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Sketchnotes: Chris R Chapman on Sol...
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Company culture maintenance: 4 staf...
Jeff Quipp believes the company that plays together stays together. In April, his Internet marketing firm... More
The Honest CEO: Johan Johannesson i...
How is the beer industry doing? The beer industry has been flat to declining for several... More
Keeping Staff trained: Tips from To...
Between rapidly evolving technology and government regulations rewritten at a moment’s notice, some industries have to accept constant change... More
Sacha Chua Sketchnotes: Robert Rich...
The Culture Blueprint is an upcoming book that draws on lessons from Zappo’s corporate culture. It offers a mix... More
MarSDD: Employee stock options R...
One of the wealth-creating incentives employees and executives can receive from small and fast-growing companies is the option to purchase company... More
Sketchnotes: Chuck Frey on mindmapp...
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Tips for staff retention, scaling s...
As startups evolve and grow, Canadian entrepreneurs need to be mindful of the fact that rapid changes in culture,... More
How-To: Staffing through bench stre...
Every team has a few stars and a few stragglers. Ideally you have more of the former than the... MoreIncrease sales: Pitch products and ...
Sales is a competitive business, and no skilled sales professional believes they’re the only one trying to connect with a... More
The Honest CEO Q&A: Toronto Mo...
Girls of Glam was established by Jennifer Hing in Toronto in January 2009. Within a month, Girls of Glam had... More
Part-time staff: HR advice from Ori...
Managing part-time staff comes with a unique set of challenges. When you’re not an employee’s primary source of income —... More
Entrepreneurs, small, medium-sized ...
How to Cost Justify a New VoIP Phone System Businesses are all about the bottom line. CEOs and company owners... More
Diversity Marketing as Strategy: Tr...
Two weeks ago, we discussed marketing campaigns that a number of companies launched to target the Chinese-Canadian community.... More
Beat industry image, increase sales...
Annex Pawn is an enigma. With its meticulously arranged goods amongst stark fluorescent lighting – a nearly life-sized... MoreEleanor Healy: Lose weight while growing your small business with these 5 steps!
Looking back on the past few months, perhaps you realize that all the staff meetings, networking parties or other... MoreSucceeding in online business Part 1: Lessons from marketing millionaire Jeff Walker
Not many people need to be convinced about the benefits of starting an online business and claiming the advantages of... MoreValentine’s day for entrepreneurs and small business owners: catering to the divorce...
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore, is it the Valentine’s Day theme song of the separated and divorced?... MoreDiversity Marketing as Strategy: Ja...
Over the past few weeks, we discussed the basics of ethnic marketing. Now we’ll examine the fastest growing... MoreTechnology, communication, inclusiveness and productivity: Entrepreneurial tips to manage ...
Technology has changed the way we work, enabling employees to do their jobs without the need for a brick-and-mortar office.... MoreSketchnotes: The 5 Key Elements of a Better B2B Content Marketing Strategy–Nolin LeChass...
Nolin LeChasseur of Brainrider shared these 5 key elements of a B2B content marketing strategy: Prioritize measurable objectives Articulate the... MoreHigh-5 for small business: 5 tips for standing out with corporate gifts
A gift is your chance to show customers that you appreciate their business and value the relationship you have with... MoreConsiderations for an ethnic-specif...
Last time, we talked about how we can segment immigrants of various tenures in Canada. Now that we understand behaviours... MoreHuman Capital: Building high performance teams for your start-up’s success
Every start-up encounters speed bumps on the highway of growth. It’s the people on your... More
The Kim Kardashian way: 6 unusual t...
Want to see a CEO’s eyes glaze over? Just utter the words “corporate culture,” says employee engagement expert Alex Somos,... MoreDiversity Marketing as Strategy: Wh...
Last time, we talked about why New Canadians will be the growth engine for Canadian businesses. Citizenship and Immigration Canada... MoreSleepy equals sloppy: What does your body need to regulate sleep so you remain sharp at wo...
According to the American Academy of Sleep, you need eight hours of rest to feel alert the next day.... More5 healthy tips entrepreneurs need to enjoy holiday parties this Christmas season
The holiday season is upon us. What better time to eat, drink and be merry? But wait…what do you feel... MoreWhy your small business needs to build its sales process
Small business owners and entrepreneurs have an interesting relationship with sales and selling. They can tell you why things are... MoreDiversity Marketing as strategy: th...
