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Small Business Recruitment Guide: Top Strategies for Hiring the Best Talent

Did you know that a bad hire can cost a company up to 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings? For a small business or startup, that’s not just a statistic – it could be the breaking point. In small business recruitment, where resources are tight and every team member counts, making the right hire is critical to survival. I’ve spent over two decades in recruiting, watching SMBs and startups thrive or stumble based on their hiring process. I’ve seen how the right team can propel a business to unicorn status, and how poor hiring choices can sink even the most promising companies.

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Rethinking Employee Rewards: How Tenure is Turning Perks into Purpose

Collingwood-based startup is reshaping how employee rewards are done.

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How to Identify HiPos (High-Potential Employees) – A Comprehensive Guide

In the high-stakes world of talent management, there’s a question that can make even the most seasoned HR professionals and leaders in many organizations break out in a cold sweat: “Are we investing in the right people?” Learn how to identify "High Potential Employees" with HIPO's comprehensive guide.

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Engineering Scalable Solutions: Machine Learning and Optimization at Index Exchange

Machine learning is transforming ad tech, both at Index Exchange and across the industry. Eran Udassin, VP of machine learning and optimization engineering, Vance Wei, engineering lead manager, and Jaspreet Singh, senior data scientist, share some of the innovative frameworks and optimizations we're developing to drive total market efficiency.

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ARKI Launches: AI Technology Set to Transform the Construction Industry

Co-founded by architect Natalia Bakaeva and software engineer Mehdi Karamnejad, ARKI is an AI-powered search platform tailored specifically for the construction industry, designed to turn dormant data into actionable insights.

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SimpliCity Receives Funding Support for Project to Help Streamline Municipal Housing Permit Applications

SimpliCity is pleased to announce it will receive advisory services and up to $90,240 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) in support of a research and development project to create an integration API solution for Canadian municipal housing permits. Early adopter municipalities who join the pilot can receive 60% off initial implementation and licensing fees.

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How to Find Good Tenants in 5 Easy Steps

Finding your ideal renter can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you’re new to property management. However, deploying a few proven strategies can significantly increase your chances of acquiring a quality tenant.Follow our step-by-step guide and learn how to find a good tenant. Step 1: Write a rental listing that stands out Step 2: Pre-screen potential tenants Step 3: Use a comprehensive rental application Step 4: Implement a thorough tenant screening process Step 5: Check employment and landlord references

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Meet Polar Labs: Pioneering Data Infrastructure for an AI-Driven Future

Toronto-based Polar Labs is on the rise with Pioneering Data Infrastructure for an AI-Driven Future

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Tenant Credit Checks: How SingleKey Safeguards Against Rental Fraud

A credit report is one of the most valuable tools in your tenant screening arsenal. Despite all the helpful details a credit report offers though, it’s only beneficial if it contains truthful and accurate information. Unfortunately, fraudulent reports are more common than you may think.

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High Performance Founder Focused Tech Event - Techskis

We’re thrilled to introduce Techskis, the ultimate summit for high-performance training tailored for the next generation of founders! Set in beautiful Collingwood this February, Techskis is designed to elevate your founder journey with unique networking, wellness sessions, and powerful opportunities to connect with top investors, brands, and real clients ready for pilot programs. From unforgettable "lift pitches" on the slopes to immersive case studies with industry leaders, Techskis brings together driven founders in a setting that blends business acumen with resilience. Join us to connect, recharge, and grow alongside a community that values innovation, wellness, and high performance. Step into the next chapter of your founder journey with Techskis!

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What is an R Code? Credit Report Codes Explained

As a landlord, it’s crucial to analyze a rental applicant’s credit report before considering them as your tenant. You may have seen codes like “R2” and “I5” and wondered what they mean. In this guide, we’ll explain the most common credit report codes, what they represent, and why they matter to you as a housing provider.-->

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Mastering a Mortgage Renewal: A Guide to Financial Confidence (Calculators Included)

With 80% of mortgages outstanding as of March 2022 and set for renewal by 2024, homeowners are at a crucial point in their financial journey. Monthly payments might increase, so having the right resources is essential to make informed decisions and ensure financial stability. We sat down recently with Bruk Telahun, CEO and Principal Broker of Best Mortgage Solutions, to bring you key tips and tools to navigate mortgage renewals with confidence. -->

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Questions You Need to Ask in a Landlord Reference Check

In this article, we’ll outline which questions to ask landlords and why it’s crucial to ask them. Question # 1: Can you confirm a few details about the tenant? Question #2: Did the tenant pay rent on time regularly and in full? Question #3: Did the tenant cause any damage to your rental property or violate any terms of their lease agreement? Question #4: Did the tenant give you proper notice of their intention to move out, and do you foresee giving back their deposit in full? Question #5: Is there anything else I should know about the tenant?

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The Biggest Red Flags When Tenant Screening

While landlords typically scrutinize a prospective tenant’s creditworthiness and previous landlord references, insufficient income and unstable employment history are the most significant warning signs for property managers. Over 45% of landlords from our survey view insufficient income or inconsistent employment history as a red flag that decisively affects whether they approve a rental applicant...

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8 Major Red Flags When Choosing a Lead Investor for Your Pre-Seed Round

"I like what you're building but come back when you've secured a lead investor." Usually means the investor isn't prepared to take on the due diligence, doesn't write big enough checks to move the needle or doesn't understand your business enough to lead with conviction. Whatever the case, here are 8 red flags I pulled together from conversations with "Actual Lead Investors". . . Hope you enjoy it.

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Election 2024: Reactions and predictions from innovation leaders

While many critical pieces of the puzzle still must come together before we know what the next presidential administration has in store for businesses, we’ve rounded up some initial predictions and reactions from across the tech and business landscape in response to the 2024 election results. This includes a potential rollback of crucial tenets of 2017 TCJA, such as a possible repeal of the Section174 amortization and capitalization rules introduced in teh first Trump Administration.

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Behind the Tech: Building Index Marketplaces

Building Index Marketplaces requires great collaboration and innovation at Index Exchange. In the second article in our “Behind the Tech” series, Andrew Martel shares how our engineering teams are enhancing our UI, integrating data providers, and scaling our exchange—all to create a more efficient, impactful platform for our customers.

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Six Tech Leaders on the Future of HR

Six Tech Leaders share their insights on the future of HR.

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TikTok Ordered to Shut Down Operations in Canada

Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations in Toronto and Vancouver, citing concerns over national security. While Canadians can still use the app, TikTok’s local offices must close.

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This Founder/CEO lost over $100,000 BY THIS ONE COSTLY MISTAKE 🤯

Eric, this was one of my most controversial posts - but it's a post that needed to be said because execs are not getting the fact they're standing in their own way sometimes and it's costing them huge money! I break everything down in dollars and cents. Reducing bottlenecking in the process, and increasing operational efficiency is at the forefront of what we do. Removing all the fluff, and yielding results for companies who are actually serious about getting their technical roles filled. We see execs shooting themselves in the foot all the time because of the issues mentioned in this article. Savant Recruitment is a multi-award-winning, boutique technology recruitment agency. Backed by the brightest Technology SMEs and Partners across North America. We make your organization LEANER & MEANER. We recruit, test, and place top-tier engineers, reducing your time-to-fill up to 50% - taking the heavy lifting of technical recruitment, off your plate.