Making the most of your business's value pre-exit, like profitability enhancements, customer base diversification, operational efficiency improvement, intellectual property protection reinforcement, and management team upgrading, can be a game-changer.
Cash is considered the hardest item to maintain and manage during the founding years of a start-up.
A workforce comprised of Hares and Tortoises will complement one another, leading to a more balanced and capable team.
Inbound marketing aims to draw people in naturally and establish a relationship with them, leading to increased brand awareness, engagement, and ultimately, conversions.
Companies that have embraced diversity and inclusion have seen gains across the board financially and in performance.
The job market throughout Canada is hot.
I had the same self-doubt that plagues all entrepreneurs at some point: could I actually do this? Was I actually good enough? Will people trust me?
Even though it was terrifying, I had a clear vision of working for myself.
Alberta IoT is a non-profit member-based association that supports organizations with a vested interest in IoT and emerging technologies.
With the 2005 to 2018 development cycle providing Calgary with numerous new skyscrapers, the current high vacancy rate has many people asking if (or when) we will again see a new downtown office tower.
If you had to boil it down to the simplest attributes, we could say that a rate of return usually has these properties: it is measured in terms of percentage, it is often expressed in annual terms and, needless to say, when it comes to investing, we always prefer a positive return over a negative one.
What we know from business research is that organizations that focus two thirds on corporate culture and one third on financial performance are higher performing than those who focus on finances alone.
There are other lesser-known investments that are qualified to be held in registered plans under the Income Tax Act, including arms-length mortgages.
Owners can take control of their finances and secure the future of their company by ensuring they are on track in all areas of planning for their business.
According to a report by Sophos, the average cost to recover from a cyber attack in 2023 is $1.85M USD.
Small businesses facing financial roadblocks in the post-COVID world can turn to RSP investments for a lifeline.
It is important to understand not only how currency volatility can impact your bottom line but also who you conduct your transactions with can have an impact on your business.
When a family business gets passed down from one generation to the next, it can be disastrous.
Your annual general meeting (AGM) of shareholders is one of the most important dates on your corporate calendar.
Our last episode of the Industry Experts Roundtable Video Series concentrates on the evolving role of the private markets as we investigate the differences between the balance of investor protection and capital formation.
Part 2 of the Industry Experts Roundtable Video Series dives into the impact of regulations and barriers associated with the Private Capital Markets of Canada.
The Industry Experts Roundtable Video Series Part 1 offers a valuable glimpse into the inner workings of the Private Capital Markets of Canada.
A good mental wellness program is easily accessible, used by employees, and acknowledges the mental health needs of the workforce.
Canadian adults spend more time at work than anywhere else in their lives; it comes as no surprise that their work environment has a direct impact on their well-being.
The process of onboarding new employees can be one of the most important factors in ensuring recently hired employees are engaged and productive in their new position.
Due to the high cost of working with external law firms, many scaling businesses limit their legal engagements to major transactions or disputes, missing out on the strategic value of operationalizing their recurring legal needs during a critical phase of growth and development.
You’re a successful business owner. You also know that you have to invest your after-tax profits so they don’t get eaten away by inflation, but with so many different choices, which investment option should you choose?
Making the decision to work with a recruitment agency can be apprehensive; however, finding an outsourced recruitment partner can save you time, reduce strain on your business, and provide a service that can add value to your business and is cost-effective is absolutely possible.
The dream of owning a small business is one that offers many benefits, such as independence and the ability to leave a legacy. While many challenges are faced when owning a small business, being prepared can provide the opportunity to succeed.
Training and developing people IS an investment, both in the employee and the company. It helps your people become more productive by being better equipped to handle challenges, keeps them engaged, positions them up for higher-level roles in the company, supports positive corporate culture, and reduces turnover.
To participate in litigation, your business may need to divert significant resources toward the litigation. Not only does this include financial resources, but also the time from those staff who will be involved in the litigation.
It’s a good idea to sell your business when it is doing well. A company’s performance is what makes it attractive and valuable to a buyer. It’s also important to consider economic factors and capital market conditions.
Social media has become such a prominent part of our lives. Whether we’d like to admit it or not, most of us are glued to our phones checking Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, the list goes on and on.
To figure out which platform best suits you and your business needs, there are several important considerations to make including usability, scalability, payment gateways, prices, user-experience, security, support and integration.
You have a great lineup of products and you want to sell them without the hefty overhead costs, finding the right employees, finding the perfect retail space, without some of the “chores” of owning a business. Have you considered an ecommerce business? Depends, right? What’s an ecommerce business?
Interest rates in Canada are on the rise to help contain inflation. The Bank of Canada increased the benchmark rate on April 13th by 0.5 percentage points to 1.0. This is the biggest one time increase in borrowing costs since 2000. While a higher rate environment may be effective for inflation, it can have significant consequences for small businesses.
Small business owners wear many hats within their business including taking on the role of recruiting and terminating employees. Without a dedicated human resources team, the process of hiring and firing can be time-consuming and overwhelming to business owners.
When job seekers are asked what size of company, they are most interested in joining, an overwhelming amount choose small organizations; however, small businesses have difficulty finding the right talent to fill positions because they have limited resources. We're here to help.
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