Businesses in any industry can take surprisingly simple steps to reduce waste and make customers and employees happier, all while improving profits. Imagine everything runs smoothly in your business. Your products and services are always top quality and on time. Your customers love you, and your employees are motivated and engaged.
In recent years, businesses have been searching for methods to increase productivity in the workplace. One method that has been gaining traction is the implementation of four-day work weeks but some experts are suggesting a more productive method would be changing schedules to shorter workdays.
“Smart people learn from their mistakes. Wise people learn from others’ mistakes.” – Unknown. Mistakes tend to happen because of a lack of understanding. Sometimes it’s laziness, but often we just don’t know what we don’t know, or we forget. In this article, we’ll share six mistakes we see often in order to help you avoid their consequences.
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) recently published an article outlining the importance of business networking. The message was simple — build a network to grow your business as the right contacts will enable the business to grow.
Whether it’s a website, social media accounts, or both, having a strong online presence allows small businesses to reach a wider audience, establish credibility, and streamline their operations.
Times are changing, and businesses no longer needs a brick-and-mortar presence to be successful. Online businesses proved their importance during the pandemic. When brick-and-mortar stores closed due to public health measures, consumers depended on virtual retailers to meet their needs.
Turbo Tax Canada has updated its “Big List of Small Business Tax Deductions.” This comprehensive guide will help ensure small businesses never leave any of their hard-earned money on the table.
Getting a business loan can help you get a new company off the ground or propel an established business to new heights of growth and profitability. But before you can access funds to grow your company, you’ll need to convince a bank to lend you the money.
There are pros and cons of remote and in-person work for a business: remote work provides greater flexibility for the employee and is cost-effective for the employer while in-person interaction with staff is important as well. Instead of choosing one or the other, businesses have opted to embrace the hybrid work model to reap the benefits of both work environments.
Canadian economists are predicting the country is headed for a mild recession, which can affect consumer buying power, the cost of borrowing and rates of employment. Learn what this environment might mean for you and how you can fortify your business in the face of a challenging economy.
The idea of a four-day work week would be considered a luxury for most employees. Working one less day a week would mean more time around loved ones, more time for leisure and less time thinking about work. All of these variables sound very appealing, but let’s break down the advantages and disadvantages of the shortened work week for a business.