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, […]
“Operations” for Small Business
The Art of Successful Lease Negotiations
In What You Need to Know Before Negotiating Your Lease we explain two of five essential elements of a successful lease negotiation, that happen before the negotiation. In this article, […]
Day of Mourning: What it Means to Your Business
When unsafe working conditions are ignored or safe practices are minimized, people can get hurt, get sick, or tragically, they can die. Last year, 173 workers in British Columbia died. […]
5 Tips to Manage Your Inventory
Managing your inventory is probably something that gets your blood boiling. It’s a tedious task with real business consequences if managed incorrectly. Bad inventory management can lead to slower order […]
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 […]
11 Life Changing Hacks To Boost Meeting Efficiency Now
If you think too many meetings are a waste of time, you’re not alone. Research shows that executives consider 67 percent of meetings to be failures.So what’s the key to smooth and productive meetings?
Don't Let Your Operating Costs Leave You in the Cold this Winter
As a small business owner, you probably want to focus on making money, not on how you’re going to cover costs. Reducing your energy use with some no-cost and low-cost actions is a great place to start. By doing so, you may help lower your energy bill and reduce your environmental footprint at the same time.
Exemplify Leadership by Modelling Good Behaviour
Leadership is vital in creating a culture that inspires workers to higher levels of health and safety. Seeing the boss do the right thing sets the tone and encourages others to follow. Model sloppy practices and unsafe behaviour as a leader and you will undoubtedly suffer the consequences.
Are you an Introverted, Extroverted or Ambiverted Leader?
Society often paints quite a humorous yet incorrect picture of introverts and extroverts. With these misconceptions in place, it is understandable why many believe extroverts would make better business leaders. However a recent Ted Talk by Susan Cain discusses the power of introversion.
How to Collect Invoices the Right Way and Get Paid on Time
Do you hate collecting invoices? The truth is that most business owners dislike making collections calls because they’re tedious and risky. They create tension with clients and can put the relationship on unsure footing. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are seven easy steps to help you get paid on time.