□ Are you worrying about where to find the money for the next payroll? □ Considering filing for a business bankruptcy? □ Afraid to answer the phone in case it’s a creditor? □ Meeting soon with your unhappy banker to persuade him not to call your loan today □ Searching the web for business turnaround, [...]
A snap-shot of Financial Performance One of the first things a buyer does when faced with a potential business that meets his, or her financial and lifestyle criteria, is to consider the following factors: How much money could I make with this business? How much is the current owner taking home from the business? How much has the owner taken in recent [...]
Are you a slave to Technology???? By IanBell.com. I have been using email since I was a bucktoothed 13-year-old hiding in his parents’ basement, hacking on electronic bulletin board systems, in the 1980s. The BBS scene was the first exposure many now 40-something nerds (including this one) had to email and other forms of electronic communication. [...]
By Donald Robichaud This Remembrance Day I recommend all business owners take the time to reflect on this great country of Canada and the sacrifices that our fore fathers made for us. It’s also a great time to review the past years successes and also their let downs. It is with failure that we sometimes [...]
I have taken part in several business turnarounds in my career, and time and again I noticed the same problems. Here are the nine steps that need to happen during any major business adjustment and some of the pitfalls to avoid along the way. 1. Assess the situation. Before a successful business turnaround can be [...]
By Donald Robichaud A business plan is an essential roadmap for business success. This living, breathing document generally projects 1 to 3 years ahead and outlines the Sales, Marketing and Financial Strategies that the company intends to undertake to maintain sales and grow revenues and profits. Many people believe that a business plan is just [...]
By Donald Robichaud Traditional Media is adapting to the digital world. With the news today that Newsweek is stopping print publication and moving to a digital format, I thought I would re-purpose this article from last year on the slow death off the Yellow Pages. There was a day when you were lost without a [...]
By Guest Columnist Steve Harvey – Business Finders Canada There are a number of different methods used to establish the value of businesses in today’s marketplace dependant on the size, profitability and nature of the business being evaluated. Ultimately, the value of a business will be determined by what a buyer is willing to pay for [...]
By Donald Robichaud As a business coach and marketing consultant I am always looking for the next new social media tool to give my clients the edge in their marketing. Recently I decided to spend a little more time on an older Social Media tool called LinkedIn which is a social tool for businesses to [...]
By Donald Robichaud Emails and cell phones a big productivity Time Waster In the last couple of weeks I have been reading many books and one in particular has struck a key note with me. Daily I deal with clients and friends who are slaves to technology, specifically emails, cell phones and their own [...]
By Donald Robichaud When the long days of summer begin and your business starts to be affected by clients’ holidays, it’s a great opportunity to develop your fall marketing plan. There are two great times of the year to do planning and the one that is most often overlooked is summer. In July and August, [...]
Here is a great article by Rae Stonehouse Mr. Emcee on speaking and presenting in public. Don Mr. Emcee aka Rae Stonehouse DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) is an Okanagan-based Corporate Master of Ceremonies who has spent the last 20 years honing his speaking, presentation, leadership & networking skills. E=Emcee Squared provides helpful tips and sage advice [...]
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce held their popular networking event at O Spa’s 10th Anniversary!! Guests came together for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and an opportunity to network with the business enthusiasts. This evening gathering is always an opportunity to meet amazing and like-minded folks through the Chamber’s wide network of individuals around town. Business after [...]
By Donald Robichaud At Floodlight one of the areas we focus on with Clients is their Marketing Strategy. Within the Marketing Strategy are Internet Marketing and the use of Social Media. How do you want to be found on the Web? Google Places has been one of the best kept secrets in Search Engine Optimization. [...]
You’ve been sitting in the meeting for 93 minutes. It feels like 93 days. It was supposed to last an hour, max, but the Senior VP is in the room, and the point of the session was to discuss his pet project, and no one wants to be the first to crack. Everyone else is [...]
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