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Canadian entrepreneurs are stepping up to the challenge

Learn how Canadian business owners are pivoting their companies to take advantage of emerging opportunities.  

From uncertainty to strategic growth

Abatement Technologies didn’t let a good crisis go to waste. Instead, this family-owned air filtration and containment product manufacturer became more resilient.

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When turbulence goes hand in hand with business opportunities

By reacting quickly, Green Beaver has succeeded in leveraging the turmoil caused by changes in U.S. trade policies.

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Tim Houtsma, PDG, Marid Industries

Marid Industries nurtures relationships to work through trade tensions

When faced with tariffs, this steel fabricator prioritized relationships and rebalanced its strategy to continue to deliver value to its clients.

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Navigating a changing landscape

From the fall of internal trade barriers to a fundamental shift in global economic relationships, Canada’s business landscape is shifting fast. Get insights to chart a path forward.

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Is your business ready to face external shocks?

Try our self-evaluation to understand how vulnerable your business is to market volatility and where you can improve.

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How to Diversify Your Business

Learn how to diversify your markets and supply chains to ensure the sustainability of your operations.

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Finding new opportunities in response to trade tensions

Pivoting in business is all about taking a hard look at your current product and market mix—the what, the who and the where—and making decisions on what changes make sense to not only survive, but thrive.

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Streamlining your operations 

Becoming more efficient is one of the best things you can do to remain competitive. Discover low-hanging cost saving and find new ways to meet client needs.

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An opportunity to adopt AI and boost your efficiency

In the context of the trade uncertainty, investing in your productivity can help you remain competitive.

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Kelly Braun, co-owner of Kraun Electric

Productivity study

Discover how six Canadian businesses that tackled their productivity obstacles. Some of them integrated robots on the production line, while others made small changes to existing equipment. All of them listened to their employees.

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ERP: A powerful business ally in uncertain times

By centralizing real-time data, optimizing supply chain management, and automating compliance tracking, an ERP provides greater visibility into the company’s value chain, including costs, supply chain, and inventory. 

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A generational shift in business ownership

With 37.3% of entrepreneurs over 55-years of age in 2023, Canada is undergoing a generational shift in business ownership. Make sure your business is ready.

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What does the turbulent trade environment mean for M&As?

Uncertainty surrounding tariffs and the economy is rattling buyers’ nerves and stalling deals, but it could also be creating opportunities for growth-minded entrepreneurs.

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Preparing Your Exit Plan

Whether you are considering a family succession, a sale or a transition to employees or managers, developing an exit strategy will help ensure the future success of the business you’ve built.

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Why acquisitions are a smart business growth strategy 

While buying another company requires more capital than letting your sales grow organically, this approach typically leads to faster results without necessarily being riskier.

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