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Guides

Here you'll find a selection of free guides written specifically to help Canadian entrepreneurs.

The Science and Art of Good Corporate Governance

Discover the basic concepts of corporate governance and the importance of assembling a board of directors with the skills and experience to guide a business wisely.

Revving up Your Sales

The world of sales has changed. It is critical for your business to adjust to the new reality by assessing, optimizing and digitizing your sales process.

Essential SaaS Metrics

Learn how to measure your churn rate, monitor recurring revenue, track and optimize customer acquisition costs (CAC) and customer lifetime value (LTV) to secure financing for growth.

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Business Valuation

Do you know how much your business is worth? Are you looking to buy a business? Discover which factors affect the value of a company and find out what steps you need to take to establish a fair price when buying or selling a business.

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Inventory Management: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

Take a step-by-step approach to identify business inefficiencies and improve inventory management practices. With the right KPIs in place, create an inventory management action plan that meets supply and demand to reduce costs, boost productivity and increase cash flow.

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Grow Your Revenues

Find out everything you need to grow quickly in a 12-month period with the best opportunities for your business. Learn how to create your growth plan, turbo charge your sales and marketing and champion a digital strategy.

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Making Technology Work for Your Business

A smart technology strategy can have a positive effect on your people, your customers and your bottom line. With the right tools and mindset you can position your business for long-term success.

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Monitoring Your Business Performance

Do you have the financial data you need to make important business decisions? Discover how to build financial processes that allow you to accurately monitor trends and analyze the results to keep your business on track.

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Optimize Your Business Processes

Discover how to uncover inefficiency in your processes and get your team involved in finding solutions. Your reward will be higher productivity, employee engagement and profits.

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Understand Your Financial Statements

Get a full picture of your business’s financial health by understanding your financial statements and how they relate to one another. By keeping tabs on your company’s finances, you’ll be better able to steer it in the right direction.

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The Foundations of Strategic Planning

Find out how to create a strategic plan that will maximize your chances of achieving your goals. And learn how to analyze your business to prioritize the most promising initiatives.

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Selling Your Business

Discover proven strategies to find the right buyer and get the best price and conditions when selling your business. With the right preparation, you can help ensure a successful sale and preserve your business legacy.

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Build a More Profitable Business

Discover proven ways to analyze your financial performance and set the right prices. With a clear picture of your company’s profitability, you’ll be able to make better operational decisions and further grow your business.

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Taking Control of Your Cash Flow

Discover proven ways to better manage your cash flow and gain more peace of mind knowing you can take on any challenge or opportunity. Learn how to build a healthy, durable business with smart cash flow management principles.

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Leadership is Key to Growing Your Business

You don’t need to be charismatic to lead. Self-awareness and the ability to learn from experience will help you grow as a leader and help your company succeed.

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A Practical Guide to Buying a Business in Canada

Discover the main challenges involved in buying a business and practical advice to overcome them.

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How to get a business loan

Boost your chances of getting a business loan by understanding how banks look at your company.

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Hire and retain the best employees

Find out everything you need to start building strong HR policies. Learn how HR policies can help you attract new employees and retain your current ones to help increase growth.

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Attracting and Selling Online

Discover what it takes to build a successful brand online. Learn to target and attract the right customers, and use the right techniques to turn website visitors into paying customers.

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Succeed with e-commerce

Find out everything you need to get started with or improve your online sales. Learn how to build your e-commerce marketing strategy, create your website and optimize it to convert more visitors into paying customers.

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Buying commercial real estate

Get your step-by-step guide to purchasing a place of business so you can understand whether it’s the right move for your company, who can steer you through the process to avoid common pitfalls, and what you can do to budget, negotiate and finance your purchase effectively.

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Create a Leaner Business

Discover the fundamentals of operational efficiency and how you can implement a cycle of continuous improvement in your business. Cut waste, increase productivity and reap the benefits on your bottom line.

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Buying an ERP system

The right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can propel your business forward, but the wrong one can become a costly handicap. Get our top tips for selecting the right software for your business and avoiding common pitfalls.

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Growing in International Markets

Access a world of new customers. This guide to international expansion will help you take stock of your current business, narrow your country search and choose the right entry strategy.

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Harnessing the Power of Industrial Automation and Robotics

Discover how to leverage robotics and automation and bring your first automation project to fruition.

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Reducing your emissions is a smart move for both your business and the planet. Discover the key areas in your business where you can cut emissions.

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