The Annual Credit Review: Finding Opportunity in Obligation
While your company’s annual credit review may feel like a chore, there are proactive measures you can take to turn it to your advantage. With the re-emergence from the lockdowns and the likelihood…
Can I Be Held Personally Liable For Company Debts?
In our previous articles, where we help business owners and directors navigate various financial challenges, we discussed the importance of consulting with a licensed insolvency trustee (LIT) and the various options available when experiencing financial…
My Company Is Insolvent—What Are My Options?
After running the numbers, you’ve determined your company is insolvent. With that in mind, what are your options as a business owner? Although it may seem like a dire situation, there can be positive…
Building an Agile Workforce: How to Ask the Right Questions
The agile workforce was well on its way before the pandemic hit, but COVID's lingering presence has kicked it into overdrive. For many leaders this leaves them wondering how to best reconfigure their teams…
Operation Disrupt: How to Lead During a Crisis
Leadership is easy when nothing changes. However, change is constant and has the potential to be very disruptive to both your people and your business operations. Are you prepared to lead during a crisis? In…
Capital Reserves: How to Win with Your Balance Sheet
It’s always good to have options—especially when the unexpected happens. In his latest article, Derek Church compares the parallels of military and business tactics. While these may seem like completely different worlds, there…
Back to Basics: 8 Ways to Rethink Your Business
While COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on most businesses, there are tried and tested steps you can take to find solutions to challenges and perhaps even turn the crisis to an advantage. Ian…
The Post-Pandemic Reboot
How do we prepare ourselves for the future of work when the future is suddenly here and wrought with uncertainty? While there are no concrete answers, one thing is certain; it's time to start…
Managing Stakeholders’ Expectations When It Matters Most
During the best of times, communication with stakeholders is vital. During an economic downturn, like the one we are currently experiencing, it’s even more critical that we keep interested parties up to date. Allan…
COVID-19 Financial Relief for Businesses
It’s not unusual for businesses to face financial challenges and require additional financial support. However, with the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses need financial assistance than we’ve seen in…