Major Changes Small Businesses Go Through: Structural
When a business undergoes structural changes, it often involves modifications to its organizational framework, processes, or strategies. Whether it's a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or other significant shift, careful planning and consideration are essential....
Major Changes Small Businesses Go Through: Growth
Wow, your small business is growing fast enough that you need to consider expansion! While this is positive overall, for your brand and bottom line, there are several key considerations you need to think about to ensure sustainable and successful growth. Here are some...
Major Changes Small Businesses Go Through: Technology
Change is constant and so is determining how to navigate it. If you’re a small business any level of change can seem major, especially if the desired outcome is not tangible, like a technology shift. Understanding why the change benefits you and what options you have...
Your Business Reset
The holidays can be a stressful time for small businesses. Consumers have high expectations for holiday sales and extended shopping hours, and for a lot of small businesses, the holiday can make or break their bottom line for the year. For most, whether it’s December...
2023 Small Business Year in Review
Back in January, a member of the Directwest team wrote an article that summarized some of the challenges businesses in Saskatchewan could expect to see over the year. Now that the year is nearly over, it’s the perfect time to enter the way back machine and check to...