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The Business Tune-up with Candice & JimHow Inclusivity Boosts Your Bottom LineIn this episode Candice and Jim talk to Erica Carson-Sami of Carco Disability Strategies dispelling some of the myths about disabilities, and discussing how hiring people with disabilities can positively impact your business.2025-05-0750 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimHow to Find Good Sales Talent, with Craig HewardOne of the biggest challenges business owners face is finding good sales talent. This week's guest Craig Heward, founder of Sales Mentor Collective helps us de-mystify the process of locating and onboarding sales professionals who can help your business grow.2024-12-0642 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimGenerational Dynamics in the Workplace and Why It's ImportantIn this episode, Candice and Jim invite Kristina Beauchesne to discuss how diversity of ideas, and cooperation between different generations can be employed to the benefit of your company's culture and performance.2024-09-0148 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimWhat Millennials Want - What you need to know to find and keep great peopleBack in the day it never occurred to many job-seekers that they could ask questions of the prospective employer. They wouldn't have dared. They just felt lucky if they got the job.
Times have definitely changed. Career-minded professionals today have a laundry list of things they are looking for from their employer. And for the employers it’s getting increasing difficult to find and keep good people, and avoid the expense and disruption of the revolving door. So, what can employers do to foster the kind of culture that is more likely to attract young professionals? In th...2024-03-1245 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimMen's Mental HealthLife has never been more stressful. Mental health issues are on the rise. And men are reluctant to talk about it. Lyle Brooks decided to do something about that. He created Men4More.com to start the conversation, and share information in a welcoming environment. 2023-12-1439 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimThe A.I. Revolution - What are the opportunities and risks for your business?Whether or not we like it, A.I. is all around us; from suggesting what videos to watch on YouTube, to predicting what we might want to buy on Amazon. As an small business owner, burying your head in the sand is not an option. In this episode, Candice and Jim talk to Tali Hasanov, an A.I. specialist, and get some insights into the coming A.I. revolution.2023-11-1143 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimUnder-management - it's worse than micro-managementIf you give people too much rope, they will hang themselves. In this episode Candice and Jim discuss under-management and how harmful it can be.2023-10-0537 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimUnleash the Power of NoIn a world that conditions us to say yes, there is power in saying no. In this episode Candice and Jim discuss how saying no can allow you to be more productive, and keep you on your path to your goals. 2023-08-1436 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & Jim10 Behaviours Successful People AvoidSuccess doesn't happen by chance. High achievers behave in ways that lead to success. In this episode Candice and Jim discuss 10 behaviours that successful people avoid, and offer alternative and more beneficial behaviours. 2023-06-2848 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & Jim9 Ways to Put More Structure in Your WorkdayJim and Candice discuss a great article from Forbes magazine that outlines ways to put some structure in your workday, and be more productive. 2023-05-1443 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimHow to find cost savings in your businessCandice and Jim interview Kris DeGiacomo from Schooley Mitchell who outlines how he can help companies save money, and he doesn't make money unless you make money.2023-05-1436 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimDetermining Social StylesWould you like to make your life easier? Would you prefer less conflict in your social interactions? Would you like to sell more? Whould you like to be admired and trusted? In this episode, Candice and Jim outline a simple and effective technique to quickly and easily determine someone's social style so that you can adjust your behaviour to lead you both to a smoother relationship. 2023-02-1354 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimTrends in 2023The past couple of years have been quite a rollercoaster ride. For some businesses it's been challenging to say the least. What should we expect from 2023? In this episode Candice and Jim gaze once again into their crystal ball, and give their predictions for the business year to come. 2023-01-2043 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimAre You Happy at Work?Gallup, in its recently released State of the Global Workplace: 2022 report, found that workers are experiencing staggering rates of both disengagement and unhappiness. Sixty percent of people reported being emotionally detached at work and 19% as being miserable. In this episode, Candice and Jim help you find ways to be happier at work, and make your career more rewarding. 2022-12-0743 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimHow to Conduct an Effective MeetingMeetings are to your business what food is to your body. Not enough will kill you. Too much will kill you. And quality matters. In this episode, Candice and Jim discuss what makes an effective meeting. 