Category : Business Innovation

Is Attitude Obstructing Innovation for Canadian Businesses?

by Peggie Pelosi | May 30, 2017

We’ve talked before about why businesses need to innovate – so if it’s so important, what’s stopping Canadian businesses from taking advantage of all of the innovation opportunities we have? A recent article in the Globe and Mail argues that the Canada’s biggest...

Strengthen Your Trademark, Strengthen Your Business

by Joanne Gilbert-Wiens | Mar 21, 2017

When choosing a trademark that will be the face of your brand, it is important to remember that while a trademark may be strong from a business perspective, building its value in the marketplace will depend on your ability to protect it. The goal of any good trademark...

Why Your Company Is Failing to Innovate

by Ken Tencer | Dec 6, 2016

An executive recently said to me: “Our company has become very innovative. We have hundreds of ideas that we have analyzed and know are right for our future. We just haven’t been able to bring them to market yet.” Strike one, strike two and strike three. This...

Top 3 Reasons Your Business Must Innovate (Yes: YOU!)

by Peggie Pelosi | Nov 25, 2016

Why does innovation matter – more than ever – for businesses in today’s world? Innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a powerful technique that growing, profitable, and forward-thinking businesses are using every day. It’s when you apply new processes, models, and...

Are you BIG in your organization? The Big Idea Guru!

by Roger Thenhaus | Dec 10, 2014

The Big Idea Guru: it is no secret, there is always one who shoulders the burden within an organization, carrying the torch and manning the sails. Perhaps this is intentional, perhaps it is not, but sometimes those of us in this position get stuck in it, either by...

Gut Check Time…When it Come to Business Innovation, Which Direction Do You Want Your Business to Go?

by Roger Thenhaus | Nov 12, 2014

Gut check time – as daunting as the future may be, as the head of your organization, it is something that is likely on your mind a great deal of the time. Knowing when to go with the flow and when to cause a disruption is a crucial part of staying ahead of the...

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