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Business Beat: The growth engine for business
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2017
Do you have a great product or service that you want to offer to an international market? Not connecting with the right contacts, not having the right tools, or the right partners might be the things keeping you from succeeding internationally. The decision to expand into a global economy can be a very profitable venture, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Ten things you should know about our employee benefit plan
By Medicine Hat News on August 9th, 2017
10. No minimum firm size Your company is eligible to apply even if it’s a one-person operation. Chambers Plan was introduced to protect small businesses of various size and statures, from home-based businesses to growing companies (up to 50 employees). 9. No industry restrictions All for-profit businesses are eligible to participate in Chambers Plan as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Confidence grows as business and jobs return to the region
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2017
One of the stories of 2017 has been Alberta’s recovery from a historic recession as jobs slowly return to the province. Employment numbers are especially pronounced inMedicine Hat, with unemployment plummeting from 12.7 per cent in June 2016 to just 4.5 per cent in June 2017, easily outpacing the province’s 7.4 per cent rate. As ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messy desks annoying to many managers
By Medicine Hat News on July 26th, 2017
CNW TORONTO Is it time to spring clean your messy desk? More than half of Canadian senior managers (51 per cent) interviewed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said the most distracting or annoying aspect of employee workspaces is sloppiness or disorganization. Nineteen per cent of senior managers reported seeing an inappropriate or offensive item in an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: The best businesses start with one employee
By Medicine Hat News on July 26th, 2017
Imagine a world where you couldn’t get a handmade crocheted washcloth. I just can’t. That simple crocheted washcloth, often sold online or at local markets, plays a significant role in the local, regional and provincial economy, by generating a revenue ripple that extends far beyond its $4 price tag. Some love the thrill of dreaming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Investment in innovation
By Medicine Hat News on July 19th, 2017
The Government of Canada has allocated millions of dollars to innovation programs because investment in people and technology will continue to transform and drive positive change in our economy. The 2017 Budget, Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan, describes a mission to make Canada more innovative. Innovation improves a product or a process; it can be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Celebrating our heritage
By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2017
In our 150th year of confederation, I could not help but explore the history of our Chamber of Commerce and our business network. Interestingly, the first chamber of commerce was established in 1599 in France, with the first North American chamber established in 1750 in Halifax. While our chamber hasn’t been around for quite that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Medicine Hat’s youth movement
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2017
There’s a youth movement happening in Medicine Hat, with young professionals, designers and artists choosing Medicine Hat as the best place in Alberta to advance their careers. Recently we have been speaking with talented young professionals about why they picked Medicine Hat to start and grow their careers. We spoke with young lawyers, accountants and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Don’t use alternative facts to make business decisions
By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2017
With so much information coming at us everyday, it’s hard to tell what is truth and what is just garnering headlines. We live in a politically charged world and some individuals and organizations put out false information for their own gain. Business owners often don’t have the time to sift through all the mediums, yet, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Get back to basics with customer service
By Medicine Hat News on June 21st, 2017
Consider this: 68 per cent of customers who experience poor customer service will not come back, and most who leave do not take the time to provide their feedback after having a bad experience. Whether customer service is a key part of your business or not, customer experience can spread like wildfire and proliferate through ... Read More »
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