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Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Family Business
Approximately 80% of all businesses in Canada are family owned. Ranging in size from behemoths like Bombardier and McCain Foods Limited, to small mom and pop corner stores, these companies form the backbone of the Canadian economy and face the same challenges as any other. However, more personal relationships exist within a family business and create many different considerations, especially when things go awry.
Barry Hartman’s 10 Tips for Starting a Franchise
From humble beginnings in his parent’s basement in 2011, Barry Hartman’s 505-Junk has become one of Vancouver’s great business success stories of recent years.
Why Franchise Your Business for Growth?
Thinking of franchising your business? You can make the process as painless as possible by taking care of the following fundamentals.
9 Secrets to Great Decision Making
While it’s good to be in tune with your gut instinct, you cannot rely entirely on your gut alone. You need to develop a sound process for making those tough decisions. So, what are the secrets to great decision making?
To Sell Your Business for More, Prepare It for Sale First
You’ve decided to sell your business. Now it’s time to get it ready for sale. And taking time to prepare now will bring big benefits later.
3 Signs You’re Ready to Productize Your Services
If you’ve noticed the proliferation of online courses, products and programs lately, you may be feeling the pressure to have a digital product to sell. In the last decade of […]
What to Charge as a Freelancer
One of the biggest challenges that freelancers face is determining what to charge for their services. Many factors can influence what you ultimately bill your client, such as the quality […]
Do I Have to Be Canadian to Start a Business in B.C.?
If you’re wondering whether you can start a business in British Columbia if you’re not Canadian, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to sort through government regulations to find […]
No, Business Plans Aren’t Dead – So Write a Good One
There’s some debate about whether business plans should go the way of the dodo, or whether they’re essential to business success. But when you face the facts, it’s obvious that […]