Great leadership starts with self leadership
All leadership begins with “self-leadership.”  Before any leader can aspire to lead a thriving enterprise they must first master leading an organization of one.   Read more >

Arrears amass with prolonged dispute settlement
Ontario’s lengthy eviction process typically costs rental housing owners about three months of rent income plus additional legal and administrative fees. Critics maintain that unnecessary procedural delays are increasing landlords’ losses and amplifying tenants’ debt loads, which makes it even more difficult for them to pay off arrears and retain their housing. Read more >

Criminal records stunting progress of Canada’s construction industry
With a substantial growth in residential building projects and an increase in government investment in the non-residential sector, the construction industry in Canada shows great progress and potential. According to the Construction Sector Council, rising incomes and lower interest rates have sustained a constant flow of projects since the recession and recovery in commodity prices have created several mining, pipeline and port expansions. Read more >

Soar with positive strategic planning
When it comes to Strategic Planning, we’re all familiar with the conventional approach of completing a “SWOT” Analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) but not necessarily with the new paradigm, a “SOAR” Analysis (strengths, opportunities, aspirations and rewards). Read more >

Take steps to reduce safety risks
Responsible owners of residential apartments will understand the need for ensuring that their properties are being managed to the standards required to provide regulatory compliance in health and safety, and will also be aware of the impact accidents can have on the brand name of a company. These owners and managers will also be genuinely motivated to provide a safe environment within their buildings. Read more >

A new means of minimizing carbon footprint
Environmental responsibility is increasingly becoming a business requirement. Car manufacturers are developing new technologies to improve fuel consumption, universities are rapidly expanding curriculum to include environmental programs, fashion designers are turning recycled paper into eco-friendly couture, while property owners install sub metering systems and spend endless hours persuading tenants to participate in recycling programs. Read more >

Treating apartment gyms like public facilities
With Spring around the corner, the gym often becomes one of the busiest parts of a property. Many residents, both young and old, notice a bit more girth around the waist at this time of year, and off to the building’s gym they go. Read more >