2022-12-0744 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimInflation? Recession?? Lions and tigers and bears!!! Should we be worried??Anyone who listens to the news will know that these are uncertain and unsettling times. Wars, hurricanes, inflation, talk of recession... the list of things to worry about is long! But, inflation and recessions are real threats to businesses. In this episode, Candice and Jim talk about how much we should worry, and what we should do to prepare for a downturn in the business cycle. 2022-09-2944 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimYou Are Not Alone - Problems every business owner faces, and what to do about themNo business runs so smoothly that it never encounters problems, and it's usually the person at the top who has to deal with them. In this episode, Candice and Jim discuss the most common issues we all face as business-owners, and offer some ideas on what to do about them. 2022-08-2052 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimGet to Know Candice & Jim - 5 Burning QuestionsWithout rehearsal or script, Candice and Jim ask each other 5 burning questions that illuminate who they are, and where they stand on many business and personal issues. 2022-07-3154 min
The Business Tune-up with Candice & JimHow to Get Organized, Stay Focussed and Be More ProductiveIn today's intensely complex and distracted world, it's sometimes difficult to imagine how to get anything done. In this episode, Candice and Jim discuss ways you can get organized, stay focussed, and be more productive. Enjoy. 2022-06-1558 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimHow to Foster a Healthy Company CultureAccording to a recent FlexJobs survey, company culture is the number one reason people are leaving their jobs in The Great Resignation. In this episode, Candice and Jim discuss ways to foster a healthy culture that will attract and retain top employees. 2022-04-1749 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimLinkedIn as a Marketing ToolHugo Berger is one of Canada's leading authorities on LinkedIn. According to him, most people are using LinkedIn all wrong. In this episode, Hugo joins Candice and Jim as they explore ways you can improve your performance on LinkedIn, and make it a tool to build your business. 2022-02-0859 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimThe Business Year in Review - Looking back on 2021Candice and Jim take a look back on the events of 2021, discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of the year that was 2021.2022-01-0649 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimBusiness Law - What Every Business Owner Needs to KnowIn this episode Candice and Jim host prominent business lawyer Robert Nadeau who outlines some key legal issues for every business owner to consider. 2021-12-0853 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimNegotiation - How to Make Better Outcomes for EverybodyYou don't get what you deserve in life, you get what you negotiate. In this episode, Candice and Jim explore an activity that we all engage in almost every day, yet few of us know how to do it right - how to successfully negotiate. 2021-11-2248 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimEverybody's In Sales - 5 things you can do to improve your company's sales performanceIn this episode, Candice and Jim host Bill Lauf, an accomplished trainer to discuss sales techniques that you can implement right away.2021-10-0546 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimDigital Marketing for Today's BusinessIn this episode, Candice and Jim host Stacey Hull, a digital marketing specialist with Reach Local. You'll learn the basics of online digital marketing, and some pretty cool pro tips as well. 2021-09-2247 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimFinancing your businessLeverage, or using other people's money is a long-standing, venerable way to grow your business. But borrowing money can be complicated and frightening for some. In this episode Candice and Jim introduce Kevin Johnson from the Business Development Bank of Canada who takes us through the ins and outs of business financing. 2021-08-2840 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimCommunication in BusinessFew things in business are more important than the way we communicate. Effective communication reduces internal friction, and fosters a healthy culture. In this episode, Candice and Jim discuss the varied ways we communicate, and the best methods to get our ideas across. 2021-06-3041 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimGoal-setting That WorksA goal without a plan is just a dream. Dreams are fine for fairy tales, but in business that's not enough. What you need are clear goals with a solid plan on how to achieve them. In this episode Candice and Jim dive into how effective goal-setting works, and provide you with strategies for achieving what you want. 2021-06-0443 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimEffective LeadershipSome people are born leaders. Others have to learn to be better leaders. For your business to grow, you must necessarily be a good leader. In this episode Candice and Jim explore the attributes that are common to all great leaders, and provide techniques you can use to develop your leadership skills. 2021-05-1037 minThe Business Tune-up with Candice & JimNavigating FearFear is a normal human emotion. It's there to keep us safe. But in business, fear can hold us back, and be a barrier to growth and prosperity. In this episode, Candice and Jim discuss the most common types of fear that business-owners experience, and provide some strategies to overcome them. Find your spark!2021-04-1527 min