As we welcome back the summer months, businesses must continue exploring growth opportunities to strengthen their business. Staying up-to-date on current industry trends and knowledge can help business owners and executives formulate better strategies. By attending small business networking events in Ontario, corporate leaders can exchange ideas and access expert
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Sometimes, well-intentioned rules and regulations developed by the government affect business’ ability to act on growth opportunities and efficiently use resources. These laws and regulations are often referred to as government red tape by the general public. They often relate to additional paperwork, hidden costs, and project delays, and make
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On July 13, 2017, Ontario manufacturers are invited to a lunch and learn hosted by the Canadian Association of Mold Makers (CAMM) and Mentor Works. During this event, manufacturers will learn how to accelerate their growth and competitiveness through a variety of projects. Attendees will gain insight into how Canadian
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As spring approaches, business owners and executives should continue looking for growth opportunities in 2017 and beyond. A great way to stay up-to-date on current industry news and network with other thought leaders is by attending Ontario small business events. Industry focused events provide an outlet for professional networking and
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In Ontario, agri-food businesses have an excellent track record for producing safe, high-quality products. Food safety is critical for anyone operating a food-based business, therefore, performing routine training and other food safety programs is essential to success.
On April 24, 2017 Mentor Works will participate in a workshop on Food Safety
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Food and beverage processing is Canada’s second largest manufacturing sector, accounting for 17% of the country’s annual manufacturing shipments. With more than 190 countries serving as export destinations for these products, Canadian firms are well positioned for international growth. With foreign demand continuing to increase, businesses should take advantage of
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April 1st marks the first day of the Government of Canada’s 2017/2018 fiscal year; leading to the allocation of funds to new and renewed Canadian government funding. To take advantage of these funding opportunities, proactive business leaders should start aligning funding with their project plans for the coming year.
Mentor Works’
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With a record number of vehicles expected to be sourced in 2017, the North American automotive industry is poised for a growth period in 2017 and 2018. As a major part of the North American automotive supply chain, Canadian manufacturers should look at incoming demand and identify ways to capitalize
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation can be a complex and costly project for manufacturers. Deployment of these data communications systems will, in almost all cases, require several employees to receive 1-on-1 training from qualified third-party specialists. Fortunately, a significant portion of training costs can be offset with Canadian government
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In 2015, Ontario’s meat product manufacturing sector provided nearly $2.2 billion in GDP, or 6% of the province’s agri-food industry revenue. But despite this contribution, there is still potential to improve profitability and drive greater value. Ontario meat processors have growth opportunities available, the key is knowing where to look.
The
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