Smart Commute: My New Years Resolution is to Commute Smarter Created by: Charlene Leung   2026 is here! A new year means new resolutions and goals to be set. This year, the goal should be to aim for a more sustainable way of getting around to benefit others in our communities and our environment. Small steps make big changes, all contributions matter. There are numerous benefits to commuting smarter:   😷Minimizing air pollution 🚦Reducing traffic congestion 🧘Stress manageme

Work, Life Stress, and the Hidden Expectations Placed on Leaders Liz Horvath, Founder and President Hale Health and Safety Solutions Ltd. For many b usiness owners and leaders today, leadership feels heavier than it used to. It ’s no longer just about setting direction, managing performance, and delivering results. Leaders are expected to navigate increasingly complex human dynamics — supporting employees through stress, uncertainty, and change, while still meeting operationa

Many business owners ask the same question: why do some offers sell out almost instantly while others struggle for months to get traction? The video “ How to Write Offers That Sell: Tips for Any Market ” breaks down the real reason behind this gap, and it has nothing to do with luck, ads, or algorithms. It comes down to understanding buyer psychology and intentionally designing offers that speak to what people are already feeling.   If you want to learn how to write offers th

Growing a business today is harder than it looks. On the surface, it may seem like success is just about better marketing or running more ads. But once you’re inside the business, reality hits fast. You’re juggling marketing, sales, operations, customer experience, finances, planning, and team management, often all at the same time. That constant pressure is exactly why so many business owners feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to focus on next.   This is where the benef

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has opened the latest round of its Hydrogen Innovation Fund , offering up to $30 million  to support demonstration-scale hydrogen projects across Ontario. The program focuses on advancing low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. Funding is available under two streams: Electricity System Integration  – projects that integrate hydrogen into Ontario’s power system (e.g., peak-shaving, backup generation, or grid

Introduction Digital advertising has become one of the most powerful growth tools available to modern businesses. But without understanding how ad costs are structured, brands risk wasting money on campaigns that don’t convert. From bidding strategies to audience targeting, every decision impacts performance and ROI. This summarized guide reveals the core factors influencing advertising costs — and how you can take control of your budget for better results. 👉 Read the full a

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If you’ve ever spent money on ads and felt disappointed by the results, you’re not alone. One of the most common challenges business owners face isn’t that advertising doesn’t work, it’s that they choose the wrong platform for the wrong goal. The debate around Facebook ads vs Google ads often creates confusion, stress, and wasted budgets. This video breaks that confusion once and for all by explaining, in simple human terms, how these two platforms really work and how to use

Most business owners believe brand positioning is about logos, colors, websites, or catchy slogans. But as this video explains, real brand positioning has nothing to do with surface-level branding. It happens in the one place you can’t directly control, the mind of your customer.   Within seconds of encountering your business, people form a feeling. Just like meeting someone for the first time, they instantly decide whether they trust you, feel drawn to you, or want to move

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RHBOT’s 2025 Annual General Meeting welcomed new leadership, including incoming Chair Jaclyn Zhang, and celebrated the swearing-in of the 2025–2026 Board of Directors.

Marketing automation has quietly become one of the most powerful growth tools available to modern businesses, yet many owners still misunderstand what it really is and how much impact it can have. In this video, you’ll discover why marketing automation is not about replacing human connection, but about creating consistency, clarity, and predictable client growth without burnout.   Most business owners work hard. They chase leads, respond to messages, send follow-ups, and jug

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Most businesses believe their sales problem is about leads, pricing, or even talent. But the reality is far simpler, and far more uncomfortable. The real reason many businesses struggle to close deals consistently is not because their product is bad, but because they are still relying on outdated sales scripts in a world that now expects real connection. This video breaks down why sales systems have replaced scripts as the foundation of predictable, scalable growth.   At the