Economy in Yo Yo mode for next year opined by a TEC Advisory Group
Economy will still be in yo yo mode for the next year opinion of a TEC Advisory Group in Vancouver, BC
Xenon Pharmaceuticals CEO Interview on Canadian Funding Decreases Part 1
Part 1: Simon Pimstone, President & CEO of Xenon Pharmaceuticals Interview
Canadian government’s announcement on reduction of future funding for Genome Canada affects life sciences companies in British Columbia, including larger start ups such as Xenon Pharmaceuticals.
Affects of this including having fewer jobs and hindering the ability of companies to commercialize their intellectual property they have [...]
Polaroid Auctioned Off to Patriarch Partners with $59.1 Milln bid
Polaroid known as a maker of instant cameras and film was finally auctioned off for $59.1 million in a bankrupty protection. This famous company had come upon hard times, but it’s interesting to note that the price tag was for the intellectual property, company, and digital and hard film collection.
Question is that does Patriarch think [...]
Its Important Today To Get Friendlier with Your Banker
The economy has caused a credit crunch for businesses large and small so the one thing that all businesses should do is to get cozier with your banker. This can take the form of calling more often, visiting, inviting your account manager to your business premises, anything which will provide more real world contact with [...]
Corporate Social Responsible Vancouver Company Who Sells Coffee & Chocolate
A Vancouver, B.C. based company A Better Life Brands International specializes in selling delicious coffee and chocolate with a twist, 5 to 10% of all revenues go to the Give a Better Life Foundation where charitable projects are undertaken. The current projects include building a clean water system in Bulate, Ethiopia a village of 850 [...]
Community Small Business Loans Alive with Vancity Savings Credit Union
In today’s economy people who are looking to start businesses here all over the media that the credit crunch has hit everyone and it’s impossible to get financing. In our business we certainly see that for existing clients with large banks as their creditors it certainly is more trying in determining whether or not [...]
Facebook Failed Takeover of Twitter Nothing Out of the Ordinary
Facebook’s initial failed attempts to takeover Twitter were because the most common reason why mergers & acquisitions fail, VALUATION differences.
CEO Hint #3: 5 Ways to Advertise Cheaply
Marketing and advertising is one item you shouldn’t cut from your expenses budget as according to research, companies which continue to promote themselves in downturns do better than their competitors once the economic downturns have subsided. Here’s a list of 5 ways to promote your organization:
Send out promotions with your customer invoices, either electronically, fax, [...]
CEO Hint #2: 5 Things to Improve Your Cash Flow
Cash flow is important anytime, but especially in today’s economic environment of tighter credit. We know today that the credit crunch has affected the economy and that banks are now able to pick and choose who they extend credit to, how much credit they extend, what conditions they extend it to, and how they can [...]
CEO Hint #1: 5 Things to Conserve Your Cash Flow
Cash flow is one of the most important things to keep an eye on at any time, but especially in difficult economic times. Think about suppliers to Nortel and the auto industry wanting to get paid earlier than usual and you understand how these suppliers are trying to stay on top of their cash [...]
