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A Strategic Approach to Foreign Exchange and Global Payments

In part two of our Conversation with Robert Bollé of AFEX, one of the world's largest non-bank providers of global payment services, we discuss the role and benefits of taking a strategic approach to foreign exchange management.

CAD Currency During the Pandemic

In part one of our Conversation with Robert Bollé of AFEX, one of the largest non-bank providers of global payment services and headquartered in greater Los Angeles, we examine CAD currency trends in 2020 including Canadian business exposure to the USD.

Managing Commercial Real Estate Globally

In episode two of our Conversation with Arlyn Stoik, Principal at Avison Young, he discusses the evolution beyond relationship-building in commercial real estate to include data-driven market expertise which the firm employs on its clients behalf across markets in Canada, the U.S. and globally.

The Role of the Office

In episode one of our Conversation with commercial real estate firm, Avison Young, Arlyn Stoik, Principal, discusses emerging trends for office space and the role and importance of the office for an organization as we look ahead.

Nearshoring Software Quality Assurance in Canada

In part two of our Conversation with QA Consultants, Bill Klages, VP Influencer & Partner Relations, discusses how the company leverages the significant technology talent pool in Toronto through its low-overhead hybrid employee model to deliver its software quality assurance services to clients.

Shifting Left with Software Quality Assurance

In part one of our Conversation with Bill Klages, VP Influencer & Partner Relations at Toronto-based QA Consultants, we discuss the timing of software quality assurance and the opportunity to 'shift left'.

The High Impact Firm Leadership Gap

In part two of our Conversation with Glenn Yonemitsu of High Impact Firms at BDC’s Advisory Services, he discusses the leadership gap for CEO's and founders who must learn to transition from doer to leader to take their business to the next level.

Driving Growth with Canada's High Impact Firms

Glenn Yonemitsu, Managing Director High-Impact Firms at the Business Development Bank of Canada's (BDC) Advisory Services discusses the bank's relationship with high impact firms in the two year Growth Driver Program.

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A Middle Market Focus
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In part two of our Conversation with Victor Kao, partner at audit, tax and consulting firm, RSM US LLP, he discusses the importance of the middle market sector as the heart of the economy and the firm's initiatives to serve this sector with innovations such as the Middle Market Business Index.

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A Deeper Understanding of the Middle Market
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In part one of our Conversation with Victor Kao, partner at audit, tax and consulting firm RSM US LLP, he profiles the firm's Industry Eminence program whose team provides focused analysis of key sectors to help companies gain a better understanding of what is impacting their markets.

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Cybersecurity Governance - A Vital Part of Business Continuity Planning
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In part two of our Conversation with Sem Ponnambalam, president of Ottawa and LA based cybersecurity firm, xahive, she discusses the importance of cybersecurity governance in business continuity planning in light of consumer to consumer risks associated with IoT and mobile devices.

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The Risk of Cyber Breaches to SMEs
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In our first episode speaking with Sem Ponnambalam, president and co-founder of Ottawa and L.A. based cybersecurity firm, xahive, she profiles the exposure SMEs have to cyber breaches & the opportunity for online education to strengthen their protection.

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An Introduction to Intellectual Property

In part two of our Conversation with IP law firm, Knobbe Martens, partner Vlad Teplitskiy, provides an overview of the primary types of intellectual property.

Preparing for Patent Protection When Scaling a Business

In the first episode of our Conversation with Knobbe Martens on IP procurement and protection, Dan Altman, partner, shares insights on how to prepare for patent protection as a business scales and some common blindspots with provisional applications.

Promoting Collaboration in the Design of Work Environments

In part two of our Conversation with Ron Frantz, Reginal Vice President of Teknion in Southern California, we discuss promoting collaboration in workplace environments in light of the work from home trend and how we are using technology at work.

The Millennial Workforce & Implications for Work Environments

In this episode we speak with Ron Frantz, Regional Vice President of Teknion in Southern California, on the types of workplace environment needs organizations have for an evolving workforce.

Cross-Border Moves & Tax Treatments

In our second episode with Debra Lewis-Mahon, Managing Director of Westmark Tax in Southern California, we discuss the implications of cross-border moves and the need to assess your investments before you move.

Foreign Bank Accounts

In this episode, we speak with Debra Lewis-Mahon, Managing Director of Westmark Tax in Southern California. Debra shares perspectives on foreign bank accounts and their filing and reporting requirements.

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