“You Want to do What? To Whom?” The Ethics of Research involving Human Subjects
By Devin Kreuger Human beings are curious creatures, and as such, we hunger for new knowledge and understanding. Thanks to our curious nature, we’ve reaped tremendous benefits for our society. In the social sciences and humanities, we’ve uncovered insights into...
Is your business in the mining sector? Find government funding today!
By Teri Kirk Prospectors and developers from across the globe gathered in Toronto last week to attend the 2016 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention. Many members attending the event were surprised to hear that PDAC is helping its...
Customer Value Proposition is like falling in love
By Richard Gerofsky Not long ago, I was working with a client to help them update, refine and focus their business strategy. As is inevitable these days, we came to the subject of their Customer Value Proposition ('CVP'). Five minutes into the conversation, it became...
What Is Epic Content and How Can It Help Your Content Marketing Efforts?
By Ben Molfetta If it isn’t already, creating and distributing epic content should be part of your online marketing strategy because of the tangible results it can deliver. Epic content has the potential to grow your business’s online presence by improving search...
Capricious Testator – the Canadian Stork Derby
By Dorothy Hagel One of the most (in)famous cases in Canadian estate litigation is the case involving the will of Charles Millar, a barrister known for his unusual sense of humor. Charles Millar died as a bachelor in 1926. His last will...
When hiring, start with shared values
By Jan van der Hoop One-third of all hiring decisions fail, according to management guru Peter Drucker. No other aspect of business would ever be allowed to tolerate such a high failure rate... why do we accept it as a given here? We must stop relying on hunches, gut...
First Aid and CPR are changing once again – for the better
By Dianne Rende Five major agencies including St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Ski Patrol and the Lifesaving Society are implementing improvements to first aid and CPR practices. Approximately every five years, the...
Make your R&D dollars go further with funding from Mitacs
By Teri Kirk Is your business gearing up for an R&D project? Then you will be interested in learning about two funding programs offered by Mitacs, a national nonprofit organization that delivers research and training programs. Mitacs Elevate The Mitacs Elevate...
How Do Social Signals Impact Your Search Engine Rankings?
By Ben Molfetta Social networking activity is having a greater impact on search engine results – and this will become more pronounced as search engine algorithms continue to get more sophisticated in how they monitor and assess social networking activity. The essence...
The Strategic Importance of a “Strong Core”
By Richard Gerofsky I had this blog-to-be tucked neatly into bed, when a bright, shiny object caught my eye. It was the headline of a Linkedin post: “When change is constant, what can I rely on?” The discussion focused on various approaches to change management....
How You Distribute Your Estate May Make a Difference
By Dorothy Hagel The manner, in which the estate is distributed may make a big difference and may either contribute to thwart disagreements among beneficiaries or cause them. Suppose you own a boat and a motorcycle of a similar value and you have two adult children....
What should I be when I grow up?
By Jan van der Hoop We’re in the thick of it: the time of year when parents and their teenage kids are agonizing over choosing their universities and their majors. For some of us, the question of ‘what to be when I grow up’ never completely goes away, recurring at...
Leveraging Value from your Academic Neighbours
By Devin Kreuger Mississauga is home to world-class educational institutions. Are you taking full advantage of the resources they offer? I’ve written previously about how local businesses can access students looking for experiential learning experiences through co-op...
Is the new CanExport Program right for your business?
By Teri Kirk The federal government announced Tuesday the launch of the new CanExport Program, which will help Canadian SMEs to develop new export opportunities. Read on to learn if this new fund is a match for your business. Quick facts about CanExport The Fund...
Get Started with Online Marketing
By Ben Molfetta Now that 2016 is upon us, it’s a good time to set business priorities for the next twelve months. For many businesses, one of those priorities is online marketing. The reason is simple. The buying process has fundamentally changed, with most people...
Lessons on Leadership
By Richard Gerofsky If there is one thing I have learned again and again – through direct experience on the “field of battle” and from the sidelines – it is the importance of leadership in organizations facing significant change. A book by a former schoolmate I am...
Is My Will Valid?
By Dorothy Hagel Writing your own will or using a will kit is risky. Such “homemade” wills may be accepted and probated by the Court, however, there is a very good chance that the Court may determine that the will is invalid and your estate will be distributed...
Storm-proofing your business (or, ‘There’s nothing like a good recession’)
By Jan van der Hoop There’s another storm coming. I can feel it in my bones. I swear, it feels like the world is getting crazier every day. Between the fighting and the terrorism, H-bomb testing, China’s economy collapsing and the election run-up in the US, it’s...
