Business Plan

Six steps for drafting a business plan |

July 21, 2023

By Danielle Walsh

Whether you are launching a new business, five years in, or beginning to plan for the transition of ownership to the next generation, taking the time to write a proper business plan is certainly a worthwhile feat. This valuable document can help align the expectations of all owners/managers, while also serving as a blueprint for how to run the business and set the pace to achieve its goals.

Indeed, a new year is upon us—a fresh start! Why not kick things off by developing a formalized plan for you, your business partners, and the next generation can

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CFIB survey indicates small business plan to increase wages 3.3% on average – Morinville News

May 6, 2023

by Morinville Online Staff

Small businesses in Canada are planning to increase wages by an average of 3.3% over the next year, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer. The increase in wages comes amid high inflation rates and a tight job market.

Although wage increase plans have decreased from their peak of 3.6% in June 2022, they remain elevated by historical standards. The increase is not fueling inflation, according to Simon Gaudreault, Chief Economist and Vice-President of Research at CFIB.

“Wage plans would have to further moderate to bring inflation within the Bank of

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8 Proven Tips for a Good Night Sleep that Actually Work

March 28, 2023

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Getting good quality sleep at night is pivotal for a person’s mental and physical health. Falling short of that takes a serious toll on a person’s energy, productivity, weight and emotional state. It invites a whole host of illnesses and issues. Making small changes to a person’s overall nighttime routine can do wonders in improving their quality of sleep and can help in managing some sleep related issues. It can also make them wake up feeling well rested, balanced and full of energy for the day ahead.

There are a whole host of issues that interfere with

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Sequim school board approves business plan for CTE facility

March 2, 2023

Advocates of a proposed a multi-million-dollar school skills and training facility to Sequim now have an official business plan to bolster their efforts to help local students join the workforce.

Sequim School Board directors on Jan. 9 unanimously approved the draft of a business plan that outlines efforts for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) building.

The district is seeking to raise $1 million in good faith funds from the community, after Senator Lisa Wellman — chair of the Senate Committee on Early Learning and K-12 Education — expressed interest in pursuing the construction of a vocational facility in Sequim.

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