The blog for Quebec businesspeople
Le Collectif
by Hedhofis
Every Monday, a useful article for entrepreneurs, professionals and freelancers: verified rankings, the month's calendar of business events and Frédéric Deshaies's Founder's Notebook.
Top 7 Quebec business podcasts I actually listen to
I drive between two and three hours a week between our spaces. Put together, those hours are the only block in my week nobody can take from me: no email, no meeting, no…
Business calendar: October 2026
October is one of the busiest months of the year for Quebec's business community. Chambers of commerce restart their big luncheons, economic development agencies…
Top 6 business startup support programs in Quebec
Starting a business in Quebec isn't held back by a shortage of support programs. It's held back by how scattered they are, spread across three levels of government, a…
What an office really costs for a team of eight
When a business owner calls us about eight employees, the first question is almost always the same: what's the price per square foot? It's the question we're all taught…
Coworking on the South Shore: Brossard, Longueuil or Sainte-Julie
The South Shore stopped being a bedroom suburb a long time ago. The businesses are there, the employees live there, and more and more owners are realizing they cross a…
Leading a team spread across several cities
For a good while, I led my team by moving around. I'd arrive at a location, spend the day, clear whatever was pending, and leave. It gave me the feeling of being present…
How I prepare for a meeting with a banker
My first real financing meeting went badly, and it took me a while to understand why.