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Member Submission Back Digital marketing don’ts: what to avoid when dabbling in digital 20 August 2019 It’s 2019, and the reality is that your business needs to be online in some shape or form. You’re probably accustomed to using social media to stay connected with friends and family, and the Internet is a button away to answer…

Member Submission Back Putting the H back into OHS 13 August 2019 Occupational Health and Safety is evolving. Legislation is changing. Employers understand that employee well-being is a strategic imperative for organizational performance. But how can employers meet changing legislative requirements while supporting employee well-being holistically to reap the gains without hiring a bunch of…

Member Submission Back Top 10 tips: how to prepare for a podcast interview as a guest speaker 09 August 2019 Were you recently invited to speak on a podcast? Congratulations! You obviously have the insight and personality to motivate the podcast host to invite you on. Half the battle is won. Next up, prepare for…

Member Submission Back How long will a home addition or remodel take to complete? 15 July 2019 growthzone You’re considering a major home remodel or even home additions in Edmonton, but have you thought about how long your home will be under construction? Being prepared and understanding the process of these major home improvements can help you prepare…

Member Submission Back Achieving Diversification for Canadian Trade: Making the Case for Strategic Consultants 15 July 2019 growthzone (Excerpts from letters submitted to the Ministers of Small Business and Export Promotion and International Trade Diversification on some effective strategies for accelerating diversification for Canadian trade)   Give kudos where it is due It is no…

Member Submission Back Questions to ask yourself when disposing your electronic devices 09 July 2019 growthzone The evolution of technology has emerged dramatically throughout the last 10 years. In this day and age, many individuals own tablets, smartphones, laptops, desktops, smart watches, and many more technological devices. In comparison, to a little over a decade…

Member Submission Back The Canadian Way: Our approach to decisions 25 June 2019 growthzone Canadians, eh? We’re always known as the polite and friendly country, with individuals quick to apologize even when wronged. How many of us have apologized to someone else who clearly bumped into us? Or even apologized to an inanimate object when…

Member Submission Back Thinking about renovating before you sell? You might want to think again. 17 June 2019 growthzone Having been a renovation contractor in Edmonton for over 30 years, our customer base expects us to deliver value in a variety of ways. When we are called on to provide a lasting home improvement solution—we…

Member Submission Back Simplifying evaluation for your workplace wellness strategy 12 June 2019 growthzone Most employers appreciate that investing in workplace health can support employee engagement and productivity yet most (77%) of employers don’t evaluate the impact. This prevents employers on the fence from jumping on the organizational health bandwagon. And when the going gets…

Member Submission Back 4 tips on hiring rockstar receivable staff 05 June 2019 growthzone It’s no surprise that a majority of business owners and their staff hate having to call a customer for money. Most people end up in that position by fluke or accident. “Mary, you do an outstanding job on our payables. Would…