October 2018

2018 Small Business Profile Report Featuring Envol

by Brianna Blaney
October 22, 2018June 6, 2023

We are proud to share that Envol was featured in the Government of British Columbia’s 2018 Small Business Profile Report! Click here for direct access to our feature.

Did you know that British Columbia is home to more than 490,000 small businesses employing over one million people in 2017? British Columbia leads the country with growth in small businesses and small business employment.

The report provides more important insight into the current state of small business in British Columbia. Check out the press release by the Government of British Columbia to learn more, and to access the 2018 Small Business Profile Report.Read More »2018 Small Business Profile Report Featuring Envol

5 Fun Team Activities That Won’t Break the Bank

by Brianna Blaney
October 19, 2018June 6, 2023

According to a study by Harvard Business Review and The Energy Project, enabling employees to have fun at work makes them feel happier and healthier.

Succession Planning for Small Businesses: Plan Ahead to Get Ahead

by Envol Strategies
October 18, 2018June 6, 2023

A shared concern in the back of the mind of many small to medium business owners is – Who is going to take over when I retire?

According to a 2013 Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses survey, 75% of Canadian business owners will exit their business by 2022. That’s only 3 more years. Let that sink in. For business owners who haven’t put much thought into succession planning, the continuity of their hard built business is at stake.

Employer Branding for Small Businesses: Tips & Tricks to Stand Out

by Brianna Blaney
October 16, 2018June 6, 2023

Authentic and engaging employer branding for small businesses can be a competitive advantage.

Our Founder + Managing Partner Brianna Blaney puts it simply: your employer brand is how your organization shows up as an employer to current and potential employees. It represents the people who work for you and helps you attract top talent.

Celebrating Small Business Week in Canada

by Brianna Blaney
October 15, 2018June 6, 2023

Happy Small Business Week Canada! This week, be sure to celebrate your story. With over 300 events across the country, Small Business Week has been celebrating entrepreneurship across Canada for almost 40 years. This week is about recognizing the significant impact your team makes on your business, and your business makes on the economy.

Cannabis Recruitment Canada: How to Attract Top Talent

by Brianna Blaney
October 11, 2018June 6, 2023

With the legalization of recreational cannabis just around the corner, cannabis recruitment in Canada is exploding! Currently, there are over 700 postings for job opportunities in the cannabis industry. With a variety of positions in high demand (pun intended), cannabis employers face tough competition for top talent. How will your company stand out amongst the weeds to attract and engage top talent in the competitive cannabis market?

Cannabis Legalization for Employers: A Self-Help Guide

by Brianna Blaney
October 3, 2018June 6, 2023

Cannabis is coming.

You already know. You might even already be freaking out.

The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is official effective October 17, 2018. Many organizations are anxious about the implications this will have in their workplace. Don’t worry, we have you covered.Read More »Cannabis Legalization for Employers: A Self-Help Guide

Musings: Mentorship Is All Around Us

by Brianna Blaney
October 1, 2018June 6, 2023

I don’t have a mentor.

For a long time, I thought this was a bad thing – that perhaps I was doing something wrong by not having a mentor.