Small Business Strategy vs a Business Plan
You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “You need a business plan.” Banks say it. Consultants say it. Some well-meaning relative probably said it over dinner. And sure, if you’re
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Preparing Your Small Business For Recession
While none of us know for sure, the signs and predictions from those in the know are that the western economies are headed for a recession. Whether that means “winter
Should I Incorporate My Business?
In short, Yes! Clients criticize me sometimes for not being more directive. For laying out the pros and cons and then telling them to decide. So this time I will
Alternative to Minority Shareholder In Small Private Companies
Minority Shareholder? Doesn’t Make Sense in A Small Company I can’t count the number of times I’ve had the discussion with friends, colleagues, students, or clients about issuing, selling, or
Small Business Culture – Getting it Right
Small Business Culture is No Accident We’ve all heard about incredible businesses to work at, where people are treated as valued partners and no one wants to go home because
What is The Right Way to Fire Someone
There’s a Right Way to Fire Someone… and it’s a lot simpler than you think I have a couple of “rules” around the right way to fire someone, but it’s
Marketing Hacks Every Small Business Owner Needs
Marketing Hacks for Your Small Business Small business people need to be crafty, cunning, and clever when it comes to making their marketing budget stretch. Some of these marketing hacks
Psychedelic Medicine – It’s a thing. Really. No BS.
Trigger Warning: If you don’t have an open mind about drugs, or how manipulative and dishonest a federal government can be, you won’t gain anything from this post. Psychedelic Medicines
Teen Cannabis Use Under C45 – The Sky Ain’t Falling!
Fear of increased teen Cannabis Use is not backed by Data! The Federal Government’s #1 stated objective for the Cannabis Act (C45) is reduction of use by young people, yet
Canadian Cannabis Regulations Are a Mix of Capitalism and Nanny State
Canadian Cannabis Regulations – A Tale of Two Canadas Now that the Canadian Cannabis Regulations have been nailed down by most of the provinces, Canadians can take some comfort that
7 Reasons You Need To Change Your Attitude Toward Cannabis
It’s Time Everyone Dumped Their Belief in Old Cannabis Myths It surprises and somewhat dismays me that a full year into focusing my consulting practice on the cannabis industry, I
Cannabis Act Falls Short and Leaves Too Many Questions
Cannabis Act Focuses on Health and Safety Over Building Commercial Framework The Canadian government tabled their long-awaited Cannabis Act on Thursday. It’s no accident that they announced this on the