Did Carney blink, or did Trump? It doesn’t really matter, because in this risky economic climate that could possibly last for the next 4 years, every business and non-profit organization in Canada will be affected. In the next few weeks, we will upload some blog posts with actionable tips to prepare for the uncertainty. Here are some of the strategies …
Are you in need of financing for new equipment or leasehold improvements? Check out Alchemy Irrigation and Landscaping‘s success story in securing financing through the ‘Canada Small Business Financing Program’. (Don’t forget to check out their beautiful landscaping photos while doing so) Julian is passionate about creating high-quality landscapes. Since the inception of his business, Alchemy, this passion has been …
Some businesses might encounter difficulties repaying the CEBA loan by January 18, 2024, in order to secure the $20,000 forgiveness. If you can’t do that, what are your options? Before taking a loan, the fundamental question revolves around whether you comprehend the underlying cause of the cashflow challenge and what actions to take. Your historical financial data serves as a …
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan was provided to eligible Canadian businesses in response to the economic challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The loan terms allow recipients to receive up to $20,000 of the loan amount as “forgiven” if repayment is completed by December 31, 2023 (extended to January 18, 2024). Some business owners are currently repaying their …
This ambitious individual, Stan (not the client’s real name), had a keen understanding: he was looking at a tremendously profitable and esteemed business within a specialized commercial industry characterized by high barriers to entry. The business had substantial growth potential and was on sale for a reasonable price due to the owner’s retirement plans. The prospect appeared to be the …
“Wow, what a mess I am in,” exclaimed Jake (not the client’s real name), “I don’t know if you can help me. I had no news from my bookkeeper for weeks, and she just told me she does not want to do the bookkeeping anymore!” “YES, we can help” I said to Jake, and our team took over their bookkeeping …
So, how many people are working from home? It seems to be such a big deal, and talked about so much these days. I don’t think it’s viable. From my view, work used to happen in a gathered community prior to COVID and we would actually have advantages in that community. We’d be able to talk together and work together …
An experienced mentor can guide and challenge you as you reach for your goals in business. And it’s something I would recommend to any entrepreneur. I’d like to share 3 stories about mentors that helped me in 3 of my businesses: George’s Cycles, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, and Justea. It’s been one of my greatest joys to offer be a business …
There are many ways to facilitate leadership in innovation – from my experience here are 3 that could facilitate Innovation in you. 1. When you pay attention to what your people or clients are saying about your product or service, you will likely “see” gaps. Innovation is required to discover what is in those unknown gaps. 2. The process to …
If I could only go back in time and give my 30-year-old self some advice, I would say, “Don’t base your identity on business success, even if it causes others to pay attention to your achievements.” As Rocky Mountain Bicycle grew in its success, being in 20 countries around the world with 80 staff manufacturing some of the world’s best …
