Category : Guest Blogs

Align Your Team and Culture for Growth

by Dr. Brett Richards | Oct 21, 2024

Many of us have heard or even lamented that the “soft stuff is hard”; but what does this mean and what are the implications for organizations interested in growth? First off, admission is often a good first step. Yes, that soft stuff is indeed hard as heck for a...

Do You Have a Plan?

by Philip Evenden, CFP, CLU, Farber Wealth | Aug 22, 2024

For owner-operators of Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs), having a comprehensive life and business plan is not just a strategic advantage—it’s a crucial necessity. This plan not only helps in achieving personal and business goals but also plays a...

IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Dundee Staunton

by Stefanie Ince | Aug 15, 2024

Each Innovators Alliance chapter hosts monthly peer-to-peer member meetings which are facilitated by a professional Chapter Chair. The Chapter Chairs’ primary purpose is to ensure a supportive environment that ensures a strong collaborative environment, cultivating...

Enhancing Revenues and Margins with PVM Analysis

by Atif Ansari | Jul 22, 2024

For manufacturing CEOs and business owners, optimizing both revenues and margins is critical for sustaining profitability and growth. Price-Volume-Mix (PVM) analysis is a powerful tool that breaks down financial performance into price, volume, and mix variances,...

Essential Management Tips for Emotional Intelligence

by Deborah Jann | Jul 12, 2024

Power Up Your Empathy Effective managers are good at using empathy and being sensitive to how people feel and why they feel the way they do. ‘Tune into’ and ’read’ the feelings and emotions being shared during a conversation. Make Relevant Decisions Effective managers...

Linking Culture and Mindset to Organizational Performance and Growth

by Dr. Brett Richards | May 24, 2024

Research has shown that an organization’s culture is linked to its performance. James Heskett and John Kotter, in their book, Corporate Culture and Performance, make a compelling case. They demonstrate that organizational cultures that facilitate adaptation to a...

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With 25 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs in fostering profitable business growth, Innovators Alliance provides valuable insights about how to innovate in your own business, with inspiration, thought starters, and expert advice.

In this blog, we will regularly discuss innovative business approaches, from marketing to culture to processes. You’ll also find featured guest posts from successful business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs in the community with advice in their areas of expertise.