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Your business plan requires better simulations

09/09/2024 by Jerry

Most businesses are facing a more demanding business environment that includes: Increasing customer expectations for improved quality and faster delivery. Stronger competitors. More complex products and services. One consequence of this business environment is shortening product cycles. In this environment, CIOs can champion enhanced simulations to reduce risk and advance the business plan. “We believe ... Read More

Police Service 2023 Business Plan includes Crime Gun Strategy, Cyber Strategy, and Board approves Chief’s new contract

26/08/2024 by Jerry

Building on the Body Worn Camera rollout last year, the Saskatoon Police Service will be doubling the amount from 40 to 80 this year. The 2023 budget for the Police Service allocated $182,000 for the 40 cameras and associated equipment and licensing costs. That’s just one of the 120 items listed in the Police Service’s ... Read More

Six steps for drafting a business plan |

21/07/2023 by Jerry

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 ... Read More

OpenAI previews business plan for ChatGPT, launches new privacy controls

06/07/2023 by Jerry

OpenAI says that it plans to introduce a new subscription tier for ChatGPT, its viral AI-powered chatbot, tailored to the needs of enterprise customers. Called ChatGPT Business, OpenAI describes the forthcoming offering as “for professionals who need more control over their data as well as enterprises seeking to manage their end users.” “ChatGPT Business will ... Read More

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

06/05/2023 by Jerry

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 ... Read More

Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)

19/04/2023 by Jerry

HEDIS is a set of performance measures that are used to compare health plan performance and measure the quality of health plans. These measures were created by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). About 90% of health plans use HEDIS as a standard to measure the performance of their plan. The data is tracked ... Read More

Westlock County unveils new strategic plan

12/03/2023 by Jerry

WESTLOCK – Westlock County has a freshly-minted strategic plan, a 12-page document that presents a unified voice from councillors on what needs to be done at the municipality for the remainder of their four-year term and lays out an “ideal future” and the direction needed to get there. At their Feb. 28 regular meeting, councilors ... Read More