Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Learn How to Spot Your Intrapreneurs!

Does barely a day go by that you’re asked to achieve better results using fewer human, financial and material resources? Is your daily schedule and workload enough for two people working full time? How can you manage to focus on the road ahead while trusting that work gets done properly? You nee...

08 septembre 2016

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

Present yourself like a pro

A report recently published by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal shows that 10,000 viable Quebec businesses will close their doors over the next 10 years. Why? Because their owners don’t have a succession plan in place. If you’re looking to contact one of these businesses to acquire it, ...

25 mai 2016

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

Failed? So What?

(Pour lire une version en français) Did you know that small and medium enterprises represent 99% of Canadian businesses and that they play a critical role in the Canadian economy? Some statistics are really depressing – 50% of new businesses close up shop after their first year according to Stati...

27 janvier 2016

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

The Importance of a Good Game Plan

The great diplomat Talleyrand once said that only fools never change their minds. Then again, you have to be a bit foolish to start a business! With all due respect to Talleyrand, it is definitely important to take the time to devise a solid game plan before you go into business, and then adhere to...

17 février 2016

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

The 10 Commandments from an Athlete in Business (6 to 10)

Here are commandments 6 to 10 to follow to follow to derive the most out of your affinity for sports in your entrepreneurial career.in order to make the most out of your affinity for sports in the course of your career as an entrepreneur. (see 1 to 5) 6. Visualize Having a vision for your busines...

03 décembre 2015

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

The 10 Commandments from an Athlete in Business (1 to 5)

Let's be clear: I’m an athlete (yes a real one), an entrepreneur, and a family man. But I don't think of my ventures the way a National Hockey League team does. I'm not that pretentious and, besides, I don't play hockey. I’m a coureur de bois, a skier, and a golfer. Since high school, where I pursu...

01 décembre 2015

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

Preparation Is the Key to an Effective Business Succession (part 2)

A lot of viable businesses will close their doors within the next decade. Here isthe rest of the tips to ensure that the next person to lead your business is ready to carry on its after your departure. Transfer Your Passion One of the most important ways to ensure the continued profitability of y...

01 octobre 2015

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

Preparation Is the Key to an Effective Business Succession

What do these families have in common: the Desmarais family of Power Corporation, the Péladeau family of Quebecor, the Dutil family of Canam and Manac, and the de Gaspé Beaubien family of Telemedia and the Business Families Foundation? They have all planned their succession well! Succession planni...

29 septembre 2015

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer

Chroniques

Every business is an incubator

We probably all agree about the great amount of wealth entrepreneurs create for our society. We love to see their latest ventures thrive and we are all eyes when a successful entrepreneur announces a new project. Having started and co-founded a few businesses myself, I am in the first row to celebr...

02 juin 2015

Par Philippe-Richard Bertrand

Chief Growth Officer