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Here’s a tough statistic: recent studies show that just 13% of employees actually enjoy going to work.

There are lots of reasons why you might feel unmotivated. In this post, we’ll explore the possible causes for a lack of motivation. We’ll also talk about the importance of motivation, and offer you a few tips on how to find the enthusiasm you once had.

Don’t underestimate the importance of motivation. Without it, you can’t grow your business.

With 64% of employees visiting non-work-related websites every day, there are more distractions than ever. Help them – and yourself – stay motivated with these tips.

Research shows that 66% of people under 30 have a desire to start a business, but only 3.6% follow through.

Of that 3.6%, only 1% will succeed.

With these eight essential marketing tools for startups you’ll be well on your way to securing your spot among the 1 percent.

As we all know, setting up a small business isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, and it's certainly not for the faint-hearted. But, whether you've already launched your business, just setting up, or thinking about your business name, there are some helpful...

When you were starting your business you were faced with some very pressing issues. You needed to perfect your business plan.  Had to secure proper business financing.  You got up to speed with Canadian tax planning and even made sure to know what to expect in the...

Did you know 83,240 Canadian businesses closed down in 2013 and a further 3,116 filed for bankruptcy in 2014? No matter what you make of these figures, one thing is clear: a lot of businesses are going down! If you’re looking to start a small business, you definitely...

When you're managing your own small business, you've got enough on your mind to worry about tax mistakes. Whether you're still planning how to start your business or have already made the leap, you need to make sure your taxes are in order.  Tax mistakes that...

90% of startups are destined to fail.  Some of the reasons these businesses fail, such as lack of focus, bad business model and lack of passion among team members, are symptoms of inadequate founder leadership. The one startup that succeeds does so for two main...

So, you want to start a business? Great! There is no better time to get started than 2017. Stocks are up. People are buying more. People are eating out more. You've chosen the best year to jump into it. But you may not know where to start. If you've never opened a...

When people talk about dating, they'll usually mention some kind of spark or feeling of just knowing when someone is "right" for them. Wouldn't it be great if an employer could get those same intuitive feelings when they hire a new employee? Aside from developing...

We all come to business ownership in different ways.   How will you decide to build your own business?  Some of us are born entrepreneurs going back to the days of a lemonade stand in our parents' yard. Others get the itch later in life. Perhaps you've had...

You’ve probably heard about the increasing number of entrepreneurs in the United States. With economic uncertainty and outsourcing impacting almost every industry, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor found a record high number of entrepreneurs in America in 2015. But...

Building a business is hard work. There's really no two ways about it. Success only comes to those who put in the time and effort. We don't mean to sound discouraging, but it's important to keep in mind that most businesses don't spring up overnight. Even...

Are you at a professional crossroads in life? Do you feel ready to plunge into the world of entrepreneurship? The choice to become an entrepreneur could be just the game changer you've been longing for. You could join the fleet of millions of...

First off, let us congratulate you! Ontario is a wonderful place to start a business. With a population of over 12 million garnering some of the highest incomes in the country, Ontario is one of Canada's most thriving marketplaces. Additionally, Ontario makes it very...

Forbes tells us that 66% of millennials have a desire to start their own business but only 3.6% actually follow through. Today we are going to share with you how to start a business in 30 days so you can be part of that 3.6%.  It is clear that many people have...

97.9% of the 1.17 million businesses in Canada are small enterprises - the sort of business that someone just thinks "Wouldn't it be great if Product/Service X was available right here?" A small business is classified as having between 1 - 99 employees....

Do you have a great idea that you can turn into a profitable small business, but lack the funds to make it a reality? If you do, don’t stress. A solution is on its way! Even though the lack of sufficient capital is one of the main challenges facing small business...

Starting a business in Canada has become a lot easier over the years. In fact, small businesses account for 60-80% of all business in Canada right now. Canada's excellent regulatory atmosphere is the reason behind the major upswing in Canadian startups. ...