Whether you’re parking your car or pitching your tent, the platform is the same. Well, the technology solutions platform. The B2B parking technology provider ParkHub Bonfire yesterday. Bonfire is a campground management platform. Bonfire’s CEO, Jerry King, has been brought onto the company’s team to help direct the acquisition’s expansion. “While our end-markets may look different, […]
In honour of International Women’s Day, Hackergal announced the launch of its new Student Ambassador program in Western Canada and the expansion of its National Hackathon program. Both programs are designed to raise awareness and generate enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and computer science education among girls in grades six-through-nine across the […]
Remember the Church Lady on Saturday Night Live? “Isn’t the special?” was the catch phrase she used to cover up being really judgmental. According to a new study from the University of North Carolina, a lot of us might want to work harder at covering up just how judgmental we are…at least, if you work […]
Many business leaders speak wistfully of “the good old days”, referring to the world we lived in 12 months ago when we operated in a business-as-usual mindset, facing tough but recognizable challenges. A lot has changed since COVID-19 took hold. As a result, we witnessed in real time the chasm between e-commerce “haves” and “have-nots” […]
Of all the changes we’ve become accustomed to during COVID-19, dramatic shifts in the way we communicate and collaborate might be the most pronounced. In most cases, employees can no longer drop by a colleague’s office or say hello in the hallway – instead, we’ve been confined to scheduled meeting after scheduled meeting from behind […]
Once you’ve seen an embargoed press release, there is no coming back from the power of knowing something first. It’s usually not hot gossip, or even a hot stock tip. It’s mostly a piece of research or an announcement so complex that journalists have to line up their experts to comment days in advance of […]
The modern world has graced us with so many technological developments that it truly does feel like we’re already living in the future. We might not have flying cars (yet), but we do have electric vehicles, A.I., cloud computing, digital currencies, 3D printing, and of course, our favorite, smart devices. It seems like everyone […]
New month, new appointments, mergers and product launches. March is the start of a new adventure for these B2B folks. Compliance with AODA and ADA accessibility requirements is on everyone’s mind these days. AudioEye is one of the tools available that automatically scans new web site content for accessibility issues and fixes common problems using […]
Effective communication is crucial in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers. First impressions count and a positive communication experience leads to strengthened loyalty, referrals and shares on social media. Whether you are a small or big business, old or new, effective communication is vital for your company to thrive. In this post, we will […]
The shop local campaigns for small businesses are starting to see B2B services create new products, or refine products, to support them more easily. That support is necessary, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB). According to a report issued this morning, seven in 10 small business owners are in debt due to COVID-19. […]
Styrofoam packing peanuts still exist in 2021. That’s not the news, it’s just disturbing. Covid-19 stay-at-home orders have made it clear that online shopping brings packaging waste into our lives. It causes despair on top of ennui. Plus, there is the environmental impact and the cognitive dissonance that comes from ignoring that damage. And yet, […]
From blackmail to fraud, the word ‘hacker’ has garnered a lot of infamousness in the last few decades. But let’s not be quick to judge the word because hackers are not all bad. Some hackers are out there to make sure that your security isn’t compromised. Big companies and banks hire hackers to help […]
Mark Messier leads the Monday charge into the news cycle. The six-time Stanley Cup champion has joined NXT Water, the makers of Akeso CBD water as an equity partner and “brand captain.” Wearing the C on the beverage maker’s jersey means the hockey legend will work with the Akeso team on branding, advertising and marketing […]
Ensuring You Have an Online Presence With many businesses having to adapt to working from home in 2020 and 2021, the need for online marketing services is more important than ever before. To keep your business relevant you want to ensure you make a profit by maximising your potential and utilizing the resources of […]
After 11 months of hoarding and supply chain disruption due to COVID-19, there are now supply chain issues due to weather in certain. Making light of a Domino’s Pizza in Texas running out of food would be in seriously bad taste, but today’s headline scanning involved reading about both miniature cows and a protein sequencing […]
Ensuring a great customer experience can be tricky in a stable business environment, where customers know exactly what’s around the corner. But it’s a much more difficult task during periods of significant change. As a global hybrid multi-cloud managed service provider, Aptum is focused on enabling businesses to solve complex technology challenges with total solutions and tailored options that […]
Software quality assurance can be a synonym to a successful product, as when you properly test all the features and follow all use-case scenarios, the chances are small that some critical bugs slip through your eye before delivering the product to the target audience. Dealing with a little functionality it’s common to start […]
We’ve had our first snow day of 2021. The 30cm came late in the season, but it was refreshing to have a reason to stay home that wasn’t COVID-19. Greeting neighbours from a safe distance while out shoveling snow made for a nice change too. Unlike our frigid temperatures, going out shopping has not been […]
Marketing business-to-business does not have to be as scary as it first might seem. A lot of people seem to be under the impression that there is somehow a huge gap between doing this and regular marketing. It’s true that there are some differences, but all in all, it’s actually rather similar. You need to […]
Pexels – CC0 License While it can seem as though having a local base is less important than ever in the age of digitized business, that’s often far from the truth. Having people who can support you as a local business, understanding what the people situated near your business need, competing on […]
