Business Innovation & Networking Blog
The Assembly Line Versus The Concept Car
Maybe it’s because I was Creative Director with Volvo for 8 years. Maybe it’s because I went to high school in Oshawa, Ontario (Canada’s version of Flint, Michigan). But when I want to frame up innovation, I often think of what the car folks do. With that in mind,...
Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals
Workplace stress is the primary cause of mental health concerns in Canada. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, one in five Canadians experience a mental health problem or illness each year, equating to 500,000 employees unable to work every week. What...
Global Protectionist Policies Are Testing Canada’s Economic Resilience
We’ve officially entered into a new decade. But there’s no sense in looking too far ahead at what the future holds for the Canadian economy. 2020 will have enough developments and intrigue of its own. In particular, early indicators suggest global protectionist...
Happy Holidays From Innovators Alliance
“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.” Carl Sagan May your imagination bring joy and inspiration to you and yours over the holiday season – and bring possibility to your world in 2020! Holiday Hours Our...
Can a Stale Business Break Through and Innovate?
Do you recall when you first started your business? Can you remember what it was like when you were just figuring things out? Every day seemed to be full of breakthroughs, accomplishments, and exciting opportunities for growth. Then you got exactly what you wanted:...
It’s Lonely at the Top
One of the biggest challenges CEOs face in their roles is not having someone to confide in. Someone who “gets it.” Being the ultimate decision maker can be isolating, especially considering the overwhelming responsibility and pressure CEOs feel to consistently deliver...
Generational Shift: Is There Room for Business Conduct to Evolve?
*This article was originally circulated in a Candido Consulting Group newsletter. I heard a news story the other morning about some companies that are finding creative incentives to encourage loyalty among employees, such as month-long sabbaticals, flex-time, or even...
Happy Holidays from Innovators Alliance
To our member organizations, sponsors, and all Ontario business leaders, we wish you and your employees a wonderful holiday season! We hope you enjoy a relaxing, joyful time with your loved ones, and we look forward to the new innovations 2019 will bring. Holiday...
4 Ways to Encourage Customers to Leave Reviews
Businesses rely on a range of resources to engage with their target audience: product demos, sales rep interactions, landing pages, and drip campaigns. And that’s just to name a few. Despite these multiple approaches, many SMBs miss a crucial resource in their nurture...
Is Trade Diversification the Solution for Canada?
I’ve just returned from Australia, and It’s a fascinating place. It shares a remarkable list of similarities with Canada – but there are also some key differences. We are both classified as small, open economies, but Australia’s population is smaller, just two-thirds...
