It’s an undisputable business fact: small businesses are critical to Calgary’s economy. While perceptions continue to change, references to “small business” can be misleading. The biggest faux pas: small businesses
At its core, a brand is a promise. It’s providing a reason to choose. It’s about shaping perception. In the words of marketing guru, Seth Godin, “A brand is the
Low rents, building-rich amenities and a “flight to quality” are luring many businesses back to Calgary’s core following an exodus that saw nearly a third of all towers sitting empty
The meetings and convention industry is a formidable economic engine in Canada, generating $33 billion a year in direct spending and employing more than 229,000 people. That accounts for $19
After more than a year of bluster, negotiations, standoffs, threats and controversies, it’s a deal. Some Canadian analysts and economists are shrugging that while the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is little more than a reworked
In a world ruled by technology, there’s no denying that face-to-face interactions are becoming few and far between. More companies are taking advantage of apps like Skype and Google Duo
It’s harmless, unintentional and unfortunate but the public perception of “small business” is a misleading stereotype. The misinformed cliché consciously or unconsciously doesn’t take “small business” as seriously as
It’s a frustrating stereotype but it’s getting much, much better. “Small business” is no longer a cynical negative. On the contrary! “Small business” has become a dynamic source of pride
Dressing for Calgary’s four seasons can be challenging. Sunny and warm one minute, cold and wet the next. And let us not forget the harsh Prairie winters that can linger
With the imminent legalization of marijuana in Canada, what are the issues and concerns that employers will be faced with and what can they do to prepare themselves? As companies
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