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Brian Brennan Honoured with the 2024 Robert Nourse Award
In celebration of Brian Brennan’s journey and his recent honour as the 2024 Robert Nourse Award recipient, keep reading to explore the milestones, insights, and moments that have shaped his legacy.
What to do when sales grow, but profits don’t
As published in: Sarah Landstreet is in the business of making packaging products for the food industry, such as paper coffee cups, boxes and bags. The 32-year-old's Kitchener, Ont.-based firm, Georgette Packaging Inc., provides branded items...
Do I really need an exit strategy for my business?
As published in: THE QUESTION A few years ago I co-founded a company. I’m putting all my energies into expanding the business and we are doing well so far. People tell me I should already have an exit strategy in mind, but is it really necessary, given I have no...
The Leadership Puzzle
As published in: As business leaders, we often struggle to identify the qualities necessary to become more effective in our roles. We read books and attend workshops in an attempt to figure it out. Having seen and studied the habits of many leaders, I have come to...
I’m spending too much time following up on unpaid invoices. How can I get my clients to pay me faster?
As published in: THE QUESTION I’m spending too much time following up on unpaid invoices. How can I get my clients to pay me faster? THE ANSWER It’s all too common for business to spend long periods of time trying to collect monies it is owed, which not only takes up...
Our company is growing rapidly and some staff are having trouble adapting. What should I do?
As published in: THE QUESTION Our company is growing rapidly and some staff are having trouble adapting. What should I do? THE ANSWER You are facing a dilemma that many business owners encounter. The issue is about their fit with the current circumstance of the...
How do I create the company culture that I want?
As published in: THE QUESTION How do I create the company culture that I want? THE ANSWER You might be asking this because you do not have the culture that you want in your company. The good news is that business culture can be changed with time and effort....
How do I know if the money I’m spending on marketing is worth it?
As published in: THE QUESTION: I have spent a lot of money on marketing but I am not sure that all of the effort is really returning any real growth. How do I know that spending money on marketing is worth it? THE ANSWER: Most of us believe that marketing is a...
I don’t want to grow my business. Am I missing something?
As Published in: THE QUESTION My business provides me with an income that I am comfortable with. I don’t work long hours and I like that. Everyone keeps telling me that I need to put more time into the business and grow it. I really don’t want to. I am happy with...
I need cash to grow my business but my bank won’t lend me more money. What can I do?
As published in: The question I need cash to grow my business but my bank won’t lend me more money. What can I do? The answer If you are currently borrowing from a bank and they won’t lend you more money it may be because they are seeing more risk in your business...