Michael Smith – 2026 Michael Smith is a passionate business coach and strategic growth advisor with more than three decades of experience helping brands and businesses achieve bold, sustainable growth. As the founder of Integram, a marketing and training company celebrating 34 years of success, Michael has shaped the way businesses approach strategy, sales, branding, digital […]
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October 2022 Blue-Zone Technologies, Ltd. Secures $8 Million of Institutional Financing TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue-Zone Technologies, Ltd. (Blue-Zone), www.blue-zone.com, the world’s first Clean-Tech Pharmaceutical company focused on the sustainable capture and recovery of waste anesthetic gasses, resulting in the production of branded generic anesthetics, is proud to announce an $8 million
From business intelligence software, to forest products, indoor farming, tele-communications, or energy storage – the range of industries that Mercana works with is limitless. Business leaders and entrepreneurs come to us for advice, and results, and everything in between. We can readily pinpoint what needs to be done, then we call on the experts to
Forest Products Financial Model – February 2018 A Mercana Associate, Ross Phillips, has done extraordinary work in developing a detailed financial model for the three combined businesses. This has involved complex accounting issues where an ambitious strategic vision is translated into a realistic financial framework. This work has been reviewed by one of the major
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Yan Namer – February 2018 Innovative thinker with broad-based expertise in operations, finance and business development. Proven ability to quickly analyze key business drivers and develop strategies to grow the bottom-line. Entrepreneurial and driven Chief Executive, with more than 20 years’ experience in numerous companies in domestic and international marketplace. High level of integrity, energetic leader with the ability
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The next round of NAFTA talks are scheduled to take place on November 17-21 in Mexico City. Judging from the limited progress made thus far and the apparent rigid position of the United States on several key issues, it appears doubtful that any significant breakthroughs can be expected. With only one additional round scheduled for
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Peter Waugh has recently been selected to become a member of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Small and Medium Enterprises Committee (SMEC). The purpose of the SMEC is to advise OSC staff on matters related to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including the development of policies and practices to address issues affecting SMEs. SMEC members
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Philip Neukom MBA, CMC – July 2017 Philip is a high energy C-Level Executive who is known for delivering top line growth and improving profitability for technology and manufacturing companies. Comfortable working at the board level but can roll-up sleeves to get the job done. He is a leader and builder of high performance management
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In an ongoing survey being conducted by the CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business) of business owners and tax practitioners, only 16% were “Very familiar” with the set of proposals announced by the federal government. Explore the Results
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On July 18, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced draft legislation to fundamentally overhaul the system of taxation for private companies, their shareholders and family members. These proposals are broad-based and will undoubtedly affect all Canadian private businesses – not just incorporated professionals. What are the proposed changes? The changes can be broken down into
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If you find yourself surrounded by a bunch of Millennials in your workplace, here are a few tips you can implement to help motivate and inspire them to do great things. But first, let’s understand what millennials are; what makes them so different; what makes them tick; and what has been their journey so far,
As the landscape for modified and expanded trade relationships evolves over the coming months with an increasingly protectionist approach evident in the U.S., many countries including Canada, will seek to forge new bilateral agreements. While this will bring some uncertainty in the short run, over time, this will lead the way towards new economic growth
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Bill Thomson, Managing Partner – Bill was an independent director for seven years for Ho Tram Project Company Ltd. while at the same time Chairman of the Audit Committee, and a member of both the Governance and Compliance Committees. For almost a year, Bill was Executive Chairman and CEO while the business sought someone with
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Leaders need directors with diverse skills and perspectives, and with the courage to speak up. Read the article here via the Globe and Mail. Mr. Thomson currently serves as a director for six private businesses and serves on the boards of 3 public companies, one of which is theScore Inc. Bill prides himself on his ability
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A business owner who wishes to reduce his involvement and/or ownership in his business has sought out Mercana’s help to provide advice and guidance on structuring and completing an acceptable transition strategy.
Assisted a financial services business in securing financing to buyout a shareholder and secure working capital on very favorable terms and at a price much lower than expected.
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We are taking an active role in providing strategic and governance advice to an emerging company with an innovative software solution to serve the medical professional community.
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We continue to assist one of our clients with negotiations with the provincial government and prepare the company for a $45 million financing to relocate and expand its operations.
One of our Associates has recently completed a complex financial restructuring of a distressed manufacturing business involving difficult negotiations with creditors. His deep experience and tenacity in resolving similar situations combined with his well established relationship in the financial community ultimately resulted in an outcome which proved to be acceptable to all parties.
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A previous client has come back to us seeking assistance in identifying and helping them recruit a specialized sales professional for a segment of their business. After a rigorous search, the company was successful in securing a highly qualified person.
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