The B Series: Disrupting the Status Quo of Search
It takes a certain kind of entrepreneur and a certain kind of start-up to take on a business sector as monopolized and dominated as the search engine industry. Christian Kroll, […]
The B Series: Beyond Just Organic
Not many companies can claim that business was booming during the most recent financial crisis. Fewer can claim that they founded a purpose-driven business during one of the worst economic […]
The B Series: When a Retailer Does the Unthinkable
When’s the last time you read a retail job posting that promised a good wage? Chances are, you haven’t. It’s safe to say that the retail industry is notorious for […]
The B Series: Pioneering Purpose Driven Business with the Reusable Bag
Let’s step back in time for a moment, to 1989. There was a huge political push with the collapse of the Berlin Wall and with the crumbling of communism across […]
The B Series: You Are What You Lease
You may be the type of fashionista who loves to have a clean, crisp, new pair of jeans that you cycle out regularly. Or, if you’re anything like me, you […]
The B Series: The Growth of B2B (B Corp to B Corp)
When B Corp companies focus on fellow B Corporations as their target market–it’s evident that something amazing is happening. No longer are B Corporations far and few between. There is still a […]
The B Series: Bridging the Energy Gap with Global Togetherness
Energy poverty affects an estimated 1.1 billion people who are said to be living in off-grid areas without electricity. This heavily impacts the lives of millions, negatively influencing economic stability, […]
How to Provide Impactful Support as a Company in the Wake of a Disaster
You work for a company that cares, and suffice it to say, your company engages in several corporate philanthropy initiatives throughout the year–hosting fundraising campaigns and events to raise funds for […]
How to Break Up With Your Charitable Partner
Sometimes your “charity of choice” and charitable partner just doesn’t end up working out for your company. There are many ways this can happen, but it’s important to remain civil […]
Book Review: The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil
Christine Bader’s book, The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil, is just like a hot bowl of soup comprised of all of your most favourite ingredients. Not only does […]
Disrupting Traditional Retail Management: How to Embrace Ethical & Sustainable Inventory Selection
Like all other industries, retail companies have the ability, opportunity and power to make the world a better place. Having just completed a course on retailing management, I’ve realized just […]
Awakening from Workplace Fundraising Fatigue: 10 Ways to Conquer the Slump
We’ve all been there. You’ve fallen into a slump, a writer’s block, hibernation-mode or you’ve become victim to the dreaded burn out. Workplace fundraising can sometimes feel like that, but […]
What to do When You Get Lost in a (Data) Forest & Other Employee Engagement Tips
You hear it all of the time: “get a handle on your big data,” “use big data to transform your business” and “the future is data.” I hate to break […]
Getting it Right Pt. 2: Embracing Integrated Corporate Philanthropy & Pro Bono Work
As I mentioned in my post last week, Getting it Right Pt. 1: How to Give Meaningful Corporate In-Kind Donations, corporate philanthropy and CSR (more broadly) work best when initiatives […]
Getting it Right Pt. 1: How to Give Meaningful Corporate In-Kind Donations
So long are the days where companies could write a cheque to a charity once a year and declare their corporate responsibility. Thankfully, corporate philanthropy has come a long way […]
