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Business Success Requires Boots on the Ground2013-06-17
Richard Martin
A fundamental principle of counterinsurgency strategy is that you need ‘boots on the ground.’ You can’t influence a population and secure ground and terrain, especially populated areas, without ...
Calgary Businesses Working to Quickly Recover from June 21 Flooding2013-06-23
Tenato Strategy Inc.
Calgary marketing firm Tenato Strategy is working to help businesses find the silver lining in the June 2013 flood -- through promoting urgently needed products, communicating with customers, and comm...
Eight Tips that Make Filing Business Income Taxes Easy2010-02-17
Colette Robicheau -- Organizing Consultant and Coach
There are many great things about having your own businesses. Filing your taxes isnt one of them. So here are eight quick tips that you can use to make filing your taxes easier and less time consumi...
Harnessing Critical Mass; How to promote organizational momentum2011-09-22
Randall Craig, Social Media and Networking Expert
Ripe with commonalities, Google, Apple, HP, Facebook, and General Motors have many shared qualities: capitalization in the billions, American ingenuity, the best in their day. And each has made a su...
Richard Martin on Selecting Your Objectives for 20132012-11-29
Richard Martin
Last month I wrote about one of the two fundamental principles that underlie all other principles of business battle: following the path of least resistance. The other is selection and maintenance of ...
Richard Martin Recommends Going for the Jugular2013-06-10
Richard Martin
Disable your opponent's centre of gravity -- his unique source of balance and strength--and do so quickly and with resolve when you have a window of opportunity.
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvre - 15 April 20132013-04-14
Richard Martin
People are not mushrooms; they don't grow best in the damp and the dark. You have to let in the light so they know what is happening, why it's happening, and what needs to be done, both individually a...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvre - 8 April 20132013-04-08
Richard Martin
When I was a young platoon commander in the army, I had a commanding officer who told us that the true measure of leadership success was to be respected, not liked. When you're respected, you influenc...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres2012-12-02
Richard Martin
The military uses the principle of combined arms cooperation to balance the strengths and weaknesses of various arms and elements within a force. This creates synergy and mutual support. A well balanc...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres2012-12-10
Richard Martin
An army on the offensive advances on a wide front to probe for weaknesses and gaps in enemy defenses, reinforcing small incursions to create breakthroughs. Similarly, a business in growth mode must wi...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres 11 February 20132013-02-11
Richard Martin
The first and most important principle of war, and the only sure road to victory, is offense. Defense should only be used as a temporary measure while doing everything possible to (re)gain the initiat...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvre for 7 January 20132013-01-07
Richard Martin
There's a military dictum to the effect that time spent in reconnaissance is never wasted. Scouting parties are sent out to confirm the lay of the land, the presence and nature of enemy forces, the fr...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres2012-11-27
Richard Martin
The bridgehead principle is crucial for expanding business, as it provides a notional and physical anchor point in the new territory. Whether the intention is to expand the range of products in an exi...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres - 11 March 20132013-03-11
Richard Martin
Whenever you're creating a message, giving direction, or developing objectives and plans, aim to formulate them at a high school level. This isn't meant as an insult to the receiver, but rather as rec...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres -- 20 May 20132013-05-20
Richard Martin
A key role for every leader is mentoring and coaching his or her subordinates so they develop to their full potential.
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres -- 27 May 20132013-05-27
Richard Martin
It's critical that managers and executives at all levels of a company identify what they control and what they don't. They must resolve to act on those things they control while influencing those they...
Richard Martin's Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres 25 February 20132013-02-25
Richard Martin
Technology has always been a key factor in warfare. The side that is better able to exploit a new technology and do so faster and in greater numbers than potential or actual enemies will tend to preva...
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say2013-06-03
Richard Martin
Don't leave your people guessing. If you want them to do something or to attain a certain outcome, tell them and give them a milestone to achieve it.
Sources welcomes Diane Craig2009-01-29
Diane Craig, President, Corporate Class Inc.
Diane Craig is a leading expert in all matters of image and etiquette. She provides carefully designed programs to help individuals progress through their own organizations by improving their interper...
Sources welcomes The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women2011-11-04
The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women
Sources welcomes a new member: The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women. BPW Canada is a non-sectarian, non-profit and non-partisan women's organization.
Use Experience to Learn Systematically2013-06-24
Richard Martin
Just like military forces, companies and other types of organization should be disciplined about conducting after action reviews.
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A collection of essays that examines the difficulties of illuminating the degenerative and secretive nature of public life.
Les AffairesTrade, business, personal finance, and economics in Quebec and Canada.
Alberta BrokerAssociation and industry activities and issues relevant to the members of the Independent Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta and their industry partners.
Alberta VentureBusiness news and profiles of companies and entrepreneurs in Alberta.
ARGENTBusiness news and personal finance. The channel is devoted to financial information and the business world.
Atlantic Business MagazineFounded in 1989, Atlantic Business Magazine is a bi-monthly glossy consumer publication that covers all areas of business within the four Atlantic provinces. It is the longest publishing regional busi...
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The Bay Street BullExploring executive life. Distributed in the Toronto financial district and nationally.
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Business EdgeInsightful coverage of the Alberta business community. Two editions published, one for Calgary, one for Edmonton.
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Canadian Investment ReviewCurrent research and information on investment markets and theory for professional institutional investors.
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Company MagazineAimed at women in business, the small, digest-size magazine is jam-packed with useful information for women, with articles on sales, marketing, communication, relationships, work, money and more. It i...
The Corporate Ethics MonitorSince 1988, original articles, comparative essays, and commentary on corporate ethics and social responsibility.
Direct MarketingCanada's publication for advertisers using direct response marketing.
Fresh MagazineFitness, health, business, fashion, music, sex and culture. For ages 18 to 34.
The G7 ReportInternational business news. Emphasis on venture capital and private equity.
German American TradeGerman-American economic, corporate, political and trade news. Aimed at the German-American business community.
Here's How!A consumer publication written with the number 1 goal of taking the mystery out of buying consumer electronics, digital imaging, wireless and computing products. An informed, educated consumer becomes...
Journal of CommerceThe leader in delivering construction news to Western Canada's construction marketplace. The Journal is the only publication providing essential information and fast-breaking news on the construction ...
Maclean'sA current affairs magazine published once a month in print and weekly online
Manitoba FocusBusiness magazine featuring Manitoba's financial institutions and businesses.
Monitor MagazineComputer and online news for home and home-based business computer users.
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Natural Life MagazineAddressing contemporary health, personal, environmental and lifestyle issues in a positive and intelligent manner since 1976.
Northwest BusinessOil and gas, forestry, construction, manufacturing, industrial, trucking and business services industries in Northern Alberta and British Columbia.
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Quebec Inc.Quebec Inc (formerly Magazine Finance) is a French-language news magazine that targets knowledgeable investors, business people, financial planners, investment brokers, mutual fund representatives, an...
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