Take a stroll around any Farmer’s Market, Night Market, or festival in British Columbia, and you’ll immediately be struck by the variety of food trucks on-site. But, it’s an industry […]
“Operations” for Small Business
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?
Day of Mourning: An Opportunity to Reflect on Health and Safety in Your Business
When was the last time you looked at your Health and Safety Policy? Or do you even have one?
4 Steps to Faster Invoice Payment
A healthy cashflow means that a business has sufficient cash to pay its bills, you can reinvest in your business and you can create a financial buffer for any future […]
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.
Cybersecurity: Why it Shouldn’t be Overlooked and How to Protect Your Business
Client records, accounting history, secrets to the trade – what would happen to your small business if it was all stolen or you suddenly couldn’t access it? For many small businesses, the issue of cybersecurity is often eclipsed by other business priorities that hoard the company budget. Particularly here in British Columbia.
Don’t Gamble with Risk: Consider Insurance to Protect Your Business
I run a graphic design firm, and like many entrepreneurs and small business owners, my home is also my home office. My business was growing fast – until water from […]
3 Tips to Establish a Second Location to Grow Your Business
Most business owners hope that their company will grow and be prosperous. And with a great idea, the right resources and a lot of hard work, it’s certainly possible to […]
The Importance of Systems for Tiny Business Owners
If your business earns less than $250,000 per year in revenue, there’s a good chance that you’re still handling most of the operational tasks yourself. From invoicing to blog posts, […]