Oranj Fitness, an emerging chain of fitness studios in western Canada, was founded in 2008 to elevate the level of fitness and inspire communities to boogie together. A studio will run 120 or so group fitness classes per week of … Read More »
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Not Business As Usual Added Love To Business
When Henry A. Gilbert was asked what lessons he would pass on to younger people at his 50th reunion of Harvard Business School’s class of 1963, he said: “success is capitalizing on economic opportunities yet treating others with over-reaching kindness”. … Read More »
Consumer Experience - The Hot Stove
Consumer experience is the sum total of all interactions a customer has ever had with your brand: tangible, visual, emotional, read, blogged, consumed, experienced. Part 1: Omni Channel Not so long ago our way of shopping was primarily taking place … Read More »
Not Business As Usual Film And Panel Discussion
Join us Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Vancouver International Film Festival Vancity Theatre for the public screening of Not Business As Usual and after film panel discussion. $18 Ticket price includes a reception sponsored by RBC. … Read More »
Posted in Changemakers
Tagged Business in Vancouver, changemaker, Darrell Kopke, Dragon's Den, Institute B, Joel Bakan, Lawrence Le Lam, Manfred Vollmer, Mark Brand, Not Business As Usual, RBC, Rik Klingle-Watt, Sandra Odendahl, Save-On Meats, Sharad Khare, The Corporation, Vancity Theatre, vancouver entrepreneurs, VIFF, W. Brett Wilson
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Confirmation That What’s Good For The World Is Good For Business
Corporations exist to deliver profits to shareholders, right? Every business text book in every business school in the world tells us this. Corporations have provided to society the food you eat, the vacations you take, and the smart phones you … Read More »
institute B Launches Their Ontology Curriculum On-Line Courses
Are you ready for NEW SKOOL? Only 4 days left to take advantage of our early registration promotion and receive a 50% discount on any of our iBOC courses. Preregister by February 28th 2014 here. iBOC is a resource for … Read More »
The Heartbreak of a Not-So-Gentle Push
“I’m sorry, but we have to let you go.” Blank stare…. Stammer…. “Pardon me?” It was the best response I could muster. I looked back on that moment for years, wishing I’d had some snappier retort. Or the wherewithal to … Read More »
institute B Ontology Curriculum On-Line Courses
The iBOC is a resource for entrepreneurs, small business owners and business students to discover the Mindset, the Business Planning, and the Management Techniques required to build audacious businesses. As human beings, we have tremendous potential for audacity. Yet many … Read More »
Posted in Culture Building
Tagged accelerator companies, audacious results, Bix Bickson, BUSINESS PLANNING, business students, Company Culture, curriculum, Darrell Kopke, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, iBOC, institute B Ontology Curriculum, MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, Manfred Vollmer, MINDSET, New Skool, on-line courses, small business owners, Vancouver
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Debunking the Culture Myth: An iB Intern Sets the Record Straight
If my experience here at institute B has taught me anything that I can take with me on my future adventures, it’s that the most important thing about working for, or starting a business is: Company Culture. But learning about … Read More »
institute B Declares 2014 to Be The Year of the Entrepreneur
January 31, 2014 marks the beginning of the Lunar Year of the Horse. Those folks lucky enough to be something other than a galloping equine are in for a year of good health and prosperity. Speaking as a Rabbit, that’s … Read More »