Survival, Stable, Scaleable, Saleable Business success takes you through predictable transitions. Changes in your business that can feel like failure, or like hitting a wall but are actually signals that it is time to take your business to the next level. Business growth is not… Read More »Invisible Business Transitions
Seeing the invisible, different perspectives, being objective… all critical thinking skills that help get past biases, bottlenecks & blindspots. The delicate balance of working IN the business vs ON the business fluctuates from day to day and quarter to quarter as your business goes through… Read More »Business Biases, Bottlenecks, and Blindspots
You cannot sell yourself out of entrepreneurial poverty. The Question: When do small businesses start turning real profit… and why don’t they? Spoiler alert: It is not about sales numbers. You cannot sell yourself out of entrepreneurial poverty. Defining Entrepreneurial Poverty: Entrepreneurial poverty describes a business that… Read More »Entrepreneurial Poverty and Zombie Businesses
The entrepreneur determined to transform their business into an asset. When you first started in business, typically, it was because you were good at a “thing” – a product, a service, a process – that you knew would make… When you first started in business… Read More »The 4% Business Owner
A business coach or mentor can be powerful ally. What do you think? Would you welcome a mentor? Would you be one? A case for being a business mentor or finding one. Employees and entrepreneurs are two very different breeds of people. There are exceptions… Read More »Would you welcome a mentor? Would you be one?
Predicting the bottom of the market and recognizing the opportunities it holds. Investment opportunities in a down market In times of uncertainty, it makes sense to want to pause investing and instead keep your money in a ‘safer’ place, like a savings account. But investors must… Read More »Predicting the bottom
Uncertain markets can challenge the discipline of even the most committed investor. Have a plan, stick to it, and be patient. Uncertain markets can challenge the discipline of even the most committed investor. Rest assured that our portfolios are diversified across various economies, businesses, countries and investment… Read More »Investing in Uncertain Times
As business grows, entrepreneurs need to think more about the legal, accounting, and financial planning side of things. When is the right time to incorporate? Most businesses start out small with one or two creative and passionate individuals that have an idea. They begin by… Read More »When is the right time to Incorporate?
Is creating a Professional Real Estate Corporation (PREC) right for you? Ontario recently joined several other provinces by allowing the establishment of personal real estate corporations (PREC). A personal real estate corporation, or PREC, allows a real estate agent to earn their business income through… Read More »Professional Real Estate Corp
Many people think their greatest asset is their home, but your greatest asset is your ability to earn. Your greatest asset is your ability to earn a living. If you ask people what their greatest asset is, many would reply that it is their home… Read More »Protecting your Greatest Asset