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🚨 Upcoming Virtual Event!Interested in learning how small businesses navigate their presence in a 'click-and-mortar' wor...
01/11/2024

🚨 Upcoming Virtual Event!

Interested in learning how small businesses navigate their presence in a 'click-and-mortar' world?

Register Now: https://bit.ly/3RWyFPf

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🚨 Un événement virtuel se prépare!

Vous souhaitez savoir comment les petites entreprises gèrent leur présence dans un monde de « clics et de mortier »?

Inscrivez-vous maintenant : https://bit.ly/3O1vUuN

🚨 Upcoming Virtual Event!

Interested in learning how small businesses navigate their presence in a 'click-and-mortar' world?

Join our Business Data Lab in collaboration with Amazon Canada on January 29, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET, to explore how the Canadian business landscape has changed, and how multichannel tools help create new opportunities for small businesses to modernize operations and excel in retail.

We'll be joined by The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, and other small business experts who have not only adapted, but thrived, providing innovative shopping experiences that keep customers coming back.

Register Now: https://bit.ly/3RWyFPf

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🚨 Un événement virtuel se prépare!

Vous souhaitez savoir comment les petites entreprises gèrent leur présence dans un monde de « clics et de mortier »?

Rejoignez notre Laboratoire de données sur les entreprises et Amazon Canada le 29 janvier, de 12 h à 13 h 30 HE, alors qu’ils exploreront comment le paysage commercial canadien a changé et comment les outils multicanaux aident à créer de nouvelles possibilités pour les petites entreprises de moderniser leurs opérations et d’exceller dans le commerce de détail.

L’honorable Rechie Valdez, ministre de la Petite entreprise, et d’autres experts de la petite entreprise qui ont su non seulement s’adapter, mais prospérer, en offrant des expériences d’achat novatrices qui incitent les clients à revenir, prendront part à l’événement.

Inscrivez-vous maintenant : https://bit.ly/3O1vUuN

Hear us out: we want your organization to become "The Happy Organization".Don't worry, we'll explain 👇 "The Happy Organi...
09/06/2023

Hear us out: we want your organization to become "The Happy Organization".

Don't worry, we'll explain 👇

"The Happy Organization" (THO) is a model that has helped clients during times of uncertainty and change.

The model uses a human centric approach and focuses on:

🙌 Vision & strategy
🙌 People & culture
🙌 Process efficiency & improvements

Work with our partner, M2M Business Solutions to get started on your business's strategy.

Land Acknowledgement In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land we inhabit today and on which we operate our offices across Canada are traditional territories of First Nation and Métis Peoples and the residence of Inuit people. We recognize the past history, the vibrant...

Calling all e-commerce business owners 📢 We want you to join our three-part live virtual series all about launching your...
08/30/2023

Calling all e-commerce business owners 📢

We want you to join our three-part live virtual series all about launching your business in Amazon Canada.

If you've been curious about how to successfully launch your brand on Amazon then this one's for you!

You'll receive a roadmap and invaluable tips on how to succeed.

Enrolment is free - click the link below to sign up for the Amazon Launch Bootcamp.

Join our Amazon Bootcamp today and learn invaluable tips on how to succeed as a new seller in Amazon Canada.

Stop worrying about managing technology❗️Save your time and let Cat-Tec Inc. be the ones to provide you with IT support ...
08/24/2023

Stop worrying about managing technology❗️

Save your time and let Cat-Tec Inc. be the ones to provide you with IT support and stop issues before they arise.

Book a consultation call with a consultant for a complete package of IT services, customized to fit your business.

With our team on the job, you’ll stop worrying about managing technology and start having more time to focus on running your business. We think proactively about IT support, stopping issues before they arise and consulting with you to create innovative strategies to help streamline daily operation...

Are you struggling with keeping your employees engaged and aligned with the company's mission?HR is the one department t...
08/15/2023

Are you struggling with keeping your employees engaged and aligned with the company's mission?

HR is the one department that's never easy to run, especially as a small business, but with guidance from Pesce Associates, the process will be simple and effective.

Receive practical advice, coupled with solutions based on proven expertise.

Get in touch with a consultant suited for you at the link below 👇

Established and incorporated in 2003, Pesce & Associates Human Resources Consultants is a full-service human resource consulting group that provides comprehensive, strategic consultation that is tailored to each client’s unique needs. Our portfolio of experience spans a wide range of business part...

Unless you're a CPA, chances are you might not feel as confident behind a spreadsheet.And unfortunately, a year-end revi...
08/11/2023

Unless you're a CPA, chances are you might not feel as confident behind a spreadsheet.

And unfortunately, a year-end review isn't enough anymore.

You need deeper insights about your current and future position to make informed and effective decisions today.

