5 Lessons from American Idol
Ian Portsmouth |
Love it or hate it, the teachings of the billion-dollar-a-year TV franchise should be music to every entrepreneur’s ear.
Love thy franchisees
Tony Martin |
Nurse Next Door treats its operators like cherished customers — a model every franchisor should adopt.
Kelly the Intern
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PROFIT’s MBA-equipped researcher explains how to handle employees in extramarital affairs and reveals what happens the day your firm goes public.
5 lessons from the NBA
Ian Portsmouth |
The National Basketball Association used to be less popular than the NHL. It has learned a lot about business since then.
Budget 2008: A small budget for small business
Kim Shiffman |
With tougher economic times on the horizon, the federal Conservatives table a budget that’s low on payouts but could be high on long-term savings for entrepreneurs.
Success insurance series part 4: Enriching advice
Greig Clark with Rick Spence |
John Armstrong credits a top-notch advisory board for sending his company’s value sky-high. Follow his example, and your business could soar, too.
Bruce Poon Tip's top management tips
Rick Spence |
Hire people you hate.
Bruce Poon Tip: Growth guru
Rick Spence |
Bruce Poon Tip used product innovation, savvy marketing and smart hiring to build the world’s largest adventure-travel company. Now, despite a lawsuit from retail giant Gap Inc., a consolidating industry and the headline-grabbing sinking of his Antarctic cruise ship, Poon Tip has a more crucial task: to stay entrepreneurial against the odds.
Managing: 5 Lessons from winter
Ian Portsmouth |
It's coming whether you like it or not — so take these hot business tips inspired by the chilly season.
Recession-proofing: Resilience (The new competitive advantage)
Frank Wilson |
Build resilience into your business plan, and you'll not only survive chaotic conditions but thrive. Here's how.
Success insurance series part 3: High-octane advice
Greig Clark |
An advisory board can contribute enormously to your company's success — if you have the courage to adopt these five proven tactics to turbocharge your board.
Your next big thing: Growth market — Coping with climate change
Tony Martin |
Global warming is not only leaving a trail of destruction. It's also clearing a path for quick-moving entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur of the month: Jeff Hunt
Kali Pearson |
PROFIT 100 veteran is the perfect candidate to revive football in the nation’s capital.
The 7 best ways to build your business now: Turn a shade of green
Kim Shiffman |
Going green accelerates business success by avoiding risks and adding to the bottom line.
Retail report card: William Ashley
Laura Pratt |
Eleven years after PROFIT’s first secret-shopper excursion, too many retailers in Canada still offer abysmal customer service. Here’s what you can learn from their shortcomings — and from those who treat shoppers right.
Success insurance series part 2: BYOB (build your own board)
Greig Clark |
You want to strengthen your business with an advisory board, but don’t know how to start. Just follow these five easy steps.
Clearing the air
Kara Aaserud |
Buying carbon offsets to reduce your net environmental impact can be good for PR, but it's not always good for the planet.
Best Practices: How to keep meetings short and sweet
ProfitXtra |
Great Ideas: It should be lonely at the top
PROFIT-Xtra |
Employee communication tips for leaders and senior managers from The Truth About Being a Leader...and Nothing but the Truth by business coach Karen Otazo. Great Ideas - the best of current business books.
5 lessons from Santa Claus
Ian Portsmouth |
Want a mentor for Christmas? No one knows better than Saint Nick how to stay on top in the global economy.
5 lessons from the links
Ian Portsmouth |
A lot of business gets done over 18 holes, and no wonder—golf is just like business.
Consumers in upbeat mood
Jim McElgunn |
Great Ideas: Brainstorming sessions your staff won’t dread
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Ignite creative brainstorming sessions that can lead to innovative and breakthrough ideas with tips from The Truth About Getting Your Point Across…And Nothing But the Truth by business consultant Lonnie Pacelli.
The golden rules of growth: Mike Lazaridis
Kara Aaserud, Camilla Cornell, Jim McElgunn, Kim Shiffman and Richard Wright |
Keep information flowing.
Recollections of the revolution
Ian Portsmouth and Rick Spence |
25 years of entrepreneurship, as told in the pages of PROFIT.
