On September 29, 2021, the Ottawa Board of Trade hosted its 164th annual general meeting. This was a great opportunity to review the work of
On September 29, 2021, the Ottawa Board of Trade hosted its 164th annual general meeting. This was a great opportunity to review the work of

Why you need insurance for your home-based business
Typically, liability is the greatest risk any home-based business faces. Most homeowner policies exclude business-related claims. In some cases, your home policy could be cancelled
Business acquisitions in the COVID era: Two keys to success
Canada is seeing a wave of business ownership transitions. Many baby boomers are retiring and selling their company. The pandemic has accelerated the trend as
The impact of innovation – on hips, and on the markets
Two weeks ago, I had both of my hips replaced. While this wasn’t the most fun way I could think of to spend a few
Could coaching be the missing tool in your corporate wellness portfolio?
Employee health and wellness programs are certainly not new ideas, businesses have been offering wellness resources to their employees for decades. A strong, well-rounded offering
Taleam Systems offers on-site computer support, set-up, and service to medical clinics
Taleam Systems is here to provide setup and support service to medical clinics, assisting with all of their computer, printer, and software needs. Our Ottawa-based
Validity of electronic signatures in Ontario
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a marked increase in people conducting business transactions partially or entirely by electronic means. This includes the use of electronic
Harvest season: Not just for pumpkins
As the leaves turn and pumpkin flavour becomes ubiquitous, thoughts turn to the fall season and harvesting. As it turns out, investors may wish to
At this time last year, we were debating how to approach a potential second wave in the COVID-19 pandemic without thought of a third and
Startups are being propelled to new heights through the MakerLaunch program
With a third cohort coming to an end and new applications inbound, the MakerLaunch startup accelerator based in uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering continues its mission
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