less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running your own business is fun, exciting, challenging, and rewarding - but it’s also stressful. There isn’t a small business owner who...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/15-ways-to-reduce-your-stress-in-10-minutes-or-less</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a5f514e79b5ef71b5dae6c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:21:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_b94dc431e6d14a75b534e123242ed3e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Access Rural Business Support in Saskatchewan Through Community Futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Access Rural Business Support in Saskatchewan Through Community Futures Running a business in rural Saskatchewan comes with a...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/how-to-access-rural-business-support-in-saskatchewan-through-community-futures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686be79d1bc03f082bfb329f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:36:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_13d660e163824e18840038061fda0065~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_884,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take Time Off – You Owe it to Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of us in small business are workaholics, we’re never happier than when we are working flat out - going at full tilt. But, how many...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/take-time-off-you-owe-it-to-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6835eae2271a702f1d2222db</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_938e023b215d44048313fcf947178708~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating More Time in Your Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[We never have enough time to do all the things we need to do. How many times have you said – if only there were a few more hours in the...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/creating-more-time-in-your-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ffd49cb78c3292b829767d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_742e83e21cdb4efc865fededec4b4177~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Dynamics of Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the only things we can be truly certain of, is that change is an inevitable part of life. This is especially true in the life of...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/seven-dynamics-of-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ec09529fed29845b39ec14</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:48:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_851b103191764ebeb99b7bb83c840ad5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_638,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 Days – 20 Habits – Super Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[20 Days – 20 Habits – Super Sales by Mike Wicks The other day someone asked me, “Mike you’ve been selling all your life – tell me what’s...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/20-days-20-habits-super-sales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d84fcfbee3464c95b93b5d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:42:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_810eb1d3378e4da49c44205a782cd466~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_720,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Become a People Magnet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people have the ability to put us at ease; we immediately relax in their company and even open up to them in a way that we might not...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/become-a-people-magnet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bf754d989d8654a666b748</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:24:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_ad52c4a6235b407787a6a5f3713551c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grow Your Business – Get a Mentor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us have had a special person in our lives who made a big difference. The person who when we were young told us we could when we...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/grow-your-business-get-a-mentor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6797a5c166e76ecb19f2f5fc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:37:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_e945652bf4a546b4948973b9128dde11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sales, Marketing – Are They the Same Thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is the difference between sales and marketing? Nothing, if you believe the many North American business people who seem to use the...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/sales-marketing-are-they-the-same-thing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678813595b11dd3b825e9961</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:26:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_fd30b58398f74afcbf3795a349071e2a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Year – A New Beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our personal lives a New Year is a great time to celebrate – sometimes with New Year’s Eve parties and family reunions. It’s a...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/a-new-year-a-new-beginning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6758ae10954d4a2c1405dbcf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_17521a55a8cf4d59b6316d135202cef1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time to review 2024!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year it is important to take a pause to evaluate how your previous year met or didn't meet your expectations and how you can move...]]></description><link>https://www.pacf.ca/post/it-s-time-to-review-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674e09a1da14b6ae7aaa74ae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:37:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7652d1_163a26ad393b46a8beaf602d050985a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charlene Seidenthal</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>