This is the first in a series of weekly columns on marketing to immigrant Canadians by Altus Strategy Group... More
How-To: Creating an HR disaster pla...
Small business owners tend to be too busy to focus on the human resources side of their operations. "I've always... MoreHigh 5 for small business: Finding the right clipart
Clipart can be a great way to add visual impact to your printed publication, web site, blog, and marketing materials.... MoreSucceeding in the marketplace by bolstering competitive strategies with value disciplines
To succeed in the marketplace, companies must embrace a competitive strategy. A framework for designing this type of plan is... MoreIs it possible to outsource innovation?
A new study from Booz Allen & NASSCOM argues that it is possible – and that... MoreHigh 5 – Using Twitter for business
While Twitter has become a great tool for social interaction and networking, many companies are still unsure how, or... More
Made in Canada: How local companies...
Small Canadian businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with large companies using cheap labour abroad. From local newspapers... MoreSupercharge Your Business Negotiation Teams
“None of us is as smart as all of us.”- Ken Blanchard Anyone who has ever been involved with... MoreThe advisory board: Butteriss on human resources
An entrepreneur must be, first and foremost, self-reliant, but there are times when the best thing you can do for... MoreAttracting and retaining the right people: Butteriss on human resources
It is easy to think of attraction and retention only in terms of compensating people, but that is only... More
HR for tech companies: Advice from ...
It takes technical power to make great software, but it takes people power to turn great software into... More
Working with freelancers: Advice fr...
The freelancer is a unique individual, untethered from the average work environment and free to shift attention from... More
3 unconventional sources for top ta...
Sometimes great talent can be found in unconventional places. Looking for employees with an open mind, and considering things that... More
5 sneaky things you can learn from ...
“Nobody really reads cover letters,” commented a friend of mine as we discussed her search for a new hire. I... More
Hire right the first time: 3 mistak...
Hiring the wrong person costs money. And wastes time. So whether you own a business or manage the hiring for... More
5 signs of an extraordinary boss
People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers. In fact, a bad boss is probably the most common reason that employees... More
Why your employees are leaving
One day when I was out getting a coffee, I overheard a man talking on his cellphone. "We need to... More
How to retain top talent in a small...
In an era where business models and products can be easily replicated, retaining top talent remains a sure-fire way to... More
Changing business plans save Toront...
Monica Mei, the thirty-year-old founder of Toronto-based software startup WhatImWear.in, was facing a potentially ruinous problem. She’d begun promoting... More
ESOF Dublin: Life sciences and care...
Academics or industry, choosing is a perennial problem for students around the world, especially those pursuing post-graduate studies. They're insular... More
Celtic Rebirth: Enterprise Ireland ...
Innovation. It's the engine driving business across the globe, and it's what the EuroScience Open Forum is all about. Frank... More
Greetings from Dublin and the EuroS...
Walking through the streets of Dublin, deciphering the mix of accents, dodging underpowered European hatchbacks flying through narrow streets in... More
Business planning for the long term
Business plans are fundamental for successful ventures, and taking the long view is equally important. This article delves deep into... More
So, tell me a little about yourself
Job interviews are rarely easy, and small business owners usually can’t afford to pass their hiring off to HR experts.... MoreDeveloping a Business Growth Plan
When group bargain-hunting website TeamBuy.ca needed to grow, its staff took to the streets. Co-founders Edward Yao and Andrew Hutchings... MoreHow to build a business plan
So you have a great idea for a new business. But without a carefully crafted plan outlining how you intend... MoreDrug marketing: Application process
These documents discuss the application processes for new drug approval in Canada, the US and Europe, as well as details... MoreDefining Your Target Product Profile: Therapeutics
A target product profile (TPP) is a key strategic document that summarizes features of an intended commercial therapeutic product. A... MoreBuilding an A-Team
This workbook will enable you to develop the backbone of your HR management plan by helping you map out when... MoreRecruiting Entrepreneurship 101
Margo Crawford, President & CEO, Business Sherpa, examines effective recruitment methods for 2012 and... MoreTalent for Tech: Recruiting the right people for your tech startup
“Your most important decision will be the first person you hire. Your second-most important decision will be the next person... More
How can I find talent who share my ...
With the birth of their second child, it was time to pursue the family’s eco-dream. So, Alex Billingsley left his... More
