Posts by growthzone
All work & no play?
Member Submission Back All work & no play? 30 January 2020 Blog submitted by Powerful Play Experiences In today’s world of work, there are two types of key decision makers that we encounter on a daily basis: those who are ready to make things happen and those who prefer to watch things happen. Embracing the…
Read MoreCanadian Global Cities Council calls on federal leaders to ratify CUSMA
News Back Canadian Global Cities Council calls on federal leaders to ratify CUSMA 23 January 2020 Canadian Global Cities Council calls on federal leaders to ratify CUSMA Today, the Canadian Global Cities Council called on all federal party leaders to come together to ratify the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Canada’s most important trade deal. Industry…
Read MoreInvoices unsent, are invoices unpaid
Member Submission Back Invoices unsent, are invoices unpaid 17 January 2020 Blog submitted by Effective Receivables A Homeowner’s Tale: Too Slow-To-Bill This winter, I needed a skilled-trades outfit to perform a small but essential fix in my home. So I called Company X, my go-to contractors for this type of work. Company X didn’t dither;…
Read More2019 Member Survey Results – Your Opinion Matters!
News Back 2019 Member Survey Results – Your Opinion Matters! 15 January 2020 The results are on in on the Edmonton Chamber’s most recent member survey! From provincial tax cuts to the City’s LRT expansion, our members weighed in on some of the key issues facing Albertans and Alberta businesses in 2019. While we encourage…
Read More3 common types of windows
Member Submission Back 3 common types of windows 14 December 2019 Blog submitted by Renovation Find Replacing windows is one of the most cost-effective improvements and can offer savings to your business (plus add a high return on your investment). Not only does window replacements lower your energy costs, it can also act as noise-reduction…
Read MoreWhy is a 2.1% tax increase the best we can do?
News Back Why is a 2.1% tax increase the best we can do? 13 December 2019 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce presented to City Council on December 5 with a clear message: chart a course towards long-term financial sustainability by striving for no increases to property taxes. The business community has asked for a budget…
Read MoreYear-end receivables check list
Member Submission Back Year-end receivables check list 10 December 2019 Blog post submitted by Priority Credit Management Corp. Another calendar year is coming to a close. About this time of year, our office starts to get a flurry of calls from business owners and corporate financial executives asking for help with their accounts receivable. While…
Read MoreWhy you should consider leasing your phone system
Member Submission Back Why you should consider leasing your phone system 27 November 2019 Blog post submitted by Sunco The many benefits of leasing! Acquiring a new phone system is often an effective way to boost productivity and realize long term cost savings. Financing this investment, however, can be a challenge for many businesses. Leasing…
Read MoreDe-coding the Psychological Health and Safety Standard
Member Submission Back De-coding the Psychological Health and Safety Standard 18 November 2019 Blog post submitted by Wellness Works Canada Many provinces and territories have new or existing legislation making physical, psychological and social health of employees both a duty and right for both the employer and employee. The Canadian Standards Association (now the CSA…
Read MoreShould I charge interest on overdue accounts?
Member Submission Back Should I charge interest on overdue accounts? 28 October 2019 Blog post submitted by Priority Credit Management Corp There are many reasons to charge interest and late fees on overdue accounts. Primarily it is used to discourage customers from “borrowing” from your company instead of using traditional forms of capital such as…
Read More