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The Brant Advocate is proud to be one of many local Pride Friendly Businesses in the area. We’ve a solid track record of being an inclusive publication and have published… Continue reading "So what’s a Pride Friendly Business Anyway? (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
Brantford’s not-for-profit industry will be facing many key challenges over the next few years as they compete for dollars and volunteer time. Whether social, cultural or spiritual in their focus,… Continue reading "Not For Profit Dilemma (Michael St. Amant)"
Last spring, hundreds of thousands of Quebec students went on strike to stop the provincial government’s plan to raise tuition by 75 per cent. Students marched in the streets, held… Continue reading "What can we learn from the Quebec Student Movement? (Dr. James Cairns)"
Whether for retirement, education that new house or collectible widget, saving helps us achieve our financial goals. The question of “Where” we save is topic we will be addressing over… Continue reading "Saving is an Everyday part of Life (Mike Alford, Alford & Associates)"
Like many of you, I recently received an email asking me to complete a survey from the Brantford Identity Project, which has been mandated to develop an updated corporate brand… Continue reading "The Identity Project? (Michael St.Amant, @MichaelStAmant)"
When faced with the prospect of increased premiums there are two issues that come to mind. One is insurance fraud and the other is the increasing costs of litigation i.e.… Continue reading "Morell Kelly Personal Injury Law on “Facing increased premiums” (Lisa Morell, @MorellKelly)"
Could you see yourself talking to a store clerk for an hour at Walmart or Zehrs? Most likely not is going to be my assumption, or at least not until… Continue reading "Small Business Small Print (Rob Michalchuk)"
Everyone from time to time is carrying excess debt that they’d like to get rid of. A credit card here, car payment there and the interest payments can add up.… Continue reading "Need Money? Look Further Than Your RRSP (Mike Alford, Alford & Associates)"
Let’s start with a simple question. Would you rather your home’s foundation be built from sticks or concrete? Sticks will support your home for a short period of time before… Continue reading "Sticks and Stones and Financial Goals (Mike Alford, Alford & Associates)"