Putting marketing back at the heart of your strategy.
Putting marketing back at the heart of your strategy. February 4, 2022 SMB managers who dismissed or didn’t understand the importance of having a sound marketing strategy were the first and hardest hit by the effects of the pandemic. When asked about their challenges over the past few years, many admitted being stunned at how […]
Why use a budget as a management tool?
Why use a budget as a management tool? January 4, 2022 After nearly 50 years of experience in manufacturing-sector SMBs in Quebec, I’ve found that roughly 80% of business leaders whose sales vary between 3 and 15 million dollars manage without a budget. However, when you require funding and need to apply for financing from […]
Christian Dagenais: an appointment for the future of CMG International
An appointment for future of CMG International October 29, 2021 October 29th, 2021 — CMG International’s management team is proud and pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Christian Dagenais as Partner and Vice-President of Corporate Development. An ambitious and visionary entrepreneur, the arrival of Mr. Dagenais adds a new dimension of multi-sector experience in […]
Labor Shortage: Retaining Staff and Recruiting Effectively
Retaining Staff and Recruiting Effectively September 30, 2021 Now more than ever, business owners are seeing the difficulty of retaining and hiring new people. To deal with this problem, I suggest going back to a basic “ no-nonsense approach ”. We are in the 21st century and we must recognize, and above all never forget, that if […]
Yuliya Zakharova appointed President of CMG International
Yuliya Zakharova appointed President of CMG International January 12, 2021 Montreal, January 12, 2021 – Richard Rousseau, founder of CMG International Inc. is pleased to announce that the continuity of the company’s activities is now ensured by Mrs. Yuliya Zakharova. This is a transfer prepared for several years and which will continue to enhance a […]
COVID-19 and your SMB: how to react?
COVID-19 and your SMB: how to react? April 4, 2020 Sitting here confined to quarters and contemplating the slowdown in business over the past weeks, I’m taking the time to talk to my customers, especially those in the manufacturing sector, in order to inquire about their situation. You are stressed about getting back to business, […]