: About Me

Jim Estill is CEO of SYNNEX Canada, a Billion dollar computer and consumer electronics distribution company.

He was founder of EMJ Data, also a computer distributor. He grew that business from the trunk of his car through taking it public in 1994 until sales were $350,000,000 in 2004 when he sold to SYNNEX.

He is a director of RIM, makers of the Blackberry.

He is an active blogger at www.jimestill.com where he blogs about efficiency, personal development and time management.

He has published a book and CD on Time management called "Time Leadership - Use the Secrets of Leadership for Time Management."

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While posting hiring ads in the newspaper or online can be helpful, a brainstorm I had at the barbershop has given me a new idea about how to let people know about new job openings. I am in the process of opening a new warehouse in Guelph, Ontario, and require 250 plus employees. Because of the magnitude of this hire, it is at the top of my mind: I tell everyone that I meet that I am looking to hire full and part-time shippers, receivers, dock hands, and other positions. I was at the barber's getting my hair cut and mentioned this to my barber who instantly said that he likely knew 25 or 3...

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