Top 7 Quebec-made tools to run a small business
Most of the software a Quebec small business ends up paying for was not designed with it in mind. It bills in US dollars, it ignores the QPIP, its support line closes at…
The 72-hour rule before signing
A few years ago I came close to signing an important agreement in 48 hours, because the deadline was the next day. Everything was lined up for me to say yes. The…
How to choose the right coworking space
Choosing a coworking space looks simple until you visit three of them. The prices don't compare, neither do the inclusions, and the space that charmed you on a Thursday…
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.