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How to successfully partner with other businesses

By Lisa Kember Business partnerships are not just for the Microsofts and Googles of the world—businesses of all shapes and sizes should take advantage of opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships. Partnerships can range from something as simple as sharing each


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Will the new federal Liberal government affect funding for my manufacturing business?

By Teri Kirk It is estimated that the federal government disburses approximately $12 billion in grants and tax credits to businesses across Canada to stimulate the economy and incent innovation. But with a new federal government in place, many manufacturers


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A pile of manure? It’s all in how you look at things

By Richard Gerofsky Some time ago, behavioural scientists were locked in a debate about the nature of certain aspects of human personality. They could not agree on whether people are naturally pessimistic or optimistic, or whether it is developed through


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Make Analytics Part of Your Online Marketing Activities

By Ben Molfetta Online marketing analytics involves collecting and analyzing information from various sources in order to improve performance and return on investment. Analytics allows you to track what is happening in real-time, so you can continually adjust your activities


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Cracking the code on SMB B2B lead generation

By Chris Hubbard With some 2 million Canadian small and medium B2Bs and another 20 million or so in the US the lure for marketers is great. Despite the numbers though, cracking the SMB2B (yes I made this up, no


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Lean Management and Continuous Improvement Principles Should Apply in HR too

By Jan van der Hoop Call it Lean, Kaizen, ISO, TQM, Continuous Improvement… after 25+ years of significant effort and umpteen variations, companies are still not benefiting from these operating principles as much as they could be. And they certainly


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Why do I need a Will? Part 2

By Dorothy Hagel Rules of the intestacy apply when dividing an estate of someone who died without a valid will. What’s intestacy? Simply put, intestacy is the state of dying without a valid will. When someone dies intestate, it means


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You Won’t Believe the 7 Steps to Easing Writers’ Block

By Devin Kreuger I envy the writers who can set their fingers on a keyboard and just start creating content. For me, every word is a struggle, and that’s assuming I even have a topic in mind. I second-guess every


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Federal Mandate Letters: What new funding will your business be able to access?

By Teri Kirk Is the new Liberal Government planning to launch important new incentives for your business here in Mississauga? On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released mandate letters outlining the government’s policy objectives for the next four years. While


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How to Plan Your Company’s Online Marketing Strategy

By Ben Molfetta A strong online presence is essential to your long-term success. Predictable and sustainable revenue growth requires an online marketing infrastructure that works relentlessly to; increase your brand awareness, generate qualified leads, engage your prospects, increase close rates


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