Demystifying the Operating Budget – A Key Tool for Small Businesses
Alright folks. It’s November. The holidays are fast upon us and it’s time to start thinking about next year. A great place to start the planning process is by creating …
Team Building 101
Team building is a crucial aspect when it comes to fostering a thriving workplace. It goes beyond the process of hiring new employees. When done right, it’s all about cultivating …
End of Summer Reflection with Purpose
With the days growing shorter and Labor Day drawing near, our date with summer is coming to an end. For some of us, we’re gearing up for back-to-school. For me, …
Networking: “Do I have to?” “No – But Here is Why You Should?”
Welcome to our latest blog, where I’m going to talk about the art of networking. You know… that thing us business folks do to make connections with other business folks …
8 Ways to Be a Positive Influence
Whether we are at home, at work, or standing in line at Starbucks, how we show up and the energy we project influences those around us. If we are tired …
4 Ways Small Business Owners Can Prioritize Their Mental Health
Small business owners face constant pressure to succeed and make their venture profitable. The constant stress can take a toll on their mental health. In fact, a Canadian study on …
Spring Cleaning! Refresh your goals using S.M.A.R.T.
It’s almost the end of March. The end of the quarter looms. When the calendar flipped to 2023, many of us had ambitious goals. Sleep better. Lose weight. Go to …
4 Ways Small Businesses Can Begin Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Company
Martin Luther King declared during a sermon that, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This line has oft been repeated and equally as …
Reflecting on the Past to Create Goals for the Future
It’s the time of year for resolutions and goals. We at IA are proponent of S.M.A.R.T. Goals but one of the challenges we hear is; Where do I start with …
Spreading Positive Influence in The Office
This month kicked off our Spreading Positive Influence Series where our clients discussed the ways in which we have positively influenced them and their business. We believe it is not …