FEATURED ARTICLE BLOG - August 14, 2024 Featured in the Stratford Times for our Heart & Stroke Walk Recently, one of our employees, who is also a talented freelance writer, published this incredible piece about our fundraising efforts for Heart & Stroke in honour of our late and dearly missed coworker, Meagan Ellis. Thank you Julia Paul for writing this piece for the Stratford Times. You can read the whole article, here, on Page 9.
BLOG - August 8, 2024 The Advantages of a Franchise The following was originally published in Franchise Opportunity: Making the Right Decision by Dennis Schooley. I am fully confident in making the statement there are many advantages to becoming a Franchisee in a good Franchise system. Of course, there are certain disadvantages as well and each person must weigh their own dreams and desires in relation to what they want from their life. To many, the advantages will far outweigh the drawbacks. That’s why we…
BLOG - July 31, 2024 A two-minute burnout checkup We recently shared an article on corporate burnout. To compliment that, here is a fantastic short video from Harvard Business Review on how to do a two-minute self-assessment for burnout on the job.
BLOG - July 25, 2024 Experiencing burnout? Two-thirds of full-time workers experience burnout on the job. While our typical image of a worker suffering burnout might be a doctor, nurse, or therapist, this is a big problem in the corporate world as well. As it turns out, mismanaged corporations are a huge cause behind workplace burnout, and there is little the professional working for them can do if they choose to stay. What is workplace burnout? According to the Mayo Clinic, “burnout…
BLOG - July 18, 2024 The Election is Coming! A recent Yahoo poll concluded that, ‘Election Dread’ is the number one feeling when Americans think about an upcoming election. As we have heard from a past president (Franklin Roosevelt), “the biggest fear is fear itself.” There has never been a period in human history – no matter the decade, century, or location – where the future was certain. Sure, some periods have been more stable than others, lending to a greater feeling of security;…
BLOG - July 11, 2024 Doubt kills more dreams than failure Have you ever thought about making a big career change or starting your own business, only to be held back by a nagging voice in your head? You’re not alone. Even the most capable people can be held back by self-doubt. It whispers, “Are you sure you can do this?” and “What if you fail?” These thoughts can be paralyzing, stopping us from taking the necessary steps toward our goals. It’s a silent saboteur, eroding…
BLOG - July 4, 2024 How to make smart decisions more easily Sometimes, making the right decision seems terrifying and difficult, even when presented with all the necessary information. Could it be that we’re struggling with decision fatigue? In this Ted-Ed video, the phenomenon is explored.
BLOG - June 20, 2024 Balancing work, travel, and family in the corporate world. In today’s fast-paced corporate world, it’s common for professionals to feel like they’re walking a tightrope, trying to manage their career, frequent business trips, and family commitments all at once. It’s a tricky dance that often leaves even the most seasoned professionals feeling thinly spread. The corporate grind can be relentless. Trying to excel in your job while constantly shuffling plans for meetings, long hours, and travelling to networking events can really eat into your…
BLOG - June 13, 2024 What to do if your inner voice is cruel So, you’re interested in entrepreneurship, but that pesky inner voice – the one that you can’t quite get to be quiet – is filling you with self-doubt. This Big Think video from psychologist Ethan Kross gives you the tools to combat a cruel inner voice.
