They achieved this by matching up well against some of the largest and most powerful law firms in the province and proved again that having a sound and consistent strategy enables them to punch well above their weight, especially as they are one of the smallest firms in their category. John Russo, Managing Partner highlighted, in his interview with the magazine, that: "One of Pallett Valo’s [...]
Leadership. Open minds. Parking your Ego. Gathering previously unknown information. Understanding Real Strategic Marketing vs. Digital Marketing. Strategic Mindset vs Tactical Mindset. These are the critical components that will allow you, as a leader in an organization, to facilitate business growth in an organized and logical way. It will enable you to navigate the waters of complexity and [...]
The marketing presentation A few years ago, I did a marketing presentation to a prospective client. I explained that we are not selling anything, but that our goal was to help him be successful with his business. We would use our business process to find opportunities for his company to become a leader in his market and we would help him to implement the strategy that we (him and us) would [...]
The chief marketing officer at a big company has an impossible job. The typical duration of a CMO is 18 months because once the CEO realizes that hype for money can’t solve their problems, they get restless. The problem lies in what people think “marketing” is. Marketing isn’t paying for ads, changing the logo or building a social media presence. Marketing is product design, [...]
What is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (FCMO)? A Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (FCMO) is a professional marketing executive that can be a game changer for your business. Hiring the right FCMO provides the company with extraordinary marketing expertise, helps you grow your business and generate innovative ideas all while you can stay focused on other important tasks. FCMO's are Chief[...]
Digital Marketing is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. 60% of the world’s population is online and over 4 billion people use social media. A strong digital presence and user experience is crucial in today’s world, whether it be to greatly increase sales, recruiting, branding, customer service, analytics, or eCommerce, just to name a few. A report by LinkedIn [...]
Business owners: you can make your Controller a contributor to the success of your business During my consultations with business leaders, I am often struck by the restrictions they have placed on their Controllers because of management’s limited expectations of this finance role. For this purpose, I am using the title Controller generically, to reflect any role that is the head of the [...]
Most presidents and executive management I work with are, quite rightly, focused on the big picture. When working with these clients, I am often struck by the aspects of their personal work habits that are a huge determinant of their productivity and value. Every manager would agree that having a few more hours in the day would be beneficial, but they appear to be unaware that they’re missing [...]
The Canadian government's current program to help cover marketing expenses targeting export activities is a major opportunity for organizations looking to expand their market across the border. It covers a wide array of areas including specific marketing, legal, business, and tax matters.
April 2020 and we are living in crazy times. Locked away in our homes, many of us not able to work. So what will the future of Small Business look like when we emerge from our COVID-19 internment. Brent Kobayashi of Kobayashi + Zeitguys interviews Neville Pokroy, President of Mastermind Solutions, and together they muse about what the world of business and marketing during and after the [...]