Looking for funding to grow your small business in Ontario? This episode breaks down what grants are actually available in 2025, who qualifies, and how to apply. We talk about popular programs like Mitacs, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, and regional development funds—and share tips on what makes an application stand out. Whether you're just getting started or expanding your operations, this is your guide to making grant funding part of your growth strategy.

Agility isn’t a buzzword—it’s a survival tactic. In this episode, we break down why traditional risk management falls short against modern threats like catastrophic weather and AI-driven disruption. We’ll cover:

• The evolving landscape of risk and the importance of insurance preparedness
• Best practices for crisis communication, relationship-centric risk mitigation, and vendor coordination
• Why AI is as much a threat as it is a tool—and how to adopt it responsibly
• How to cultivate a future-ready mindset and stay nimble in an unstable world

If you're aiming to future-proof your business and embrace uncertainty as a competitive advantage, this is the episode for you.

If you run a retail business, understanding what a planogram is can help you boost sales and optimize your store layout. In this episode, we explain what planograms are, how they work, and why they matter for inventory control, product placement, and customer experience. Learn the benefits of using a planogram and how even small shops can apply this big-retail strategy to improve performance.