Vacation location may pose a risk
By Dianne Rende May is the month that many of us in the safety industry focus on emergency preparedness, updating our local emergency plans, making sure we are prepared at work and at home for the unexpected. In light of the recent events in Napal, it would be...
Three simple strategies to turn the Birds of a Feather theory to your favor
By Jan van der Hoop There’s an old adage that birds of a feather flock together. We naturally prefer to surround ourselves with others who share our attitudes, values and standards. This truth of human behavior is at work in your business whether you know it or not....
The Pros and Cons of Volunteering
By Marc Belaiche Whether your work experience is rich or minimal, there are many advantages, and some disadvantages, of volunteering if you are searching for a new job. This article explores both sides. PROS Learn a new skill - Volunteering is a great way to learn or...
Fight Cancer, With Data
By Devin Kreuger It’s April, which means it’s Daffodil Month—when fundraising for the fight against cancer ramps up, and all of us touched by the impact of cancer are reminded of how far we still have to go to achieve victory over this devastating disease. Donating to...
Ontario businesses secure $1.25B under government funding programs in single quarter
By Teri Kirk Businesses in Ontario secured $1.25 billion from government funding programs in the third quarter of 2014 alone – are you taking advantage of this important source of business funding? In fact, data compiled by The Funding Portal demonstrate that in the...
Online Marketing and Your Business Development Process
By Ben Molfetta To get maximum impact from your online marketing activities, they must support every phase of the business development process. In simple terms, your online business development process consists of getting found, educating and nurturing your prospects...
Whose responsibility is it to prepare students for the workplace?
By Rosa Lokaisingh This question is an ongoing discussion for parents, students, academia and business today? Academia says their role is to provide students with an academic education that allows them a range of vocational choices in their related field of study,...
Business learning on tap this month
By Candice Ragoonanan Another great month of networking events here at MBOT! Half way through April and we have hosted 2 amazing sold out events! The first event hosted by MBOT’s Women’s Leadership Forum was a resounding success, you won’t want to miss the next event...
Closed loop marketing
By Chris Hubbard One of the most important success factors in B2B marketing is being able to track and understand which marketing initiatives are working and which ones are duds. Ideally, there is a “closed loop” system between marketing and sales so that this is...
The Bandage Solution
By Dianne Rende If your workplace is like most in Ontario, you will be on the hunt for a bandage when you get a simple paper cut. Why do you go on these investigative searches? Because the adhesive bandage is the most commonly used piece of first aid equipment and...
Measure what matters: three unusual predictors of performance
By Jan van der Hoop Are you seeing top candidates, or top performers? Over the years we’ve been taught to look for specific things when we evaluate candidates: a good cover letter, a solid résumé (and God help them if there are typos); they show up early for the...
Colin carries the torch
As presenting sponsor of the TORONTO 2015 Torch Relay for the Pan Am Games, OLG has made it possible for the Mississauga Board of Trade to nominate one exceptional individual from the community to be a Pan Am torchbearer. We are pleased to announce that Colin Tyler...
Is ageism depriving your company of top talent?
GUEST BLOGGER By Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco Has your company reviewed its HR policies and practices for age prejudice? Has it committed to a multi-generational workforce as part of its diversity initiatives? Has it looked not just at how to combat ageism--in both...
The Value of Downsizing
Guest Blogger By Laurie Usypchuk A garbage can should not be the picture that comes to mind when thinking of downsizing. Throwing away items should always be the last resort. But how do you make sure that this happens? First start off by having the right attitude...
Networking for the young(er) generation
By Monika Rumin NGen (Next Generation) is MBOT’s brand of networking and education series for young professionals aged 40 and younger. NGen’s mission is to: - Engage Professionals - Develop Connections - Create Opportunities You never know what to expect at...
Best Practices for Using Social Media to Find Candidates
By Marc Belaiche With the significant increase in how much time people spend on social media, it’s no secret that when you’re looking to recruit for your organization, social media can be an effective medium for you to use to find quality candidates. It can be...
Mentoring A Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
By Devin Kreuger I wish I weren’t here right now. I’m back, enduring the slightly-warmer March temperatures, having just returned from ten days enjoying the glorious, sunny beaches of Hawaii. It wasn’t just a vacation. In fact, I was there to participate in a...
The type of funding you likely haven’t heard about
By Teri Kirk Traditional government funding instruments like grants, contributions and tax credits are well known to Canadian businesses, but you may not have heard about vouchers, a new type of industrial incentive that could greatly contribute to your growth and...
