Category : Business Innovation

Is Attitude Obstructing Innovation for Canadian Businesses?

Is Attitude Obstructing Innovation for Canadian Businesses?

We’ve talked before about why businesses need to innovate – so if it’s so important, what’s stopping Canadian businesses from taking advantage of all of the innovation opportunities we have? A recent article in the Globe and Mail argues that the Canada’s biggest...
Strengthen Your Trademark, Strengthen Your Business

Strengthen Your Trademark, Strengthen Your Business

When choosing a trademark that will be the face of your brand, it is important to remember that while a trademark may be strong from a business perspective, building its value in the marketplace will depend on your ability to protect it. The goal of any good trademark...
Why Your Company Is Failing to Innovate

Why Your Company Is Failing to Innovate

An executive recently said to me: “Our company has become very innovative. We have hundreds of ideas that we have analyzed and know are right for our future. We just haven’t been able to bring them to market yet.” Strike one, strike two and strike three. This...
Top 3 Reasons Your Business Must Innovate (Yes: YOU!)

Top 3 Reasons Your Business Must Innovate (Yes: YOU!)

Why does innovation matter – more than ever – for businesses in today’s world? Innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a powerful technique that growing, profitable, and forward-thinking businesses are using every day. It’s when you apply new processes, models, and...
Are you BIG in your organization? The Big Idea Guru!

Are you BIG in your organization? The Big Idea Guru!

The Big Idea Guru: it is no secret, there is always one who shoulders the burden within an organization, carrying the torch and manning the sails. Perhaps this is intentional, perhaps it is not, but sometimes those of us in this position get stuck in it, either by...