As most business owners can agree, staying abreast of the latest top trends and consumer insights is crucial to success. Not only does this ensure that your business will stay ahead of competitors, but it also helps you prepare for the future and navigate industry-changing shifts with ease. Of course, pinpointing the most innovative ideas…
After a long week, my spouse and I enjoy getting out for some fun on the weekend. We’ll often head to local restaurants to relax and catch up; last week, we went out for dinner. Generally, there are no issues with the service we receive, but this time was a much different outing. Upon sitting…
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the following article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent or reflect Mentor Works Ltd. One of the many challenges of managing a small business is dealing with the complexities of growth. There are more clients, more employees, more problems, and more decisions to…
The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is known for supporting sustainable initiatives across the country through resources and small business funding grants, such as a program called the SD Tech Fund. This Canadian government funding for research and development program opened earlier this month and helps fill the apparent gap between applied research and product…
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the following article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent or reflect Mentor Works Ltd. If you don’t know the rules of the game, how can you expect to compete fairly and win? Let’s not kid ourselves, exporting is a very competitive game, played…
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the following article are those of the guest author and do not represent or reflect Mentor Works Ltd. It’s official that proper business training and development pays off for everyone – employees, employers and companies. Not only does training develop employee skills, it also has been proven to…
The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is known for supporting sustainable initiatives across the country through resources and small business funding grants, such as a program called the SD Tech Fund. This Canadian government funding for research and development program helps fill the apparent gap between applied research and product commercialization by helping businesses finance…
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the following article are those of the guest author and do not represent or reflect Mentor Works Ltd. It’s no secret that there are a set of specific challenges related to being a small business owner, but even more so for women in business. Women have come a long…
Guest Author: Derek van der Plaat, MBA, CFA has worked in private market M&A for more than 20 years and is a Managing Director with Veracap M&A International in Toronto. Raising capital can be time consuming and expensive. Capital may be in the form of a loan or an investment. The lender/investor will seek a return…
RBC has recently announced free monthly business advice and networking sessions. Providing local business executives with the insights they need in order to become more successful, RBC has gathered speakers with a wealth of information to address your unique business concerns. Included in this series, Bernadeen McLeod of Mentor Works will be discussing government grants…