Servicing SMEs Throughout Atlantic Canada
Productivity and efficiency are topics that have historically been high on the list of focused activities for most businesses, and seems like common sense. Productivity, by definition, is the ratio of inputs to outputs….so if we focus on minimizing inputs and maximizing outputs, we are more productive, and will see a positive impact on the…
Getting the right people on the bus, and ensuring they are in the right seats, has never been as critical to business as it is today. With the baby boomer generation leaving the workforce in increasing numbers, many businesses are making the shift in HR focus from recruiting to retention, making sure that once we…
Is your Banker a Partner or an inconvenient reminder of a debt obligation? In good times, most relationships with bankers are likely minimal. But when businesses find themselves struggling, some fail to adequately manage their relationship with their banker, leading to trust issues with a critical partner for their business. From the many years I…
Sales Orders are documents that serve a dual role in the organization’s administrative system. They are generated by the organization after receiving a purchase order from a customers. Firstly, the Sales Order benefits the customer, as it serves as confirmation that their order has been received, and provides detailed order information such as quantity, price,…
Many manufacturing leaders acknowledge the need for productivity and efficiency improvements, but often don’t know where to start. Lean concepts are simple but navigating through the activities and tasks can be overwhelming. It’s important not get hung up on terminology, but rather focus on getting people involved and having an immediate impact on efficiency. In…
An effective JOH&S Committee is one of the most powerful, pro-active tools we have in preventing physical and mental injuries, as well as financial losses, in our workplaces. If for no other reason than having several of our most valued assets, our employees, taking an active hands-on role in identifying and mitigating hazards which reduce…
It may be an old adage, but leading by example is unfortunately a concept that escapes some of today’s frontline leaders. Although we hate to admit it, there are still some leaders who may openly state their opposition to any form of double standard, but act in a way that is not consistent with this…