Posts by growthzone

Member Submission Back How long will a home addition or remodel take to complete? 15 July 2019 growthzone You’re considering a major home remodel or even home additions in Edmonton, but have you thought about how long your home will be under construction? Being prepared and understanding the process of these major home improvements can help you prepare…

Member Submission Back Achieving Diversification for Canadian Trade: Making the Case for Strategic Consultants 15 July 2019 growthzone (Excerpts from letters submitted to the Ministers of Small Business and Export Promotion and International Trade Diversification on some effective strategies for accelerating diversification for Canadian trade)   Give kudos where it is due It is no…

Member Submission Back Questions to ask yourself when disposing your electronic devices 09 July 2019 growthzone The evolution of technology has emerged dramatically throughout the last 10 years. In this day and age, many individuals own tablets, smartphones, laptops, desktops, smart watches, and many more technological devices. In comparison, to a little over a decade…

Member Submission Back The Canadian Way: Our approach to decisions 25 June 2019 growthzone Canadians, eh? We’re always known as the polite and friendly country, with individuals quick to apologize even when wronged. How many of us have apologized to someone else who clearly bumped into us? Or even apologized to an inanimate object when…

Member Submission Back Thinking about renovating before you sell? You might want to think again. 17 June 2019 growthzone Having been a renovation contractor in Edmonton for over 30 years, our customer base expects us to deliver value in a variety of ways. When we are called on to provide a lasting home improvement solution—we…

Member Submission Back Simplifying evaluation for your workplace wellness strategy 12 June 2019 growthzone Most employers appreciate that investing in workplace health can support employee engagement and productivity yet most (77%) of employers don’t evaluate the impact. This prevents employers on the fence from jumping on the organizational health bandwagon. And when the going gets…

Member Submission Back 4 tips on hiring rockstar receivable staff 05 June 2019 growthzone It’s no surprise that a majority of business owners and their staff hate having to call a customer for money. Most people end up in that position by fluke or accident. “Mary, you do an outstanding job on our payables. Would…

Member Submission Back Tips for buying art 22 May 2019 growthzone The Whyte Avenue Art Walk provides new patrons with the opportunity to meet emerging local talent. It is our hope you will become a patron and a collector of art, not just a consumer. Many people come back year after year to add to…

Member Submission Back Kent Kaufield on paternity leave: the uncommon path 10 May 2019 growthzone Eighteen years ago, having a male business executive step back from his full-time position to raise a little one was rare. Parental leave in Canada was six months long, and it was most commonly used by a mother. Eighteen years…