Operations are the guts of your business. In the tree metaphor they are the branches. In operations we will look at the gears of the machine which keeps your business running. From management, marketing, sales, delivery, service, customer support, purchasing to accounting, in this section of Entrepreneurial Acumen we will examine all of the departments and look at how they can all work together to ensure your business runs like a well oiled machine.

In the face of rising cybercrime, comprehensive cyber insurance has become a critical component of a holistic risk management strategy for Canadian businesses. By understanding the diverse nature of these cyber risks and tailoring insurance coverage to their specific needs, Canadian organizations can better safeguard their assets, protect their customers, and ensure business continuity in the event of a successful attack.

Assembling a high-performing team is crucial for any business, but it requires a deep understanding of the diverse personalities that make up your workforce. By learning to identify key personality traits through observation and targeted conversations, you can build a balanced, collaborative group poised for success.

Businesses must cultivate a culture of civility and civic engagement to drive innovation, avoiding the pitfalls of extreme "wokeness" that shuts down discourse. By promoting civic literacy, mutual understanding, and openness to divergent thinking, organizations can harness diverse perspectives to unlock creativity, problem-solving, and collective success.