Practice Management & General Business

Why is Strategic Planning
so Important?

Judi Hughes’ company provides unique programs that help small businesses and sole practitioners devise practical and effective plans. We asked Judi to give us a primer.

Judi Hughes’ interview

Ins and Outs of Professional Liability Insurance

Oomph asked Anthea Mumby to give us some tips on professional liability insurance - something that all professionals giving advice to the public must carry.

Anthea Mumby’s interview


Planning for Succession

We turned to four professionals: Susan Smith, a Management Consultant; Stuart Parkinson, a Certified Management Accountant; Christopher Nobes, a Business Valuator; and Sam Kohli, a Business Appraiser.

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 Marketing & Business Development


Empowering the Webmaster in You

You wouldn't think you'd find Mr. Canoehead fighting foes on the Internet, but you'd be wrong, for this is precisely where he has taken his act. Seriously. Mr. Canoehead - AKA Paul Chato, President of Electramedia and Your Web Department - now spends his days helping companies gain control over their [evil] websites.

Paul Chato’s interview


From the Horse's Mouth

Editors Noel Hulsman of the Globe and Mail's Report on [Small] Business Magazine and Jim Middlemiss of Canadian Lawyer tell us what works and what is sure to backfire.

Noel Hulsman and Jim Middlemiss’s interview


Helping Professionals Tell Their Story

Should you decide you'd rather hire a professional to help you with your PR campaign, there's no shortage of firms who are happy to help and qualified to do so. So what can you do? Easy. Contact Alan McLaren at PR Mentor, the first web-based do-it-yourself PR service in Canada.

Alan McLaren’s interview


The Scoop on Social Media

The use and acceptance of blogs and social media have completely changed the marketing landscape. Jon Packer, of Toronto public relations firm Idea Workshop explains how they are incorporating social media into marketing campaigns.

Jon Packer’s interview

 People & Human Resources


Building a Better Team

Levitt Goodman Architects made a name for themselves with projects that set new standards for social housing and now they are carving an equally noteworthy-path with their environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.

Janna Levitt’s interview


Dealing with Difficult Clients

We spoke with Anita Kain, Principal of Kain & Ball, a legal practice focused on family law and with Michael Korman, a wealth manager and member of the Platinum Advisor Group at Raymond James Ltd..

Anita Kain and Michael Korman’s interview


Two Professionals Explain Their Approach to Hiring

Oomph talked to Janine Purves, a Certified Financial Planner affiliated with Assante Capital Management and to Dr. Ellen Dayan, a dentist with a practice known for its holistic and personable approach, to find out how they go about hiring new staff.

Janine Purves and Ellen Dayan’s interview


Sharpening Your Delegation Skills

Monica Contreras, is a project manager, planner and registered architect with 21 years of experience. Oomph spoke to an accomplished professional whose delegating skills enable her to wear many hats and successfully manage complex projects and multiple responsibilities.

Monica Contreras’ interview


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