Opinions, beliefs, and values swirl around like a nasty tornado in this global pandemic with no sign of cooling down. I’m sure you’ve noticed there is no shortage of social media rows; heated exchanges between strangers, friends, coworkers and yes even family have...
It’s the time of year for “best of” lists and articles as we recount memorable moments and events of the past year, and it’s no different for me. May I present my five most-read blog posts from 2021! Nearly two years after the strange, disorienting events of 2020...
I just celebrated my ninth anniversary of starting I/O Advisory Services. How the time has flown by. I’ve experienced many of the ups and downs that business owners face, and also many, many surprises along the way. And I don’t regret it for a minute! I’ve...
For many people, a return to the physical office will be a welcome relief; whether you live in a smaller home to be closer to work, or you’re just tired of walking to work in your pyjamas. If you’ve been supporting young children you’re probably relieved that...
Remote and hybrid work may be here to stay since many workers say they hope or plan to work from home once the pandemic is over – and employers are responding. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) conducted a survey on the topic that found 74 percent of...
