Now and then, I come across stories or images that connect to a common theme. When it happens so impactfully to me in such a short period, as it did recently, I often take it as a sign that I should do my part to extend its reach. In this...

The world of art and businesses are closely related, in many ways. First, some of the most important paintings are held by powerful CEOs on the planet. But buying art should also be used to make the workplace more interesting. In fact, a study from the University of Exeter has...

Fear and failure are two of the biggest obstacles we face in life. They can prevent us from achieving our goals and fulfilling our potential. It’s natural to feel fear and failure when starting something new. Whether it’s a new job, side hustle, relationship, or workout routine—the beginning is always...

I know what you are thinking…this is just like asking the question “what came first, the chicken or the egg.” So how do you create value for your products and services? One of the simplest ways to create a higher perceived value is to under promise and over deliver every...

You should be aware that a recruiting agency's most important aim is to help both employers as well as job searchers in finding the ideal candidate for openings. However, did you realize that working with specialised recruiters like Best Practice Biz can be very advantageous to your entire business, not just hiring...

The COVID pandemic brought with it a variety of unforeseen consequences, not the least of which was a business creation boom.  In 2021, there were 5.4 million new business applications, on top of the record 4.4 million in 2020. Many of these businesses were already in the pipeline, and were...

James Watt and the leadership team at BrewDog have plans to open a £12M eco-friendly brewing facility. This bio-energy plant will fuel the production of 176M pints of craft beer per year and reduce carbon emissions by 7,500 tonnes.  The plant will be located at BrewDog’s Ellon base, where the...

Women have played critical roles in the workplace since the industrial revolution. However, according to successful businesswoman and former Assistant District Attorney Deanna Deveney, women don't always get the credit they deserve. A study performed by McKinsey & Company in 2018 showed that women earn more bachelor's degrees and tend...

What does it mean to be a good business in Canada? According to Konstantin Lichtenwald,  Vancouver, this is a question that we, as Canadians grapple with constantly. On the one hand, we generally understand that businesses should be profitable and provide value to their shareholders. On the other hand, we...