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What the U.S. election means for Canadian entrepreneurs
The U.S. presidential election on November 3 is dominating media attention. The candidates and their respective parties are proposing very different economic visions whose impact will go well beyond their country's borders. In this economic letter, we look at the state [...]
Assessing the economy six months into the pandemic
BDC Monthly Economic Letter September 2020 While lockdowns have been eased, the outlook remains uncertain In this month’s letter, we examine the impact of the pandemic on the Canadian economy as the magnitude of the initial shock is now measurable. [...]
TechConnex Welcomes Innovative New Members
Momentum is building at TechConnex, helped along by our recent move into the space on Steeles Avenue, Markham provided by IBM.
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Business has Changed, Here are 4 Digital Trends to Consider
With changes to workplaces and shopping habits with respect to the pandemic and social distancing rules, it is important to adapt to the changing needs of consumers. In this blog, we will discuss 4 digital trends that have impacted the business environment and why you should adopt these trends sooner [...]
What Skills Should My In-House Marketing Team Have?
Executive Summary For a B2B company to successfully compete, your marketing team must embrace digital marketing and build your strategy around 12 core skills (detailed below). No single person has all 12 of these skills. Successful digital marketing requires a team. But given the often limited resources available to small [...]
Business Scenario Planning: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now to Prepare for the Future
Businesses always operate under a certain degree of uncertainty, and planning for the “what-ifs" is critically important. Now that we're facing the biggest what-if to date, scenario planning is a key factor in preparing your business for the future. For some time now, business owners have been focused on addressing [...]
Business Outlook Survey – Summer 2020
Results from the summer Business Outlook Survey suggest that business sentiment is strongly negative in all regions and sectors due to impacts from the COVID‑19 pandemic and the drop in oil prices. Firms reported that weak demand is reducing both capacity pressures and expectations for price growth. Overview Interviews for [...]
Managing Cash Flow in a Time of Crisis: Six Strategies for Business Owners
The ability to manage cash flow is fundamental to your company's financial health. When you add in a global health crisis, and the fallout that has deeply affected businesses around the world, your command of working capital becomes both critical and considerably more difficult. Without question, times are exceedingly tough [...]
Can the shape of your workspace define your success?
Asking better questions now can ensure your workspace is fit for purpose in a future that’s still taking shape. Authors: Christina Beja, Associate Partner, EY Canada Real Estate Transaction Advisory Services Jeff Wood, Partner, EY Canada Real Estate Transaction Advisory Services There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to getting workspaces right as [...]