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Member Submission Getting Your Tone Right Submitted by, Alyson Connolly, M.F.A., Public Speaking Coach October 30, 2023 “Don’t use that tone with me, Alyson June!” My Mother always included my middle name when she was mad at me. Which she was often since I was quite huffy when I was a teenager! What is tone?…

Member Submission To File or Not to File, That is the Question Submitted by, Jody Horvath KBH Chartered Professional Accountants September 27, 2023 The Underutilized Housing Tax (UHT) is a recent policy introduced by the Canadian government in an effort to address the issue of underutilized housing units in the country. The tax aims to incentivize…

Member Submission Financing Solutions & The Commercial Lending Process Submitted by, Devin Patel, MBA,  Starting or growing a business can be a daunting task. There are many challenges to face, from marketing and sales to hiring and managing employees. One of the most critical aspects of growing a business is having access to financing. However,…

Member Submission Striking the Balance Between Empathy and Expectations Rise Up For You Founder and CEO Nada Lena Nasserdeen June 12, 2023 In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, empathy has emerged as a vital trait for effective leadership and fostering a positive organizational culture. Empathy allows leaders to connect with their team members on a deeper…

Member Submission Breathe in Fresh A.I.R. for Stress-Free IT Management! Submitted by, Vivian Quan, AbleIT Inc. April 3, 2023 In today’s fast-paced and technologically advanced world, businesses heavily rely on their IT infrastructure to stay competitive and efficient. However, managing and optimizing IT systems can be a daunting and complex task, often causing stress and…

Member Submission Owning Your Obstacles Submitted by, Alyson Connolly, M.F.A April 3, 2023 I’ve had bunions on my feet for years, thanks to my dear old Mom. Before Covid hit my doctor put me on the list to see a surgeon. I got the right one done smack dab in the middle of Covid. Since…

Member Submission Why did my WBC Alberta Premiums Increase? Submitted by Anthony Butkovic, President December 14, 2022 Your WCB Alberta Premiums increased. The anger, panic, and frustration sets in. It is this moment that you look for answers and become my client. I thought I would start with free advice. As a business owner I…

Member Submission Why add Behind The Scene footage to your video strategy? Submitted by Lasse Joergensen, Owner November 28, 2022 As a business owner you want to create trust and build connections in an authentic way. We like seeing the final product. But we love seeing the process! In addition to providing insights into how…

Member Submission Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence Submitted by Olivia Street, Coordinator of Communications and Social Advocacy November 2, 2022 Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence   November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM)…

Member Submission Why Your Website Needs to be Accessible Submitted by Lee-Anne Ekland, Owner, Proud Pup Media (Digital) October 31, 2022 Accessibility as it relates to navigating the web is an important topic these days. It has become a focal point for many businesses to make sure their websites can be used by everyone. Most of…