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Why Your Staff Need a Leader, More Than Ever (And Why You Need a Mentor)
A recent survey of small businesses across Canada shows that one-quarter of small business employees are refusing to return back to work. With concerns over health and safety, and childcare, paired with ample coverage through unemployment benefits, the rush back to...
4 Internal Doubts You Should Question When Starting a Business
I was recently inspired by a list from Forbes on the questions you should ask yourself before starting a business. It outlined a fairly exhaustive set of points every aspiring entrepreneur should consider and answer before dedicating themselves to a life of small...
The Value of a Positive Attitude in Business
People are prone to worry, especially when faced with fears of the unknown. Run your own business and this worry multiplies ten-fold as you grapple with impacts to your livelihood, family, employees, customers, and everyone else who looks to you for answers. ...
Free Training Resources for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Succeeding in the world of small business and entrepreneurship isn’t a matter of how much you know going into it. It’s about how much you’re willing to learn and grow along the way. A business owner’s reality is uncertainty — especially in the early years. On...
The Future of Small Business and Entrepreneurship: What to Expect
When people talk about entrepreneurs and small business owners, there are a number of characteristics used to define them. They’re creative, always-learning, bold, etc. These are individuals that take risks and willingly embrace discomfort for the potential of what...
12 Self-Employment Opportunities to Explore in 2021
It’s not easy to be self-employed. And for those currently up against the impact of COVID-19, “not easy” is an understatement. The good news: the potential exists for things to improve. The improvement might not drastically happen overnight, next week, or next month...