Work with our partner Grant Thornton LLP Canada to help you access advanced financial modelling.

They won't leave you hanging... don't worry.

Our full-service team helps you to interpret and analyze this data, mitigate risk and advise on the best strategic decisions to move your business forward.

Want in? Contact one of our consultants at Grant Thornton through our website and receive a discounted rate.

Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and business advisory firm providing accounting, audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range....

Human capital, human rights, climate change – these considerations are essential to business success and there is a grow...
08/10/2023

Human capital, human rights, climate change – these considerations are essential to business success and there is a growing need to view these issues differently.

Our partner Goodman Sustainability Group Inc. offers a range of services and know-hows to enable SME success in developing their Sustainability Roadmap.

Receive help for:

☑ Third party verification for SME ESG

☑ Benchmarking

☑ Impact assessments and SME corporate purpose

☑ Event production, video production and interviews

☑ And more!

Explore now 👇

Land Acknowledgement In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land we inhabit today and on which we operate our offices across Canada are traditional territories of First Nation and Métis Peoples and the residence of Inuit people. We recognize the past history, the vibrant...

You know that overwhelming feeling that comes from not knowing where to start? 😖Finding trusted sources is time consumin...
07/28/2023

You know that overwhelming feeling that comes from not knowing where to start? 😖

Finding trusted sources is time consuming and confusing!

Well, we have the time, so let us do the sourcing . . .

If you're looking for guidance and help to actually implement a plan that will move your business forward, then connect with one of our consultants.

✔ Human Resources: Pesce & Associates Human Resources Consultants

✔ All things ESG: Goodman Sustainability Group Inc.

✔ Funding for your business: Mentor Works

✔ Building the best team: M2M Business Solutions

✔ Help with technology: Cat-Tec Inc.

✔ Financial growth strategies: Grant Thornton LLP Canada and Family Enterprise Canada

✔ Get pay right to attract the right people to your company: Salary.com

You've got this and we've got you.

Explore our consultants at the link below!

Explore our directory of trusted experts and connect to get the support you need to help you reach your goals.

How can you retain good talent? Invest in your employees! 💡People want to feel like there is advancement and opportunity...
07/27/2023

How can you retain good talent?

Invest in your employees! 💡

People want to feel like there is advancement and opportunity at their jobs. So, how can you empower your workforce?

We offer retreats in partnership with Unicorn Labs that involve customized learning experiences with a focus on leadership development, team building and strategic planning.

Check out our website for more info or contact us to book a call to discuss.

Land Acknowledgement In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land we inhabit today and on which we operate our offices across Canada are traditional territories of First Nation and Métis Peoples and the residence of Inuit people. We recognize the past history, the vibrant...

Continuously coming up with fresh content ideas can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! 💻With a bit of creati...
07/26/2023

Continuously coming up with fresh content ideas can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! 💻

With a bit of creativity and a little research, you can drum up an extensive list of interesting topics that will keep your readers coming back for more. Here are 10 strategies that you can use to help keep that content machine churning:

Continuously coming up with fresh ideas can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. With a bit of creativity and a little research, you can drum up a litany of interesting topics that will keep your readers coming back for more. Here are 10 strategies that you can use to help keep that conten...

How to find funding for your business?Government funding might go a long way.Our partner, Mentor Works, provides a grant...
07/20/2023

How to find funding for your business?

Government funding might go a long way.

Our partner, Mentor Works, provides a grants discovery and screening platform that will help match you with government funding opportunities.

Book a free 60-minute funding discovery session with one of MentorWorks' funding experts here:

Mentor Works, a Ryan Company, is a leading government funding firm dedicated to streamlining the funding and grant application process for businesses across Canada. Through Ryan ULC, an award-winning global tax services, consultancy and software provider, Mentor Works is able to offer a 360 Funding....

Let's get to know Raymond Luk shall we? As one of our training partners at the SME Institute, Raymond has been an entrep...
07/12/2023

Let's get to know Raymond Luk shall we?

As one of our training partners at the SME Institute, Raymond has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years, has managed a successful venture capital fund and has been an active angel investor. He is the founder of Hockeystick.co and Flow Ventures.

He teaches at the top entrepreneurship programs and accelerators in Canada and is a TechStars Global All-Star Mentor.

Learn from Raymond through our partnered training programs:
✔️How to find funding for your SME
✔️Finance 101
✔️How to perfect your pitch and communicate your company's unique value

Learn more about the courses and enroll now!

https://bit.ly/3pMGpt8

Land Acknowledgement In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land we inhabit today and on which we operate our offices across Canada are traditional territories of First Nation and Métis Peoples and the residence of Inuit people. We recognize the past history, the vibrant...

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