Embrace Change During Times of Crisis, Economic or Otherwise

 April 29, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Let’s talk about crisis communication during economic upheaval. If humans and societies have shown us one thing over the millennia, it’s their incredible ability to adapt, and create positive change out of social upheaval. I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering...
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Crisis Communications: Marketing During Economic Upheaval

 April 22, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Let’s talk about crisis communication during economic upheaval. Of course, many of you are wondering where the next piece of business is going to come from or juggling working from home and caring for your kids. But we also need to keep the wheels of...
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The structure of a succession plan

 April 17, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
How do we develop a top-notch Succession Plan? Creating a well-crafted succession plan involves several steps and depending on your type of business or industry there may be variances, but some basics are likely universal. 1. Understand and Identify the...
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Keep the Economy Moving - If You Can

 April 15, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Right now, most businesses/entrepreneurs are faced with mounting economic uncertainty – the likes of which they’ve probably never encountered before, unemployment is soaring, and stress and anxiety levels are sky-high. This pandemic – a true “once in...
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Federal Funding for Businesses During Covid-19

 April 13, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
On a special episode of “I'm a Millionaire. So Now What?” my special guest was Anjali Dilawri, Partner at Ottawa-based public accounting firm Logan Katz. The reason I specifically wanted to talk with her – and, like IMMEDIATELY – is because so many of...
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The no-nonsense succession planning nuts and bolts

 April 13, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When millions are on the line, the responsibility of who will carry it forward has to be a monumental affair in itself. And that’s where Succession Planning comes in. I can almost hear many of you in my head. ‘But Colleen, there’s so much else at play...
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Cameron Herold’s Top 5 Tips for Growing Your Business in Times of Chaos

 April 08, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
There’s a quote that I was reminded of recently, when I was reading Cameron Herold’s book, “Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less.” You might remember that I was going to be hosting an incredible “exit strategy” event...
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The art of extreme planning and where it factors in succession

 April 08, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Have you ever told yourself that anything in your life is constant, permanent or indefinitely consistent? No? Good. Because realistically why kid ourselves? Without making the obvious reference to the times here, I’ll try to take it to another, more constant...
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Words of Wisdom from a Wordsmith

 April 03, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Last week, I was invited to ZOOM (a virtual video meeting) into a meeting with David Goetsch. Who is David Goetsch? He is a TV Producer and Writer and his claim to fame… he was an Executive Producer of The Big Bang Theory. I heard him speak a few years...
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Is starting a business a fool's game?

 April 01, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Locally and globally we are watching with concern as this new virus – the coronavirus or covid-19 spreads.20% of small businesses fail in their first year, 30% fail in their second year, 50% fail after five years, and 70% of small business owners don’t...
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