A business plan is a formal document that includes the goals of your business and how you will achieve them. It is a roadmap or outline to showcase how your startup will work but it has to be compelling to attract investors. Whether you are a new startup or an established one, a business plan …
Following the CCAA exit, Sudbury university must come up with a strategic plan in six months, an exercise most universities take a year or more to complete Laurentian University’s upcoming strategic planning process is operating under a tight timeline. The university was legally obligated under its plan of arrangement following its late-2022 exit from insolvency …
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AI is creating unparalleled opportunities for businesses of every size and across every industry. We are seeing our customers embrace AI services to drive innovation, increase productivity and solve critical problems for humanity, such as the development of breakthrough medical cures and new ways to meet the challenges of climate change. At the same time, …
A look at today’s free daily horoscope for Sunday, May 28, 2023 Today’s Birthday (05/28/23). Envision the future you want this year. Dedicated efforts advance your career. Teamwork wins springtime prizes. Slow to address summertime physical challenges, before your heart follows someone special this autumn. Enjoy cozy winter contemplation and organization in private. Careful plans …
The FCA’s Business Plan for 2023/24, covered in overview in our earlier post, reiterates the FCA’s focus on reducing misconduct that can cause serious harm, and includes six commitments and related actions the FCA plans to take over the coming year. One important area relevant for all firms is financial resilience. The FCA wants firms …
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Toronto, April 27, 2023 – Small businesses expect to increase wages by an average of 3.3% over the next 12 months, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. While the average wage increase plans remain elevated by historical standards, they are down after peaking at 3.6% in June 2022. “Wage …
© Bolbik / Adobe Stock This past quarter has put a spotlight on advancements in generative AI, and the possibilities of its application to deliver pragmatic business outcomes. For organizations around the world, there is an incredible opportunity to enhance products and services while unlocking innovation and business value to help shape the future of …
By Danielle Walsh Whether you are launching a new business, five years in, or beginning to plan for the transition of ownership to the next generation, taking the time to write a proper business plan is certainly a worthwhile feat. This valuable document can help align the expectations of all owners/managers, while also serving as …
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We launched the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program last October to meet the changing needs of customers and help our partners succeed. With its robust set of dedicated partner offerings, including new Solutions Partner designations that align to our six commercial solution areas across Azure, Modern Work, Security and Business Applications, we created a place where …
Applications are now open for a new business microloan program for women and entrepreneurs of color, according to an announcement Thursday. The program, called the Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund, holds a pool of $10 million managed by Michigan Women Forward, a nonprofit organization that recently became a community development fund institution. The program’s partners include: …
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