The life of an entrepreneur is filled with ups and downs. Some days, you’ll ride the crest of a wave and everything you touch will turn to gold. On others, […]
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Business Resources for Canadian Service Veterans
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times […]
The 6 Benefits of Coworking Spaces
Coworking is much more than an office alternative for small businesses – read our top 6 benefits of coworking spaces. Escaping from the office rat race is often cited as […]
11 Habits of Confident People
One of the key attributes of successful leaders is confidence. After all, if you do not have confidence in yourself and your business, how can you expect your clients, your […]
Investing in Training? What’s Your ROI?
You’ve found that money. You’ve boosted your employees’ morale. But how has the training your employees participated in affected your bottom line? The Human Capital Institute estimates that it […]
Why Join a Non Profit Board and What to Know Before You Apply
Joining a nonprofit board can be a great opportunity to both boost your personal development and give back to your community. But wait, you have to be wealthy to be a board member don’t you?
Can’t Afford Pay Rises? Consider Training as a Reward
Trying to compete with annual pay increases just isn’t viable when you’re growing your operations. But fear not. A 2015 Glassdoor survey found that four in five (79 per cent) employees would prefer new or additional benefits to a pay increase. Specifically 19 per cent said that they would prefer on-the-job training and professional development.
5 Ways to Be Happier in Your Business
Let’s face it – Winter can be a bit of a downer! The big build up to the holidays, the pressure to stick to your New Year’s Resolution, the time […]
Investing in Online Learning
Improving your skills probably features on your to do list each year, but it’s something you might not get around to. Improving your education can not only gives you a boost personally, gives you more tools to complete your work more efficiently, it can also improve your marketability.
Introduce Yourself By What You Are Contributing to the World
Let’s face it: we live in a society where we constantly hear about cultural diversity, the ethnic vote, South Asian, Asian, Aboriginal and the list goes on. Many times, we […]