The second quarter of this year saw construction on 2.2 million square-feet of new office space in Canada. Whether it’s to move up, scale down, or just relocate, there will inevitably come a time when every business changes locations. When planning and executing…
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Business never stops. Whether I’m at the office or on the road, I need to stay connected and respond quickly to requests to help my team stay productive. I usually have my laptop with me, but it’s not always convenient…
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As a business professional, I receive a lot of information throughout a busy day that I need to retain in order to keep work running smoothly. Sometimes I meet new business contacts and quickly write down their phone numbers on…
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We live in a connected world. Your business, and your team, can often only work as fast as your Internet connection. And while it’s usually a sound practice to keep operating costs down wherever possible, opting for an Internet service…
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It was a winter for the ages. Back-to-back blizzards, crippling ice storms and bone-chilling cold garnered headlines across the country for months as Canadians endured one of the most severe winter seasons in decades. It was more than just inconvenient….
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Travel can be a necessary evil in business. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians made 673,000 business trips to the U.S. in the first quarter of 2012, and 157,000 one-day trips overseas in the same quarter. Having the right tools and services when…
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We often equate large volumes of paper to stress, disorganization and clutter – which makes a good case for going paperless on its own. But there are many more reasons to jump on the paperless bandwagon. According to the U.S….
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After you’ve gone through the process of honing your business idea using mentors, crowdsourcing and crowdfunding, it’s time to start selling your product or service. However, the reality of funding shortfalls may be a hurdle you’re facing, and there are…
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It’s the nightmare scenario of every business owner or leader. You’ve invested time and money in buying and integrating the right hardware and software. You’ve built the right broadband and wireless connectivity and implemented the proper support processes to keep…
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In a previous post, we talked about how advancements in technology have brought Push-to-talk (PTT) communication to the next level and introduced a new, broader selection of devices. From rugged devices, to touch screen data devices that are capable of…
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