The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion investment contributed through the federal, provincial, and territorial governments across Canada. It is the primary mechanism used to disburse government agriculture grants and repayable funding contributions to SMEs, non-profits, and other key industry stakeholders. Canadian agri-food companies should consider tapping into Canadian government funding to offset…
Are you missing opportunities to prospect, shorten the sales cycle, increase close rates, and open doors to decision-makers? Training is essential to ensure your sales team is agile and can respond efficiently to new opportunities. Few companies provide consistent training for salespeople, which in turn reduces their ability to offer great service to clients and…
The North American automotive industry is poised for growth in 2018 and beyond. Because of this, Canada’s vast supply chain of part manufacturers should explore opportunities to scale operations, become more productive, and improve worker skills to support technology innovation. Fortunately, Canadian government funding programs are available to offset the costs of automotive manufacturing growth projects….
When organizations grow quickly, new challenges arise every day. With the right information, these challenges can be turned into opportunities; however, in normal business conditions, such opportunities may be hidden due to a lack of visibility or transparency in business processes. This is where enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems play a key role. ERPs can…
Targeted training programs are one of the most effective ways for technology companies to scale operations quickly and efficiently. By providing managers and employees with training, companies can develop new products and services to improve their competitive position. But despite the clear benefits of skills development in the technology industry, few companies allocate enough capital…
As spring approaches, business owners and executives should continue looking for growth opportunities in 2017 and beyond. A great way to stay up-to-date on current industry news and network with other thought leaders is by attending Ontario small business events. Industry focused events provide an outlet for professional networking and access to expert knowledge. Throughout…
Now that summer is officially over, small businesses are returning to maximum productivity. However as Canadian companies race towards the end of the calendar year, it’s important to remember there are significant opportunities to learn and grow your company through professional and industry events. Business owners and executives can make the most of October by…
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…
Proactive small business owners and executives are beginning to fill their calendars for the month, however should keep some space for the following small business events. Across Ontario, business leaders can network with other industry professionals and visit live events to develop greater perspective on key industry issues. Mentor Works’ government funding professionals will be…
Many Canadian businesses assume that the domestic market provides them with enough opportunities to grow and succeed. On the contrary, due to an increasingly globalized marketplace, businesses must expand their market and attract new customers outside of their country’s borders in order to reach their full growth potential. Business owners can take the necessary steps…