Category: Business Implications

Creating a Domino Effect of Impact and Influence Through Tough Conversations

Sandbox is incredibly excited to post this guest blog post, written by Suhlle Ahn, Content Contributor at Tidal Equality. At Tidal Equality, Suhlle combines her writing skills and concerns about equality to craft client impact stories.In this blog post, Suhlle sits down with Executive Director at Muskoka Futures, David Brushey, about his team’s experience going…

The Top Government Funding Programs in Winter 2022

Canadians are preparing for another year of change to new circumstances with 2022 underway. The government must also begin to adapt to circumstances with new government funding support and programs available for businesses. In this post, you’ll read our top choices for Canadian government grant and loan programs. However, we would also like to remind…

3 Steps to Navigate Funding in 2022

A common conversation I have with entrepreneurs is some variation of:  “I see other businesses accessing funding programs – and curious if there may be something available for us?”Whether through peer groups or over social media, it’s hard not to notice the highlight reel of funding wins that companies are having. But we know that’s…

My Funding Application Won! When Do I Get My Money?

So, you’ve completed an application for a grant or loan and been approved for government funding! All this excitement leaves you with an important question “When do I get my money?” This is, understandably, one of the most common questions that government funding applicants ask. This question may seem simple, but the answer is usually…

Becoming Carbon Neutral: What It Means For Your Business

We know it’s on your mind, but is it top of mind? Businesses and communities are transforming the way they function to address climate related risks for the sustainability of our future. But how are they doing it? Becoming carbon neutral is more achievable than you might think.  Becoming carbon neutralIn general, there are three…

How Will Canada’s Election Impact Government Funding?

“Disclaimer: This article does not endorse any political party or candidate.” The September 20th, 2021 election will soon decide what political party will win the 44th federal election. The Liberal Party is looking to gain a majority control over the federal government, which is the primary reason for the snap-election. “Funding related to COVID-19 recovery is…