Companies facing a digital transformation — that is, moving legacy processes to newer, digital solutions to meet changing business and market requirements — often face an uphill battle. In addition to installing new solutions, you must also ensure your team is ready for the shift.
The great news?...
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It has long been a maxim in business that the customer comes first. But research shows that companies also need to prioritize employees. Savvy business owners are now noting that “the employee experience drives the customer experience” and, once they acknowledge this, increased financial outcomes...
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Consumers may see the holiday season as a time to relax and reflect, but for the businesses that support them, it’s “go time.”
If they can deliver an exceptional experience that drives customer success now, for example, they know they stand a better chance of starting the new year off with a...
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As the threat of a global recession looms, companies may hold off on new hires for the moment. Of course, you still want to grow your business, which requires creativity, high-knowledge output, and adequate manpower. The solution may be hiding in your midst: your existing talent.
Now, more than...
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As a small business owner, you don’t need us to tell you that across Canada, inflation is on the rise. But you might be surprised to learn just how stark the numbers are.
In May 2022, Canadian consumer prices grew at a faster rate than at any other point in nearly 40 years (since January 1983, to...
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For Canada’s smallest companies, and the biggest, the same question remains: how should employers equip their teams for success, now that hybrid work models have become the norm?
Data from StatsCan make it clear that a shift which began during the pandemic has become a best practice. More than 1.7...
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Data is an important tool in any business, no matter your industry or company size. Whether you’re forecasting product needs, measuring your latest email campaign, or reviewing your operations budget, data can be one of your most powerful assets, offering key insights that help evaluate and grow...
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Companies used to pin their hopes of reaching customers amid the holidays by launching a splashy TV spot or putting a billboard on the highway to attract drivers shopping for their favourite items. Those tactics still have value, but marketing success now has to include the strategic use of social...
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A new buzzword is making the rounds in business news circles. Quiet quitting is a fresh face on an old concept of employees who do just enough not to get fired. Growing awareness of quiet quitting may suggest that after years of Covid-related disruptions, many workers feel dissatisfied at the...
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