Joseph Willmott has 50+ years of business expertise in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and tech, driving revenue, innovation, and growth across Canada and the U.S.
Ah, the holiday season—a magical time of joy, glitter, and awkward small talk over mini quiches. But what if you could turn those festive gatherings into business networking gold without coming across like a shameless opportunist?
Boards are in place to provide governance and management oversight to protect the interests of shareholders. The two crucial responsibilities are oversight of long-term company strategy and selection, evaluation, and top management compensation.
Ah, the sweet siren song of self-employment! The freedom to set your hours, pick your clients, and rake in limitless cash. Suddenly, you’re not a boss—you’re a servant to your business overlord.
Technology has been a real game-changer for small businesses, flipping the script on how they operate and compete. Remember the days when you needed a brick-and-mortar store to reach customers? Now, a sleek website or well-managed social media account can put your business on the map alongside the big players.
One of the best books I have read on building business relationships is Super Connectors: Stop Networking and Start Building Relationships that Matter by Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh. Their book emphasizes that being a global super-connector is about quality, not quantity. It’s not simply collecting business cards or
Over the years, I've been in the trenches, armed with a PowerPoint clicker, trying to woo investors, managers, and anyone with a checkbook. I've given more presentations than I care to count, pitching everything from revolutionary products to game-changing ideas. Here’s a little secret I’
Research shows that trust is crucial to leadership, with over half of employees trusting a stranger more than their boss. This leads to disengagement and financial losses equivalent to 34% of a disengaged employee's salary.
