Category: SBX NOW & NXT

Investment intentions among Canadian entrepreneurs remain stable amid a shortage of qualified labour and confidence in the economy, according to BDC’s fourth annual report on the investment intentions of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). Over half of SMEs (53%) say the labour shortage will cause them to limit business investment in 2019. This is the…

During current unprecedented times, the importance of mental health & creating connections is imperative as isolation may have different effects & meanings for everyone. You may be helping the greater good to social distance, however, isolating yourself from positive messaging and and uplifting knowledge to help better your journey to success isn’t the answer. NOW is the…

Thirsty for knowledge? The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly, leaving so much unknown about how it will affect businesses and their continuity. https://youtu.be/dmPeKK4YZbo Sandbox invited you to BYOB and quench your thirst with the lawyers of Barriston Law and special guest from Carroll Heyd Chown LLP on this week’s topic: Your Commercial Lease – how…

With travel advisories and restrictions continuing to be put in place in affected areas, Canadian exporters will need to find a way to minimize the risks to supply chains and global commodity prices that COVID-19 could have on their business. For more on the effects of COVID-19 we invite you to check out our dedicated…

As part of the discussion surrounding business implications resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandbox Centre hosted platinum partner Barriston Law who lead the conversation on employment law in Barrie & Simcoe.  HR Performance & Results Inc also plays a key role in speaking to specific rights, obligations and requirements for both employee and employer with…

The Canadian federal government has released their economic support response plan for helping businesses and Canadians financially through COVID-19. Mentor Works has broken down what this response means for your business and what you can do about it. For additional info about how Canadian businesses can access funding support for COVID-19, please register for our…