Business Innovation & Networking Blog
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...
How to Optimize Your Investments through Refundable Tax Credits
There’s no question that Canadians recognize the importance of innovation; it’s why we’ve gone to such great lengths to be on the forefront in this area. But do you have to be a James Gosling, Sandford Fleming, or Mark Tilden to be recognized for you efforts? The...
Register for Innovators Exchange 2018
Be part of a select group of CEOs, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and business leaders and join us for a day of leading edge learning. Hear speakers, learn from industry experts, and network with innovative business leaders. Back by popular demand is Peter Hall, Vice...
How Entrepreneurs Can Be Better Leaders
*Originally published on SpyderWorks: click here to access. Entrepreneurs aren’t always known for their people skills. And frankly, neither are engineers. So I felt somewhat challenged recently when I was invited to speak to students at the W Booth School of...
Top Recruitment Methods to Improve Employee Retention
Considerable time and resources are needed to recruit new employees. From candidate searches to employee onboarding, it takes a lot of effort to find qualified workers who maintain the proper cultural fit for your organization. With so much invested in the process,...
