As an entrepreneur, you juggle countless decisions every day. Deadlines pile up, priorities shift, and it can be hard to take a moment to reflect on the deeper meaning of your efforts. But taking a step back can be invaluable. It’s often in those moments of pause that your initial intentions resurface – your values, … Continued
Too many Quebec SMEs still don’t have a strategic plan. They’re playing it by ear. They’re letting someone else call the tune. These businesses tend to see strategic planning as a mountain to scale, a long, complex process that they don’t know how to tackle. They may even doubt the point of the effort. “This … Continued
Fannie Pelletier, a CPA with 20 years of experience at the helm of an SME, is now a business strategy consultant. She has a clear message for small and medium-sized businesses: adopting the ESG framework is not just a good idea; it’s a winning strategy. ESG makes it possible to meet the growing needs of … Continued
Almost 50% of Québec SMEs close their doors within five years.* Why? For Sébastien Giroux, the ability to understand a business through numbers may explain the unfortunate phenomenon. This is the theory he develops in a fascinating webinar as part of the 20 minutes CPA series: 20 minutes CPA : « Déchiffrer un état financier » (understanding financial … Continued
When you go into business, it’s to succeed. But depending on the sector, from 30% to 40% of businesses fail after a few years. What explains why two organizations – similar in every respect – can meet opposing fates, one enjoying spectacular success, the other going downhill and eventually closing? “Financing may be the reason,” … Continued
Do you have plans to grow or explore an opportunity for your company? Or maybe you want to start or acquire a business? Do you need financing to carry out your project? Whether or not this is your first application for financing, it is a good idea to know the mistakes other entrepreneurs have made … Continued
Have you heard the expression, “It takes money to make money?” Whether your business is in the startup or growth phase, you need to invest to bring a project to life, develop a product, or deliver services. Your investment can take different forms, whether in the hours that go into developing a product or service … Continued
Do you care about the environment and the social issues of our times, but are having a hard time getting your bearings with all the acronyms? Let us clarify the ideas surrounding sustainable development in business! This is the first in a series of articles about sustainable development and entrepreneurship. Understanding the acronyms Sustainable development … Continued