Tag Archives: small business success

Economic Gardening – Needs More Water!

By Paul Foster

‘Economic Gardening’ is focusing the support of economic development on the existing businesses in your region that have the best chance of growth. Continue reading

Experiential Learning in Small Business and Entrepreneurship

By Paul Foster

There is a missing piece in the way small business owners acquire knowledge. Why is there not a structured and scientific experiential learning model for existing small business owners? Continue reading

The Importance of Small Businesses

By Paul Foster

Small businesses are the backbone of the national economy. Local small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Saturday is Canada’s day to support small local businesses. Continue reading

Carrots or Sticks – How Do You Motivate and Engage Your Employees?

By Paul Foster

In the best selling book, The Carrot Principle, by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, they report that the practice of recognition in the workplace achieves a higher level of employee motivation and engagement. Continue reading

The Importance of Your Business’s Web Presence

By Liz Grady

With the Internet used by 78% of North Americans*, and Google reporting that approximately 89% of web users research products and services online before they buy* – a good web presence is essential. Continue reading

Academic Degree vs. Real World Experience

By Paul Foster

How important is a having a graduate university or professional degree? Is having real life experience just as valuable? Continue reading

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